Darwin 2006 ???

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quote:Originally posted by BugsyJust wondering why the ASRA has not instigated a systems for the Nationals similar to what the MAAA (Model Aeronautical Association of Australia) does. Each state hosts the Nationals in rotation, once every seven years but if one state declines when it is their turn it is passed to the next state in rotation. At least that way everybody gets to see a Nationals up close and personal in their own backyard and spreads the traveling costs. Also shows the sport to a lot of people who are not going to travel around the country to see it.Yea Bugsy.......have been sayin the same thing for years. It's the way it is coz it's been that way since Noah floated the ark, and "THEY" like it that way.Last years event at Alice was a success, but probably the one and only time it ventures away from the southern areas only.Your point about other non flyers not getting a hands on showing etc, except if they go interstate is valid. I know for a fact, that if the word got out, that the event was up here Darwin, or ANYWHERE else that it has never been before, you would have the punters lining up to get in. They know about these flying machines, want to see the different types, styles etc etc, and seeing them in numbers at a site would be so benificial to us and the sport.So mate don't hold your breath, you will have better success pissin in the wind.[V]Just my view.........RussRDC PS.....why only 3 days, "easter" geez, for a lot of guys, 2-3 days driving, 3 days at a strip, 2-3 days getin back home, isn't that appealing, hence 20-30 machines each time approx.Why not maybe 5-10 days. If we had a longer time at the site, then the organisers could prearrange places to go, as in flyin there as a group, overniters etc, they know their areas, we don't, so showcase them to us. Mate we spend more time on the road, than we do flyin. So let's make it a flying holiday etc, not a mad dash there, and back again.I reckin we would all bust our boilers to go to that style of event, I would anyway, no matter where it was......even tazy[]If the event were to be up ear.....I'd do it that way regardless....Russ

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Mate......I think you need a holiday, maybe on one of them north Queensland beaches, coconut trees etc.[8D]That's where they make that good rum 2[] Bundy they call it.Just my view.........RussRDC

[birdy]

I chucked me hat in the ring last year and some ^%$&&* threw it back so you can all go'n git &&^$$%^.Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.Ingratitude stinks.......be generous carefully.

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[^]I like the man[].......RussRDC

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Just wondering why the ASRA has not instigated a systems for the Nationals similar to what the MAAA (Model Aeronautical Association of Australia) does. Each state hosts the Nationals in rotation, once every seven years but if one state declines when it is their turn it is passed to the next state in rotation. At least that way everybody gets to see a Nationals up close and personal in their own backyard and spreads the traveling costs. Also shows the sport to a lot of people who are not going to travel around the country to see it.

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quote:Originally posted by pockyRussWhat have you done???must have cost you heapsMy email chock o bloc with Darwin Darwin Darwin Infirnatun,I take it you don,t like travelling, and looking at other parts of Oz that you want the nationals in your back yard, can,t blame you for travelling with all the fluff there,do you need a vac cleaner though??boundry rider[^]A suker or a blowa mate......just as long as it GOES[]Luv travlin mate, absolutely luv it.The cook and me is planin on getin mobile about Oz very sooon, gyro in tow of course.Will see the lot of yous then mate[8D].....RussRDC

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quote:Originally posted by hoodyruss when are you gonna come down here and have a bit of fun???hows the repairs going???what about sunny qld next easter???[] [diddnt nt have the nats last year[]]is any one bidding for qld???[:X]Grant.....don't need to leev ear to have fun mate[8D][8D]Engine replacement cumin along OK......should be down your way maybe 6 weeks, shall keep you posted.No last years nat's were at Alice......that's bulldust country...red red red[] Is that NT?????.....No[][] sh.t it's on now[].....RussRDC

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quote:Originally posted by murray.barkerWhat I SAID Russ is that I would go IF the nats were in Darwin. That goes for any where else the board decides to have them next. But I will say every gyro pilot should sample the "Top end" once in their life,and Russ's hospitality would be hard to beat.M Barker[]Murray.....I wozn't sure if you said the "IF" word, so I assoomed you woz cumin mate[][]anyway levin that word out, made better reedin[][]mate.....RussRDC

[pocky]

RussWhat have you done???must have cost you heapsMy email chock o bloc with Darwin Darwin Darwin Infirnatun,I take it you don,t like travelling, and looking at other parts of Oz that you want the nationals in your back yard, can,t blame you for travelling with all the fluff there,do you need a vac cleaner though??boundry rider

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russ when are you gonna come down here and have a bit of fun???hows the repairs going???what about sunny qld next easter???[] [diddnt nt have the nats last year[]]is any one bidding for qld???

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What I SAID Russ is that I would go IF the nats were in Darwin. That goes for any where else the board decides to have them next. But I will say every gyro pilot should sample the "Top end" once in their life,and Russ's hospitality would be hard to beat.M Barker

[pocky]

that explains all the emails,2dayboundry rider

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Russell, it won't happen for next year, trust me...... I used to be a car salesmanBarry Ferguson,ASRA WebmasterPh (07)5464-4993Int +61 7 5464-4993

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NEWS FLASH.......First one to book a spot......yea it's murray barker, just got off the phone with him[8D]Don't know if it was the location,rum or the dog, but he's cumin[]As I said B4.........it's on up ear.Mate I'll do ANYTHING to get the nod[]...stay tuned folksI've got plenty of rum, but limited dogs, so be early....like BarkerForgot to mention......too many females up ear, us guys are workin overtime, [] just thawt I'd mention it.......RussRDC

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Murrey.......I'll toss one of me dogs in your swag with you[] nice n cozy mate, I spoze 25 degrees is a tad cool[8D] Dog n rum, you won't leev up ear mate[].......RussRDC