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Twenty-Fifth Gathering of VPI
Calgary, 07 Oct 11
1130-1330
Hi All:
As Dan the Man was absent on Friday and no one had been requested to take the
minutes, I find myself flashing back a couple of years ago when I gave up the
con primarily because my arthritic hand prevented me from making notes.
However, as to not let the ball drop into a voidless pit, here's the straight
skinny on the -
1. E/On @ 1120
2. Great time had by all attendees: Austin Hayes, Ian Gordon, Mike Luxton,
Bill Smith, John Baehr and Don Little.
3. Lots of Top Secret conversation - too top to publish here.
4. Appears as if Bill Smith was our only representative at the big
Anniversary reunion in Greenwood, early June. Apparently there were approx
550 ex-squadron personnel in attendance. Rumour has it that there might have
been more if the ZX committee had been more cooperative/forthcoming regarding
accommodations. Bill ended up with a room on the Base but - who would have known
this in advance?
(I was there- Dan McLean)
5. As stated at top, good time had by all six. Where were the other six? (Stuck
waiting to have tires installed at Costco, Dan)
6. A toast was given in praise of the government's decision to restore our
historic name:
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
7. Website reminder: http://vpi.navdan.ca
Webmaster: Dan McLean: navdan7@gmail.com
8. Next gathering: Fri. Jan 27, 2012 @ 1130-1330. Mewata Armouries. Book
it!
9. E/Off @ 1320
PS: Dan - feel free to publish this, including my opening remarks, as the
minutes of our latest.
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As an aside, I just received my copy of: "The Canadair Argus - the Untold Story
of Canada's Cold War Maritime Hunter", a totally glossy 190 pages of the
exploits of the Argus and its crews from conception to retirement. Initial
perusal thereof has me riveted and eager to read and devour every word and
savour the numerous photographs. What an absolutely wonderful gift this will
make for my grandson!
Below, is a repeat of an earlier email from Bert Campbell detailing how one can
obtain a copy. IMHO, certainly worth the $59.95 + shipping and GST = $73.90
If I don't happen to see any of you before the next gathering, hope y'all have a
tasty Thanksgiving, a Happy Halloween and a wonderful Christmas.
Don
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