Frank, nice write-up and I can only add:
What incredible Fun!
I finally made it home to Merritt Island after spending a night at my brother Bill's strip in North Florida.
The 'Brothers Payne' , - Billy and Vic are the definitition of Southern Hospitality.
I felt like I was coming 'home' when brother Bill and I flew into that georgous grass strip on Thurs.
This is where Billy checked me out in Highlanders last year and made sure I wasn't going to do anything Too Stupid! I think he accomplished the job!
We had a great gathering of aircraft and when the folks from Just arrived with the familys, it was like a clan reunion.
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More pretty airplanes:
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Oooppps, how'd that Rans S-7 slip in there?
Oh, -- that was the emmissary from Ohio Bush Planes, Greg Swingle, paying omage to 'REAL' bush aircraft.
BTW, Greg, thanks for the fresh asparagras which got flown back to Florida, steamed and added to salads, - Yummm!
The Saturday nite party was one for the record books, - fantastic grilling by Nita and the gang and beer and spirits galour!
Between Gary and Billy, they had the girls cornered on the dance floor:
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Billy, I haven't worked up the nerve to try that "apple juice", but maybe by this Fri. I'll be ready for a taste.
Again, thanks to Billy, Vic and their families and the Just Aircraft family for a terrific weekend!
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