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PostPosted: Fri May 07, 2021 2:28 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Every home/business in Buenos Aires(and some other towns too), Argentina has one due to inadequate and undependable city water supply. It gets them through the peak water draw hours. Some are beside the building on towers, most on the roof or in the attic.

We still have one here in Coronation. It is no longer in use and slated for removal but the town council is at a stalemate because of the 1 million dollar quote to remove it. Some want it to stay as a landmark. I could get a picture pretty easily.

The Provost water tower east of us languished in a lowboy trailer for about 8 years waiting for the town to set up a museum. The Halkirk water tower to the west was bought by a local farmer last year to use on his cattle feed lot operation but the move did not go well and it was damaged beyond use.

YVWNT: a water tower
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PostPosted: Fri May 07, 2021 2:38 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

The Grafenwoehr Wasserturm and my Touareg-just after passing inspection!

Built in 1911-here is some history:

https://de.zxc.wiki/wiki/Wasserturm_(Grafenw%C3%B6hr)

The building in front is the Commanding General's quarters for the 7th ATC.

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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 1:33 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Great to see how water towers can be different.

Great picture.
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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 6:16 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

I thought maybe I could get a water tower pic today but was beat! (The winner is a much more interesting tower than I'd have got.)

In Pratt, KS there is a set of Hot and Cold water towers!

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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 7:38 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Side note...during WWII Hitler spoke to the troops from the door with the little balcony. There is a picture in the museum in the tower.

Next challenge:

Your VWNT an adventure sport (rafting, surfing, skydiving etc)...you don't have to be participating 😀
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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 3:18 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Skydive Perris. I kinda participate in it every day because the aircraft have to call me on their initial climb out. The jump zone is very close to our final approach course.

I think it's the busiest skydiving outfit in the United States.

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I have another picture of jumpers away, but they are very hard to see because I'm using my phone.

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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 11:06 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Better late than never . . . MVWNT a West Coast Water Tower Very Happy
The posting of the Hot and Cold water towers is great! We've just added Pratt, Kansas, to our itinerary for Vacation 2021, as we enjoy seeing oddities while driving around the country Lt. Blue Vanagon
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PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2021 2:51 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

vwwestyman wrote:
I thought maybe I could get a water tower pic today but was beat! (The winner is a much more interesting tower than I'd have got.)

In Pratt, KS there is a set of Hot and Cold water towers!

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That’s awesome!

It reminds me of the old trade show gag of the tap in mid air with just water coming out of it, no pipe leading up to it.
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PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:07 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

VeeDubn wrote:
Better late than never . . . MVWNT a West Coast Water Tower Very Happy
The posting of the Hot and Cold water towers is great! We've just added Pratt, Kansas, to our itinerary for Vacation 2021, as we enjoy seeing oddities while driving around the country Lt. Blue Vanagon
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Well if you do make it to Kansas, let me know!
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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2021 8:59 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Leave this one open. I should be able tomorrow. Might not have service until Monday.

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PostPosted: Fri May 14, 2021 6:11 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Fire bans are on here, too dry.

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PostPosted: Fri May 14, 2021 7:40 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Bonus points for a case fire?
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PostPosted: Fri May 14, 2021 12:07 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Xevin wrote:
Leave this one open. I should be able tomorrow. Might not have service until Monday.

YVWNT a bonfire or campfire

Where are you and the gang headed this weekend Xevin?

Sadly we cannot have fires at the Bug Run. But this should be an epic campout just the same. See ya June 5th. Very Happy

EDIT: Is Bill gonna make it this year?
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PostPosted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:21 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

That Fn Xevin does have a bonfire pic to post.

He's currently out of cell coverage range to post it. I asked him to send it to me and I'll post it for him. But the signal is too weak to transmit it.

So if yo have a bonfire pic to post. Go for it!

YVWNT: A bonfire campfire.

And, no an engine case fire would not be a good idea where Xevin is camping this weekend. Sorry Calvinator. Sad
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 2:45 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Posting for Xevin. Very Happy
He'll update the challenge when he gets home.
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 3:11 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Nice! Looks like fun.

He didn't relay the new challenge?
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 4:02 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Pruneman99 wrote:
Nice! Looks like fun.

He didn't relay the new challenge?

Nope! I didn't ask.
It's up to him when he gets in cell tower range to post here.
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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 7:33 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Thanks 67rustavenger. It was a great campout.

YVWNT a friends VW.
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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 6:59 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Xevin wrote:


YVWNT a friends VW.

Dang it.
Too late, as usual.
Yesterday our '66 was parked all day next to Tacker's 2003 Mexi-Beetle at a huge all-lines show at Camp Courageous, but I failed to take a picture. Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 1:07 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

The Warthog next to my buddy’s SCab at Farmington yesterday.
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