[tcb] Re: Big Bend Bus Bash!!!!

  • From: atx <atx_bus@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 02:15:49 -0500

Well Julie, I'm sure you will have some pics to prove it.  Enjoy.  Safe travels 
my friend.

Jeff

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On Jul 2, 2011, at 11:54 PM, Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I am so really in Taos!  Right this moment I am looking at the stars thru the 
> sunroof on my very cleverly designed and comfortable bed in Blitzen.  (Don't 
> worry, no holes were drilled in the process of installing the bed, it can be 
> broken down and removed in less than a minute.)
> 
> I am getting a good lesson on how carbs can perhaps use different jets when 
> exploring mountains.  I am worried that I will fowl the plugs but  I do have 
> a fresh set with me.
> 
> 
> 
> On Jul 2, 2011, at 9:38 PM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> I'm cringing; but I don't really believe you.
>> 
>> --- On Sat, 7/2/11, Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>> From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Big Bend Bus Bash!!!!
>> To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 6:48 PM
>> 
>> I am in the mountains around Taos right now off roading and what not. Got a 
>> bed in the back of my 21 Window and having a blast!  You should be here 
>> Sammie!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Jul 2, 2011, at 5:24 PM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Well, I am with you James.  Mentioned it to Julie, but she built her bus to 
>>> drive.  But I have been all over Big Bend National Park and the surrounding 
>>> area.  No way am I taking a freshly restored 21 or 23 window bus there.  
>>> Nor any other nice split window for that matter.
>>> 
>>> --- On Sat, 7/2/11, James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> From: James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Big Bend Bus Bash!!!!
>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 3:51 PM
>>> 
>>> Hmm, I'm out. I'd need something other than the white walls I got on there 
>>> now ; )
>>> 
>>> --- On Thu, 6/30/11, Gerald Livingston <gerald.tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> From: Gerald Livingston <gerald.tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Big Bend Bus Bash!!!!
>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 8:49 PM
>>> 
>>> Well, if it's anything like Shasta you don't actually NEED a cliff
>>> to have fun ...
>>> 
>>> http://texasvolksbus.org/Britts_flight.avi
>>> 
>>> Note that he never even stopped to clean his shorts.
>>> 
>>> G2
>>> 
>>> On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:56:10 -0700 (PDT)
>>> James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> > Well hell, I guess I'll drive my 23 Window then, I was on the fence.
>>> > What was that part about cliffs again? Please esplain...
>>> > 
>>> > --- On Wed, 6/29/11, Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> > 
>>> > From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> > Subject: [tcb] Re: Big Bend Bus Bash!!!!
>>> > To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> > Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 9:24 PM
>>> > 
>>> > Heck yeah I am. I am working on his second patina!!!!!!!  I ain't
>>> > scared of rock chips or cliffs or nothing!
>>> > 
>>> > 
>>> > 
>>> > On Jun 29, 2011, at 6:48 PM, sammie smith
>>> > <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> > 
>>> > Julie:  Me hopes you are not planning taking that new shinny 21
>>> > window to Big Bend and driving on those roads.
>>> > 
>>> > 
>>> > On Jun 29, 2011, at 6:55 AM, Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> > wrote:
>>> > 
>>> > There is a new and exciting event happening for those with Split
>>> > Window Buses.  Here is a copy of the info that has been posted on
>>> > Aircoolers by Gary  a.k.a. Mean Machine:
>>> > 
>>> > Big Bend Bus Bash!!! November 2011
>>> > 
>>> > Do you have a Split Window VW Bus...know someone who does...have you
>>> > been longing to go on a real road trip in your Bus...hang out with
>>> > fellow VW Bus freaks...is the journey as much a part of your life as
>>> > the destination.....Well, if you even remotely said yes to any of
>>> > these, you should open up the week before Thanksgiving 2011 for the
>>> > 1st Annual BIG BEND BUS BASH!
>>> > 
>>> > We wanna pattern this kinda like the Mt Shasta Snow
>>> > Trip:http://www.shastasnowtrip.com/shasta...p/default.aspx
>>> > 
>>> > While we want to all eventually make a Mt Shasta Trip, we figured,
>>> > hey, lets do something equally mad and go to Big Bend in our VW Buses.
>>> > 
>>> > The plans are firming up so we want everyone to join in on the
>>> > journey.
>>> > 
>>> > Hopefully in time we'll have a website up of some sorts with more
>>> > info and details, but for now, here 'tis:
>>> > 
>>> > Meet in Luckenbach, TX Sat Nov 19. Remember, everyone is somebody in
>>> > Luckenbach. Next morning we head West. Right now, we are planning a
>>> > 1/2 way camp in Seminole Canyon on Sunday Nite before the final
>>> > descent into Big Bend Ranch State Park on Monday, Nov 21.
>>> > 
>>> > Big Bend Ranch State Park is the largest state park in Texas and
>>> > offers wide open spaces, crazy roads, and just about everything and
>>> > anything. We plan to camp and explore for 3 days, and then official
>>> > camp break out will be Friday, Nov 25.
>>> > 
>>> > What's the cost you ask?  Your time, your energy and your spirit. B4
>>> > is a result of a brainfart from a few of us drinking beers and
>>> > hanging out at an AAC Offishal gathering one nite and saying, "hey,
>>> > lets go on a road trip'.
>>> > 
>>> > So get your Bus ready...and if you don't have a Bus, get one because
>>> > this may just be the road trip to end all road trips. 
>>> > 
>>> > More to come!
>>> 

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