HANGAR TOURS

[Jigsaw]

To be fair there could be a number of reasons for the no shows but like you DB I would like to think they would let Toni know the reasons. It would be interesting to know if they were all the same party or individuals.

Im sure theres a good reason, who would want to miss out on a look round 558!!

There must be a good reason. If my situation were different right now, I would be there like a shot.

[Za150]

I am not making excuses for anyone but it was touch and go if today was going ahead. The extra trip we did this week (3 instead of 2) plus the late notice meant that emails went out to visitors later than the previous week.

We do ask that people are at the pickup point early so as not to delay each party. This has so far worked a treat. I must say a big thank you to Andy and his clipboard for being at the pickup point all day, checking peoples details off as they arrive. It has made my job so much easier knowing all I have to do is check the photo ID's and then do the driving.

Well 2 more Sundays to go till our first funding deadline. Fingers crossed if we make it then the trips will continue. If you want to visit then please email or make that phone call.

The effort you all put in is great rick, esp with the problems arranging the visits!

[Tonijh]

As Rick said, we had a very short amount of time to organise this week's tours (didn't find out until Wednesday evening that we had the go ahead) there was little time to breathe and I would normally send out the confirmation emails in advance of the deadline for when we have to submit the names to Control of Entry; that way if anyone pulls out, I can stand a chance of filling the places. Once submitted, however, we cannot make any substitutions.

I did have two apologies, one of which was due to unexpected work committments and one was a family matter.

[Mackrick]

Thanks for the update Toni ...

[Mags]

Great pics and at Oberon and the mop up job


Edit to add - are the punters donating while they are there??

[Tonijh]

Just a couple of quickies, photos sent to me by Andrew, our car park 'meeter and greeter', who visited the hangar today.

Chris, JP and Stella sort out the 'shop'



John and Rick looking after our visitors and their many questions

[Jigsaw]

[MadNaddy]

Well done everyone - another success story!

[Dan4th]

Funny, Stella doesn't LOOK Belgian.....

D.

[Hungry Haggis]

Funny, Stella doesn't LOOK Belgian.....

D.

Or in a can/tin/tinnie ,pint sized.
but it is good to see interested punters visiting and hopefully parting with money .

[Mackrick]

Update from todays hangar tours 21 Feb 10....

37 visitors and 5 no shows due to weather... apologies have been received so many thanks to those who couldn't make it and I hope you get on a future tour.

[Mayfly]

Not surprising about no shows today the weathers has not been good up these parts - Pleased it was another sucessful day - well done to all involved!!!

[Dan4th]

You Da MAN, Rick!

Was 558 glad to see everyone?

I could fill-up a page on how happy this
makes me, but YOU get the idea!

Let's have a nice round of for Our Rick!

Danf.

[Mackrick]

558 is always glad to see people ... No tears either as she is getting used to this .... and long may it continue ...

[Jigsaw]

Great so many turned up with the weather being dire today

[Nickolas]

Thanks for your time Gentle peeps.

[RLN]

Good man

[Mackrick]

Another Hangar tour this weekend. looking forward to seeing a more visitors. Just because we have the money now doesn't mean we can't keep on with them.

[Jigsaw]

Another Hangar tour this weekend. looking forward to seeing a more visitors. Just because we have the money now doesn't mean we can't keep on with them.

Precisely, and long may they continue. Stirling efforts you guys

At this rate, I may just make it to one yet

[Mackrick]

If your names on the list then I hope you will ....

[Jigsaw]

If your names on the list then I hope you will ....

The list is the easy bit mate, If I thought for one minute I could get there I would have my name down.
Whilst i would love to be there but can't yet, I get an enourmous degree of satisfaction that others can.
They have you and your colleagues to thank for that

[Mackrick]

Another successful hangar tour with 41 visitors and 1 no show who sent their apologies ....

A few shots from today with a few more panels removed for the winter servicing...








More photos here http://picasaweb.google.com/macs4me/558Lyneham28Feb10?feat=directlink

[Mayfly]

Thanks MR - 40 visitors a week the numbers will soon mount up

[Nickolas]

I've just emailed Toni to see if I can take a group of Air Cadets down to see her (558 not Toni) during the Easter Hols...

Might as well combine a day of TDC & KW sitting with something useful!!!

[Mackrick]

Sounds like a good idea Nickolas ...