August 1, 2005 at 3:35 pm
Just to let you know,guys & gals….
the August meeting of Oxfordshire Aviation Group on next Monday(8th) will be graced with the precense of our very own Melvyn who will entertain us with his story of returning a Grumman Albatros back across “The Pond” after a successful airshow season in 2003.
Anyone welcome to visit us at the Marlborough Club in Didcot,with a start time of 1930hrs…no charge,but a donation of a couple of quid would be more than appreciated
Colin
Oxfordshire Aviation Group
By: oag - 8th August 2005 at 23:32
Wow,what a fantastic evening,thank you Melvyn very much indeed!!!!!!!
Thanks also to MotF,Andrew-O,Bisfit(&Little Bisfit) and G-ASML for visiting our little gang,hope you enjoyed your evening with Oxfordshire Aviation Group and all had a safe journey home
BTW….if any of the visitors are interested in recieving the OAG newsletter,just PM me your postal address
Cheers
Colin
Oxfordshire Aviation Group
By: oag - 8th August 2005 at 08:56
Hi OAG:
My father’s family where brought up in Didcot,nan +grandad lasting living in Glen ave .My uncle is Les Howlett also my late uncle used the club as well. (bob howlett)
bisfit(Ian)
Whoa!!!!….
think I might know Les,be good if he’s there,eh??
By: bisfit - 7th August 2005 at 21:47
Hi OAG:
My father’s family where brought up in Didcot,nan +grandad lasting living in Glen ave .My uncle is Les Howlett also my late uncle used the club as well. (bob howlett)
bisfit(Ian)
By: oag - 7th August 2005 at 19:36
Hi OAG:
Myself and little bisfit will hope fully be attending, see you all tomorrow.
ps.you never know i might meet my uncle there who’s a member of the Marlbrough club.
Waheeey…..might get to meet you after all then,eh??????
Esp after all the abortive attempts earlier this year
BTW….who’s your uncle,might know him
By: bisfit - 7th August 2005 at 19:01
Hi OAG:
Myself and little bisfit will hope fully be attending, see you all tomorrow.
ps.you never know i might meet my uncle there who’s a member of the Marlbrough club.
By: Arm Waver - 2nd August 2005 at 15:25
Just a wee bit too far for me but enjoy it.
I’ll be there for the crimbo quiz
By: GASML - 2nd August 2005 at 14:04
Sounds like it’s not to be missed. Count me in!
By: JDK - 2nd August 2005 at 13:46
Where do you think Melv get’s his froop n’ veg?
By: oag - 2nd August 2005 at 13:43
Darren
your Dad doesn’t miss many meetings,bless him!!!!!
Rob
feel free to pop in if ever you are down our way on the second Monday of a month
Nick
not too rotten,I hope 😉
By: Manonthefence - 2nd August 2005 at 13:34
Damn, I wish I could come along. Melv’s sagas are well worth listening to
Listen?? I’m going to throw rotten fruit at him not listen.
By: darrenharbar - 2nd August 2005 at 12:45
Coiln,
I am sure my Father will be attending, and I will ensure he is briefed to give Melv some grief. 😀
By: oag - 2nd August 2005 at 11:53
cheers Nick….
there’ll be a couple of pints waiting for you……
By: Manonthefence - 2nd August 2005 at 11:50
Projector sorted, all I have to do is remember to collect it
By: oag - 1st August 2005 at 16:50
I am working on it mate, will be in touch.
cheers for that Nick….funnily enough was speaking to Uncle Melv as I was posting request & he said he’d spoken to you
By: Andrew-O - 1st August 2005 at 16:48
Sounds good to me Nick.
Can you PM me your address and I’ll pick you up.
By: Manonthefence - 1st August 2005 at 16:46
Andrew
its 5 mins from my house, if you can get to me then I will direct you from there (plus I get to drink as well!! 😉 )
By: Andrew-O - 1st August 2005 at 16:44
Sounds interesting – think I’ll come along.
See you all then.
Andrew
By: Manonthefence - 1st August 2005 at 16:43
lay their hands on a laptop projector
I am working on it mate, will be in touch.
By: oag - 1st August 2005 at 16:37
Nick
be good to see you matey
Andy
thanks for the commendation,must say I’m looking forward to it
anyone else intending to come,if they can lay their hands on a laptop projector for us to borrow/use on the night….I’ll buy you a pint or two
Colin
By: Andy in Beds - 1st August 2005 at 16:19
Thanks for reminding me, I will be in attendance.
Rotten Tomatoes anyone?
Need any hecklers???
I have to say that this story is worth hearing.
Recomended.
Cheers
Andy