Pete,

Tuque or toque (pronounced took - close enough, eh!) - Canada woolen cap: a
cylindrical stocking cap of double-thickness wool or synthetic yarn, worn in
winter - in the Navy we called them watch caps...

Don in Reidsville, NC
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro (Suzie)
1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia)

----- Original Message -----
From: "pete or nancy owsianowski" <pnocean@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tue 04 January 2005 19:04
Subject: Re: True Canadian Winter Bus Campout

> Greg:
>
> Please make sure you post some pictures of this "cool" event!  Forgive my
> ignorance; what's a toque?
>
> Pete
> '87 Westy
> "Joe's Van"
>
>
>> Hi Volks,
>>
>> It may be cold and snowy outside, but there are lots of people who
>> still want to go camping. This email is just a reminder that it's only
>> 6 weeks and counting until the True Canadian Winter Bus Campout.
>>
>> Who:
>> You and your bus. Splitties, Bays, Vanagons and EuroVans are welcome.
>> And their owners.
>>
>> Where:
>> Valens Conservation Area, near Hamilton, Ontario Canada. About an hour
>> from Toronto.
>>
>> When :
>> February 19-20th, 2005.  Brrrrr.
>>
>> What's up:
>> Saturday we'll start to gather at 1 PM. Once the fire is lit, those who
>> are interested can head off for a hike to the fire tower, or if the
>> conditions are good we will be able to go XC Skiing or snowshoeing.  Or
>> you can try your hand at Ice Fishing. Dinner will be served at about
>> 6:00 PM, and then we'll settle around the campfire for conversation,
>> tunes and good cheer. Sunday we'll start to get the Breakfast Burritos
>> going at about 8AM, and after breakfast we'll head out for a Scenic
>> Tour of a few of the waterfalls in the area.
>>
>> Cost:
>> $12/person for the group meal plan. $26/night for a hydro campsite,
>> $7/night per additional vehicle. Campsite reservations are not
>> required, please let me know if you're coming, particularly if you're
>> wanting to join in on the group menu.
>>
>> Weather Conditions:
>> It'll be winter. Ice cold at night, so bring a heater and lots of
>> blankets. And wooly long underwear. And a toque.
>>
>> Website:
>> There is lots of info, menu details and links to pics and trips reports
>> here:
>> http://www.pottsfamily.ca/The_Bug_Pack/TCWBC
>>
>> T-Shirts:
>> Info on Official TCWBC hooded sweats and T-Shirts will be coming soon.
>>
>>
>> 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