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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:44 am Post subject: TX - State Wide: New Texas Vanagons Club/Group |
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TexasVanagons.com has been built in order to help keep all Texas based vanagon oweners in touch with one antoher. Vanagons are pretty scarce here in Texas and I know I myself have only seen 4 on the road in the past 18 months or so. Yea. That's just crazy compared to the sheer numbers that reside on the west coast.
While having such a small number of Vanagons in the state I thought it would be beneficial to create a small community where we can share and learn from each other. Other benefits of remaining in contact is we can plan monthly meetups/campouts so we can talk about our obsessions errr... vehicles with other like minded people.
Visit Texas Vanagons Here:
http://texasvanagons.com/
Since there are many people that use different forms of social networks to remain in contact I've elected to create a simple Google Group for all of us to remain in contact. Yes I know that Listservs such as Google Groups are considered a relic in this day and age but then again so are the Vanagons we drive. Consider this a "period correct" method of communication. =)
This Group will allow us to coordinate meetups, camping events and other group involved activities.
Visit the Google Group List Here:
http://texasvanagons.com/email-list/
I know for me it was always difficult to try to keep up to date on Texas VW Events. I've noticed many evetns publicized on TheSamba but not Facebook, or via a Listserv and not on TheSamba or Facebook which made things difficult. My solution was for me to compile an entire list of Texas Events in an easy to read listing on the website. This Events List contains all of the information you need to know about the event as well as links to the location and the link to the event thread/page/website.
Visit the Events List Here:
http://texasvanagons.com/2015-events/
The Members List is a listing of our members including information about their Vanagon such as what engine they're running. Why list the engine setup? Let's say there's a member interested in purchasing a Bostig conversion, here they can seek out other local members that already own one in order to pick their brain about the conversion and maybe even test drive one before they decide on it.
Visit the Members List Here:
http://texasvanagons.com/members/
Finding a reputable repair shop that does good work on a Vanagon is VERY hard to find. This is the main reason I've created a Repair Shop List so that our members can submit repair shops that they've had great luck working on their Vanagon. I know I've already found a couple of options near me that I was not aware of before.
Visit the Repair Shops List Here:
http://texasvanagons.com/repair-shops/
Well that's TexasVanagons.com in a nut shell. I hope that it can be to go-to source for information for fellow Texas based Vanagon owners. TheSamba will still remain the go-to place for Vanagon technical information as its a great resource, TexasVanagons.com is simply a state wide "club page" so to speak.
Other items that will be included on TexasVanagons.com in the near future are Texas area Campsite Reviews, VW Event Photo Galleries from events that I attend as well as my Vanagon Build Articles.
Texas Vanagon owners.... Stop on by and check us out! _________________ Abel Longoria
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:38 am Post subject: |
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I just sent a bunch of Referral Cards to print so that members can hand out to other Vanagon owners they come across here in Texas. This will be a great way to help our membership numbers grow!
In fact, just this past weekend I came across 2 Vanagon owners in Austin who were not yet members of TexasVanagons.com so I gave them a card. Makes sharing the site and our group VERY easy.
Sign up at the link below and I will mail you a set a 20 Referral Cards absolutely free of charge. All you need to do is help spread the word about our group when you come across another Vanagon owner whether it be at a campground, vw show or even at the grocery store. =)
Come across a Vanagon in a parking lot, place a Referral Card on the drivers side door window. Done!
Sign Up Here:
http://texasvanagons.com/free-referral-cards/
_________________ Abel Longoria
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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Houston Area:
I'm posting this here since we have a few Houston area Vanagon owners that have attended the Austin Campouts.
I'm looking at setting up a camping event for the second weekend of June possibly in Huntsville State Park (65 miles north of downtown Houston). That would be Friday June 12th thru Sunday June 14th.
Where: Huntsville State Park
When: June 12th - 14th
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/kXGG2
Website: http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville
So far it'd be myself, Kevin D. and possibly Dana A. and Nathan W.
Anyone else available this weekend? Also.. If you don't want to camp or can't devote the whole weekend you're welcome to drive up and hang out for the day...
We can get 2 vans per site easily so once I get a good idea of attendees I'll book the appropriate number of sites.
Anyone else interested? _________________ Abel Longoria
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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OK I've booked 2 sites at Huntsville State Park for Friday June 12 - Sunday June 14 in the "Coloneh Camping Area".
There is water and electric hookups and we can get 2 vans per spot easily. So far I think we have 4 vans total going and there will be plenty of room if someone wants to come hang out for the day and not camp.
If we get more vans interested in coming out lemme know and I can reserve another spot or two. The park is filling up quickly with the onset of summer so make up your minds quickly as it might sell out soon. Thanks _________________ Abel Longoria
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 9:47 am Post subject: |
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Here's your TexasVanagons Notification email for the month of June.
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CONTEST Announcement!
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TexasVanagons is giving away a $75 GoWesty Gift Certificate to one lucky winner. Entering is easy plus we give you a chance to get up to 3 entries for our random drawing. This contest is open to all Texas based Vanagon owners.
Contest info here:
http://texasvanagons.com/contest-75-gowesty-gift-card-giveaway/
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June Event Calendar
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Sharkapalooza VW Experience
Pilot Point, Texas
June 5 - 7
Event Type: Show/Campout
Map Here: https://goo.gl/maps/6DmNh
Info Here: http://www.sharkapaloozaexp.com/
Houston Area Vanagon Campout
Huntsville, Texas
June 12 - 14
Event Type: Campout/Meetup
Map Here: https://goo.gl/maps/mNpRS
Info Here:
I've booked 2 sites at Huntsville State Park (~65 miles north of downtown Houston) for Friday June 12 - Sunday June 14 in the "Coloneh Camping Area".
Attending:
1. Abel L.
2. Kevin D.
3. Dana A.
4. Nathan W.
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There are water and electric hookups and we can get 2 vans per spot easily. So far I think we have 4 vans total going (as of 5/26) and there will be plenty of room if someone wants to come hang out for the day and not camp.
If we get more vans interested in coming out let me know and I can reserve another spot or two. The park is filling up quickly with the onset of summer so make up your minds quickly as it might sell out soon. Simply reply to me if you're interested. Thanks.
For complete list of Texas Events please visit:
http://texasvanagons.com/2015-events/ _________________ Abel Longoria
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