Hey. Every year, the Rhode Island Air National Guard holds an open house / airshow at their facilities at Quonset Point, Ri. Addmission is free, and theres a small donation for parking. It is a GREAT time for anyone that has never been, and I'de like to organize a ride. They have many demonstrations, from paratroopers, to a half dozen fighter aircraft, and even a mock battle. In the past, one of the two stealth aircraft made unscheduled appearances. This year the Blue Angles will be there as the highlight, they are a close-formation air tactical demostration group flying in the F/A 18 Hornet jets. There are also many static (non-flying) demonstrations, a ton of food and anything else you could imagine.
The dates are Saturday June 28 and Sunday the 29. It runs preety much all day, but the earlier we get there, the less traffic and shorter lines getting in. (They do a security check, so leave your personal M16 at home, just ask to borrow an MP's if you wish to play) I got there like 1/2 hrs before the gates opened last year, and didnt have a problem with parking or long lines. So with this event being almost two months away, I'de like to organize a huge ride down there for anyone interested.
Now to keep this as organized as possible, since we all like to get off subject in posts, feel free to post it here, but also PM me with your email, and ill keep a big list going and send updates out that way, unless anyone objects.
This will be a great way to show our support for our troops, these are kids younger than all of us dying for a contry that, in some aspects, we shouldnt care about. We could leave Iraq now that we have done the job, but these kids are making someone else's life better! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/applause.gif

Im game.. D! Im pretty sure jimmy on his SV650 is to

Definitely In http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

COUNT ME IN......... http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

I have been the last two years in a row. And they give bikes v.i.p. parking right up front at the entrance gate http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif But I don't think too many people know about it because there is always room for more bikes and on the way out I always see bikes in other lots further away It is kinda tricky you have to follow the vip route the MP's will let you through if your on a bike but if your in a car they will not let you through without a pass http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

Yup I'm down for that. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

I was just gonna say that.
I've gone for the past 4 or 5 years, my dad was in the RI Guard, and they have a special section for the bikes.
But like you said, not everyone seems to know about it.
There's always a couple of bikes scattered out in the crowd of cars.

For the past couple of years we've just sat on our boat, docked at Allen's Harbor(right down the road from the airport), and watched the show.
It's great watching all the planes turn right over your head.
If I go to the acutal show, I'll try to grab some pictures of all the bikes. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Im game for dat!! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Im In just so long as my GF isn't in the hospital, she is due to pop on july 11 so she will be pretty big. she just might need some moron support during her last couple of weeks.

Grinch said:

she just might need some moron support during her last couple of weeks.

I hope that was a misprint Grinch. If not don't let her see that. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif moron support

I'm in! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Saw the Blue Angels the last time they came up for the Air Show, fantastic!!

hello, Jaime (Skynett) and Coreen are going, Just post a time and meeting place. We might be better off having 2 meeting places . ONE @ Emerald Square Mall and somewhere mayb further in RI

The Deer Hunter said:


Grinch said:

she just might need some moron support during her last couple of weeks.

I hope that was a misprint Grinch. If not don't let her see that. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif moron support



No that ws correct, But I meant that she would need me as the moron http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Grinch said:


The Deer Hunter said:


Grinch said:

she just might need some moron support during her last couple of weeks.

I hope that was a misprint Grinch. If not don't let her see that. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif moron support



No that ws correct, But I meant that she would need me as the moron http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Oh, ok Grinch, Just wanted to make sure you didn't get into any shit. You know they can be sensitive at times http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

sounds like a plan to me!!!!! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

anyone else?

sounds good to me

Count me in. I'll schedule it with the wifey. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

JEEEESUSSSSSSSS we will just be heading back from Florida on the 28th good god am I ever going to get together with a group sometime this year http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif

sounds good to me, count me in.

Yeah I am in, you can count GIXX6CHICK in as well! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/banana.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/flipa.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Didn't see anyone post the site for the show so here ya go:

http://www.riguard.com/AIRSHOW/default.html

Im writing in response to your interest in attending the National Guard Air Show in R.I.

From past experiance the Saturday Show is much better than Sunday, so that would be June 28'th. And the earlier the better, Im not sure about you guys, but I hate getting stuck in traffic on the bike. Since the gates open at 9, So I'de like to plan on being there by 8, so I'de like to set up some meeting places accordingly. Again, if people want to change that, please let me know. I think Home Depot is convenient for almost everyone, just grab 95 and head down there, bout a 45 minute ride.
So, Saturday, June 28th, at 7 at Home Depot? How does that sound?

sounds good to me i should be able to make it, good idea for a run to

I'll run it by the boss, but I am tentatively in.

Is this ride still on? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Gixx4Life said:

Is this ride still on? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif



I was ALL bummed out, i thought it was last weekend and we missed it due to rain and website being down!.. OH KAY some event organizer I am. Im still in for saturday, anyone else?

so is this thing still tomorrow? and do we still have to go early if there is parking upfront for bikes?

No, but traffic is a slut the later you go, and i dunno how MP's handle lane-splitting, I dont wanna find out either.

oh right it is the traffic that is a problem not parking, my bad

<font color="red"> OK so let's make the final plans here. Who's in for meeting at 7 at Home Depot, leave by 730. That gets us there by 830, just before the traffic will really start getting heavy. Im down for it, objections? Comments? Questions? </font>