Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:17 am
I can't thank everyone enough for such a great weekend/fly-in. I had an absolute hoot and enjoyed everyone very much. You all made this the best fly-in we've had., and by far the largest.. The Lions fed somewhere over 175 people, compared to 70 last year. I'm still gathering pictures, as I didn't take too many myself, but I'll post some here soon too.
There has been a very interesting development here. The one County Commissioner that had been the biggest opponent against installation of a fueling system here at Austin, took the time to come down and attend the fly-in. He was so impressed by the numbers of aircraft and attendees, that he is now working with the other Commissioners, and we will have Fuel here for next years event. A Card Lock/Self Serve Fuel System is coming to Austin....
Lions Club members were all extremely happy too, with the event, and the income that they made, and are already planning for next year, with more food..
I kinda wish I could have gotten in more flying events, the little threatning rain kinda delayed this, but maybe everyone, on the other hand, is really just happy to just spend time together.. What is your input?? More flying events, or ok the way it turned out??? Myself, I'd like to fly all day.... but...
I kinda wish I could have gotten CoCo's chute to open too, but.... next year..
Thank You everyone... your the best, each and everyone of you... Ya'll come back now hear????