Ottawa Airshow, Carp, Ontario, 27-29 June 2008

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Gunner

We are looking for a knowledgeable and bilingual announcer to tell the public whats going on in the arena....
Mike

Whoa, Hoss..... what's this "bilingual" shite?? Aeroplanes and olde truckes only understand English... and this IS "Canada" after all! We won it fair & square in 1759...

[Gunner]

Yup. lookin' fer sum buddy whoo cud speek English and 'Merkan for our cousins down south!

Seriously; a lot of the Ottawa collectors and re-enactors are from both sides of the big river so we parlez the ding dong without even thinking about it. Besides, we are getting some federal support on this one and they like that multi-multi stuff!

Are ya gonna make it for this one? Free foam! Aaand, the West End Gracie's girls don't recognise your libidinous grin, yet! There's a Canada Day Convoy right afterwards! See my next post!

Sorry about the double tap... when you try to edit through this damn firewall it all jams up!

Mike

[Gunner]

G'day all:

A quick update on the Ottawa Airshow: interest continues to build and we now have confirmation on a pile of trucks and artillery from the S&P, a number of vehicles from the OMVA and a bunch of re-enacters from various organisations including the MAMH.

The S&P will be sending two convoys to get all the kit there, one on Thu, 26 June and the second on Fri, 27 June. If you are interested in helping to laod or drive vehicles for us drop me an email or give me a call: (613) 302-take this anti-spam out 6465.

This is an all eras event so don't be shy; come on down!



Cheers! Mike

[servicepub (RIP)]

Bonjour Monsieur l'artilleriste

If you are still lokoing for a bilingual announcer give me a shout. I may only be available evenings and weekend.

My M38A1 is not yet roadworthy but I will try to get it there.

[Gunner]

Hi Clive:

You dulcet tones would be perfect as the announcer for the various vehicle events... especially if you were togged out as a War Correspondent (Italy campaign look is OK if its hot out!)

I'm working on the description cards for our stuff now and I'll get the word out that folks should prepare some basic data for you regarding their pride and joy.

We are hoping to arrange a series of arena events as done in the UK to fill the dead times between aeroplane flying. There is also talk of a mock battle fo some sort but I have not been able to get the re-enactors together for a chat to coord such an event.

I have beer in the fridge, hamburgers in the freezer and gas in the barbie (I've suggested Rolaids but nothing works!) if you want to come out and chat this weekend or we could get together at your local on Baseline road.

Mike