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Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:04 am

That's astounding!
I guess we've all been cooped up too long...

Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:16 am

Barndoor Mafia wrote: Here’s some interesting information pertaining to last month’s OCTO event, Straight from Erik Koplien.

The official count of 342 early buses by first raffle. Surpassing even our best June event. The vendors were up with 105 in attendance. The normal average at any event is between 50-60. Spectators were also up at 1800 per ticket count. 1200-1500 is average. We had some international visitors as well. However with travel restrictions being what they are, we didn’t have as many. These are all OCTO records for sure.

Any of you guy’s who were out there saw this first hand. Also got to witness folks flipping out on Lind-O-Calrisian’s 1950 Panel

This shot was taken by Shin Wantanabe – HOT VW’S Fame.

WOW!!!

Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:51 pm

j.pickens wrote: That's astounding!
I guess we've all been cooped up too long...

That's for sure! It was bananas, but in a good way. I also ran into your Twin, West Coast Johnny Pickenez :D

I'm sure come February's OCTO ..... it will be bananas as well. I don't see this plague lighting up anytime soon.

On a side note ......... just found out California is being SHUT DOWN as of tomorrow!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: Whatever that means!!?? :) :)

Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:52 pm

bubba wrote: Barndoor Mafia wrote: Here’s some interesting information pertaining to last month’s OCTO event, Straight from Erik Koplien.

The official count of 342 early buses by first raffle. Surpassing even our best June event. The vendors were up with 105 in attendance. The normal average at any event is between 50-60. Spectators were also up at 1800 per ticket count. 1200-1500 is average. We had some international visitors as well. However with travel restrictions being what they are, we didn’t have as many. These are all OCTO records for sure.

Any of you guy’s who were out there saw this first hand. Also got to witness folks flipping out on Lind-O-Calrisian’s 1950 Panel

This shot was taken by Shin Wantanabe – HOT VW’S Fame.

WOW!!!

Plan on attending February's OCTO .......... but arrive early :shock: :shock:

Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:30 pm

Barndoor Mafia wrote: bubba wrote: Barndoor Mafia wrote: Here’s some interesting information pertaining to last month’s OCTO event, Straight from Erik Koplien.

The official count of 342 early buses by first raffle. Surpassing even our best June event. The vendors were up with 105 in attendance. The normal average at any event is between 50-60. Spectators were also up at 1800 per ticket count. 1200-1500 is average. We had some international visitors as well. However with travel restrictions being what they are, we didn’t have as many. These are all OCTO records for sure.

Any of you guy’s who were out there saw this first hand. Also got to witness folks flipping out on Lind-O-Calrisian’s 1950 Panel

This shot was taken by Shin Wantanabe – HOT VW’S Fame.

WOW!!!

Plan on attending February's OCTO .......... but arrive early :shock: :shock:
Hmmmmmm.....

Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:27 am

We just announced the 2023 BARNDOOR GATHERING. More information in this thread ..... https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=772562

Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:20 pm

Wanted to share with everyone the promotional video made by Shin Wantanabe of Hot VW's Magazine for the up coming OCTO BARNDOOR ROUNDUP come Saturday, June 3rd. This is just a glimpse of what to expect ...... awesome Buses, cool people and great sunny southern California weather. Hope to see you call come June.

Wed Apr 19, 2023 10:06 am

RAD video Tocayo!

You have some true OGs up in that video.

I see your Dad's truck made a guest appearance as well.

Super pumped on OCTO Barndoor Gathering 2023!!!

Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:45 am

von_hansel wrote: RAD video Tocayo!

You have some true OGs up in that video.

I see your Dad's truck made a guest appearance as well.

Super pumped on OCTO Barndoor Gathering 2023!!!

Yes Sir ..... some heavy hitters in that video.

Yeah, my dad was there in his 63 Single Cab. He was there as my chaperone :thumbsup:

the event is less than 2 months away.

Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:58 pm

Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:00 am

Great pictures!! Swedish Buses, right??

Roger Lockhart wrote:

Tue Aug 22, 2023 1:53 pm

Yes, busses from Sweden.

Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:30 am

Roger Lockhart wrote: Yes, busses from Sweden.

Love it!! All beautiful Buses!! Hope to see you guys at Hessisch Oldendorf 2026 !!!!

Tue Apr 01, 2025 3:00 pm

Step up and get this Italian owner's manual, mafiosos! :)

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2738801

Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:31 pm

un grande spettacolo ! :D

Wed Apr 02, 2025 11:56 am

Super nice in great condition.