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Old 06-08-2009, 10:50 AM   #136
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:55 AM   #137
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Both you and Brian are partially correct.. First Roy was the lead indian/construction worker for the Village people.

Then he moved to BFE and was the ORIGINAL banjo player in Deliverance. Give the guy full credit where due Al.

He then moved to Rockford IL and met a couple of hot shot R-Plane pilots(Brian and Al) and decided to "pack a lunch"

I Heard his lunch consisted of a tuna wrap with lite mayo, a thermos of red Koolaid(sugar free), a cup of yogurt, potatoe crisps and a couple of twinkies. Baby sparrow: I wonder if he eats every 2 hours???? Chrip Chirp Chirp Chirp.
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:58 AM   #138
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You keep talking about Roy D. that way and he'll kock the snot out of you, then whip your a** for havin a runny nose.
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Old 06-08-2009, 07:37 PM   #139
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Is there going to be any flying done on Wed and Thurs or just Fri, Sat, and, Sun? Any landing fees?
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Old 06-08-2009, 07:45 PM   #140
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The first page has a link to the hosting club:

http://www.rvrcflyers.com/Flyers/200...rdHuckfest.htm

This is the pilot's flyer:
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Old 06-08-2009, 08:34 PM   #141
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Is there going to be any flying done on Wed and Thurs or just Fri, Sat, and, Sun? Any landing fees?

Come on up and fly when you want, We will be setting up thursday.
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Old 06-10-2009, 10:47 AM   #142
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This may be a stupid question but I've never been to a Huckfest before.... Is there a admition fee for spectators?
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Old 06-10-2009, 10:53 AM   #143
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Usually not for spectators.
But this one time we can make an exception if you like.
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:13 PM   #144
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This may be a stupid question but I've never been to a Huckfest before.... Is there a admition fee for spectators?
There's no charge for spectators other than we ask that you bring a non perishable food item for the Northern IL food drive.

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Old 06-11-2009, 12:59 PM   #145
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Maybe this has been covered before but is there a street house address near to the field for us who navigate by GPS, mine needs an actual address.
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Old 06-11-2009, 03:34 PM   #146
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This was on their web page under the "Our Field" button. Does that work?

3352 Harrison Road, Rockford, IL,

http://www.rvrcflyers.com/OurField.htm
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Old 06-11-2009, 05:21 PM   #147
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I just picked up a BIG BEAUTIFUL 35% YAK 107" WING SPAN for our big raffle prize. Someone will take this beauty home with them from the Rockford Huckfest next weekend.
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What are the rules for the raffle? ie,how much are tickets?
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What are the rules for the raffle? ie,how much are tickets?
We havent quite nailed all the details yet, I know we have a 35% arf donated for the raffle courtesy of AL's hobby, plus much more items as well. Dont wanna miss out!
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