Hi Volks,

We're down to just TWO WEEKS until Buses of the Corn. The recent wet 
weather in these parts is starting to clear up and the cornfields are 
growing so fast that the farmers have to be careful where they park the 
tractors! BOTC is growing fast too -- 40-something buses have already 
confirmed their attendance.

Here are a few suggestions to have a good time at BOTC.

THINGS TO BRING TO BOTC:

1. A Bus.
Any year VW is welcome, from the barn door splitty to EuroVan. Bring a 
sunroof, camper, panel, kombi, double-door or singlecab. Vanagons & 
Rialta's are welcome too. It doesn't have to be a camper, there is 
plenty of room for tents or trailers if you want to bring one. I've 
heard there's going to be practically a sea of side-tents at BOTC this 
year with all sorts of makes and models in use.

2. The Family.
BOTC is not a judged show & shine held on a hot asphalt parking lot. 
It's not a 48-hour party for hopped-up hooligans (;-P.) BOTC is a VW 
camping event with something for the whole family. I'm bringing my wife 
and kids and I'd be happy to have you bring yours too. The kid-friendly 
activities will include frisbee golf, crafts, Tie-Dye workshop, 
afternoon water fight and scavenger hunt.

3. A Leash
If you're bringing a pet, bring a leash too.  Campground regulations 
state that pets have to stay on a leash. Thanks.

4. A red cup. (Or other beverage container)
Campground rules prohibit alcohol on-site. If you're gonna bring it 
anyway, I don't want the ranger to see it. "Just keep it cool". "Nuff 
said.

5. Door Prizes.
If you have something nifty to contribute, bring it along. We have a 
fair number of items already, but more are always welcome.

6. Food.
We now have an ONLINE sign-up sheet for the Breakfast Burritos at:
http://www.pottsfamily.ca/burrito/index.htm
Visit the page, review the list and tell us what you plan to contribute.
Along with the Burrito Breakfast, we'd also like people to bring a side 
dish or dessert to share at the corn roast.

7. Something to swap.
No, I'm not talking about your significant other!!  But if you have a 
spare VW part you'd like to sell or trade for something you're more in 
need of, BOTC is the place to do it. Swap meet space is free to 
registered campers, and the swap meet starts after the Burrito 
Breakfast on Saturday.

8. Something to Tye-Dye.
Also free to registered campers is the Saturday morning Tie-Dye 
Workshop. We will have a small quantity of BOTC T-shirts available for 
purchase on-site but if you prefer to bring your own item to dye you 
are welcome to do so. If you want to pre-order a shirt please email me 
with size information and I will tell you where to send the $$$.

9. A musical instrument.
Bring it to the Friday and Saturday night campfire and we'll have a 
good time.

10. Quarters,
One reason for the cheap camp fees is that the showers are 
pay-as-you-go. Less than a buck's worth will get you squeaky-clean!

DON'T BRING: (a much shorter list)

1. Electrical Appliances.
Our campsite doesn't include hookups. Please plan to camp with propane 
and 12V. The electricity that is available is already reserved for 
group cooking and medical purposes.
(If you need electricity for medical reason please email off-list)

2. Fireworks.
That includes engine cases. Campground regulations prohibit fireworks 
and firearms.

WHEN IS IT?
Just two weeks from today. Gates open officially at noon on Friday 
August 6th, and close at noon on Sunday August 8th.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

BOTC is held just north of Whitby Ontario Canada, half an hour's drive 
east of Toronto. GPS Co-ordinates: 43.9292 78.9812

Exit 401 at Brock St. (HWY 12) in Whitby. Go North on Brock St. 3.5 
miles to Taunton Rd.
Turn left onto Taunton Rd and go West from Brock St. about a half-mile 
to Country Lane Rd.
Turn right on Country Lane Rd. and go North about 1 mile to the end.
Turn right and go East on Lyndebrook Rd.� Follow Lyndebrook about 100 
yards to a parking lot with a gate on the right.
Open the gate, drive through, close the gate behind you. Follow the 
gravel road about half a mile to the group camping area.

There's a map on the website if you prefer to see it drawn out:
http://www.pottsfamily.ca/VW_type2/BOTC/directions.html

WHAT DOES IT COST?
Thanks to our friends at GermanSupply.com we are able to offer a whole 
weekend of VW fun for only $8 CDN if you hurry and get the $$ to me 
before the end of the month.
That ridiculous low price includes the campsite, swap meet space, Tie 
Dye workshop and the Cornroast. It doesn't include flush toilets 
though, so don't say we never warned you. I can assure you that 
outhouses are clean and in good repair, but if you're squeamish I would 
recommend you bring your own porta-potti or plan to drive out to the 
Tim Horton's at the corner.
After July 31st the registration fee goes up to $10.

WAIT, I NEED MORE INFO!
Visit the website! - www.busesofthecorn.com

Here's hoping we see you at "The Corn"!!!

Happy trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob the Tomato**  LY3H
1977 Sunroof Automatic L63H/L90D
http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia
http://www.busesofthecorn.com