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Timwhy
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 Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:27 am Post subject: Anyone making plans for Buses by the Buoy 2013? |
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Hearing and reading about the available campsites for the years BBTB being limited. Not sure if that is
correct, as I made my reservation the other day. Here is the info for the campground and the dates are
Sept. 6-7, 2013
http://www.salmonfallsriverrvresort.com/
Salmon Falls River RV Resort
44 Natural High Rd
Lebanon, ME 04027
207-339-8888
From their site, it looks as this place is very nice! Seems to be a camping resort with a lazy river and a
Olympic sized indoor pool, with a couple of dog parks as well.
Hope to see some of my North East friends there!!
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Pascal
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We will be there Tim! We are making a mini vacation out of it again this year. This will be our fourth VW campout this year. The westy is getting a good workout this summer 
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Timwhy
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chojinchef
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Thingamajigger and occupants will attend.
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Halifaxwesty
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I have been waiting on a thread with a few mre details....
Does anyone know what this is about.....it's a bit of a hike for me....but I'd really like this to be my first official Westy event in my van...
Whats the best thing? Whats the worst thing?
Is it non stop action? Or simply a gathering and show and tell....
I looked for it on google and got older stuff.....who has been there?
Convince me to go.....(it will be an easy sell)
Andrew
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Timwhy
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| Halifaxwesty wrote: |
I have been waiting on a thread with a few mre details....
Does anyone know what this is about.....it's a bit of a hike for me....but I'd really like this to be my first official Westy event in my van...
Whats the best thing? Whats the worst thing?
Is it non stop action? Or simply a gathering and show and tell....
I looked for it on google and got older stuff.....who has been there?
Convince me to go.....(it will be an easy sell)
Andrew |
Andrew I have been to several BBTB. It is a campout first and foremost. The organizers have an itinerary but
its not nonstop action. They have a scavenger hunt for the kids, a raffle drawing on Sat night as well as a lobster
dinner (which is an added cost if you want to partake? These can turn into a show and tell, which seems only fair.
Everyone has questions about peoples Westys etc.. Hey, how did you hook up that solar panel and what other
conponents does it have, for example.
Most of the time I will spend with friends, talking eating and drinking adult beverages and discussing the most
important thing.......VW's!
On the Sunday we all say goodbye alot but not all of the owners will line up their buses and caravan to some location
only know by the organizers. Once we arrive at this location, we will line up our buses for a photo-op and
get a group photo as well. At this time a full size bouy that all the campout visitors have signed at registration
will be drawn off. The winner has to be present at the caravan and they only ask you to attend BBTB's in
the future and show off your bouy!
I am really looking forward to this event, my buddy will be bringing his turkey fryer so there plenty of
healthy foods cooked!! Did I mention bring some of that Garrison Rasp Beer? Pretty tasty stuff!!
Look forward to seeing you there!
Tim
BBTB 2012
BBTB 2011
BBTB 2010
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chojinchef
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Just called to pay for my reservation.
As of 1PM, there are 46 VW buses confirmed by the resort.
 going to be a fun time.
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Halifaxwesty
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Sounds like a plan Tim...
I will see if I can get clearance from the tower to go on my own as my wife's work schedule is not as flexible as mine....
If I do make the trek I will bring some Garrison in return for some turkey...
I will decide shortly...Its a long haul....but deep fried turkey is a good motivator.
Andrew
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chojinchef
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| Halifaxwesty wrote: |
Sounds like a plan Tim...
I will see if I can get clearance from the tower to go on my own as my wife's work schedule is not as flexible as mine....
If I do make the trek I will bring some Garrison in return for some turkey...
I will decide shortly...Its a long haul....but deep fried turkey is a good motivator.
Andrew |
Bring Nova Scotian Poutine (not that crazy Québécois version), or Rappiepie! I'll pay you for it and offer cigars and great port!
LP
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Pascal
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Nice Pascal! Will you be Camping out on your way to BBTB 2013?
I've heard that Forest Ave Campground is pretty nice, close by is Beer and great food! |
Yes Forest Ave Campground is very nice and the campground hosts are awesome.
We plan on heading to Maine Tuesday after work. What are your plans for caravaning down on Friday from Bangor?
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Timwhy
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| Timwhy wrote: |
Nice Pascal! Will you be Camping out on your way to BBTB 2013?
I've heard that Forest Ave Campground is pretty nice, close by is Beer and great food! |
Yes Forest Ave Campground is very nice and the campground hosts are awesome.
We plan on heading to Maine Tuesday after work. What are your plans for caravaning down on Friday from Bangor? |
Friday. earlier is probably better....say leaving at 9am EST? That's 10 Atlantic for You folks to the
North in the Maritimes.
Let us know what your plan is, we are planning on going out as a group for dinner Thursday night.
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Halifaxwesty
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Just asked my wife.....looking at 450 bucks just in gas.....
But I might meet someone who can help out with my running rich issue...lol
So its a relaxing weekend.....and a good chance to get the van on a longer trek....might camp in St Stephen.....un less you Mainers have a better spot to camp for the night? Suggestions....??
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Pascal
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| Just asked my wife.....looking at 450 bucks just in gas. |
 you either have to slow down or get that bus dialled in. Don't forget gas is quite a bit cheaper in the US...and so is the beer 
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Pascal
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I called today to make reservations and they are doubling buses on sites as they are now full.
Tim, I'll bring you some Garrison raspberry and a nice Picaroons Bitter that i think you will enjoy.
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Halifaxwesty
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Def need to get it dialled in....is a work in progress......I have to respectfully withdraw due to my previously flexible work schedule....has become not so flexible...
Have fun and hopefully next year
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Timwhy
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chojinchef
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Thank you all for a great time.
Janice's beer flavored water and yes Jennifer is still doing well. No Tim I don't do Facebook. Who passed out in my site by the fire? Drunken bicycling should be a major spectator sport.
The laughs were plentiful, the new stuff that went home with us (the shelf rocks Tom, and Tim thanks for the sign), some folks flirting with my wife (male and female) , the great lobster and steamer feast last night, new friends made, other friendships strengthened.
Nicely planned event. When does the caravan start?
Thank you all.
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