Mon, July 24th
Our friends, Brian & Christine Douglas, worked as EAA volunteers this year, and kindly offered to let us load up their van with "stuff" that we purchase for the hotel. (Oshkosh is the "Mother Lode" for all sorts of aviation memorabilia and artwork. We routinely buy enough to decorate the next several aviation theme suites.)
So, it was "shop-till-you-drop" time, with the "Fly Market" the order of the day....followed by the Beach Boys in concert, followed by some heavy-duty relaxing at the campsite.
Click here to see a panoramic video of the view from the wing of our plane in the North 40 camping area.
Click here to view a short video of the Beach Boys playing "Surfin' Safari".
Click here to view another video of the Beach Boys.
Click here for yet more Beach Boys...
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The view from our wing...
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Mary getting coffee ready...
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Our tent, from up on the wing....
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A beautiful sunrise...
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The neighbors!
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We were lucky to be parked only one row from Edwin, despite the long hold that split up our flight of 3
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Another shot of Edwin's site...he's into ham radio!
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The B-1 arrived with a roar!
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That is one sleek -- and BIG -- jet!
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It looks fast even parked....
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Another view of the B-1
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And another...
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Another cool P-38 -- that makes three in three years!
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What a cool plane...
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Becca flying a flight simulator...
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Joe got a turn, too...
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The classic "family at the sign" shot...
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Take Two -- more centered!
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Joe hauling a prop we purchased -- it pays to have kids!
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Brian & Christine "under the arch" at OSH '06
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A row of classic aircraft...
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The rows go on forever...
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Joe & Bec with Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet
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Mary & Bec riding the trams...
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The movie "One Six Right" was there in a very big way...
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The Beach Boys put on a great show....
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A great crowd...
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End of a long day, comfy on our inflatable couch!
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