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joetiger 
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 Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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| tjet wrote: |
I want to go too, but do you allow rectangular headlight vans?  |
That's crazy! I didn't notice until you brought it up. Lori's grey tin top (Dolores) has square headlights. She's in the middle too, so she must be our leader. 
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Jake de Villiers
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:51 am Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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| tjet wrote: |
I want to go too, but do you allow rectangular headlight vans? |
Mmm - they already have a token rectangular headlight tin top. 
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tjet
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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Jake de Villiers
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joetiger
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| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:22 am Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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On our Denver Vanagons fbook group, one of the members suggested an impromptu meet up on Sunday at The Acreage, which is the Stem Cider mothership in Lafayette, CO.
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We had a total of 15 Vanagons in attendance, which is pretty good for only a couple of days' notice. The facility has plenty of outdoor seating and the weather cooperated. I mean it was a bit cold, but Sunday did offer a break between snowstorms. This is April in Colorado, after all.
I was happily surprised to have never met a majority of the people in attendance. Our little fbook group of 30 or so members has exploded to over 220 in the past few months, and several of the folks in attendance yesterday were new owners. I love the enthusiasm and the fact that there are fresh ears to hear my old stories.
We're working with a shop in Denver to host a BBQ/Tech Day/Swap Meet sometime in July or August in addition to regular meetups.
Sanchius, your dream lives on!
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Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
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Yellow Rabbit
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| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:37 am Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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| That looks fun! Next time, can someone in the FB group post here ahead of the event for those of us no longer on FB? |
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joetiger
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| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:55 am Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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| That looks fun! Next time, can someone in the FB group post here ahead of the event for those of us no longer on FB? |
That's my job, and I failed miserably. It came together really quickly and posting to this thread completely slipped my mind. I will be more diligent in the future!
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Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
www.josephtrussell.com |
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joetiger
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| Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:38 pm Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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Denver Vanagons Meetup, in which we welcome back The Godfather (Sanchius) and special guest Bobbyblack!
Wednesday, June 23rd, 5:00 PM
Smokin' Yards BBQ Denver
900 West 1st Avenue
Denver 80223
https://www.smokinyards.com/
The place was recommended by one of our Fbook Denver Vanagons members. I called today and they said they have a good sized parking lot that *should* facilitate lots of Vanagons on a Wednesday afternoon.
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Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
www.josephtrussell.com |
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sanchius
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| Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:03 am Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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BBQ, yum, great choice. See you there!
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Denver Vanagons Meetup, in which we welcome back The Godfather (Sanchius) and special guest Bobbyblack!
Wednesday, June 23rd, 5:00 PM
Smokin' Yards BBQ Denver
900 West 1st Avenue
Denver 80223
https://www.smokinyards.com/
The place was recommended by one of our Fbook Denver Vanagons members. I called today and they said they have a good sized parking lot that *should* facilitate lots of Vanagons on a Wednesday afternoon. |
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sanchius
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:45 am Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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Bump for today.
I'm doing some garage cleaning and will be bringing some 2.1L WBX parts to give away if anyone is working on a project.
(Parts: 4 heads, 2 engine cradles, starter, catalytic converter, power steering pump, $ycro front transmission mounts, valve covers, pass intake grill, set of rectangular headlights, and other misc parts)
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dobryan
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Yellow Rabbit
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:20 pm Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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| Bummer I couldn’t make it. Any pics? |
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joetiger
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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Not a great pic, but...
Good turnout for a Wednesday afternoon! We had six vans and three owners without their vans, great BBQ and fantastic conversation. Thoroughly enjoyed getting to see old friends and make new ones.
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Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
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bobbyblack
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| Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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Was a great time, enjoyed meeting all of you!! The RR show was damn fine too!!
Even as all that, glad to get home without any issues!!
Cheers!!
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joetiger
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| Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:53 am Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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Anybody going to the Overland Expo in Loveland tomorrow?
https://www.overlandexpo.com/mtn-west/
Barring unforeseen whatevers, I'm thinking of heading up tomorrow.
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Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
www.josephtrussell.com |
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dobryan
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joetiger
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| Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:21 am Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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Hey everyone,
I am going to be in Denver Saturday September 11 afternoon thru Sunday the 12th on my way back home from Syncro Solstice in Moab, Utah.
Any chance we could get together sometime then?
Regards,
Dave O |
Dave, my daughter's birthday is that weekend and I don't know how large it is and/or how involved I'll be in any festivities, so I can't give a solid answer right now.
If anybody else wants to jump in with suggestions, please do!
In the meantime, I'll throw it out to the Denver Vanagons group as well.
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Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
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dobryan
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sanchius
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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| Maybe a Sunday breakfast gathering? |
I'll be in town Sunday morning. Let's meet up at 8:30am Sun Sep 12 at:
South Side Walnut Cafe, 673 S Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305 720-304-8118
There's a big parking lot there as well.
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joetiger
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Denver Vanagons & Microbrews (like Cars & Coffee, but tastier) |
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I'll let the rest of the crowd know. I'm sorry I can't join y'all! I'm 0 for 2 on Vanagon gatherings this month. 
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Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
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