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joseph928 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2011 Posts: 2114 Location: flagstaff az.
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:14 pm Post subject: BBB |
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Cant wait tell BBB, had a great time last year. Will try out my new TF-49 and solar, can anybody say ice cream. Well at least I can't break anything like at syncro solstice. _________________ 1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug. |
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desertvwguy Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2011 Posts: 47 Location: Yuma, Az
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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The Yuma crew will be there !!!
Don't forget The Yuma Campout and Show/Swap is in two weeks.
Nov 2, 3, 4 2012......
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner Friday evening at the Fair Grounds
campout.
Sonny |
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Vashon Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2012 Posts: 200 Location: Vashon Island
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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OK We're going!Getting out of Puget Sound, But we're new to this. Any tips, advice on the "camp ground"
reservations/no reservations ? Is there a section for vanagons etc,etc..
Tim&Pam
just a good old 2.1 2wd
87 Westy weekender with lots of tricks.
our other vessel is a 47' ketch. That makes going down I-5 at 50 mph in the Westy seem like light speed! |
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GeorgeL Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 7346
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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Vashon wrote: |
OK We're going!Getting out of Puget Sound, But we're new to this. Any tips, advice on the "camp ground"
reservations/no reservations ? Is there a section for vanagons etc,etc..
Tim&Pam |
The whole event is the campground, so no reservations needed. Similar vintages and groups tend to band together, but there is no hard and fast rule. Everyone is very friendly and you'll find friends fast! |
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Fish Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2000 Posts: 5563 Location: OB. It's beside the point.
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:44 am Post subject: |
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GeorgeL wrote: |
Vashon wrote: |
OK We're going!Getting out of Puget Sound, But we're new to this. Any tips, advice on the "camp ground"
reservations/no reservations ? Is there a section for vanagons etc,etc..
Tim&Pam |
The whole event is the campground, so no reservations needed. Similar vintages and groups tend to band together, but there is no hard and fast rule. Everyone is very friendly and you'll find friends fast! |
Last year EZ Gruv wrote wrote: |
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airkooledchris Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2005 Posts: 2713
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Thinking about making the trek from Eureka, CA this year. Always wanted to go - never made the trip though. Im assuming it's two days there and back, so 4 days driving and 3 days at the event.
sounds like a good vacation. |
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London Bridge Bullis Samba Member
Joined: March 10, 2011 Posts: 55 Location: Lake Havasu City
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Fish wrote: |
GeorgeL wrote: |
Vashon wrote: |
OK We're going!Getting out of Puget Sound, But we're new to this. Any tips, advice on the "camp ground"
reservations/no reservations ? Is there a section for vanagons etc,etc..
Tim&Pam |
The whole event is the campground, so no reservations needed. Similar vintages and groups tend to band together, but there is no hard and fast rule. Everyone is very friendly and you'll find friends fast! |
Last year EZ Gruv wrote wrote: |
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This Buses by the Bridge event there are NO VEHICLES allowed on the LAKE SIDE of the sidewalk. You can tent camp on the beach, but you cannot park there. This is due to the new sandy beach put in by State Parks.
We have asked the Danger Zone, Las Vegas, Multistate and Save the bays to tighten up to allow more vehicles in those areas.
As always there is "VERY LIMITED" camping on the grassy areas and we ask big groups to please find an area big enough to accomadate them (ask us and we will reserve a spot for your LARGE group)
Lake Havasu State Park (as it is called now, no more Windsor 4) has been busting there asses improving the whole area, cleaning, grading just a lot of overall improvements to the area.
There will be a MARKED RV parking area up by the exit of the event area as last year except it will have marked spaces and we ask anyone who comes in an RV to respect these spaces. Due to the amount of RV'slast year this has become a necessity and will open up more areas along the channel for people camping in their VW Buses.
Please obey the RULES of the event. Keep it happy and safe for everyone.
CURFEW for noise is 10 P.M., this includes load music, load voices, drum circles, barking dogs, etc.
NO GLASS "PERIOD", this means, glass bottles, drinking glasses, booze bottles, etc. This is for everyones safety and a State Parks Rule. Keep your glass inside you vehicle, out of site, out of mind.
ALL ANIMALS MUST be on a lease at ALL TIMES, walking, in camp, etc. again this is for every ones safety
Again we promise to have a great raffle. This year the LBB has given away way over 10,000 dollars to local charities HELPING the KIDS, this couldn't of been done with-out all of you.
JUST IN San Tan Volkswagen is coming to BBB with the VWoA trailer packed with Genuine VW goodies and will be bringing a couple NEW VW's to see.
The London Bridge Bullis are pleased to have VW at our event.
If you want to be a vendor PLEASE CALL or p-mail [email protected] or call 928 680 7664. Vendor space is very limited.
A full list of what's going on during the event will be posted at a latter date.
Remeber that the Lake Havasu City Hot Air Baloon Fest is happening the same weekend so make your hotel reservation asap if you are planning on getting a room. Our HOST hotel is the
Motel 6 Lake Havasu City - Lakeside (928) 855-3200
111 London Bridge Road, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Ask for the Buses by the Bridge room rate _________________ Follow us on FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buses-by-the-Bridge/255201311656 |
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mightymouse Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2004 Posts: 4220 Location: las vegas
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Speaking of which.
QUESTION.
WHY is it that SO much space is wasted with the grassy area? I mean... there are people camped on it along the edges...why not more in the middle.
Its a HUGE space every year that has NOTHING in it.
I ask this question for the masses. Im in the vegas area so it doesnt really affect me. But im sure with the new beach rule, that it would help if another 20 buses could camp on the grass.
Thanks for any info. Dave _________________ Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson
Note to EVERYONE.
Know your ZDDP levels or you WILL lose a cam and lifters. |
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Kommercial Samba Moderator
Joined: December 28, 2000 Posts: 1154 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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I think it's because you can't have a fire on the grass and it's damn cold. |
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mightymouse Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2004 Posts: 4220 Location: las vegas
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:35 am Post subject: |
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good point for sure. But i know some folks dont have fires cause they hang out at other camps, and their rigs have heaters in em.
So those folks could use the lawn and leave the firey types for the dirt areas. _________________ Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson
Note to EVERYONE.
Know your ZDDP levels or you WILL lose a cam and lifters. |
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London Bridge Bullis Samba Member
Joined: March 10, 2011 Posts: 55 Location: Lake Havasu City
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:31 am Post subject: |
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The grass area is kept open mainly for the kids to play on, the bouncy and just general safety, etc.. There is more then enough room for everyone to camp through out the whole area and we're not going to start the "grass area" argument again.
This event is put on mainly to raise the money we donate to kids charities and to get the VW Bus and general VW lovers together.
To start trivial shit over how and why the LBB does things is a waste of our and every ones time. We will try to keep everyone informed on things related to the event of whats happening and if there are changes.
Please remember that the LBB has been doing this for 17 years, We think we know what we are doing, every one seems to have a great time .
If anyone has a problem with how we run the event , a suggestion, comment (negative) etc. please keep it private and p-mail a member of the LBB board for an answer.
This thread is to keep people informed of what is going on so they can prepare. _________________ Follow us on FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buses-by-the-Bridge/255201311656 |
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woodslat Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2004 Posts: 751 Location: Nor Cal
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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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Damn, I assumed BBB would be the second weekend of the month like it usually is. I didn't look for a thread, I generally find it on the events page. It's not there!! My fault for assuming of course, but listing it on the events page is a must. |
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19672 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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woodslat wrote: |
Damn, I assumed BBB would be the second weekend of the month like it usually is. I didn't look for a thread, I generally find it on the events page. It's not there!! My fault for assuming of course, but listing it on the events page is a must. |
MLK Weekend . _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
HamburgerBrad wrote: |
I slept on crofty's tent once. I passed out drunk from two bottles of Everett's brother's wine. |
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mightymouse Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2004 Posts: 4220 Location: las vegas
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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson
Note to EVERYONE.
Know your ZDDP levels or you WILL lose a cam and lifters. |
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carterzest Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3842 Location: Eagle, ID/Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Woot. I was able to change shifts with a coworker, however, I have to work early Tuesday this year, so I will be looking for a ride down then ill fly back from a city TBD last year it was Phoenix. Hell, I may even spring for one if them fancy Motel rooms.
Anyone traveling down from PDX area need a copilot? Lots of time off(2 weeks)before.
I can't wait. _________________ Happiness=Portland, Oregon in the rearview mirror! |
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London Bridge Bullis Samba Member
Joined: March 10, 2011 Posts: 55 Location: Lake Havasu City
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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Buses by the Bridge is always on MLK weekend, wherever it falls during the month.
BBB will be listed in the events listings in a week or so after we have our next meeting and figure out what and when things are happening at the event.
Everything should pretty much be the same as last year and current info can be found by visiting www.busesbythebridge.com.
Thanks to everyones that comes and welcome to new and old friends. BBB is a FAMILY FRIENDLY event. _________________ Follow us on FACEBOOK
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pyrOman Fire Master
Joined: July 21, 2003 Posts: 12409 Location: Over 2002 posts deleted!
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:10 am Post subject: |
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London Bridge Bullis wrote: |
Buses by the Bridge is always on pyrOman's birthday weekend, wherever it falls during the month. |
_________________ Some people are so busy being clever they don't have time enough to be wise. |
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carterzest Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3842 Location: Eagle, ID/Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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pyrOman wrote: |
London Bridge Bullis wrote: |
Buses by the Bridge is always on pyrOman's birthday weekend, wherever it falls during the month. |
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I see what you did there...
Brilliant, as usual.
Bring an extra HUGE jug of smudge pot fuel. I'll hit you via PayPal or at the event. Your fire is always epic. You, OTOH
It'll be fun to hang out again, Ivan.
Is BradsDad Owen coming. I want to hang out with him some more this year.
Doug? _________________ Happiness=Portland, Oregon in the rearview mirror! |
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DraginInk Samba Member
Joined: March 02, 2003 Posts: 1945 Location: Down By The River
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:38 am Post subject: |
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carterzest wrote: |
pyrOman wrote: |
London Bridge Bullis wrote: |
Buses by the Bridge is always on pyrOman's birthday weekend, wherever it falls during the month. |
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I see what you did there...
Brilliant, as usual.
Bring an extra HUGE jug of smudge pot fuel. I'll hit you via PayPal or at the event. Your fire is always epic. You, OTOH
It'll be fun to hang out again, Ivan.
Is BradsDad Owen coming. I want to hang out with him some more this year.
Doug? |
He is, yes! His daughter, Chris, won a free pass to BBB17 @ the HBB4 raffle last Sunday. She handed it to him
How'd you work that floating Bday Pyro? Your mother must have been pisssssed! _________________ PHUCKANCER!!!
Aloha HBB & Mr. Wolfe |
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sub-hatchtim Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2006 Posts: 2610 Location: Phoenix AZ
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:12 am Post subject: |
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I think it's getting close to making this a sticky time. _________________ 58' pg/sg silo fridge westy
58 Dove blue singlecab
76 911S |
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