Jonce:  I will wear my thermals on the outside in your honor!

Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy "JoesVan"
WWW.Busesbythebeach.org <http://WWW.Busesbythebeach.com>

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 07:07, Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@frontier.com>wrote:

> I will not be able to make it this year since I need to replace the fuel
> system on the zetec from Pulse modulation to Full Flow on all the time
> system. Shop has been swamped with no time to spare but will be thinking of
> you sickos.
> Will see you all in the spring.
> Jonce
>
>  Hey, Volks!
>>
>> We are busy at work last night and tonight chopping veggies for the
>> Jambalaya and getting stuff ready for the bus.  We will be heading out
>> Saturday morning to Pokagon State Park for Bus BRRR!  It has been an
>> old-fashioned winter here in northern Indiana with the 108' of snow fall
>> making it the 6th snowiest winter on record.  So, we have been pining for
>> the days under the sun out on the hills and trails with our bus brothers
>> and
>> sisters, I'm here to tell ya!
>>
>> This event started on just such a stretch of weather 7 years ago.  My
>> sister
>> Lynn, said something like: I am so sick of this winter weather.  Let's
>> just
>> start up the buses, get some electric heaters and go ride that crazy
>> tobaggan run at Pokagon!  A few adult beverages later, and a Buses by the
>> Beach tradition its born!  Weather forecast right now is now a pleasant
>> high
>> of 32F and a low of 22F with a chance of flurries - in other words:
>>  perfect
>> Bus BRRR weather!  So, pack up the bus, get the warm gear on and head out
>> for some bus fellowship and authentic New Orleans Jambalaya for a good
>> cause!
>>
>> Here are the details one last time:
>>
>> 2011 7th Annual Bus BRRR at Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana!
>>
>> February 26-27th, 2011
>>
>> This fund raising charity event is hosted by Buses By the Beach. (
>> www.busesbythebeach.com) Bus BRRR is definitely for the true camping
>> enthusiast and a great use of a VW Bus!  Temperatures can and have dipped
>> below zero at night.  This doesn't stop the VW Bus diehards from coming
>> out.
>>  This one night camp out is held on the last Saturday in February each
>> year
>> at Beautiful Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana.  Each site includes an
>> electric hook-up so you can keep warm with an electric heater
>>
>> This year, our Bus BRRR Staff will be cooking up ginormous pots of
>> authentic
>> and delicious New Orleans Jambalaya! So, Leave those Crockpots at home and
>> hit some Jambalaya for a good cause!  Your $20.00 per bus donation will
>> include as much Jambalaya as you can eat, hot cider and help pay the park
>> for firewood for the bonfire.  Each dollar we raise is donated to our
>> favorite charity, the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.
>> (http://www.phoenix-society.org/)<
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tleBGBSSPRmTes72xMf_aCFd1DhS2APSmNptNf3Qenk/edit?hl=en
>> >
>>
>>
>> It is always nice to come back from the Toboggan Runs and warm up next to
>> the giant Bonfire after spending some time on the 35-40mph (faster than
>> your
>> average bus) dual refrigerated 1,780 ft. toboggan runs.  Always lots of
>> great Volks, music, conversation. Hot Jambalaya, hot cider and fun!   All
>> while supporting The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.  This may be your
>> year to win the  "Kozy as a Baked Potato" Award for the warmest looking
>> bus!
>>
>> What you can expect at Bus BRRR:
>>
>> Hot all-you-can-eat Jambalaya
>> Hot Cider
>> See old friends and make new ones!
>> Dual Refrigerated Toboggan Runs
>> Cool temperatures and a Roaring Bonfire
>> The famous Potawatomi Inn Brunch Sunday morning.
>> Clean, heated restrooms very near campsite (Campground #3)
>> Each site includes electric hook-ups
>>
>>
>>
>> Some Costs Involved:
>>
>>   - All-you-can-eat Jambalaya, Hot Cider and Firewood:  $20.00 per Bus
>>   - The always fashionable Buses by the Beach Hoodies -$30.00
>>   - Park Entrance Fee:  $5.00 Resident and $7.00 Non-Resident
>>   - Camping Fee (Includes Electric Hookup and Warm Bathrooms!): $17.34 per
>>   night
>>   - Toboggan Rental Fee:  $10.00 per hour  (Toboggan will fit 4 Volks)
>> Cool
>>   Toboggan Video here:  www.tobogganrun.com
>>   - Sunday Brunch at the Potawatomi Inn.  $13.95 for adults � children
>> ages
>>   4-10 - $.1.00 times their age
>>
>>
>>
>> Some helpful tips:
>> Be sure to bring warm clothing for day and night.  A 1200 watt heater
>> (ceramic is best!) of some sort for the cold nights.  Some of our
>> attendees
>> have fashioned or purchased Mylar or something similar for insulating the
>> pop top canvas.  This definitely helps to keep the heat in.  We have
>> camped
>> at every Bus BRRR and have been warm in the bus with an electric heater
>> down
>> to -5 below.  Almanac.com is predicting late February to be 1 degree above
>> the average of 25 degrees.  You may consider bringing some snow pants or
>> suit if you plan on using the toboggan run.  The park is really beautiful
>> under a light snowfall with buses parked here and there.   Alcohol is
>> permitted at the park at this time of year, but obnoxious drunks are never
>> welcome.  Due to the Emerald Ash Borer please leave your firewood at home.
>> We'll have plenty to keep the fire roaring.  If you have any questions
>> about
>> Bus BRRR please email me at
>> pnoceanwesty@gmail.com<
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tleBGBSSPRmTes72xMf_aCFd1DhS2APSmNptNf3Qenk/edit?hl=en
>> >.
>>
>> Pete
>> '79 Westy "Aardvark"
>> '87 Westy "JoesVan"
>> WWW.Busesbythebeach.org <http://WWW.Busesbythebeach.com>
>>
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