Official HeliFreak-Invasion July 4th Weekend Black Sheep!!!

[WillJames]

http://www.helifreak.com/about6804.html

You guys ALL try to make it!!

[bigrcr]

I will be there!

[Greg Alderman]

I believe we will have 4 or 5 coming from VA/MD...probably will leave sometime on the 3rd though...some of them have commitments on the 4th...

Me
Beast
Tim
Chuckie
White Chocolate
Wattybotts

Oh crap...that is 6...somebody is going to have to drive a second car! Found out 6 in my Expedition is 1 too many when we went to B-ham! I need an Excursion! Can yo all start a fund for me? :D

[RobinJames]

I will have toi start looking for the attractions in the area for the Wives and Heli widows.
I will let you all know.
FreakWife
Mother of LilFreak

[tapeworm321]

.probably will leave sometime on the 3rd though...some of them have commitments on the 4th...

Oh crap...that is 6...somebody is going to have to drive a second car! Found out 6 in my Expedition is 1 too many when we went to B-ham!


Greg have that be the car that leaves on the 3rd. Then you can get your extra day.. :banana

Eric

[Greg Alderman]

Damn...you are right! never thought about that...

[WillJames]

Good thinking Eric!!

Hope to see everybody there! SHoudl be an EXCELLENT time and EXCELLENT flying!!

[tapeworm321]

I should be there around noon on Friday. We have inventory early in the morning. :shock:


Hey Beast do you want a gift? :wink: :twisted: I think I know what you need.


Eric

[wattybotts]

Greg, since I am the tallest, I will be the first to call it

SHOTGUN!!!

lol too bad I am the youngest. :arggg: I guess I will be sitting in the back again.

This is gonna be fun....

Bobby

[Greg Alderman]

Well bobby...Like I tell everyone...if you can take Beast...then you can have shotgun...and for me...I use the IMC (It's My Car) rule and I will sit where I want! :D

But I have sat all the way in the back before...with only 5 in the truck that is the best seat in the house! Even I can almost stretch completely out and lay down!

Although...I need to know soon how many want a ride down as I seem to think at least 6 have said they want to go...we might need someone to drive a car down also...

[WayneBrown]

I will have toi start looking for the attractions in the area for the Wives and Heli widows.
I will let you all know.
FreakWife
Mother of LilFreak

Trees is the main attraction, coupled with mosquito swarms with a few no-see-ums thrown in. ;) j/k
There's the lake, and a historic area for sightseeing, boring for kids. The Columbia zoo is a drive, but all kids like critters right?
I've worked in the area, but never looked for things for the kids, let us know what ya find?

[WillJames]

The fun for big kids is at the flight line!! :)

[Chris NRI]

Sooo, what will the weather be like there?

[Greg Alderman]

lets see Chris! I picture clear blue skies and 76 degrees in my crystal ball! :mrgreen:

But I would bet dollars to donuts that it will be Partly Sunny, Hot, Muggy with a chance of late afternoon Thunderstorms... :noteworthy

Don't worry about it! Just bring your nappy ass over from Huntsville and enjoy all of our company!!! Will be a BLAST!!! if it rains we can all sit around and watch "Clintstone" video's! :clappp :puke :clappp

Just Kidding Mr. Akins! :rolling

[Clintstone]

payback is a bad thing.........Randy :badair:

[Greg Alderman]

I am afraid to ask Clint...but who is RANDY?

Oh God...I am asking for it... :bomb:

[WillJames]

payback is a bad thing.........Randy


HAHAHAHAHA Good one Clint!! You don't remember Randy Greg?

Weather should be fine this time of year!!

We are mowing a lot more area for all the thent campers. Here is a photo I took last Saturday of soem fo the camping area. Black is a GORGEOUS and private place. Paradis on earth, it is 100% private property owned by a heli flyer.

[Greg Alderman]

I remember the Jist of it...but don't remember exatly what I get myself into when I ask....

RANDY who?

[Greg Alderman]

DUH...Clint...be nice now!!!! I now remember Randy...

I thought it had something to do with Deez...:D

[RobinJames]

So far I have found for the weekend for Heli Wives and Widows:

7/2/2005 - 7/2/2005
The Saturday Market by Carolina First
Fresh produce and flowers grown locally, hand-crafted items and baked goods
Location:Downtown Greenville E Court St
Days/Times:8am - noon ea. Sat
Admission:Free

7/4/2005 - 7/4/2005
BellSouth Red, White & Blue
Features musical entertainment on multiple stages, children's activities, food and beverage vendors and fireworks display
Location:Downtown Greenville Main St between Broad St and Camperdown Way
Days/Times:5 - 11pm
Admission:Free

llyn strong fine jewelry
119 N. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 233-5900
http://www.llynstrong.com
A gallery of designer jewelry and fine art featuring unique jewelry made by llyn strong and other nationally known artists, as well as contemporary fine art glass.

Tempo Gallery, Art & Frame
125 West Stone Avenue
Greenville, SC 29609 (864) 233-1070
http://www.tempogallery.com
Works by leading Upcountry and South Carolina artists, including original watercolors, oils, acrylics, works on and of paper, etchings, serigraphs, monoprints and pottery. Open Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm; Fri. 10am-5pm; call for Saturday hours.

mice on main
a unique way to explore downtown greenville
This was a school project idea by a local high school student who wanted to do something good for the community so that people would feel they are in a special place that has character and individuality.
Based on the popular children’s book Goodnight Moon, a bronzed sculpture of the book and one mouse are mounted on the fountain in front of the Hyatt Regency hotel and the other eight mice are installed along a nine-block stretch of Main Street between the Hyatt & the Westin Poinsett hotels. The artist who created the work is Zan Wells.


Falls Park

About Falls Park
The $4.5 million Liberty Bridge does more than span the Reedy River -- it serves as the focal point of Falls Park , showcasing man’s creativity alongside nature’s beauty. The bridge is 355-feet long, 12-feet wide, has a horizontal curve radius of 214-feet and 90-foot towers weighing 26 tons each.

The unique design, created by architect Miguel Rosales of Boston , will provide spectacular views of Reedy River Falls.

The bridge's suspension towers stand lean downstream at a 15-degree angle. Subtle lighting in the bridge's handrails and from underneath gives it a glowing effect. Visitors truly will feel as if they are floating over the park.

In addition to the Reedy River Falls, the bridge is the perfect place to view the magnificent public gardens below.
Falls Park Hours
The park is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily. There is no admission fee for daily use.


The Greenville Zoo
The Zoo is open seven days a week (Except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days).
Hours of admission are from 10AM - 4:30PM. Gates close at 5:00PM.
Fees are $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children ages 3 – 15. Under age 3 is free.
Enjoy your visit. The Greenville Zoo is located on a 14-acre site within Cleveland Park. A typical visit would last from an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. Adjacent to the zoo are two playgrounds for youngsters and several picnic facilities. Numerous other picnic tables are located throughout the area and the park. The park also has extensive bike and walking paths, tennis courts, volleyball pods, and some smaller play areas. There are two large shelters near the Zoo that can be reserved. For fees and availability contact the Zoo office at 467-4300. In addition, there are a number of smaller shelters in other parts of the park that can be reserved. For fees and availability call 467-4355.
There is an Elephant and a Lion amongst other animals!!!!


These are some of the things I found for Joseph and I to do this weekend while the BIG KIDS are at the flight line!!!!!!!!!

[Clintstone]

Greg, you know I let you slide and you owe me a Big ONE. LMAO............. :lol:

[Clintstone]

Nice , mowing looks great Dizzle........................................... :noteworthy

[WillJames]

Thanks FreakWife for looking up the fun stuff to do for people who don't fly around Greenville.

Looking forward to this event!!

It is gonna ROCK :smokin:

[RobinJames]

Dizzle....thanks for the mowing,

and Clint, I am a little afraid for YOU.....Greg owes you a BIG ONE!!!!

[bb4532]

Just wanted to see if vendors will be welcome at the July invasion. Will there be a fee?