Originally posted by Airhead 
My wife says she hasn't met a schlep yet- that makes it easier to talk her into hanging out at airshows with fellow plane nerds. If you get to California drop a line.... we'd be happy to show you, or any other out of towner, around. 
 Thanks Airhead, I appreciate the offer 

The reverse is allso true, any of you guys ever make it Down Under, to Queensland in particular, I would be more than happy to offer a place to stay and a local guided tour.