TheSamba.com :: View topic - Southern California Vanagon Gathering No. 2 -10/21/07

Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:12 pm

Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, Ca

This is a great venue with BBQ/fire pits, tables, bathrooms, showers, horseshoe pits, surfing, kayaking, biking, tricycling, swimming, kite flying, etc... We can pull right up to the beach and line 15-20 vans up. It's a $10.00 entrance fee, free if you have a state park pass. I'm pretty sure alcohol is O.K. but need to validate that with a state park ranger. The last BBQ went so well I'm hoping we can get an even better turn out for the beach. I'm talking with James (Dogpilot) about coming out and sharing his wealth of information with us. I'd like to possibly do a workshop in the morning like an aux. battery install or something like that. This might be too ambitious for one day but I'm just trying to get a feel for what other people think. I live just up the street so I can get there early and reserve all the spaces for us. I have tentatively planned the event for a Saturday late Sept. or Early-Mid October. Let me know what everyone thinks/suggestions and I will put it together. Looking forward to hearing from everyone.

Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:23 pm

Meeh. I'll be there, even if I have to tow my van behind my Volvo (which seems likely...) :x

Nice looking beach, and the kids'll love it, I bet.

Set a date.

Best,

Lanval

[/i]edit Note that I said set a date, 'cause it's much easier to go that way, and have everyone respond, than to try to figure out what works for everyone. Or so it seems to me...

L

Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:19 pm

It would be great I am just right down the street as well. There is plenty of parking and it will be great for the kids. You can count me in for doheny beach. [/img]

Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:32 pm

Have BBQ will travel :P :D

Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:26 pm

I'm probably the farthest away in the north, but am still totally game for this. Let's do it!

P.S. Kerry, I checked on that door trim piece and the chrome one that I have is passenger side, so if you want it, it's yours!

Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:35 pm

I'm probably the farthest east (hah!) but I'll be around for most of Sept. The westy needs some exercise, so I might be down for it so long as no family responsibilities pull me away.

Another idea for something in the Southbay (Torrance) is http://www.rickyandronnies.com/ They do lots of car clubs/cruise nights etc. and are friendly with people milling about in the parking lot, which is also VERY secure.

-mike

Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:04 pm

Here's an idea for a simple two-color logo, keeping everything to a minimum:

Something like this would look nice die-cut about 1/4in off the exterior of the profile.

Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:31 pm

Sounds like fun to me! Count me in.

Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:37 pm

yup im down.

Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:24 pm

Kerry:

Not to pass the buck, but I'm in support of you (since you're local to the proposed location) picking a date. I'm fine with basically any time in September, except for from the 19th to the 21st.

Once the date is set, I can work on trying to get someone interesting to give a demo.

Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:49 pm

The beach thing sounds absolutely great and I will be there too, it may be after a kids morning soccer game if its Saturday, (and I am gone September 29 if it matters.) Regarding the very cool logo, we ucla folks have a little trouble wearing things that say "so cal" especially when done in cardinal !!. add the word westy's or something and make mine blue (I know fussy , fussy..... ) Cheers everyone. already getting tons of super help from this great group.

Thu Aug 30, 2007 8:32 pm

Well guys, it looks like the first or second weekend in October. I just started work again so I won't be able to post three times a day on how I cranked out my floor in the morning, changed the drive flange oil seal in the afternoon, then washed and waxed the van during sunset...ahh the memories. So tentatively, we'll set it for either Saturday (10/6) or the following Sat. (10/13). My family and I will be moving Sept. 16th so I can't do it before October. I hope everyone can make it. I'll work on the logo a little more and see what we can come up with.

Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:31 pm

Not a good sticker but I thought this looked really cool. I was trying to make a picture the kids could paint so I can brainwash them to love V.W.s early on.
Now I'm sure most of you guys want to see some round headlights on that van. I just need a good pic.
Doheny sounds great. We get our soccer game schedules for the kids this week so I am hoping for an early game.
Hopefully, with firepits and BBQ's the party will go on late into the night and people can come later in the day if they have previous engagements.

Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:30 pm

BE GLAD TO JOIN YOU ALL ON DECK....ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE SEA PLEASE COUNT ME IN.

Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:49 pm

Toro, that image is crazy! It reminds me of my "lost" years. And, yeah, round headlights...always round... :lol:

Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:34 pm

Yeah you know those late model guys think the world spins around their vans. :P :D

Sat Sep 01, 2007 1:01 am

when .. whats the addy.. or how do i get their?

Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:20 am

I would love to attend.I would also like to stay.I went to Reserve America and they are booked solid in Sept.Maybe we could get a group site if enough people,an idea?

Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:26 am

2BOLLOX wrote: I would love to attend.I would also like to stay.I went to Reserve America and they are booked solid in Sept.Maybe we could get a group site if enough people,an idea?

I would be interested in camping for the night as well?

Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:12 pm

I'd probably stay the night...