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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: SASMOX on December 12, 2009, 01:39:24 AM
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It's time for the Seventh Annual Finnish Aces High Spring meeting in Virrat, Finland.
We wish you all very welcome! Join our meeting and spend 3 days full of fun flying Aces high,
flying RC-planes, meeting old and new friends and maybe drinking some FPO!
You might also have a chance to taste some real flying :airplane:
Teaser video from 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENCC88j6iD8)
Teaser video from 2008 II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAOxTQtNhNk&feature=related)
Teaser video from 2004-2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GUnxVdpX6c)
Here are some pics and videos from previous years:
Aces High Spring meeting 2005 (http://www.virtualpilots.fi/feature/cons/aceshigh_2005/index.html)
Aces High Spring meeting 2006 (http://www.virtualpilots.fi/feature/cons/aceshigh_2006/)
Aces High Spring meeting 2007 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasq/sets/72157600042429866/)
Aces High Spring meeting 2008 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasq/sets/72157604271326386/)
Aces High Spring meeting 2009 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasq/sets/72157615981845508/)
Videos
Flying ultralight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QM_CKVUWe4)
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Could we have this one stickied for a month or two, please?
Oh yes, IN! :cheers:
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Definately IN! :cheers:
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whats the deal with the accommodation ? and do we have register somewhere etc ?
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The official website will open in January ("two weeks"?) with the accommodation details, prices and registration page.
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The official website will open in January ("two weeks"?) with the accommodation details, prices and registration page.
rgr that look forward to it!
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:cheers:
Looking forward to it agaIN!
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Count me in :D
Wurzel
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Count me in :D
Wurzel
:cheers: :aok :airplane: :joystick:
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WTG Wurzel :aok :aok :aok See You there!
I have hi hopes to get my new Mig-21bis EDF ready to fly there.
2.2 kW electric power, estimated flying speed 270 km/h
http://www.rubricum.com/files/mig.jpg
http://www.rubricum.com/files/mig2.jpg
That Mig will be my final "turbine-trainer" before the maiden flight of my turbine powered F-16. Itīs good exercise to get adaptation for great speeds.
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:banana: :cheers: :xIn! :rock :cheers: :x
Oh, and did I already mention :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Guess I should also prepare for :joystick:, but only after :cheers:
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Nice Zuum - if Laura brings it back, you'll have a helo to fly as well mate - little electric thing, but fun nonetheless.
Looking forward to seeing you all again.
Wurzel
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I wrote it elsewhere, but I'm coming from Denmark together with my brother.
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Absolutely IN :rock
Nice to see you Wurz signing in, looking forward meeting again mate. Is Laura coming also this year ?.
We had really a lot of laughs last time, starting to look like this next meeting is going to top the previous one with more people outside our borders coming in.
Wellcome everyone, youīll find our hospitality to our guests from far away will give you a preferred holiday destination for future years to come.
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Hoping to persuade her Kotari - hopefully she'll go.......
Looking forward to seeing you all again - my face hurt from laughing so much last time, and looking forward to the sauna and dip in lake thing as well.......
Wurzel
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1 question???? Why finland????
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This meeting is organized by finns, in Finland, for the seventh time. It has never been anywhere else.
To the question why, i would like to point out the excellent venue and the really nice atmosphere close to a lake (frozen, but i am sure this time again there will be open water for ones who seek to shrink their privates)
Also excellent rooms with sauna in every cabin with nice living rooms.
But for the most important thing, the warm wellcom of our local AH pilots and absolutely guaranteed laughs until your jaws hurt.
This is just a meeting, that everyone should experience atleast once but be warned, it can be addictive :devil
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oh ok sweet thanks!
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For those, who wonder what it's mostly all about, here's a link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITLmIfcCIXY&feature=related) to enlighten the Finnish soul landscape. In addition it is also widely known, that we can keep silent in two domestic languages and several foreign, too, in all politeness towards the other party.
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Is that a family photo? :banana:
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Donīt miss this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JIz7I5yzwQ
That explains what we are made from.
:D :rock
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Is that a Fiat G.50 in that first picture? The busted plane in the museum?
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:rofl :rofl :aok too funny :cheers:
Donīt miss this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JIz7I5yzwQ
That explains what we are made from.
:D :rock
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Is that a Fiat G.50 in that first picture? The busted plane in the museum?
Nope, it's THE Brewster :)
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Hi all!
Registeration and official Web Site are open now!!!
http://www.ahspringmeeting.org/ (http://www.ahspringmeeting.org/)
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Registration completed, #4, ETA Thirstday March 18th 5 o'clock PM. :cheers: :cheers: :joystick: :cheers: :cheers: :joystick: :x :airplane: :cheers: :cheers: :rock :joystick: :cheers: :cheers: :joystick: :salute :cry
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Registeration and official Web Site are open now!!!
http://www.ahspringmeeting.org/ (http://www.ahspringmeeting.org/)
In! :aok
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IN :x
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Errrrm IN....
:D
Wurzel
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I did my duty, and signed in to participate in the fun :cheers:
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Iīm in! My rc-jets will participate, too :D
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IN :aok
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:cool: http://www.fmi.fi/weather/local.html?Keywords=&station=2763¶m=4&map=1&place=Virrat :cool:
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In. :rock
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In... :x :joystick:
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Looking good, 18 brave individuals already signed up for the meeting. Still room for more, visit ahspringmeeting.org (http://ahspringmeeting.org/) and sign up for some fun! :salute
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Signed up. I'll get Teufel to sign up too.
If we are flying in to Helsinki Thursday 15:05 is that good for a lift or should we catch an earlier flight?
We are leaving Sunday 15:35.
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Excellent, looking forward to meeting you both there :D
Wurzel
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Snef,
you guys seem to be on quite a tight schedule. It'll take apx. 3,5 hours extra on a car from Helsinki to Virrat... or were you flying Helsinki - Tampere - Helsinki as well? Anyhow, many people arrive to Virrat already early at Thursday afternoon and also leave Virrat in the afternoon on Sunday. Thus I'd suggest arriving earlier and leaving later, giving us a chance to enjoy your company longer ;)
Once again I'll likely have to leave my car to my family, so I cannot promise to be of any help in transportation :(
Maybe Panzzer/Wasq/someone has a better idea of how it will be organized?
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In :rock
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It's ok. We'll just take the earlier flight. I'm at work, so I haven't the schedules in front of me, but the other option was to be in Helsinki somewhere around noon. As for the return flight, it was limited how long we could postpone it. I think the latest flight was some 1-1― hours later than.
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And now it appears my wife is joining us in Virrat :lol
More drunken escapades will undoubtedly ensue.
Wurzel
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And now it appears my wife is joining us in Virrat :lol
More drunken escapades will undoubtedly ensue.
Wurzel
:aok
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And now it appears my wife is joining us in Virrat :lol
More drunken escapades will undoubtedly ensue.
Wurzel
That is good news, i am sure there will be a lot of laughs again with you two.
:salute
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me and wurz have flights + hotel booked so looks like we are definately coming! :rock
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me and wurz have flights + hotel booked so looks like we are definately coming! :rock
Hotel??? Aren't you going to enjoy the cozy cabins with 2 person bedrooms, that are included?
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Arriving in Tampere on the Wednesday (flight gets in late) and staying there Sunday night too.....no rushing around for us you know.......we prefer it much more sedate like, know what I mean? :D :O :lol
Wurzel
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Dont go raiding any pubs then :devil
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Me? I'll have you know I'm a changed character (come on, someone's got to believe me...lol...).
Saving my drinking for the meet!!
;)
Wurzel
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Me? I'll have you know I'm a changed character (come on, someone's got to believe me...lol...).
Wurzel
:rofl :rofl
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Me? I'll have you know I'm a changed character (come on, someone's got to believe me...lol...).
Saving my drinking for the meet!!
;)
Wurzel
Well, I believe your drinking habits are very moderate. OTOH after two drinks you'll turn into another man, and boy does he drink! :cheers:
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Wurzel, send me a PM with the flight and hotel details, I could come pick you guys up on Wednesday night to drive you from the airport to the hotel. At what time would you like to leave for Virrat on Thursday? I was planning to work some hours that day but as you'll be arriving on Wed I could use a day of my winter vacation for Thursday as well...
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Hiya Panzzer, PM sent mate.
Wurzel
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It's coming closer and closer! I hardly can wait! It's better than Xmas! :banana: :cheers: :joystick: :airplane:
Oh, did I mention :cheers:
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just 2 weeks to go :D
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I don't think I'd fit in :uhoh
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OK, trip to and from the event pretty much scheduled, including lift once we are in Finland. Now, anyone having a spare laptop lying around I can borrow for the event? :pray I can't remember who I borrowed from last time. BK?
I'll be bringing my own controls, but only have a desktop PC. Still considering buying my own laptop. If nothing comes up, I might need to speed up my considerations.
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Sorry Snef, I gotta leave my current laptop home for wife when I take the other computer with me :)
Any others? Maybe guys from Tampere or Virrat have some extras?
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In the same boat Snefens, to the point that I'm considering parting with some hard earned on a higher spec laptop - unless I can get the game configured nicely on my wifes laptop (which brings into play other problems lol....).
Hope you get it sorted,
Wurzel
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I have one HP dv6000 lying around, it seems the chipset repair wasn't a total success, at least wlan didn't work at all. Doesn't take much room in the car, though, so I might take it along for a spare. I could also take an extra desktop with me, guess an older rig would perform as well as a laptop in AH. Only need a screen for that.
PS. still plenty of time to register for the party. Banshee7, you get the hint?
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I can bring two extra computers, one laptop and one desktop. The laptop isn't top-spec but still runs AH pretty well.
I also have two spare Saitek X-45 sets if needed.
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Guys, this isnt helping me slide a new laptop past Laura lol........but thank you so much.
Wurzel
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PS. still plenty of time to register for the party. Banshee7, you get the hint?
I would if I could. I can't afford the plane ticket, the lodging, etc... And I have a vacation planned taht week :(
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Wurz mate, you must use the power of persuation.
"honey, dont you think you would enjoy browsing internet on a new laptop...when i am not using it" :devil
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I can bring two extra computers, one laptop and one desktop. The laptop isn't top-spec but still runs AH pretty well.
I also have two spare Saitek X-45 sets if needed.
That sounds great. Doesn't matter with specs, since I'm use to fly with very lowered settings. My regular pc is 2004-era.
Teufel is planning on bringing his own laptop.
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Lmao Kotari, that aint gonna work mate, she has her own laptop, which I was intending to use to fly with - which actually gives me a devious idea lol.......
Something along the lines of ...."oh, this framerate isnt going to work well.......I'll have to look around for a better laptop".....
Wurzel
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I would if I could. I can't afford the plane ticket, the lodging, etc... And I have a vacation planned taht week :(
Yep, I checked, Memphis TN to Tampere would be over 700 eur back and forth at the cheapest plus the 110 for the event including bed and breakfast. Plus all the expensive alcoholic bewerages you'd consume here. Food is no problem: The sauna sausages grilled in the fireplace are on me. :x
Would've added some extra internationality, though, with you there. Maybe next year?
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I plan on attending one year. It would give me the perfect opportunity to tour the area like I've always wanted to do. Plus you wouldn't have to worry about the alcoholic beverages because I don't drink :)
Note: You also have to take my age (18) into consideration. lol
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Banshee, you would be junior to everyone by at least factor of 2, but if that is not a problem for you, it will not be a problem for any other attendee.
Everyone is very welcoming for any guest we have there.
About the alcohol... you can choose not to drink, but you know that everyone else is going to drink, right ? :devil
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Have you tried jedi mind trick yet, maybe that will do the trick ? :devil
Wave of hand "This is not the money you are looking for" "Move along"
Lmao Kotari, that aint gonna work mate, she has her own laptop, which I was intending to use to fly with - which actually gives me a devious idea lol.......
Something along the lines of ...."oh, this framerate isnt going to work well.......I'll have to look around for a better laptop".....
Wurzel
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:rofl
Ya loon.........errr, will try that early next week, once I'm off nights. Will let ya know how it goes :devil
Wurzel
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Banshee, you would be junior to everyone by at least factor of 2, but if that is not a problem for you, it will not be a problem for any other attendee.
Everyone is very welcoming for any guest we have there.
About the alcohol... you can choose not to drink, but you know that everyone else is going to drink, right ? :devil
I'm used to that lol. The majority of my friends are all old enough to be my dad. I only have my friends that are closer to my age for the weekends :devil
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Banshee, in Finland, if you're 18, you're allowed to drink alcohol...
Bruv, do you need a computer for the weekend? We have Wurzel and Snefens covered and if Teufel brings his own laptop, it's just you of the foreign people without a computer...
[edit] 26 people signed up now, wtg! [/edit]
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Banshee, in Finland, if you're 18, you're allowed to drink alcohol...
Bruv, do you need a computer for the weekend? We have Wurzel and Snefens covered and if Teufel brings his own laptop, it's just you of the foreign people without a computer...
[edit] 26 people signed up now, wtg! [/edit]
i can bring my laptop but TBH I think me and wurz will take turns. I can play AH any time here, It's all about meeting you guys and having a few beers :aok
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Dont worry bout me, I'm working on a new laptop to bring with lol...........
but shhhh, dont tell Laura
;)
Wurzel
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Banshee, in Finland, if you're 18, you're allowed to drink alcohol...
Weeeeeeelllllllll....maybe I can get enough money for a plane ticket...or make the trip my 18th B'day present :devil
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Banshee, you would be junior to everyone by at least factor of 2, but if that is not a problem for you, it will not be a problem for any other attendee.
Everyone is very welcoming for any guest we have there.
About the alcohol... you can choose not to drink, but you know that everyone else is going to drink, right ? :devil
What? I donīt drink! So Banshee, there is at least one sober person :)
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I almost wish I hadn't have planned my golf trip for that week. I would try my hardest to make it lol
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You should come across Banshee, trust me, you'll enjoy the experience.
I mean, where else can you see 20 odd naked finns in a sauna and not feel slightly worried?????? errrrrrrrr :D
Wurzel
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1 more week and we will be freezing our bollox off in Sunny Finland can't wait :D
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Bad news Gents, maybe i cant come to the meeting.
I am writing this message from hospital, where i was supposed to have a minor surgery and released the same day... but iīve been here for 2nights already and dont know when i can go home.
It is quite possible i will not be able to come to the meeting, because now i feel like someone gutted me with a spoon.
If i canīt make it there, i hope you all enjoy that wonderful meeting and we will see the next time around <S>
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What??? Kotari, thats not good news mate - you take care of yourself, and let me know if there is anything I can do mate. Was looking forward to seeing you again, but your health comes first bud.
:salute
Wurzel
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Who will be the "Top Gun" of the Aces High Spring Meeting 2010?
Here is the trophy for the winner!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4427448022_b6e3dd585d.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4427449406_47fb7089a9.jpg)
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What..? Do we have a new sponsor, WT*G that's a good looking prize!
Welcome everyone, now there's something to look forward to! Just some days to go now.... :cheers:
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Dang, why that was not available when I got the trophy 3 times in a row...
:O
gotta start training..!
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It's almost here! :banana: :banana: :banana:
So, just in case, will there be enough computers or do I need to take a spare rig along?
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I will need a spare rig if anyone has one - will be bringing my own j/s, throttle, pedals etc, track ir and software. Was going to buy a new laptop, but the one I had my eye on has been withdrawn from market.
Cheers,
Wurzel
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Have a safe trip everyone, the most anticipated meeting here is just around the corner.
I wish all of you enjoyable AHMeet, as previously mentioned, i will not be able to come there.
Really bummer for me, this will sting for sometime for sure...
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I will need a spare rig if anyone has one - will be bringing my own j/s, throttle, pedals etc, track ir and software. Was going to buy a new laptop, but the one I had my eye on has been withdrawn from market.
Cheers,
Wurzel
Allright, I'll check the condition of it and take it along. Should I take a monitor, too, or do you guys nearby have spare ones?
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Allright, I'll check the condition of it and take it along. Should I take a monitor, too, or do you guys nearby have spare ones?
I can bring one extra 17" LCD if needed. If someone REALLY needs a monitor after that I have ~3 19-21" tubes but I'd rather not break my back with those.
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Only couple of days left for the launch!
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Only couple of days left for the launch!
Eh? :huh
I launches TODAY :D ... gotta go get some sleep first though :)
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Eh... in... :cool:
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The meeting has started, lots of old friends met and much fun had already - and I've been here for four hours now, still many more unforgettable hours coming up. :)
:cheers:
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Eagerly waiting for getting naked with all of them in the sauna, not to mention the swimming facilities "on the rocks" and all that :cheers:
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Tonight we may drink some beer, tomorrow we might fly aboard some real (ultralight they may be) planes. :salute
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So who did and who did not bring their wife or girlfriend???
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I admit to bringing my wife, what she gets up to at the meeting is totally out of my realm of responsibility lol......
Not long till sauna time wooooooooooooooooooooo
:D
Wurzel
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I'll be with you in spirit for your annual gathering!
In honor of your fine event, I will be participating in FSO tonight, drunk and naked.
:rock
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Thx Roc, you will not be only one whos drunken and naked :rock
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We've had first of the dueling ladder duels already, we've had the foreign guests to the sauna - even Bruv who is such a quiet boy, you'd never believe that he's the number one guy from the last tour. :) So we've had fun, tomorrow we get onboard the ultralight planes or at least get to see those fly. Good meeting this far. :rock
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Here's some pictures by Wurzel's wife:
Ladder finals, Bruv119 vs Jarski
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4447970671_ac0cbd6767_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasq/4447970671/)
OK's virtual cockpit
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4447952123_1951814c7d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasq/4447952123/)
Awards ceremony, people from left to right Wurzel, Snefens, Bruv, Wasq, Sasmox, Bizman, JanneK, Panzzer
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4447965831_611c23aa17_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasq/4447965831/)
Awards ceremony people from left to right Teufel, Wurzel, Snefens, Bruv, Wasq, Sasmox
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4448736434_3102177ab1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasq/4448736434/)
Awards ceremony people from left to right Snefens, Jarski, Bruv, Sasmox, Wasq
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4448731966_9d8a635043_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasq/4448731966/)
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Now that the photos are here, it's time for the results I guess. The guys in the final were Jarski and Bruv119, and we have a new winner this year, congratulations Bruv! WTG mate! :salute
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Whereīs picture of Bruvīs face after initial shot of FPO ? :devil
Seems like you folks have a blast there again <S>
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Here's some pictures by Wurzel's wife:
Ladder finals, Bruv119 vs Jarski
Hmm Finals? I think I see Jarski on that pic, looking over Bruvs shoulder.
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Back home tired but happy. Very nice weekend behind. And now we start to wait next year so can do it again. Oh yes and good luck our ladder winner Bruv. Next year we gotta fly better so honour and glory stays here in Finland.
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Whereīs picture of Bruvīs face after initial shot of FPO ? :devil
Seems like you folks have a blast there again <S>
I have to admit I like trying some evil cough mixtures when i get a bad sore throat/cough and after the first sip I thought this isn't that bad then I downed the rest of it and was like phoar nice :o)
was great meeting other AH pilots and putting faces to names. Thanks to Jannek for letting me fly on his rig otherwise the dueling brewsters would have ended very badly.
also jarskis missions were much fun. Strafing the HQ with mossies FTW!
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Back at home.. daughter screaming for attention... eyes tired, bile pushing up my throat because drinking for 3 days..
Was still fun , even though I managed to lose Ladder Finals with stupid rookie mistake... oh well... (Bruv was still superior to me , I would never have had a snowballs chance in hell beating him..)
Next year I will be there if wife ack permits, second baby on the way...
BTW has anyone seen black leather gloves with small steel zipper on their backside? I lost them..
Thanks for boys from Virrat making this possible again! S!
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Hi All !
It was nice trip ! :cheers:
Great thanks for all ! :aok
It was nice to see all friends! :salute
T: Duke :joystick:
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Back home just in time for dinner, after a five hours drive. Was very nice to see a couple of new faces behind the names, not to mention all the good old boys. Thanks to the organizers and all participants for making a good party! :cheers:
Eagerly waiting for the next one, estimated date a year and half a week counting from today. Yeah, I know, there's some trivial events like summer holidays and xmas in between, but ...
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Thx for everyone, it was really fun weekend :aok
Was really nice to see 'old' and new faces. Especially brave non-Finns Laura, Wurzel, Bruv119, Teufel and Snefens.
Hope to see you next year too :salute
And Bruv, I hope my rig was learning something when you used it, so I maybe can fly better now on :devil
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Awesome meeting again! Nice to meet bruv (who kicked my bellybutton badly in ladder..."damn you brits!") :) Also for bruv brave dude dipped him self to the icy cold lake after sauna! Gwurzel and Laura your'e the shat I really hope to see you guys next year like you promised (I will try to get the little fektard along with me next year ;) ). Teufel and Snefes cool to meet you guys again the ladder match between bruv and Snefens is epic I really dropped my jaw on the table while watching it awesome work dudes. Teufel also nice to meet you and have face to name hopefully we can meet next year again :)
Thank you for the organizing team wasq, sasmox and panzzer + all sponsors to make it happen. I'm definately in for 2011 meeting!
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Hmm Finals? I think I see Jarski on that pic, looking over Bruvs shoulder.
Yeah, that was the "lucky loser" (me) fight against bruv.
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Hi all.
Thank you for a terrific weekend. It was truly a blast. :aok
I am already planning to come back next year for more flying, beer, sauna and terrific people. :rock
And thank you to all the organizers.
Until then see you all online.
btw: hope to see a lot more photos on here soon :)
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I had a blast, met some new friends, reacquainted myself with older friends. Got my backside kicked by Jarski in the duelling ladder (nice flying btw Jarski, and thanks for the help on evasives)
As usual, all the Finns were great hosts, never a dull moment - highlight of the missions planned by Jarski for me was the mega bomber runs (I dont generally bomb lol.....hence cant hit a town at 200 ft)
Good food, excellent beer, fantastic company, who could ask for anything more??
Big ups to the organisers - Sasmox, Wasq, Panzzer and Bizman (thanks for the provision of that game rig btw)
Already planning for next year (flying from California if all pans out)
:salute
Wurzel
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Bruv won the Holy Grail? Now that's a nice trophy! :aok
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I finally managed to get my computer back in working condition and uploaded the pictures. Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wasq/sets/72157623533766741/) they are ;)
Thanks everyone for all of the fun, see you next year! :cheers:
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Nive pictures.. :aok
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See you all on Aces High Spring Meeting 2011 on March 24th - 27th!!!!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4462227659_577bdd76a8_b.jpg)
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Laura here....I wanted to say....Huge thanks to Sasmox, Wasq, Panzzer & Bizman!!! Once again thank you everyone, for all your very generous warm hospitality, friendship & kindness. I had a great time AGAIN talking to people about history, culture, computers & various other things, lol :lol. It was great to see people again & new faces. It was sad to miss those who couldnt attend. Get better soon Kotari, missed you, see you next year! Hey Fektard, I expect to see you next year too lol. Also Wurzel the snorer, will be paying double next year to get his own room, lol. Next year from California it will be a 14 hour or more total flying time, yikes, lol. Gary will come prepared next year, with a laptop that WORKS, lol. We will one year come also during the summer, then I can show off my Finnish Yoga t-shirt ;)
See you all next year! :cheers:
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