Jerry O'Neill wrote:
One of the best things about the warbirds for me is the number of friends I have all over the U.S. I can really go almost anywhere and meet or run into someone I know. It's a real perk to liking these old birds!
If you don't have one near by and don't have the funding and infrastructure to produce your own, you're just going to have to fork over the dollars and go to what ever is closest. You won't regret it, especially if you can hook up with some of the characters on WIX. They can make an away show much better and you might make some new friends.
If you're lucky, in the end, you'll realize that it's the people you miss every year, not the aircraft. The aircraft are just the common thread that allows us to see our friends every show! I've been to many shows where the weather was horrible, but I had a wonderful time regardless. No show is a washout if you're with friends.
Blue skies,
Jerry
David,
Jerry really hit this one on the nail. While I have lots of shows in my area, I now run into people I've met over the years, and can hang with at the shows, and more importantly rehash the day with them at dinner or breakfast. My first few visits to Thunder Over Michigan were rather lonely, as I didn't know anybody back east in that area. Through WIX, I've met quite a few people, developed good friendships, and am able to have a good time overall. After Thunder we meet for dinner and check out instant satisfaction from the show via Laptops, and usually Airic has done some air to airs on his way to the show. This year I'm saving $$ by sharing a room at the the Thunder show with Tim A.
Back to your issue, you'll obviosuly have to travel to see your warbirds, but check out the "WIX Gatherings/Aviation Events" at
http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... m.php?f=13 and you'll see people meeting at their favorite shows from across the country. Hookingup with someone with the same interest can save you $$ on car rentals, lodging, even entry fees where they charge for parking or by the car. Good Luck and hopefully meet you at a show in the future.
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Too many people, too many planes, too many bad stuff happening. I like the home feeling Geneseo has...a plain old corn field and home made hamburgers! 
And nothing but warbirds.
