Buses by the Bridge 17, January 17-20, 2013

London Bridge Bullis · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:10 pm Post subject:

This might have been the biggest BBB to date. With over 1400 walk-ins on Saturday, over 300 buses and the biggest crowd I have ever seen at a raffle it very well could be.

Thanks to all that traveled in to attend and sorry for those that couldn't make it. We had a very well behaved crowd with almost 0 issues to attend to for as large as the event was.

The raffle was off the hook and would like to thank all the raffle prize donors and vendors that help make this possible

The hot air balloon that was on site was a huge hit with lots of people taking rides and the grounds had a nice surprise this morning with a group of balloons taking off from out parking lot.

Glad it's finally over and in a few days will have a grand total of buses, etc.

Hope to everyone that attended again next year and see those that missed it next year
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becida · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:22 pm Post subject:

I thought I saw a bus with the number 331 in the window. That was a lot of VWs!
Great job guys!
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shadetreetim · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:22 pm Post subject:

BBB 2013 was fantastic, as expected. Here are a few pictures, unfortunately quite a few were blurry.

Headed out Thursday morning I took Highway 62 off I-10. It was a little desolate out there.

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Arriving in the afternoon there were already quite a few buses there. I found my friends over in what we christened "Syncro Gulch".

This is what I meant by fuzzy shots. This Bay is as nice as I've seen. Sounded great as well. My other picture of this bay was worse that this.

This picture sucks but I included it anyway because this splittie was incredible.

Headed home Sunday afternoon.

I passed a few buses while running 70-75MPH after getting to I-10.

Before dropping into Indio I spied this Westy Diesel beside the freeway.

Aryo, from San Diego was headed back from BBB with a bit of bad luck. He had a blowout, and his alternator had crapped out. Fortunately Diesel's don't really need a battery while they are running.

Back on the road.

After stopping in Indio for gas and food, I passed Aryo again. Good luck buddy. Safe trip home.

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EZ Gruv · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:25 pm Post subject:

I was only at BBB for a day, but I managed to have a great time and take over 700 photos.

Thanks to the LBB for putting on another great event!
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wickedwater · Samba Member Joined: July 28, 2003 Posts: 614

I came in about 5:30 PM on Saturday and I was #340. Cory said he registered after me and he was #341. Show was great! Best one yet!

Red Fau Veh · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:07 am Post subject:

I got pics. This is my neighbor Bob and his 1960 Dove blue Panel bus and his other bus he sold to another neighbor of mine Royce. It is a 1961 OG Mango bus

This is another neighbor of mine named David, he is a very cool cat and that's his yellow split bus that I have admired for a while now. My bus behind his.

And this is June daughter of Borninabus, she scootered around an had a good time there as well.

The balloons went up early, there is a friends champaign bus I sat in, cool inside.

And here the feral bus colony is making the trip back up the hill to our homes. Good times. Cool

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sodbuster · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:28 am Post subject:

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Red Fau Veh · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:40 pm Post subject:

I talked to the owner that said he just bought it 3 weeks ago, he said it was sitting outside for years. The builder took a crashed 63 in 1964, and made the conversion you see. Apparently he was a tall man so he made it so he could stand up in it. He died in 1972 they said, and the bus was sitting.
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1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
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BeadleBus · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:57 pm Post subject:

Wow...best and busiest BBB ever!

Many thanks to the very hard working LBB guys and gals! You put on one heck of a show!

4 days of fun with friends and many events!

It was wonderful to see everyone, and sad to miss a few this year.

Great times had by all!

Thank you to all the voters for their votes, it was an honor to receive a top twenty award on our latest project...one very happy and proud hubby...it will be cherished!

Cannot wait for next year!

~Debby
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London Bridge Bullis · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:58 pm Post subject:

Here's the link to the TV program filmed at BBB 17

http://www.klhu.tv/video_stream.php?clip=4
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SoCal Chuck · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:30 pm Post subject:

This was our very first BBB show ever and we had an absolute blast! I just wish there would have been showers to stay fresh but baby wipes helped haha. We drove for a little over 5 hours and took the 10 to 62 and then the 95. Nice and easy drive out. It was just my buddy Chip and I who drove out with our 64 and 67 buses but were lucky enough to be awarded Top 20! Thank you all for such a great event and our camp neighbors for their hospitality. Cant wait to do it all again next year!
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esssquirrel · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:32 pm Post subject:

A Very Big Thank to the London Bridge Bullis for all the hard work. You put on a great a show!
I want to say thank you to the Judges and their votes.
It is an honor to receive my first top twenty award at BBB.
I also think that the balloons at the show was wonderful, I hope it will continue. As always it was great to see Walter and the new addition his little brother Big Red
I am sorry for the people who missed this wonderful show
maybe next year

shadetreetim · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:08 pm Post subject:

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rubbachicken · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:26 pm Post subject:

we are just home, well a couple of hours, what a fantastic weekend Very Happy

we met and re met some lovely peoples

i slept though all of thursdays and friday's activities Sad

migraines

next year i'll try harder not to have a migraine
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squaretobehip · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:03 pm Post subject:

This was my first BBB and I had a blast. Here are a couple shots of the balloons and our group on the way back.

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toxicterri · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:15 pm Post subject:

Here's BRKHAUS, in case anybody missed seeing it at BBB this year. This is as close as it got...poor BRKHAUS.
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