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What do most of you guys do when you go to Oshkosh. As far as places to stay
. On the grounds or off site??? Never been there before but trying to
arrange a trip this year. Thanks Dale SR-033




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Hi Dale,
I have tried several options over the years, Green Bay and rented a car,
camped under the airplane, dorm room at Oshkosh and guest at lake front
home. Other than staying at the lake, camping was by far the best
experience. The down side of airplane camping is they don't want cooking in
the aircraft area and the local food on the field gets old quick. The dorm
deal was hell, we were in the top floor of oldest dorm, HOT, to hot to
sleep. If you do the dorm bring a fan. The food at the college was very
good, I will camp and ride the bus to the college for some meals if I go
again.
Al
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

What do most of you guys do when you go to Oshkosh. As far as places to
stay
. On the grounds or off site??? Never been there before but trying to
arrange a trip this year. Thanks Dale SR-033




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Hi Dale
Went for the first time last year for a week and never saw everything. Very
overwelming!! Had a ball. Wanted to get together with the other Murphy guys
but I couldn't find the time. Took way too much stuff and camped under the
wing on the homebuilt grounds. Showers were ok if u got there early enough.
Had most of the meals on the grounds and ate downtown every now and then for
a break. Sold my last plane and hopefully, paint permitting, will have my
Rebel flying in a couple of months. Was going to try and make it a trip
every other year but my buddy I went with last year called and is going
again. Soooo I'm going too. Take some ear plugs if yr a lite sleeper.

Steve W. #637R

From: "Al Paxhia" <paxhia2@comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:32:40 -0800

Hi Dale,
I have tried several options over the years, Green Bay and rented a car,
camped under the airplane, dorm room at Oshkosh and guest at lake front
home. Other than staying at the lake, camping was by far the best
experience. The down side of airplane camping is they don't want cooking in
the aircraft area and the local food on the field gets old quick. The dorm
deal was hell, we were in the top floor of oldest dorm, HOT, to hot to
sleep. If you do the dorm bring a fan. The food at the college was very
good, I will camp and ride the bus to the college for some meals if I go
again.
Al
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

What do most of you guys do when you go to Oshkosh. As far as places to
stay
. On the grounds or off site??? Never been there before but trying to
arrange a trip this year. Thanks Dale SR-033




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Dale-

I have to disagree about the dorms! I have stayed at the college in Oshkosh
every year since 1984! You do need a fan if it's hot, but with the shuttle bus,
coming and going is pretty simple, and the beds are WAY more comfortable then
a sleeping bag. (But my idea of "roughing it" is when room service is late.)
Food is plentiful, and other options are available that are not near the field.

How do you plan to get to Oshkosh, and from where?

Norm
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I must admit that the old timers (reservation wise) have it good, much
better facilities. Keep in mind if your a first time dorm user you get the
old dorm 3 blocks away from the bus and the men's and lady's bathrooms on
alternating floors. If you like dorms and it reminds you of past days, go
for it.
Al
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

Dale-

I have to disagree about the dorms! I have stayed at the college in
Oshkosh
every year since 1984! You do need a fan if it's hot, but with the shuttle
bus,
coming and going is pretty simple, and the beds are WAY more comfortable
then
a sleeping bag. (But my idea of "roughing it" is when room service is
late.)
Food is plentiful, and other options are available that are not near the
field.

How do you plan to get to Oshkosh, and from where?

Norm
Elite 702E




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Hey Guys , Thanks for all the input on Oshkosh. Any other input is
appreciated and will take all suggestions into consideration. I just think
$120 a night is a lot. I try to plan my trips as much as I can so it is
sometime more enjoyable that way.
I am in Central PA.I don't know if I will drive myself or fly
commercial. I was planning on going to Sun N Fun as I usually do but since
MAM won't be there may not go this year not that they have to be there but I
would like to keep working on my project as it is starting to look like a
plane now. Thanks again. Dale Fultz SR-033
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:05 PM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

Dale-

I have to disagree about the dorms! I have stayed at the college in
Oshkosh
every year since 1984! You do need a fan if it's hot, but with the shuttle
bus,
coming and going is pretty simple, and the beds are WAY more comfortable
then
a sleeping bag. (But my idea of "roughing it" is when room service is
late.)
Food is plentiful, and other options are available that are not near the
field.

How do you plan to get to Oshkosh, and from where?

Norm
Elite 702E




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Al....there's air conditioning at the cottage!! LOL (Was a necessity to keep
wife'y healthy this summer... at 37C for 10 days straight!)

;O)
Wayne


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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

I must admit that the old timers (reservation wise) have it good, much
better facilities. Keep in mind if your a first time dorm user you get the
old dorm 3 blocks away from the bus and the men's and lady's bathrooms on
alternating floors. If you like dorms and it reminds you of past days, go
for it.
Al
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

Dale-

I have to disagree about the dorms! I have stayed at the college in
Oshkosh
every year since 1984! You do need a fan if it's hot, but with the

shuttle

bus,
coming and going is pretty simple, and the beds are WAY more comfortable
then
a sleeping bag. (But my idea of "roughing it" is when room service is
late.)
Food is plentiful, and other options are available that are not near the
field.

How do you plan to get to Oshkosh, and from where?

Norm
Elite 702E




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Sounds great Wayne! I had to run the temp converter, that sounds more like
Nebraska or Kansas. Al
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

Al....there's air conditioning at the cottage!! LOL (Was a necessity to
keep
wife'y healthy this summer... at 37C for 10 days straight!)

;O)
Wayne


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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

I must admit that the old timers (reservation wise) have it good, much
better facilities. Keep in mind if your a first time dorm user you get
the
old dorm 3 blocks away from the bus and the men's and lady's bathrooms on
alternating floors. If you like dorms and it reminds you of past days, go
for it.
Al
----- Original Message -----
From: <NormIsler@aol.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

Dale-

I have to disagree about the dorms! I have stayed at the college in
Oshkosh
every year since 1984! You do need a fan if it's hot, but with the

shuttle

bus,
coming and going is pretty simple, and the beds are WAY more
comfortable
then
a sleeping bag. (But my idea of "roughing it" is when room service is
late.)
Food is plentiful, and other options are available that are not near
the
field.

How do you plan to get to Oshkosh, and from where?

Norm
Elite 702E




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Dale:

WHere are you located? I'm in New Holland, PA. We might team up for some
future trips!

Jim Langley



On 1/25/2006 3:53 PM, dfultz17086@earthlink.net wrote to rebel-builders:

-> Hey Guys , Thanks for all the input on Oshkosh. Any other input is
-> appreciated and will take all suggestions into consideration. I just think
-> $120 a night is a lot. I try to plan my trips as much as I can so it is
-> sometime more enjoyable that way.
-> I am in Central PA.I don't know if I will drive myself or fly
-> commercial. I was planning on going to Sun N Fun as I usually do but
since
-> MAM won't be there may not go this year not that they have to be there
but I
-> would like to keep working on my project as it is starting to look like a
-> plane now. Thanks again. Dale Fultz SR-033
-> ----- Original Message -----
-> From: <NormIsler@aol.com>
-> To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
-> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:05 PM
-> Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas
->
->
-> > Dale-
-> >
-> > I have to disagree about the dorms! I have stayed at the college in
-> > Oshkosh
-> > every year since 1984! You do need a fan if it's hot, but with the
shuttle
-> > bus,
-> > coming and going is pretty simple, and the beds are WAY more
comfortable
-> > then
-> > a sleeping bag. (But my idea of "roughing it" is when room service is
-> > late.)
-> > Food is plentiful, and other options are available that are not near the
-> > field.
-> >
-> > How do you plan to get to Oshkosh, and from where?
-> >
-> > Norm
-> > Elite 702E
-> >
-> >
-> >
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Nigel,

If you are going to buy a tent I would suggest you stop in one of the towns along the way from ORD to OSH and save a potential headache. The shelves in the discount houses in OSH get pretty bear during the show.

You will see signs and pass a Gander Mountain (www.gandermountain.com) store on the right side of the highway along that route but I can't remember the town. I think they sell quality outdoor gear but not certain about their prices. On the other hand, you should be able to find a tent at one of the Wal-Marts or Super Wal-Marts along the way cheap.

Terry
R666


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Hi Dale !

Tried 'em all - I think the best experience comes from driving in
and camping on the grounds. Camping under the wing is rough - the
facilities are nowhere near as good as in the campground, and you
are stuck with mostly overpriced junk food. Hotels (book a year or
2 in advance !!) are really stiff - the Super 8 was $189/night, last
time we checked...

If you drive in, you can get a good spot under trees to tent,
with camp store & showers nearby, and run into town for good restaurants
if you want a change. Also for laundomats ...

There's lots going on at night, or just socialize with neighbours -
it really adds to the experience. Sun n Fun is even better for
night life !! :-)

.....bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Wednesday 25 January 2006 10:17 am, Dale Fultz wrote:

What do most of you guys do when you go to Oshkosh. As far as places to
stay . On the grounds or off site??? Never been there before but trying
to arrange a trip this year. Thanks Dale SR-033

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Hoping to get to Oshkosh this year with my son for the week and help out
with the POP group.

We're planning on getting a hire car to drive from ORD and then camp and
live on the site. Facilities looked good when we visited for a day several
years ago.

Not sure about bringing a small tent with us, or just buying one when we get
there - might be cheaper than excess luggage charge :-)

CU all there

Nigel
745E

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of Bob
Patterson
Sent: 26 January 2006 04:46
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas



Hi Dale !

Tried 'em all - I think the best experience comes from driving in
and camping on the grounds. Camping under the wing is rough - the
facilities are nowhere near as good as in the campground, and you
are stuck with mostly overpriced junk food. Hotels (book a year or
2 in advance !!) are really stiff - the Super 8 was $189/night, last
time we checked...

If you drive in, you can get a good spot under trees to tent,
with camp store & showers nearby, and run into town for good restaurants
if you want a change. Also for laundomats ...

There's lots going on at night, or just socialize with neighbours -
it really adds to the experience. Sun n Fun is even better for
night life !! :-)

.....bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Wednesday 25 January 2006 10:17 am, Dale Fultz wrote:

What do most of you guys do when you go to Oshkosh. As far as places to
stay . On the grounds or off site??? Never been there before but trying
to arrange a trip this year. Thanks Dale SR-033

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Thanks Terry

That's a great tip. We'll plan it all a bit better nearer the time.

Nig

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Nigel,

If you are going to buy a tent I would suggest you stop in one of the towns
along the way from ORD to OSH and save a potential headache. The shelves in
the discount houses in OSH get pretty bear during the show.

You will see signs and pass a Gander Mountain (www.gandermountain.com) store
on the right side of the highway along that route but I can't remember the
town. I think they sell quality outdoor gear but not certain about their
prices. On the other hand, you should be able to find a tent at one of the
Wal-Marts or Super Wal-Marts along the way cheap.

Terry
R666


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Look forward to seeing you there ! We have bought tents, when we
flew in - you're right - it will definitely be cheaper & less hassle
than bringing one along ! You can pick up a fairly roomy tent at
Wal-Mart for under $100 ... and sleeping bags & cots too ...

You can ship them home as freight, or maybe by mail afterward.
One night in a motel would cost more !

The suggestion to shop on the way is a good one, although there
is a super-size Wallymart in OSH, and they have a lot of camp stuff -
IF you get there early - like on the Friday BEFORE the show !

The only thing there can be hassles about are campfires - one
year we saw some guys on the flight line who started a campfire
UNDER THEIR WING !!!!! Needless to say, Security was there in
a flash !! :-0

If you didn't last time, BE SURE to head to the International
Tent & register - & find out what night the International Party is
on. This is ONE GREAT BASH, with a tanker of free beer, & food ! :-)
We'll see you at the Murphy booth !
......bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Thursday 26 January 2006 12:37 am, N.Smith wrote:

Hoping to get to Oshkosh this year with my son for the week and help out
with the POP group.

We're planning on getting a hire car to drive from ORD and then camp and
live on the site. Facilities looked good when we visited for a day
several years ago.

Not sure about bringing a small tent with us, or just buying one when we
get there - might be cheaper than excess luggage charge :-)

CU all there

Nigel
745E

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of Bob
Patterson
Sent: 26 January 2006 04:46
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas



Hi Dale !

Tried 'em all - I think the best experience comes from driving in
and camping on the grounds. Camping under the wing is rough - the
facilities are nowhere near as good as in the campground, and you
are stuck with mostly overpriced junk food. Hotels (book a year or
2 in advance !!) are really stiff - the Super 8 was $189/night, last
time we checked...

If you drive in, you can get a good spot under trees to tent,
with camp store & showers nearby, and run into town for good restaurants
if you want a change. Also for laundomats ...

There's lots going on at night, or just socialize with neighbours -
it really adds to the experience. Sun n Fun is even better for
night life !! :-)

.....bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------

On Wednesday 25 January 2006 10:17 am, Dale Fultz wrote:

What do most of you guys do when you go to Oshkosh. As far as places to
stay . On the grounds or off site??? Never been there before but
trying to arrange a trip this year. Thanks Dale SR-033

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Again bobp.... ... a tanker of free beer....
ha ha ha

Jean
Rebel 747R

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Patterson" <beep@sympatico.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas

Look forward to seeing you there ! We have bought tents, when we
flew in - you're right - it will definitely be cheaper & less hassle
than bringing one along ! You can pick up a fairly roomy tent at
Wal-Mart for under $100 ... and sleeping bags & cots too ...

You can ship them home as freight, or maybe by mail afterward.
One night in a motel would cost more !

The suggestion to shop on the way is a good one, although there
is a super-size Wallymart in OSH, and they have a lot of camp stuff -
IF you get there early - like on the Friday BEFORE the show !

The only thing there can be hassles about are campfires - one
year we saw some guys on the flight line who started a campfire
UNDER THEIR WING !!!!! Needless to say, Security was there in
a flash !! :-0

If you didn't last time, BE SURE to head to the International
Tent & register - & find out what night the International Party is
on. This is ONE GREAT BASH, with a tanker of free beer, & food ! :-)
We'll see you at the Murphy booth !
......bobp

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Thursday 26 January 2006 12:37 am, N.Smith wrote:

Hoping to get to Oshkosh this year with my son for the week and help out
with the POP group.

We're planning on getting a hire car to drive from ORD and then camp and
live on the site. Facilities looked good when we visited for a day
several years ago.

Not sure about bringing a small tent with us, or just buying one when we
get there - might be cheaper than excess luggage charge :-)

CU all there

Nigel
745E

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of Bob
Patterson
Sent: 26 January 2006 04:46
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Sun'Fun... Need Oshkosh Ideas



Hi Dale !

Tried 'em all - I think the best experience comes from driving in
and camping on the grounds. Camping under the wing is rough - the
facilities are nowhere near as good as in the campground, and you
are stuck with mostly overpriced junk food. Hotels (book a year or
2 in advance !!) are really stiff - the Super 8 was $189/night, last
time we checked...

If you drive in, you can get a good spot under trees to tent,
with camp store & showers nearby, and run into town for good restaurants
if you want a change. Also for laundomats ...

There's lots going on at night, or just socialize with neighbours -
it really adds to the experience. Sun n Fun is even better for
night life !! :-)

.....bobp

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On Wednesday 25 January 2006 10:17 am, Dale Fultz wrote:

What do most of you guys do when you go to Oshkosh. As far as places to
stay . On the grounds or off site??? Never been there before but
trying to arrange a trip this year. Thanks Dale SR-033

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