ALL MOVED IN AND GETTING READY FOR THE BIG DAY!!

Sam pulling up behind the new building seen at the top of the hill under going renovations. Notice the tall display cabinets being pulled on the trailer.

Today we had Grant Wainscott, Chuck Maire, Sam Alston, Eddie Williams plus three hired hands move all the remaining items that have been spread all over town into our new temporary main office and display area. This could not have happened without our good friends and especially Sam's trailer. This was hard work, and it took all day to complete, but we can really see that we are turning into a real museum. It is going to knock your socks off when you see the finished product ladies and gentlemen.

BAC 111, a great little jet that made lots of noise and smoke

Photos courtesy of BAC 111 Gallery; daveg4otu.tripod.com/bac111/images.html

More old airplane pictures

New facility pictures

Firstboard meeting in new facility..boardroom table 2 sawhorses and plywood














First board meeting delegation..














Old carpet pulled up











Laying new carpet




Meanwhile, the Vice Chairman, Chuck Maire tries to recruit new charter members from Australia..while laying over in Honolulu..it's a tough job, but somebody has to do it.









A much deserved break for Grant...


While Dottie Gandee keeps working



Meanwhile following in her fathers footsteps Amelia takes a break..




Intern Lauren painting

. Old carpet out and new carpet in
· All lights replaced
· Ceiling tiles replaced in middle section
· New doors and doorways installed in middle section, locks changed
· Bathroom fixtures repaired and new flooring installed
· All holes patched, dry-walled and sanded
· Primer and major painting complete in front and middle sections
· Electricity on, gas on, phone & DSL installing Friday
· Touch-screen digital thermostat installed to ensure constant 68 temp…humidification detection sensors will be installed in exhibit showcases and archival processing area
· 3-section burglar and fire alarm system being installed Friday, Saturday and Monday…completely operational by Monday. System has motion, glass breakage detection and motion-activated voice intrusion warning inside and outside

Moving right along...New pictures taken in the last few days

NWA A330 in Honolulu

Grant Wainscott has advised me that the new facility is coming along very nicely. I hope to have pictures to post soon. He is working at this time with security people to see how best to protect our precious cargo we will have on display. In the mean time I have taken a few new pictures on my trip which I will post. Have a Happy Valentines Day everyone!

New temporary facility is shaping up.

Thanks to the efforts of Grant Wainscott and a handful of folks who have volunteered their time and elbow grease, our new museum will have a fresh coat of paint when we move in later in the week. I hope to post a picture of the results soon on the blog page. Thanks to all the people who helped this weekend. The end result will be a first class museum which can only grow into a world class museum.