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Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 116
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 11:11 pm: | |
John:
Thanks for the information on the spreadsheet.
It appears you or someone else has already set it up.
I will let David know as he is also maintaing a sign up list. |
John D.
Moderator
Username: John_d
Post Number: 4495
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 05:04 am: | |
Bill,
If you are looking for more than just a list then try this link - it can be setup so that anyone can edit or it can be restricted to a certain few folks later. You can list folks as one line per family or one person per line (better for head counts etc...)
Try it out and decide which method you want to use - simple list in the current thread or spreadsheet.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AmuCnjddbYQUdFAySTY2Z0xRTlA1WFBpVV9DejEz RkE&hl=en |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 115
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 - 11:14 pm: | |
Phil & John:
Thanks for your input. The 2009 S&S was my first one. I am posting ideas that I have for 2010. My intent is to have a list where the attendees can sign on & as events are scheduled people that want to attend the event would mark a spread sheet or other list format.
As I said previously I want to help with the planning but have few computer skills.
Thanks again,
Bill Mac |
Phil Doubleman
Senior Member
Username: Phil
Post Number: 1598
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 - 09:46 pm: | |
Excellent idea, John D!!! |
John D.
Moderator
Username: John_d
Post Number: 4491
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 - 05:29 pm: | |
If all you want to do is keep a simple list then there's no need for a spreadsheet or word doc (unless you want to use it for more than just a list).
For a simple list just use the current "Attendee" thread for RSVPs ONLY (place comments or questions in another thread.
If you plan to attend then just copy and paste the list to a new entry in the current "Attendee" thread (using one of the formats below) and add your name(s) to the list - keep it simple.
1. Denny & Evi Knott
2. Tom & Janet Jackson
3. Phil & Sandi Doubleman
4. Carl & Gail Corbitt
or
1. Denny & Evi Knott
2. Evi Knott
3. Tom Jackson
4. Janet Jackson
5. Phil Doubleman
6. Sandi Doubleman
7. Carl Corbitt
8. Gail Corbitt |
John D.
Moderator
Username: John_d
Post Number: 4490
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 - 05:19 pm: | |
If whoever is going to be the keeper of "the list" just use a Google Docs Spreadsheet and give everyone viewing rights. |
Phil Doubleman
Senior Member
Username: Phil
Post Number: 1595
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 - 05:05 pm: | |
Here is an example of the listing in Word.
|
Phil Doubleman
Senior Member
Username: Phil
Post Number: 1593
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 - 04:47 pm: | |
I can make the spreadsheet in Word or Excel and upload it as an attachment. But as it was updated, another attachment would be required. We could end up with lot of attachments in a thread. Is that OK?
In any case, if someone has a better idea of displaying the list, I could still create the list and post it their way.
Let me know the best way to do it. |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 114
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 - 03:06 pm: | |
I would like to suggest that someone volunteer to prepare a spread sheet of the names of the people that plan to attend the 2010 S&S & post it on the board.
I apologize for asking someone else to do it but I am not computer savy enough to prepare & post a spread sheet.
All comments appreciated regarding the 2010 S&S. |
John
Advanced Member
Username: Jharpst
Post Number: 224
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 07:09 pm: | |
Hi Phil, Leta and I will be comming to Fort Worth to go to the S&S. Sometimes FT. Worth has flights that go to Sig & Souda Bay. If not will look for a flight to Norfolk then over or a one way rental to Charleston or Dover. The navy will manafest you all the way even if there is a RON. Remember NO box lunch on Navy flights. John |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 113
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 01:44 am: | |
Elizabeth We will be attending the 2010 S&S and I am interested in your plans to visit Malta. We were there in 2000 & would like to revisit Malta while in Sig.
Would appreciate any information you care to share. |
Phil Doubleman
Senior Member
Username: Phil
Post Number: 1592
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 08:20 pm: | |
Elizabeth, I think that I speak for all when I say a big "YES". |
Carole G
Intermediate Member
Username: Greengal
Post Number: 120
Registered: 01-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 06:13 pm: | |
Phil,
Rota, Norfolk and Ramstein all have flights to Sigonella. There may be others too.
Carole |
Elizabeth K
Intermediate Member
Username: Elizabeth
Post Number: 73
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 05:29 pm: | |
While I would have prefered dates other than the ones when I'll be in Malta, we can at least join in for the farewell dinner on Sun Oct 10. Can we bring a civilian couple traveling with us to the dinner?
Liz/Frank |
Phil Doubleman
Senior Member
Username: Phil
Post Number: 1591
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 03:26 am: | |
What/where are the bases that have routine (not necessarily regular) direct flights to Sigonella?
Also, what might be an indirect route? For example, I have gotten to Sigonella from Dover through Rota. |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 109
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 11:45 pm: | |
David: No reason for Oct 1. Just thought I would suggest a date for the S&S & get other folks input. Looks like that is working & Oct 7 is fine with me. |
Paul S. Bolen
Member
Username: Paulbolen
Post Number: 34
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 12:47 pm: | |
Earlier discussions were about S&S 2010 at start of new fiscal year. Donna and I blocked our calendars for 26 Sep to 12 Oct to protect the dates around 1 Oct, We do plan to attend. |
Dirk Pepperd
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 1003
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 12:06 pm: | |
Ok I changed it to read "Sig" instead of Rota.... |
Phil Doubleman
Senior Member
Username: Phil
Post Number: 1579
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 04:35 pm: | |
Bill, David, et al, I agree with David. A start during the week of 7 October is great with Sandi and me.
That is providing we get settled in our new digs in Grand Prairie, Tx. |
David
Advanced Member
Username: Reverie4401
Post Number: 190
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 03:52 pm: | |
Bill,
John D. says I have to wait for Dirk to set up the separate Topic. First task is to set up dates. Bill, is there a reason you are locked into October 1? Does that coincide with the Patriot Express? My read is the Patriot Express runs from Norfolk weekly approximately on Wednesday, or leaving on September 29. That would coincide with a Friday start, October 1. However, the group in Rota last year, felt there was a benefit of waiting until after the beginning of th fiscal year. The earlier shift was to accommodate Uncle Bud. He is not coming now. So, I think we should get input from all of the prospective travelers. My vote is to delay a week with start, Thursday October 7. But, let's see if we get a separate Topic before we get the discussion. David |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 107
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 02:51 pm: | |
David:
Thanks for your input. I followed up by posting a request on Problems With The Message board requesting a 2010 S&S TOPIC.
There are several other members (Bill D.,Paul B. Phil D. Phyllis D.) who I have been in touch with about the 2010 S&S and they are willing to contribute to planning and the discussion.
So it is time for those planning to attend the 2010 S&S or for those who would like to share their experiences about Sigonella, S&S etc. with the board to particpate in the planning so that we can get the ball rolling.
How about we start the 2010 S&S discussion by discussing the dates Friday October 1 thru Tuesday Ocotber 5, 2010 for the 2010 S&S.
Looking forward to seeing your comments & suggestions.
BILLMAC |
David
Advanced Member
Username: Reverie4401
Post Number: 189
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 02:14 pm: | |
Bill, I sent an E-mail to Dirk asking if he could set up a separate Topic for S&S 2010. Hopefully, we will see this shortly. David |
David
Advanced Member
Username: Reverie4401
Post Number: 188
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 10:29 am: | |
Bill, I am relatively new, too. Your suggestion is on the mark. I think the system administrator needs to set up a separate Topic for S&S 2010. I am not sure who that is. But, I will try. Last time I was in Sigonella was in 1974 for one RON. Can't say I remember much except how beautiful the area was with orange trees and the view of Mt. Etna. So, I am not much help on Sigonella. David |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 104
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 12:13 am: | |
David, I think it is time to change the heading S&S 2009 on the main page to S&S 2010. Do you know how to do it? Or will someone do it.
I will do what I can to "head up" the S&S 2010 but as a newcomer to Space A I will only make suggestions/recommendations. So, I do think we need some members to step up & speak up about the dates of the S&S; what they would like to do, bus tours, dinners, parties etc. at the S&S.
And I will see what can be done. |
David
Advanced Member
Username: Reverie4401
Post Number: 186
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 07:45 pm: | |
Bill, thanks for running with this. We have the S&S 2010 penciled in. My understanding for the logic of starting after October 1, was that in the new fiscal year there might be more flights outbound from the US. Thus, the S&S start on October 6th sounds better to me. David |
Tom Jackson
Senior Member
Username: Tombo
Post Number: 491
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 07:34 pm: | |
Bill - October is fine with me. 1 Oct through?
Since the previous S&S's usually ran Wed-Sun, maybe 6-10 Oct? Other the hand, you might want to end the festivities to coincide with the Patriot Express heading home? |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 103
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 05:07 pm: | |
We plan to try & get to Souda Bay after May 8th. Should we have to layover in Sigonella for a few days I will do some groundwork for the 2010 S&S. Try & locate a reliable travel agent for tours get recommendations for resturants to meet etc.
If we set the 2010 S&S date soon perhaps we can start planning tours, events etc. We enjoyed the 2009 S&s in Rota & I am sure with some planning we can have good Spaghetti & Spumoni in Sigonella. I like Oct 1. Anyone else on board with Oct 1? |
John D.
Moderator
Username: John_d
Post Number: 4375
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 02:19 pm: | |
James,
See http://www.pepperd.com/cgi-bin/spacea/board-auth.cgi?file=/346124/346141.html
For Rota it was Sunshine and Sangria. |
James H. Coppens
Intermediate Member
Username: Coppens1
Post Number: 64
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 01:55 pm: | |
I looked all over this topic area, but could find no definition of S & S. Please enlighten me. JC |
D.B.M UK
Senior Member
Username: Overlandrover
Post Number: 5881
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 06:09 am: | |
With so many board (bored?) readers in Spain or planning to head that way, sounds like a good time to have a Spring S&S. Just don't plan on getting a place to stay on base. No, we won't make it, can't get out of the UK.
 |
Phyllis DeLancey
Senior Member
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 2550
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 03:35 am: | |
Bill, I think who ever takes this on, should have a good working knowledge of the area. What tours are there, how to get from one base to the other, which base would work best for us. We have only been there once for a couple days, and I was not all that impressed with it. I know there has to be someone on here who can do it this year for Bud. |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 89
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 11:50 pm: | |
Phyliss I agree. The reasons for early Oct sound reasonable to me. I also don't want to be in charge but maybe we can get it started with input from the board. If Peggy & I get to Sig in April as we plan I will follow up on Uncle Bud's offer & get his input. Maybe I can lay some ground work for the S&S.
Anyone else traveling to Sig this year can also look into some specifics for us. |
Phyllis DeLancey
Senior Member
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 2549
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 06:40 pm: | |
NO way do I want to be in charge of this, but do have a thought, sure this is not news to most of you.
Last year we talked about moving this till after Oct. 1, so the new year would be under way for the goverment. When Bud got home he found out that wouldn't work for him, so we went with so we stayed with the same date. Now that Bud woun't be able to make it at all, let's think about moving it it as was talked about last year. |
Uncle Bud
Intermediate Member
Username: Unclebud
Post Number: 139
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 03:48 pm: | |
Sorry, not going to be able to attend, we have a month long trip scheduled the end of October. I can give a few tips to whoever wants to take over the planning. Send me an email at bud@unclebud.net and I'll let you know what I know.
Uncle Bud
www.unclebud.net
Make Every Trip an Adventure |
David
Advanced Member
Username: Reverie4401
Post Number: 154
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 03:03 pm: | |
Bill, I hope you can get the lay of the land to set up some dates and locations for the S&S. We are open to any time late September or early October. Maybe Uncle Bud would attend if it was in September. David |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 88
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 01:44 am: | |
Peggy & I looking forward to S&S 2010 in Sigonella. Thinking we may make an advance trip to Sig end of March or beginning of April. If we do get there I will be glad to do some advance work for S&S 2010 while there.
I will let you know plans as soon as we are committed to the trip.
BILLMAC |
Uncle Bud
Intermediate Member
Username: Unclebud
Post Number: 138
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 01:16 am: | |
Hi Folks, Uncle Bud here, I have to admit I'm the one who suggested we have the S&S at Sigonilla. I did say that I didn't want to be the one to set up the whole thing and now it turns out that my wife and I will not be able to attend anyway. So please someone, step up and take over the planning for this great get together.
Uncle Bud
www.unclebud.net
Make Every Trip an Adventure |
Elizabeth K
Intermediate Member
Username: Elizabeth
Post Number: 72
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 08:23 pm: | |
We'll be at Sig week of 27 Sep thru 02 Oct. Then, it's on to Malta for a follow-on week. Hope to see as many of you as used to come to Rota. We love Sicily. Have been back several times in the 20 years since we were stationed at Comiso AS for two years.
Liz and Frank |
James Sereyko
Advanced Member
Username: Jimak
Post Number: 238
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 07:12 pm: | |
Only a couple of folks at the BFB 2010 said they were planning to go to the S&S 2010. I’ll leave it to you folks to work out the dates. Linda and I will be there -- if I can ever get her to leave Hawaii. |
Phyllis DeLancey
Senior Member
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 2372
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 09:54 pm: | |
Bud we have missed our youngest grandson's b-day the last two year to go to Rota, so I understand. I promised him his GG & BUGG would be there for sure this year. I sure don't want any 6 year olds or Nane mad at me. |
Uncle Bud
Intermediate Member
Username: Unclebud
Post Number: 125
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 09:58 pm: | |
Phyllis, Well -- when I got home, I was reminded that our Grand Daughters birthday is on the 11th of October, and if at all possible we should try to make it to her party, She'll be 6 next year and really loves to have Nane and Pappos at her party. Maybe we can get a poll going as to who wants what dates. Keep those cards and letters coming people.
Uncle Bud |
Phyllis DeLancey
Senior Member
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 2370
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 07:47 pm: | |
Bud what happen? Last time we talked in the terminal in Rota, you said after the 1st of Oct., I still think this best. If all 70 plus of us try for the pat. flight, we still may not make it.Getting home wasn't the problem, getting there was, just ask PR. |
Tomi~D in OH
Senior Member
Username: Tomi~d
Post Number: 1011
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 07:32 pm: | |
Thanks Unk Bud, and 'E.K.', for setting the dates of the 2010-"Euro Get-2-Gether".
Will be in the terminal at Norfolk to try for a seat out of there on the Pat-Express, the morning of 09/29.
Now, only hope that rooms will be opened, on Base, for that week..hotels in Catania are a good 10-13Km walk to the maingate of Sigonella.
Hope to c-u on the beach...
TD |
Uncle Bud
Intermediate Member
Username: Unclebud
Post Number: 123
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 06:31 pm: | |
I'm going to go along with Elizabeth K on the dates for the Sunshine & Spumoni 2010 in Sigonilla, Italy. Wed 29 Sep thru Sun 03 Oct. I'm pretty sure that the Patriot Express will still be moving personnel through to Sig and Souda even during the end of the fiscal year. Then after the start of the new fiscal year people should have an easier time going home as the flights will pick up then. A lot of people come early to the get together and there should not be too much trouble getting there in late Setember. I can be overriden by a popular vote.
Uncle Bud
www.unclebud.net
Make Every Trip an Adventure |
Bill Mc Carthy
Intermediate Member
Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 65
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 01:33 am: | |
If we are still voting on the dates for the 2010 S&S I agree with Uncle Bud & vote we go after Oct 1, the start of the fiscal year. |
Elizabeth K
Intermediate Member
Username: Elizabeth
Post Number: 71
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 11:21 pm: | |
Have dates been set for the S&S 2010 at Sig? If we can still vote, I vote for Wed 29 Sep thru Sun 03 Oct. |
David
Intermediate Member
Username: Reverie4401
Post Number: 143
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 11:12 pm: | |
Yes. If you are a SPAT you are part of the group. Looking forward to seeing you next year in Sigonella. We are all the group. David |
Wallace H. Jarnagin
New member
Username: Wallyjar
Post Number: 2
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 10:14 pm: | |
New to forum and to retire soon. Diane and Wally are putting this on our calendar. Your S&S is open to all? |
Bertie B
Member
Username: Bertie
Post Number: 40
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 01:47 am: | |
Phyllis, I think he wants to be like you and Jimmy! He was thrilled to see the ride you got from Andrews!! We look forward to seeing y'all, too. |
Phyllis DeLancey
Senior Member
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 2357
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 03:07 pm: | |
So Bertie, can we take this as a sign the stock market is back on the right road and Gregg is getting out, or is he just tired of all the problems????????? Either way look forward to seeing you again. |
Jim Bagley
Advanced Member
Username: Jim_bagley
Post Number: 155
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 02:57 pm: | |
Jim and Milena Bagley will move mountains to be at the '10 event. We so hated to miss the '09 show, and our thoughts were there with all of you each day. Her elective knee surgery went flawlessly, so, if the Good Lord is willing, we will be there. |
Bertie B
Member
Username: Bertie
Post Number: 39
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 12:44 am: | |
Count us in. Greg says he's going to be retired by then. We will see
Your trip this year looked fabulous.
Congratulations Bob & Jane! |
Bill Docekal
Intermediate Member
Username: Bill_d1
Post Number: 98
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 06:13 pm: | |
Don, you're correct. According to Ryanair's route map, Stansted, Milan, and Pisa flights go to Palermo, and about 20 of their other points of origin fly to Trapani. |
Phyllis DeLancey
Senior Member
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 2347
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 06:03 pm: | |
So are we talking about Nas 1 or 2 as the main site? |
D.B.M UK
Senior Member
Username: Overlandrover
Post Number: 5213
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 06:01 pm: | |
Bill, I did some searching a few weeks ago just in case we ever happen to get to Sigonella area. I came up with Palermo is the place that Ryanair flies from in Sigonella to Stantsted.
That might not work for people getting into Ramstein, but would work for us if and when we decide to try. |
Bill Docekal
Intermediate Member
Username: Bill_d1
Post Number: 97
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 04:04 pm: | |
PR, if you enter the Italian website into Google's search window, you get a "TRANSLATE" option. |
PR
Senior Member
Username: Pretzlaff
Post Number: 1394
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 03:52 pm: | |
Those Italians sure don't like to have English as a website option. |
Bill Docekal
Intermediate Member
Username: Bill_d1
Post Number: 96
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 03:21 pm: | |
Yes, Barbara and I are planning on attending.
Plan A for most of us will most likely be a C-5 or C-17 (or Patriot Express) from one of the East coast bases to Rota, Naples, Souda Bay, and then on to Sigonella.
However, if you want to consider Ryanair’s low-cost, advance-purchase fares from Frankfurt Hahn, here is one Plan B option that I researched. Based on the difficulty of some SPATS trying to get to the 2009 Rota S&S, where Rota flights “dried up” while Ramstein flights were plentiful, this could become “Plan A” for some of us.
Presently, Ryanair flies from Frankfurt Hahn to Trapani (Sicily) on Mondays and Thursdays (LV Hahn 10:25 AR Trapani 13:30), and on Fridays (LV Hahn 18:25 AR Trapani 21:30).
The airport of Trapani is actually 13 km south of Trapani in Birgi (Input “Birgi, Italy” on Google earth). Birgi is a military airport opened to the civil traffic, and Ryanair uses it because “Handling tariffs are 30-40% less than tariffs applied in other Sicilian airports”.
The good news (or bad news), depending on how you view it, Birgi is 326 km west of Catania. It’s an opportunity to see the entire island of Sicily on your trip to Catania, especially if you arrive in Trapani on the earlier flight (Mon & Thurs).
Assuming you will not rent a car and will take public transportation…
Take the AST bus from Birgi to Trapani.
AST (Azienda Siciliana Transporti):
http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/
Trapani/Paceco/AEROPORTO BIRGI/Paceco/Trapani
aziendasicilianatrasporti.it/opencms/opencms…
You could also taxi from the airport to Trapani.
Taxi from Birgi to Trapani will cost €30 – 20 minutes.
The bus would cost €2.10 – 45 minutes.
Take the Segesta (Interbus) from Trapani to Palermo (2 hours):
http://www.interbus.it/
Then take the SAIS bus from Palermo to Catania (02h40).
SAIS Autolinee:
http://www.saisautolinee.it/
If you were to rent a car at Birgi, it would take 03h 32 to drive the 326kms to Catania.
Check driving routes on ViaMichelin.
ViaMichelin:
viamichelin.com/viamichelin/…MaHomePage.htm
From Catania to NAS I or II, see John D’s NAS Sigonella information sheet for Ground Transportation.
Maybe some of you can suggest other Plan B routes to Sigonella. |
Leonard Self
Member
Username: Wekanfly2
Post Number: 47
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 09:33 pm: | |
yup, we're gonna try. Glad to see you made it back okay. |
Denny Knott
Senior Member
Username: Degause01
Post Number: 977
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 09:13 pm: | |
And your Bride. |
Denny Knott
Senior Member
Username: Degause01
Post Number: 976
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 09:13 pm: | |
Denny and Evi hope to see all whom attended S&S 2009 at S&S 2010 in Sigonella. Including you Sasquatch.
 |
EDDIE L BROWN
Member
Username: Pookie65
Post Number: 18
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 10:47 am: | |
eddie & blanche will see everybody in sigonella |
Tom Jackson
Senior Member
Username: Tombo
Post Number: 437
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 01:06 pm: | |
Still suffering serious jet-lag from the Rota flight, but Tom & Janet would like to attend. |
Leonard Self
Member
Username: Wekanfly2
Post Number: 46
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 10:10 am: | |
Len and Kathy Self would also like to attend the 2010 in Sig. Hope to see you all again. |
Roger Johnson
Advanced Member
Username: Rwjohn6
Post Number: 211
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 08:48 am: | |
I,m sure we will try for this as well as we had good time with the great folks we met.
Roger in Fl |
Bill Mc Carthy
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Username: Billmacnypd
Post Number: 46
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 09:33 pm: | |
Count us in! We enjoyed meeting all you folks during the 2009 S&S in Rota, the excursion to Tangiers etc. & look forward to seeing you all again at the S&S in Sig.
Bill & Peggy |
DANIEL T. SCHULTZ
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Username: Schultz
Post Number: 8
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 01:43 pm: | |
Dan & Dorothy Schultz are planning on Sigonella S&S 2010. Name suggestion: "Spaghatti & Spurmonte." And, a date if October might be around Columbus Day. |
James Sereyko
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Username: Jimak
Post Number: 82
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 03:01 am: | |
The weather in October should be in the 70s. Still not bad considering we will be coming from Alaska. It still works for us. |
William Lewis
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Username: Njoytrvl
Post Number: 8
Registered: 04-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 11:19 pm: | |
Bill and Linda will be there. |
ken lamont
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Username: Lamontkw
Post Number: 32
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 11:02 pm: | |
We had great fun at the 08 S&S. Sorry We missed the 09 S&S, medical situation dictate we could not make it. Will try harder to make Sigonella in 10.
Ken & Suzanne lamont |
David
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Username: Reverie4401
Post Number: 136
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 04:42 pm: | |
Another Vote for Sigonella. Let's hope PR makes next year's S&S. "Sunshine and Spumante" seems the right thing to call next year's event. As Uncle Bud noted, the group of about 40 at Paddy's overwhelmingly supported Sigonella for next year. Let's hope we can all get their. David |
Elizabeth K
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Username: Elizabeth
Post Number: 66
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 04:12 pm: | |
Although we couldn't make it to Rota for this year's S&S, we will make it to Sig for 2010. It's one of our favorite places. |
Ken Coates
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Username: Ken_c
Post Number: 22
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 02:37 pm: | |
Hey Uncle Bud,
Since you and I have already talked about this & you know our feelings on the matter, I'm just posting this to publicly add our "vote" for Sunshine & Spaghetti next year. It was great seeing you all, we enjoyed your company and we're now back in Charleston.
Ken & Julia Coates |
william brown
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Username: Brown9bill
Post Number: 471
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 02:31 pm: | |
Uncle Bud is right on with more monies being available/spent in the first part of a fiscal year. Any financial analyst will tell you more funds are spent in the first quarter of a fiscal year than in any other quarter. Funding is managed a lot of better the further you get into a fiscal year. A lot of things don't happen during the last quarter of a fiscal year due to lack of fundsing. Happy Travels. |
Phil Doubleman
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Username: Phil
Post Number: 1292
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 12:08 pm: | |
OK, I'll relent. If we can't have "S&S 2010" in New Mexico, Sandi and I will go to Sigonella like everybody else. We'll be disappointed, but we'll go. :~] |
Roger Johnson
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Username: Rwjohn6
Post Number: 208
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 11:16 am: | |
Sounds good Uncle Bud.
Roger in Fl |
Uncle Bud
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Username: Unclebud
Post Number: 119
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 11:11 am: | |
The Magic of the new fiscal year is there is now more money available for PerDiem for Air Crews, fuel and many other things that may not be available right at the end of the fiscal year. |
Roger Johnson
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Username: Rwjohn6
Post Number: 206
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 10:52 am: | |
New to this is there something magic about the new fiscal year??
Roger in Fl |
Uncle Bud
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Username: Unclebud
Post Number: 118
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 10:16 am: | |
Hi again, Uncle Bud here, still in the terminal waiting for the C17 to be fixed, then launch off to McChord.
I talked to Phyllis this morning and she also suggested that we put off the "Sigonella S&S 2010 (Sunshine & Spumante)" reunion until after the 1st of October when the new fiscal year begins. It looks like Don Miller feels the same and I too agree.
What do you all think?
Uncle Bud
www.unclebud.net
Make Every Trip an Adventure |
D.B.M UK
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Username: Overlandrover
Post Number: 5190
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 08:47 am: | |
Bud, the only person who wanted it to move to another place was Phil. He said we should have it in New Mexico. Well the weather might be close.
My sugestion will have it a week or so later. But I am happy to move from here. |
James Sereyko
Intermediate Member
Username: Jimak
Post Number: 79
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 03:01 am: | |
As much as Linda and I love to travel and see new places, we realize that the friends we have made along the way are what are really important to us. We are sorry we were not able to meet up with you folks at Rota. We were there in the spring for the first time and loved it. Count us in for the 2010 S&S reunion in Sigonella, Italy. Maybe we can check it out in April/May. |
Tony Cabrera
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Username: Tonyc
Post Number: 1360
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 11:19 pm: | |
Uncle Bud,
The idea of changing sites every two/three years is excellent and a good opportunity to enjoy other cultures. My suggestion for S&S in Sigonella would be: Sigonella S&S 2010 (Sunshine & Spumante).
Regards to all and happy travels! |
Paul S. Bolen
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Username: Paulbolen
Post Number: 21
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 02:33 pm: | |
OK, Uncle Bud.
Paul and Donna have it on the calendar. |
Paul S. Bolen
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Username: Paulbolen
Post Number: 20
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 02:31 pm: | |
OK, Uncle Bud.
Paul and Donna have it on the calendar. |
Phil Doubleman
Senior Member
Username: Phil
Post Number: 1291
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 02:18 pm: | |
Bud, where did you run off to. S&S isn't over yet. Come back. |
Uncle Bud
Intermediate Member
Username: Unclebud
Post Number: 117
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 12:27 pm: | |
OK Folks, after talking to many folks at the Olive Pit Thursday night, it was suggested that for next year we move our S&S reunion to Sigonella, Italy. It seems that it may well be a little more Retiree friendly. We can use the NEX and Commissary and there are Gateway Inns and suites at both NAS 1 (The support site with the Large NEX and Commissary and NAS 2 (The PAX terminal site). There is a Naval shuttle bus that runs many times during the day and evening between both bases. A City bus now runs from NAS 2 to Catania (the nearest city) and returns many times a day. At the present time Retirees are still fed at the dining hall. A poll was taken at Paddy’s Bar Friday night and it was almost unanimous that we try Sigonella next year
It has been suggested that the S&S be renamed from “Sunshine and Sangria” to “Sunshine and Spaghetti” if this suggestion is accepted. Any other names would be welcomed.
I’m not volunteering to set this up am just posting information and asking for input,from the group.
Uncle Bud |
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