2007 HOPS Party
Wednesday during the week of AirVenture we always
host a party at our campsite. This party has been named the "HOPS"
party (for the rec.aviation newsgroups -- Homebuilt, Owning, Piloting, and
Student), and this year was our 5th Annual event.
As always, Jim & Tami Burns, and the inimitable
Montblack, were essential to the success of this shin-dig. With
motorized transportation ranging from a Honda Scooter to a huge SUV, these
folks make this party happen by bringing in tables, chairs, coolers, ice,
and all the food!
This year, unfortunately, the biggest storm of
the week swept the grounds right before the party was to start, keeping
attendance a bit lower than in past years.
Nonetheless, a great time was had by all -- here
are some pix from the evening:
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Jim & Tami Burns ducked into our tent during the pre-party downpour!
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The party reached a crescendo with Jim Weir on his knees before Margy Natalie!
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Rebecca was in "Harry Potter-land" throughout the party...
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The Group Photo -- many had come and gone by this point in the evening...
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This is what happened every time a plane flew over
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Food, food, and more food!
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Joe & Jay during the party...
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