At 02:49 PM 9/26/95 CDT, you wrote:
>
>Hi VW Fans: 
>
>We have the perfect place for your last campout of the summer. The 2nd
>Annual VW Fest at Lazy Day campground in Mineola, MO - Oct. 20, 21, & 22nd
>(3rd weekend). A real nice campground with heated restrooms, fishing and
>all sites have electric and water. 
>
>Octoberfest in Hermann, MO. On Saturday and / or Sunday we'll take a 17
>mile scenic caravan to the Historic German Town of Hermann, MO where we
>will partake in their world famous annual German festival, "Octoberfest",
>so pack your sleeping bag, don on your lederhosen and hop in your VW for
>an unforgettable time.
>
>Directions. Mineola is between St.Louis and Columbia, MO on Hwy 70. Get
>off at the Danville / Mineola exit at the mile marker 170. Go South on Hwy
>J approximately 2 miles. It's on the Left side. You can't miss it! See ya
>there!
>
>For more information on the campout, you can call me at 314-623-7124.
Just my two cents.

On I 70 betwixt Columbia and St. Louis, the Mineola Hill is the steepest
grade.  Older buses should allow extra time if we get a *real* early snow.
<grin>

BTW, Hermann is a very old German town on the Missouri river and has been
making wine for a long time.  Pretty good.

Check it out.