rotor

Mitch has done a good deal of work trying to organise to have the 2009 ASRA Nationals.

The question is ... Would you attend if the 2009 ASRA Nationals were to be held in Tasmania?

I think it's a great idea! What do you think?

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rotor

Here's a link to the Spirit of Tasmania prices Mitch has negotiated - Spirit of Tasmania



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niquenaque

Aaaahhh, crap...

I'd love to go but, as per all the other nationals I don't think I could be away for that long.. but then again...

I'd vote yes. but would doubt I could make it.

cheers,
Nic.

rotor

I take it then that all of the businesses you service must be open over Easter then Nick? Go on treat yourself (and the missus and kids) to a well earnt Tassy holiday .... when was the last time you took a holiday?

rotor

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niquenaque

Rotor,

Yep, the bastard thing about my business is that it is in security, while the clients are away the thieves will play, and Easter is a good time to catch the mongerels. The other bastard thing I do is food industry fire protection, so of course while their staff are on holidays they want me in there fixing things while nobody is home - pressure on both fronts to not have holidays while everyone else is doing them... maybe I should get a job.

Cheers,

Nic.

rotor

Not even that guarantees time off when you want it mate

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Gyrodes

All you have do do Nick is put yourself and family first now and again!!!!!
Speaking from first hand experiance here.
Oh and the only way it will happen is when you make it happen.
Des Garvin the self employed workaholic of 32 years experiance.

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niquenaque

Des,

Thanks, the thing is that 'family' don't have one iota of interest in a gyrocoptering holiday, they've been to Tassie before so it wouldn't be so interesting that they might be keen to go, and of course they would demand to fly down rather than spending a week in a car with me, which makes the orders of expense somewhat increased. If they would come in the car and Mr Mitchell would invite me down to have a look at his house with a view to installing a fire extinguisher, it would all be deductible, hell, I'd have to charge him a fortune for the job!! If I can I will, I'm just telegraphing not to expect me.

Cheers ,

Nic.

Mitch

Nick,

You are invited. I already have a fire extinguisher installeds in the house. But I have a bottle of TFB with your name on it Nick, which I will drink with.....hmmmm....on my own.

Gents.

Yesterday I spoke with Murray Barker ASRA President and the general feeling I got was that there seems to be little interest throughout the membership to travel long distances to get to a ASRA Nationals Event.

I would agree in principle that the high cost of transportation now and in the future is likely to see dramatically reduced numbers of members attending said events. Of course some may plan a 'holiday' and incorporate the ASRA Nats....

The discussion as to where the next Nationals will be held was voted on by the board and they chose Naromine, where the ultralight fixed wingers have their get together every year. They did this because they thought they had no other options. I heard initially it had gone to some mob in NSW, then that didn't happen, the Board were stuck for a venue.

Well there is another option on the table....Tassy!

I privately approached the owner of the Clarence Point Lodge and he has everything we need there. And there are NO.. BIG AIRPORT or CITY RULES to get shy about! You can use it as a base for you holiday and leave your gyro there or trailer it down south and fly some more. I am in the North and Bill Hills is down South.

The Board generally accepts a bid based on the bidders being able to provide all that is generally required of such an event....NOT based on how many people they think might turn up...
Having said that in this instance TT Lines would be requiring at least 10 aircraft at min to give the discounted rates. If we have 10...this event can go ahead as far as TT lines are concerned, though I would not be certain of what the board are thinking.
What I am saying here, is this.
If the board decide on Nat Fly that's fine. That's their business. I am still prepared to hold this Easter Weekend Flyin at the Lodge, here in Tassy BUT the discounted rates will only apply if we can get 10 gyros on the ferry.

A towed caravan of the same length as towed gyro is on average $100 less.

If you do not indicate your intention to likely attend and we are unable to suggest approx numbers to TT Lines, then this option will be off the table by 2.00 pm Friday 1st August, 2008.

Having said that Bill and I will be flying out of the Lodge over the Easter weekend, 2008.

Hope to see some of you next Easter on the 'Patch'.

Mitch.

Mitch

I'd like to thank all those who showed an interest in attending a ASRA Nats in Tassie and for indicating your interest one way or another.

Unfortunately, the other 4 people and the board does not make for a very large flyin.

I will be ringing the Director of Sales/Res Dept of the TT Lines this morning to cancel the program.

Certainly hope you enjoy whatever it is you decide to do for next Easter and beyond...

A Mate rang last night wanting to know what was happening with his ASRA magazine......
I said I dont think ASRA have an editor, no club driven Nationals and no Magazine.....

Bit sad really