AirVenture 2008 Velocity Cookout & Family Reunion 2008 turned out alright. With the high price of fuel, I was dreading the prospect of a low turnout. As it turned out, the numbers were up. The weather was perfect. We had a great time. Burgers and brats worked well last year, so we stuck with it. Same as last year, if you didn�t get enough to eat, it was probably Ken Baker�s fault. Our hope for 2008 was to make the Cookout as much of a success as last year. I think we did. The head count went somewhere over 100. Too many people to get to meet everyone! Thanks again to all the voluteers. They made this happen! I know I�m going to forget someone, so I�ll offer my apology up front. :(
Just a few pictures. Click on the image for the large version! |
Terry Brokaw, Mark Riley, Me and Brett Ferrell |
Our friend Muneharu Yoshida. He brought Udon from Japan and prepared it for us in the camp. It was wicked good! |
If you like Udon, you would have loved this. |
Jerry and Linda Brainard enjoyed the treat |
Oshkosh wedding reception for Newlyweds Brett and Elisabeth Ferrell. Theresa made the cake! |
Newlyweds leaving the campsite. Dave Spano continues the party on the cart. |
Just Married |
Cool Airplanes |
Rich Guerra and his father Ricardo |
Time to get Cooking |
The Gattenbys |
Ken Baker talkin' trash about how many brats he thinks he can eat |
Mark & Nancy Riley |
Scott Baker. I think he was asking if we had enough brats. Ken has been looking forward to the cookout all year. |
And so it begins... |
Brooke Wolf and Darrel Kufalk |
Carlos (Thunder) Fernandez and Terry Brokaw |
Back for #3 & #4 ... not even gonna wait to get back to his chair |
Back for #5 & #6 ... should I get a burger too??? |
Sharon Gifford and Al Denny |
I wanted a brat! I think they are all gone little brother. |
No Ken, there aren't any more |
Rocket Racers had a good time |
Yes, I knew I could do it. A new record, six brats. |
Introducing the Velocity Home Movie |
Unfortunately, the DVD refused to play in anything but the computer. Everyone took it in stride and just packed in. |
Thanks for coming! We hope to see you again next year. |