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Silverghost500 Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2018 Posts: 1089 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 6:14 pm Post subject: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Today at 5pm I saw a cool Silver Syncro with an awning traveling East on Old Milton Parkway. Wondered if it was anyone on here. It looked to be a cool, solid Vanagon. |
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benandmj Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2012 Posts: 550 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 1:33 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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That's Chris! MrPolak here
We have a pretty quiet thread here:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...;start=220
There's a small community in Atlanta, lots of us are ITP.
Edit: looking at your youtube channel, I propose a campout on that property of yours!! _________________ 85 Westfalia Weekender
91 Syncro Westy |
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AtlasShrugged Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2008 Posts: 1605 Location: Decatur, Ga. USA
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Humm..I'm ITP too. Don't do the FB thing but around for a get together. Cheers |
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Silverghost500 Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2018 Posts: 1089 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Thanks for reaching out! Yes, I'd like to get some Atlanta area guys together to plan some meets. Rather than Caffeine & Octane we could have Westys and Waffles!
The property is the primary reason I bought my Westy. Went up last week to get the meadow cleared. Still got some work to do. It would be complete boon dock camping up there.
Is there another Winter camping event being planned for 2019? _________________ 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia "Von Westy"
Honda K24A converversion-Road Testing Phase
3-Speed Automatic
Von Westy YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhyZYxJEQrUuLnMbLleeIA |
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CessnaJon Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2008 Posts: 677 Location: Senoia,GA
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Count me in! Wait, what’s ITP? _________________ 1973 Westy (shared birthday)
1990 Westy Multivan
2015 Passat TDI 6sp
2015 Sportwagon TDI 6sp
LR-JET, Gulfstream 159 |
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Silverghost500 Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2018 Posts: 1089 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Inside The Perimeter. I’m OTP. _________________ 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia "Von Westy"
Honda K24A converversion-Road Testing Phase
3-Speed Automatic
Von Westy YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhyZYxJEQrUuLnMbLleeIA |
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alaskadan Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2013 Posts: 1858 Location: anchor pt. alaska
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Is ITP a Georgia thing? Up here everywhere else is " Outside". When leaving the state you just say I'm going outside. |
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IdahoDoug Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10251 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Ha! Man, you've got to be serious to leave a state the size of Alaska. Heck, a day of driving and you'll still find yourself "inside" up there!! _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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Silverghost500 Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2018 Posts: 1089 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Yep, it’s a Georgia thing. _________________ 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia "Von Westy"
Honda K24A converversion-Road Testing Phase
3-Speed Automatic
Von Westy YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhyZYxJEQrUuLnMbLleeIA |
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alaskadan Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2013 Posts: 1858 Location: anchor pt. alaska
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Cool. You're right Doug, after leaving Canada and entering Ak at beaver crossing I'm still a long day of driving from home. Ok sorry back to Georgia, now I know what to say when i visit someday. |
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IdahoDoug Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10251 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Around here, we call visitors from other states "Flatlanders"... _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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B.O.B.Wanders Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2014 Posts: 351 Location: Atlanta, GA USA
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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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I remember people driving all the way around the perimeter when it was first built just because you could - with almost no traffic.
I'm OTP near the big rock. _________________ 83.5 WBX 2WD Assuan Brown Westy, B.O.B.
"It feels good to be lost in the right direction” - unknown |
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74superTN Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2007 Posts: 675 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:01 am Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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I'm in savannah but always down to camp! _________________ 73 Thing
80 Vanagon Westy |
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tencentlife Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 10078 Location: Abiquiu, NM, USA
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Heck, a day of driving and you'll still find yourself "inside" |
Ahyup, had a truck like that m'self once... _________________ Shop for unique Vanagon accessories at the Vanistan shop:
https://intrepidoverland.com/vanistan/
Please don't PM here, I will not reply.
Experience is kryptonite to doctrine. |
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Silverghost500 Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2018 Posts: 1089 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 5:03 am Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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I'm about 30 miles North OTP. There's a lot of options for a one night or weekend camp out event here in North Georgia, Western North Carolina, and East Tennessee.
I've got a long way to go on our property, but it's the primary reason I bought Von Westy. I wanted a vehicle that I could go up for a long weekend and get some work done.
Here's what it looks like after we bush hogged it last weekend.
_________________ 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia "Von Westy"
Honda K24A converversion-Road Testing Phase
3-Speed Automatic
Von Westy YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhyZYxJEQrUuLnMbLleeIA |
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benandmj Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2012 Posts: 550 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 6:55 am Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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That property looks great!!!
A group of us usually does a dirt road oriented cruise and camp MLK weekend and there is always the FMBC Dead of Winter campout at Cloudland Canyon in February.
Many years back (edit: it was early 2013) a bunch of us met one afternoon at the Varsity downtown. I believe that's where I first met CessnaJon and Dale with the early Bostig. Atlas was there with wife and dog in tow too!
I found a few photos
_________________ 85 Westfalia Weekender
91 Syncro Westy |
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CessnaJon Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2008 Posts: 677 Location: Senoia,GA
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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That was good times, let’s do it again. I saw Dale a few months back in the city. I know he’d be down for a gtg too. Can’t wait to see Ben’s syncro. _________________ 1973 Westy (shared birthday)
1990 Westy Multivan
2015 Passat TDI 6sp
2015 Sportwagon TDI 6sp
LR-JET, Gulfstream 159 |
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benandmj Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2012 Posts: 550 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 7:00 am Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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I put it through the ringer this past weekend Jon. Did not disappoint!
_________________ 85 Westfalia Weekender
91 Syncro Westy |
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physast Samba Member
Joined: December 30, 2005 Posts: 675 Location: DC
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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I am OTP half way between Atlanta and Athens. Always up for some camping or waffles! _________________ 1967 L633 VW beetle (currently being restored...slowly)
1991 Orly Blue Vanaru 2.5L |
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Silverghost500 Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2018 Posts: 1089 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:44 am Post subject: Re: Syncro In Alpharetta, Georgia |
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Thanks benandmj! Maybe when I get the new fuel tank in I'll drive up to the property this weekend and enjoy it for a brief moment. Your pic of your weekend adventure makes me realize I probably have to be a lightweight with my street tires at the moment. Where were you when the pic was taken?
That looks like a great turnout you guys had at The Varsity a few years ago. We could probably get that many and more to a meet & greet, then maybe plan some adventures. _________________ 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia "Von Westy"
Honda K24A converversion-Road Testing Phase
3-Speed Automatic
Von Westy YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhyZYxJEQrUuLnMbLleeIA |
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