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Wed Aug 25, 2004 11:55 pm

vtobusman wrote: Boo hoo hoo No Fires for you awe poor baby :cry:
we will just have to make it up with something.. i dont know what but i will think about it for a while...

I know that Pyro has a HEATING device that does not require fire, If it gets cool Friday night at the campout, I wonder if he'll use it?

Thu Aug 26, 2004 11:50 am

iveedubbin wrote: vtobusman wrote: Boo hoo hoo No Fires for you awe poor baby :cry:
we will just have to make it up with something.. i dont know what but i will think about it for a while...

I know that Pyro has a HEATING device that does not require fire, If it gets cool Friday night at the campout, I wonder if he'll use it?

its been pretty nice out lately where i am in ( must be that ghetto love )
San Bernardino... it couldn't be too much cooler down their.....

But what ever Pyro has break it out..... its sure to be fun...

Thu Aug 26, 2004 12:54 pm

It did get pretty chilly last year.

Since we're only about 7 miles from the coast, it'll probably get just a little chilly again this year so Im hoping Pyro brings his New 'Heater" so we can test it out.

Fri Aug 27, 2004 6:38 am

As much as I'd like to, I won't bring it to this venue. :(

We are only on our second event here, they have their rules and I really don't want to jeopardize the good relationship we have with the park rangers. Already they are allowing "some" camping as they have been very accomodating with us. They were pleased and happy with our "handling" of the show last year which was their first even of that type also. I figured as our relationship builds to get more, say, "trustworthy", they'll allow at least our quasi-official Strictly Vintage 2s off the ground fire pit. Again, that's "eventually", for I think it is too soon for us to push that envelope.

That said, I have a very strong feeling that this show is going to be great with huge attendance and hell, the weather is on our side already. It calls for 85 degrees throughout the weekend and with that ocean breeze it just can't get any better than that! Woooo-freaking-hoooooo!!!! \:D/

Fri Aug 27, 2004 8:33 am

4 hours till i am off work and counting

Fri Aug 27, 2004 9:45 am

In your flyer it doesn't say what time the gates open for swappers. Coming from Az and want to know what time to show up. THanks S.

Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:52 am

it says around 9:00 am for general admission so that would make it around 6:30 to 7:00 am for swappers i believe but dont quote me on that....

Fri Aug 27, 2004 4:59 pm

vtobusman wrote: it says around 9:00 am for general admission so that would make it around 6:30 to 7:00 am for swappers i believe but dont quote me on that....

That sounds correct to me and I'm involved.

Sat Aug 28, 2004 7:09 am

Coming home from Oceanside yesterday we took the back roads and we drove right by the show/campsite and saw the SV2's bus with the big logo parked were the camping was taking place. Looked like fun, wanted to stop by and say hi but the kids were ready to hit the pillow especially the newborn he was a little cranky but now im ready to go back and do some shopping see what I find.

Sat Aug 28, 2004 6:07 pm

You missed a damned good show. It' may not be the biggest, but it's one of the best. The location, and laid-back atmosphere, can't be beat.

Sat Aug 28, 2004 10:32 pm

Dave wrote: You missed a damned good show. It' may not be the biggest, but it's one of the best. The location, and laid-back atmosphere, can't be beat.

Oh no, I made the show I just missed out on the camping part of it. Got there about 9:30 stayed 'till about noon or so. Yes you right though it is a great show with great people.

Sun Aug 29, 2004 8:12 am

Well, what can I say other than the obvious relief that it is over and the feeling of exhaustion from all the work of putting it all together. :changes:

IMHO, it was a really great show, enjoyed by just about everyone there including the volunteering "seniors" helping out the park rangers to do the Adobe House tours. The weather just could not be any better with plenty of sunshine coupled with a fine ocean breeze. :D With the overall layout much improved over last year's set up, the participants had ample room to "show" their rides. There were over twentysomething or other swapers with plenty of room to lay out their wares. Master "key maker" Gabriel was there and I personally took advantage of my "usual" five minute brake to tour the field making sure to stop and get me a set of VW logoed keys! Wooohooo! :mrgreen: The t-shirt artwork was just fabulous and as usual we sold out of a particular size, the "extra large" (or sinlge X) but for those who missed out on the show and still would like a collector's edition 10th year anniversary shirt, we still have some other sizes available including for the "first time", tank tops! :P

Don't know how we are going to top this one next year but for the raffle we had lots of donations from our club members themselves with "one of's" items, a "Hot Dog Fred's" westy folding ladder, and of course our sponsor's "goodies" which included a tranny center, a long block BUT not just a long block mind you, an 1835cc long block!!! :shock: And last but not least, a "turn key'N'drive away" project '69 fatchick (alright, bay window :roll: ) bus which, believe it or leave it, our very own Quilen from the Central Coast Chapter won!!! :D

Yes we are all very tired of all the work done to put on this great show but all we need is a brake, some rest, and recharge the batteries, and review this one to see how can it be improved next year.

First thanks go to all the volunteers who helped out in the layout, campout, manning of the gate, food, and overall order of things throughout the day. Without them it definitely would not have been enjoyed as much. Secondly but just as important, thanks to all the show participants for bringing their rides to "share" them with everyone. There'd just not be a show without YOU! :wink: And last but not least, our sponsors who also help in finacing this great event. Remember to say "thank you" for sponsoring the show when you go to their shops to buy parts and services. That way they will keep coming back to sponsor another show for you to show your ride! \:D/

Again, thank you all and hope you enjoyed this show as much as we did! See you again next year!?! 8)

Sun Aug 29, 2004 12:08 pm

AWESOME SHOW!!!much thanks go to the participants{i think as far away as new mexico!},sponsers and volenteers!without any of these our shows and our hobbie wouldn't be what it is.fun was had by all.i was glad to see the raffled "fatchick" go to a baywindow owner,to me that was the icing on the cake!also i want thank those who showed their outpouring of support and help with the mech. problem i was having with the tribalbus.i broke the main shift rod that goes from the shifter to the tranny.i was offered tows,tech help.and even got a donation of that difficult to find part.absolutely awesome!!!!!it makes me truly proud to be a member of this great cumminity!thanks again guys!................louis

Sun Aug 29, 2004 3:06 pm

Just wanted to thank everybody who voted for me.... First in Class and Best Camper Display....sv2s ROCK !!!!!

Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:32 pm

YELLOW BUSES ROCK!!!!!!TOO!!! :shock: :lol: :D

Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:33 pm

Chris Galvin wrote: Just wanted to thank everybody who voted for me.... First in Class and Best Camper Display....sv2s ROCK !!!!!

:oops:

Sun Aug 29, 2004 11:01 pm

I wanted to thank all of you who came out and supported this show, the campout was great and the weather could not have been better.

Anyways, I will have a full report on the show soon but once again thanks to all who came out, and I hope you all had a good time at the show. :D

Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:42 am

All the crew of SV2's @ Familinfest #10,

The show was awsome :D The weather was perfect 8) You guys(&gals) really put on a great show. The atmosphere and the environment really make it enjoyable to hang out at a VW show. As I cruised back up the coast( yeah, I drove it 8) ) i reminised about the good old times @ Familinfest #10. People were cool 8) , the mafia was out in force :twisted: , King Everett even graced his presence and blessed the "Best Of Show" bus 8) , lots of coll vw's of all kind to check out. Last of all, Special Thanks to SV2's and everybody that voted for Best of Show and Passenger Class 8) :D 8) . Winning stuff is cool 8) but: meeting cool people, watching people enjoy 8years of work and a life savings to finish my bus, and just hangin out in the so cal sun 8).....is what makes going to the shows worth it. Once again, Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!...............

Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:48 am

boxonwheel wrote: All the crew of SV2's @ Familinfest #10,

The show was awsome :D The weather was perfect 8) You guys(&gals) really put on a great show. The atmosphere and the environment really make it enjoyable to hang out at a VW show. As I cruised back up the coast( yeah, I drove it 8) ) i reminised about the good old times @ Familinfest #10. People were cool 8) , the mafia was out in force :twisted: , King Everett even graced his presence and blessed the "Best Of Show" bus 8) , lots of coll vw's of all kind to check out. Last of all, Special Thanks to SV2's and everybody that voted for Best of Show and Passenger Class 8) :D 8) . Winning stuff is cool 8) but: meeting cool people, watching people enjoy 8years of work and a life savings to finish my bus, and just hangin out in the so cal sun 8).....is what makes going to the shows worth it. Once again, Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!...............
Damn .... get off of you knees boy ... the show was a good show we all liked it...
and you bus deservs best of show..... i dont know about best passenger bus but best of show is good.... did you see the pic's of everett is your bus yet ?!!!! :wink:

Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:02 am

I'm just trying to show my love to all the people :oops:
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!