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

GeorgeL · Samba Member Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 7346

An amazing BBB! Perfect drive over and back with just a little crosswind to keep it interesting. No issues at all with my bus or Dave's, just put gas in and watch the odometers spin! The weather both days was excellent with highs around 70F and little if any wind.

We arrived midday Friday and the place was already packed. The larger turnout and loss of beach camping pushed new folks into the "backwater" that STB and VW Friends have been occupying for the last few years. Luckily, there was just enough room for our two buses and everyone made do with the tighter accommodations. I was disappointed to see some large empty areas roped off even late on Saturday. Not cool, guys!

I missed out on a balloon ride since the winds picked up, but managed to get some pictures of the Panda looming over the showmobile. The balloon ascension the next morning was great fun to watch too.

Walter and Big Red provided great entertainment and it was good to see an actual VW dealer showing up with some wares. Ever notice how the New New Beetle looks a lot like those early streamlined German advertising drawings of the original beetle?

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We enjoyed putting on the CV Grand Prix again this year, with the winner being quick enough that I suspect some practicing has been going on. The standard has definitely been set!

My tickets weren't very hot for the raffles, but I did manage to score a part that actually fit my bus: Pedal rubbers! My buddy Dave won the bus portrait and set off to have the artist immediately photograph his bus so he could get the portrait done. Still, I'm looking forward to the tally to see how much the kids are getting this year. I bet it will be a record!

I'd like to thank the LBB for putting this event on. It is definitely the class act in VW camping events and their hard work makes it run like a clock!

SoCal Chuck · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:12 pm Post subject:

Just a few picks of our awesome week end.

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SoCal Chuck · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:16 pm Post subject:

Anyone know who won the motor Sunday?
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XXX/Rx/RnR · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:11 am Post subject:

Skeeter Sudduth: Lives in Gilbert, Az. I think that 1776 is going in a ruby red 61 single cab. Good score!

ned · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:09 am Post subject:

Thanks to the crew at LBB for another fun BBB. I am making plans for next years event. Very Happy

Roadcow · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:57 am Post subject:

Many thanks to Ronny , Cory, Tommy, John, Matt and all of the LBB crew. I had a great time at BBB, sorry I had to bug out early. Cool

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kamzcab86 · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:05 pm Post subject:

Red Fau Veh · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:25 pm Post subject:

Those are fun pics! I was able to see 3 shots showing my friends bus stuck in the sand haha!
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1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey

JLT · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:37 pm Post subject:

Made it back safe and sound on Monday morning.

Thanks to Brickhaus and Alan for letting me convoy with them from Ludlow to Barstow.

I hope John and Ronnie post the attendance figures, revenue, etc. soon. But let's give 'em a little time to recuperate first!
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slayer56 · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:36 pm Post subject:

Bonzigh70 · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:14 pm Post subject:

PICTURES
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enjoispammy8 · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:10 pm Post subject:

this was an awesome weekend and im glad people are posting their pictures up! I like finding ones of my bus Cool

I'll be sure to link my photos to here once they are done developing (3 rolls of 35mm and one roll of 120)
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BeadleBus · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:20 pm Post subject:

Posted up a few pics in the BBB gallery...enjoy!

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_search.php?search_author=BeadleBus&show_results=summary
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carterzest · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:40 pm Post subject:

Just shaking out the cobwebs after my first four 12 hour nightshifts that started 2 hours after I landed in Portland last Tuesday. Another incredible year at BBB. Thanks to London Bridge Bullis for good time as always.
I wanted to make certain to post LOTS OF VANAGON CONTENT for Ivan, Sweet PyRoMaN who could not attend this year. Happy birthday Ivan Surprised

You mean to tell me I have to walk 500 yards out of this fancy, "HOST HOTEL", with balloons right outside my window waking my ass up, for my first bloody mary??????? Evil or Very Mad

Oh, thats right, I have the fixins' right here in my suite Cool

Prior to priming the pump!

Props and thanks to Loren Busch of WetWesties for these epic pictures

I finally have a new screensaver which is a major compliment as my current screensaver is a shot of our trip last spring to Moab which made the GoWesty 2013 calendar.
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$20 raffle ticket yielded me a big winner for the second year in a row. I sat right next to CVBill who took an award for the 4th straight year.

Syncro Representin'

I Won the $250 transmission rebuild credit and two others and did some horse trading with Draginink Cool

Just what I needed, a suitcase load of t-shirts Shocked

I lightened the load considerably with some selective gifting so I could still carry on my baggage on the flight home.

Rubberchickens are a hoot.

Brother Daryl from AA Transaxle

Syncronicity, Tom Juanita and Iggy were a hoot. Shadetreetim is a great guy, Salim from CountryHomes, DLJ...damn I wish I could remember all the names. Well, at least I immortalized our 50,000 watt music experience on top of Walter on Friday night...... I sure hate hearing myself speak, but, if you have never experienced what it is like being on top of a 50,000 watt speaker with built in light show, here you go.

Click on the Dark Picture to Play Video
(warning:turn your volume down Shocked

and I am sorry in advance)

I DARE YOU TO POST THE PANCAKE SONG, Tom Twisted Evil

This one almost slipped past me. I missed talking to these folks and getting a peak inside. What a beautiful van.

Balloons taking off right outside my Host Hotel window.

Walter's little brother Big Red was awesome and one of my favorites.

My Mom had an incredible time.

Denise, the bloody mary was exceptional as always.

The white sand beaches are awesome. Some of the early arrivers got the only prime white sand real estate.

The Havalina habitat being removed really opened up the park.

One of these days I will drive one of my VW's to this event Surprised

I promise.

Great jam around the HBB campfire. Always a hoot! Great to see Owen.
Anyways, here is a link to my whole album of 181 pics....Hmmmm, that number could be telling me something

http://s830.beta.photobucket.com/user/carterzest/library/BBBXVII

Grrrr. I added some sort of effect onto the video so some of the pics blurred out.

Link

Added a few pics at the end of the video of my visit to Lunde's Peoria VW.

They almost bought my 57 SCab this past year and I had to stop and look at the 69 DC which they bought for their advertising campaign.

Damn, my SCab could have been on all of their advertising.

I want the 74 Aculpulco Thing they have there. Minty fresh!
Here is a link to some pics of their dealership. Top dealership in the USA for the 2nd year. Incredible place and they will be bringing their event trailer and a few Dubs to next years BBtB. Stop in and see this place if you are ever stopping through. It is one of 8 dealerships that VWoA has as a test balloon, embracing the ACVW community, something that has not happened for decades and I think is AWESOME.

BTW, Props to San Tan VW for doing the same thing. The new improved VW ROCKS!!!!!!

IT IS ABOUT TIME. Thank you!

http://s830.beta.photobucket.com/user/carterzest/library/Lundes%20Peoria%20VW%202013

Gave the Marketing Manager your info Draginink Wink

He loves your designs and got a Shasta Snow Trip 09 shirt. He gave me a Lunde's Peoria VW t-shirt back.
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EZ Gruv · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:17 pm Post subject:

I finally got a handful of pics uploaded to the Samba gallery. Check them out here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_search.php?search_author=EZ+Gruv
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ricekooker · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:46 pm Post subject:

That dove blue SO42 looks nice. Is that Stephen Mullens'?

BeadleBus · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:57 pm Post subject:

VWCampGirl · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:01 pm Post subject:

Finally home after an 11 day BBB trip! That was by far the biggest and best BBB ever! We drove 1000+ miles this week and went from BBB to Venice Beach, San Diego, Salton Sea and everywhere in between all in the bus. Spent last night in Havasu at Doug's house and having Ronnie help us with a stripped axle nut. Ending our adventure kayaking the Colorado River. It was weird to only have 1 bus at the Bridge instead of hundreds. It just wasn't the same, but amazing none the less. Thanks so much to the LBB for throwing a great event and thanks to all the friends who make it so much fun. I also want to say thank you for the Stainless Steel Coffee Pot trophy for "Top 20". I personally think there were way cooler buses than mine there but I am flattered none the less. The trophy is up on the fireplace mantle right next to Jimmy's Air Force retirement flag. Can't wait till next year!!! Thanks again everyone! A special thanks to Big Bus Mike for suprising me with a frame for my Thing, and asking me to save a spot for some mystery camper that ended up being KevinMC that almost made me cry seeing him parked next to my bus. I love the VW family!!!!
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VWCampGirl · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:21 pm Post subject:

The panda trying to eat buses!!!

I didn't take many pics....in fact the ones of my bus I stole from friends on Facebook. My black and white striped awning came from Sheila out of Prescott and she has tons of fabrics for $80! If you like it let me know and I will get you her info. She does great work!!
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Red Fau Veh · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:35 am Post subject:

I have more pics here.

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1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey


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