I like Joy's idea for a Vanagon List Campout in Oklahoma in early May
because I have a tentative plan to attend & participate at the "Circle Yer
Wagens" Campout & Show in Sevierville, TN (Sevierville County Fairgrounds)
on May 6, 7, 8, put on by the Applachian VW group (held twice a year).  It's
aimed mainly at the Type 2 Vanagon crowd, but is heavily attended by all VW
model owners.  I had a great time at this event, lotsa friendly VW people
ala "Buses By The Bridge".  I have a two week vacation blocked for this, but
can possibly expand it a few extra days to accomodate.

Since I would be driving all that way from Southern Calif, it would be nice
to be able to attend an Oklahoma area event either on the way to or from TN.

I believe Bill Keating (81 Westy) from Stillwater, OK is still on the
Vanagon List - Bill you out there?  I met up with Bill and stayed at his
place in March 1999 when I was on my 8 month "Gypsy Tour" back then.
Wonderful guy to know and an outstanding host.
--
Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 1/28/06, Joy Hecht <jhecht@alum.mit.edu> wrote:
>
> Hey, Maggie (et al),
>
> According to my current hypothetical schedule, I'm going to be driving
> through Olkahoma from Dallas in early May, hopefully en route to Buses by
> the Beach in Michigan at the end of May and Bus Fusion in Ottawa after
> that.  (And after that hopefully to eastern Canada, via Trumansburg NY to
> visit my brother-in-law's '82 westy, and via Boston to see friends and
> finally meet Boston Bob so he can reunite with Matilda's engine, then Maine,
> and Canada).
>
> Let's have a Vanagon gathering in Oklahoma in early May!  Even if it's not
> the monster Vanagon list campout.  Is anyone else on the list actually in
> Oklahoma?
>
> As for the list campout - there's lots of campouts all over the
> country.  Most cut across vehicles and lists and ages and cultures and
> they're all fun.  Maybe just make those Vanagon list stickers bigger,
> poster-sized, and folks on the list can all find each other?
>
>
>
> Joy
>
>
>
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> Joy Hecht
> and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
>
> For musings about life and the vanadventures:
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