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2dogs1van
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 Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:15 pm Post subject: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| I'm on my yearly backroad cross-country trip from Seattle to Fort Lauderdale with my two mutts in my Westy and was wondering if anyone in Fort Lauderdale would like to get together this winter. Seems I can't throw a rock in Seattle without hitting a vanagon, but I know only 2 other vanagon owners in Lauderdale. We could bbq at my house just south of Oakland Pk Blvd at the beach, or if there is enough interest and my driveway won't hold enough vans we could meet at Birch State Park. I was thinking the end of January, since I hope to be there in a couple of weeks, barring any breakdowns. Interest anyone? |
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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I'm in if I'm still here!
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2dogs1van
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| Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 11:39 pm Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| After all you did to help OntheVanagain retrieve that lost socket, I think the meet-up will be in your honor, SeveM! |
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MarkWard
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:07 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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The last weekend in January is a Full Moon Bus Club campout on the Suwannee River. It is always a good time. Potluck Saturday night. Beautiful location. Check their website for details. The campground is near Mayo Fl. It's called
Convict Springs. Camping is in the original section along the river. Hookups if you need them. The organizer takes donations for firewood. That time of year we burn some wood. We'll be there.
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| markscullen wrote: |
| After all you did to help OntheVanagain retrieve that lost socket, I think the meet-up will be in your honor, SeveM! |
ah...no no no! 
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2dogs1van
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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Does Saturday January 13 work to meet-up? I know three other Vanagon owners in the Lauderdale area and I'll contact them personally. I'm thinking we can meet at my house since there likely won't be very many of us. 11:00-3:00 and I'll bbq lunch. Beach is just across street too so bring swim gear and surfboards.
P.M. me for address. Merry Christmas! |
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| markscullen wrote: |
Does Saturday January 13 work to meet-up? I know three other Vanagon owners in the Lauderdale area and I'll contact them personally. I'm thinking we can meet at my house since there likely won't be very many of us. 11:00-3:00 and I'll bbq lunch. Beach is just across street too so bring swim gear and surfboards.
P.M. me for address. Merry Christmas! |
So far it works for me!
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dobryan
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OnTheVanagain
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:17 pm Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| I'll be road tripping the south in early January but I should be back by late January. That is if I don't drop another socket into my torque converter. I'll PM you my number. |
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2dogs1van
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:36 pm Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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Looks like we're set for Jan 13 at my house for the meet-up. Three, possibly four people confirmed. I'm waiting to hear from a couple of others too. And please feel free to contact van owners in the area to let them know. The more the merrier!
Sorry you can't make it Dobryan, but you're welcome to driveway camp at my house on your way thru in April. Nice quiet spot with easy beach access. |
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MarkWard
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 5:33 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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Hello, van could use the exercise. Might have the time to head down. No need to feed me, I'll pm you if I can make it and for the address. Thanks for hosting.
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dobryan
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 5:53 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| markscullen wrote: |
Sorry you can't make it Dobryan, but you're welcome to driveway camp at my house on your way thru in April. Nice quiet spot with easy beach access. |
Thanks for the offer Mark! We make it from Baltimore as far as Daytona the first day then Key West the second. But if we ever need to stop in Ft Lauderdale for the night I'll look you up.  
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 5:57 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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Next Saturday will probably sneak up on me, but I'll be there!
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2dogs1van
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 6:03 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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Look forward to meeting you Mark Ward. So far we have 6 confirmed, which is great considering how rare vanagons are in south Florida. I'll bbq hamburgers and have beer and sodas for everyone so no need to bring a thing.
And offer of driveway camp always open Dobryan. Lots to see and do here on way to Keys. |
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dobryan
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2dogs1van
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| Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 5:15 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| We're all set for the Lauderdale meet-up this Saturday. We have 5 vans confirmed and even a sweet '78 bus I met this week at the beach. 11:00 at my house. PM me if I forgot to give you address and phone. I'll have everything- burgers, veggie burgers, beer, soda, surfboards, boogie boards, and beach towels too. So no need to bring a thing. |
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 6:25 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| markscullen wrote: |
| We're all set for the Lauderdale meet-up this Saturday. We have 5 vans confirmed and even a sweet '78 bus I met this week at the beach. 11:00 at my house. PM me if I forgot to give you address and phone. I'll have everything- burgers, veggie burgers, beer, soda, surfboards, boogie boards, and beach towels too. So no need to bring a thing. |
What!!! We don't need to bring our Vanagons? 😨
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2dogs1van
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| Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:02 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| Well maybe at least bring your van. Spouses and significant others too! |
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MarkWard
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| Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:13 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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See you Saturday. Thanks for hosting.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:39 am Post subject: Re: Fort Lauderdale meet-up? |
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| markscullen wrote: |
| So no need to bring a Thing. |
maybe he meant ....
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