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Subject:Re: Buses by the Beach
From:tom ring
Date:Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:12:16 -0500

See you there.  It's a long haul from Minneapolis.  I may be the farthest I
hear.

tom

On 25 Sep 2012 at 20:11, Pete Owsianowski wrote:

> Guaranteed great time, Tom!  Right by the Lake Michigan shore in a great camping setting. Lots of good Volks in attendance. We will be in our Titian Red '87 Westy with JoesVan plates on it!  See you there!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 25, 2012, at 19:33, "tom ring" <taring@taring.org> wrote:
>
> > All ready to go.  I will be meeting my daughter there - she lives about 30
> > miles from it.
> >
> > My first time.  I'll have the white 85 with the large solar array on the pop
> > top and antennas here and there.
> >
> > On 24 Sep 2012 at 22:34, Pete O wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Hi, Tom!
> >>
> >> Here are some details if you are!
> >>
> >> The Ropes and Rocks Course will be open for business on Saturday October 6th!
> >> Expert Guides Derek and Colleen will be supervising the courses once again at
> >> Camp Blodgett. Courses open at 1:00 and close at 4:00PM.
> >> Cost is $10:00 each.
> >>
> >>
> >> VW Bus Lovers!
> >> Time again to gather for a Fall Family Bus Camping Classic - Bus BOO!
> >>
> >> Here is a quick overview of what to expect for the weekend:
> >>
> >> Friday:
> >> Registration Starts at 12:00PM
> >> (If you arrive earlier, we will be there to check you in!)
> >> All Day Long: Bus Fellowship - Reconnect with Old Friends, Make New Ones - Talk
> >> Buses!
> >> Jam aroung the fire!
> >> Quiet Time - 11:00 PM
> >>
> >> Saturday:
> >> All Day Long: Bus Fellowship - Reconnect with Old Friends, Make New Ones - Talk
> >> Buses!
> >> Ropes & Rocks Course Opens at 1:00 - Closes at 4:00. Cost is $10.00
> >> Famous Buses by the Beach Chili Cook-Off for the coveted VW HubCap Trophy -
> >> 5:00PM
> >> Jam around the fire!
> >> Quiet Time - 11:00 PM
> >>
> >> Sunday:
> >> All Day Long: Bus Fellowship - Reconnect with Old Friends, Make New Ones - Talk
> >> Buses!
> >> Community Breakfast!
> >> Say Goodbye to Old and New Friends Until Bus Benefit May 24th - 27th, 2013
> >> (11th Annual!!)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Some things to remember as you plan your visit to Buses by the Beach:
> >> Alcohol is OK, obnoxious drunks are not! Friendly pets are welcome, loud,
> >> agressive dogs are not! Keep them on a leash, please!  Camping spots are "First
> >> Come" basis. This property in West Olive is open field in the front near
> >> check-in, trails in the center near the Tent and wooded in the back. Plenty of
> >> room to spread out or be neighborly. No open fires or fireworks are permitted
> >> at any time. We will have two fires going each evening- no individual fires,
> >> please. Please bring a musical instrument or just bring your voice for jamming
> >> around the fire. This is a primitive camping site, but we have a small number
> >> of hookups if electric is needed for a medical condition.   Please - No
> >> Generators, Fireworks, Firearms or Illegal Drugs!  As much as we love drumming,
> >> we are asking you to please leave the drums at home, we are too close to the
> >> neighbors for drumming. Two very nice beaches are within walking distance, as
> >> are the very nice modern showers and bathrooms. Please be conscious of the
> >> traffic on Lakeshore - it does not stop - so look both ways before crossing!
> >> The physical adresss of the property is: 10330 Lakeshore Drive, West Olive
> >> Michigan 49460. Check out an aerial map of the property here:
> >> http://tinyurl.com/6hdltxg  We will have brochures with this information
> >> available at check-in.
> >>
> >> Please feel free to contact us at volksfolks@busesbythebeach.org if you have
> >> any questions! Can't wait to see everyone there!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Event is held rain or shine. No refunds no exchanges.
> >>
> >> WWW.BUSESBYTHEBEACH.ORG
> >>
> >> Pete
> >> '79 Westy "Aardvark"
> >> '87 Westy "JoesVan"
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 10:12 PM, tom ring <taring@taring.org> wrote:
> >> Anyone here going to it?
> >>
> >> tom
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----------------------------------------
> >> Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW EN34hx
> >> taring@taring.org
> >>
> >> What happens if a big asteroid hits the Earth? Judging from realistic
> >> simulations
> >> involving a sledge hammer and a common laboratory frog, we can
> >> assume it will
> >> be pretty bad.
> >> - Dave Barry
> >> -----------------------------------------
> >
> >
> >
> > -----------------------------------------
> > Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW  EN34hx
> > taring@taring.org
> >
> > What happens if a big asteroid hits the Earth?  Judging from realistic
> > simulations
> > involving a sledge hammer and a common laboratory frog, we can
> > assume it will
> > be pretty bad.
> >                - Dave Barry
> > -----------------------------------------
> >
>

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Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW  EN34hx
taring@taring.org

What happens if a big asteroid hits the Earth?  Judging from realistic
simulations
involving a sledge hammer and a common laboratory frog, we can
assume it will
be pretty bad.
                - Dave Barry
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