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Griswold Airport closed it's doors (for now, at least) on Sunday, December 31st, 2006. The CT-PPG'er crowd, along with the GA folks, airport management, numerous members of the media and spectators, had one final blowout to pay our respects to the airfield we all called home. Speaking for the PPG/PPC crowd, I would like to thank Loren Baker, Ritchie Tuliano, Doug Dimio, and certainly Maryanne Griswold for being such great hosts to us over the years, and allowing us the use of the airport.
Thank you so much for all the great times and memories!

Good Dog, Ben!

Brendan Baker

Details are sketchy, but we do know that this mystery "Assistant Night Manager," sillhouted here in an explosion at Griswold Airport was in charge for no more than seven minutes before all hell broke loose. Included in the destruction were numerous tires, several lawn chairs, and one old man's out house. Anyone having information regarding the identity of this rogue airport employee is requested to contact the appropriate authorities.

Dave, Doug, and Ritchie decided to each buy PPG's at the end of the Fall Boogie. They are learning the finer points of kiting from Stanley and should be in the air very soon. With a combined age older than that of the planet, this should be interesting.

2006 Fall Boogie comes to a close

What can be said except that this Boogie "had it all!" Pilots started to arrive on Friday and were greeted by some of the best air and conditions we've seen in a while. After flying till dusk, the camp fire was lit and the "sparks "really started to fly?literally. I'm amazed to find that wood isn't the only thing that burns well in a campfire. Well, that being said, registration began bright and early the next morning as Dana and I greeted the pilots from around New England, and as far as Delaware and Vermont.

Flying conditions were spectacular all day but at noon, the grills were fired up. We've been told that our fly ins are becoming known for our food and this fly-in was no exception. Pilots and guests were served hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage and peppers, potato salad, tomato salad and corn on the cob, (Thanks Ziggy), other salads, cole slaw, ect. 6 Hours later, the grills were fired up again so this time we could serve up what was to be our Traditional "Clam Bake Theme" Thanks to Steve, Ray and Daren and Steve from Long Island for the pots and burners, The Lobsters, steamers, mussels, kielbasa, potatoes, corn and cole slaw were served, but first, we all had Steamy bowls of chowder to start. Coffee and Apple pie for dessert followed. Again another spectacular camp fire, stories and laughter filling the air till the wee hours of the night..but only after Mother Nature put on a spectacular Lightning and Thunder show of her own first! It was Awesome! Morning came quickly as I pulled in to the airport at 6:45 to see several hungry pilots looking at me with that "Is breakfast coming" look... so I went into action. Now, we were supposed to have fried clams the night before and frankly, you're truly forgot, so we had them for breakfast at our traditional "Steak and Egg" pilots breakfast. Many were surprised to see that the "Ham and Eggs" quickly changed to "Clam and Eggs" and with that, the feast began. Home fries and donuts were also on the table along with apple pies from the night before. One blueberry pie stayed in the club house. (Thanks Deb!) It was flyable in the am but the winds quickly began to build so with the food out of the way, we had plenty time to sit back and watch the Ultralights fly for awhile. It was also a great time to talk, snack, do motor maintenance, and why not, eat some more. A pizza buffet was served in the afternoon. As the Boogie started to die down, so did the winds and we all flew for the last 2 hours of the day. It was a beautiful but chilly, September sunset. I would be remiss if I didn't include a special thanks to the following individuals that helped make all of it such a sucessful event:

Thank you to.... To the good Lord for shining down on us again with great weather and safe flying! The Beautiful Ladies of our Fly In that were so helpful: Sheila, Mary, Jen and Lisa. Thanks for your much needed and appreciated help in making this such a success. Dana, our Boogie co coordinator for handling the logistics, finances and beverages. Steve, Ray, Steve and Daren from L.I. who supplied plenty of pots and propane to make the clam bake happen. Stan and Brendan for all the behind the scenes help. Loren Baker and Daren (Dr. D.) for making the place beautiful. Ziggy for his delicious corn and tomatoes. Dana, Stan, Ziggy, Darren, Dimity, Bruce Brown and Alex Varv who feverishly worked to help get my motor running so I could fly too?and it workd and I flew! All the others that I may have forgotten to mention, Thank You Too!

Highlights Seeing smiling Joe D and a "thinner and trimmer" Gordon. Who will ever forget that famous "Gordon Take" off at last years Boogie! Angelo's wild wing collapse: "My hands only shook after I landed" Stan's "Trike Turtle": Always trying to out do Dave G Dana's Para fan Demise: It flew great?for a short time anyways? The Clam Bake: Lenny and Joes?eat your heart out The Unexpected Arrival: Dean and company decide to "Drop In" on Sunday from Farmington "only 44 miles away" in their hang glider mosquitoes! What a sight! The Camp Fires: Burning Wood, Cremora, upholstery and things a can't even mention... No Accidents or Injuries: That's always a wonderful highlight! Take care and Thanks for the Memories! Respectfully Submitted, Angelo

Stanley Takes Albuquerque!      (1 OCT 2005)

Stanley on Fire!      (24 July 2005)

Ritchie comes up to say Hi!     (24 JULY 2005)

Sheila's first flight!     (20 JUN 2005)