[tcb] Re: The shindig

  • From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:38:00 -0500

Donnerfest?  So like if there isn't enough food we can resort to cannibalism?  



On Aug 13, 2012, at 2:31 PM, ATX BUS <atx_bus@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Then name it Donnerfest, or Blitzenfest or Das Camp mit vielen Busse
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> Jeff 
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> From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 8:34 AM
> Subject: [tcb] Re: The shindig
> 
> That would be unlike me to name something after myself, I am so demure.  But 
> that is a great one!
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> Good news!  Alma Jo has some charcoal to donate.
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> On Aug 13, 2012, at 8:15 AM, Biggestdaddyo <biggestdaddyo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> May I suggest "Julie Stock".  Olivers are in.  We will be self contained.
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>> From: "wuzmop@xxxxxxx" <wuzmop@xxxxxxx>
>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 7:33 AM
>> Subject: [tcb] Re: The shindig
>> 
>> We're planning on it.
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Chuck Blue <sukchew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sun, Aug 12, 2012 1:10 pm
>> Subject: [tcb] Re: The shindig
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>> Sue and I are planning on it and I'm sure we can bring some sort of food.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Julie" <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 1:03 PM
>> Subject: [tcb] The shindig
>> 
>> 
>> So does this happening at my place need a name?  I think Mike referred to it
>> as a shindig, so maybe that is we what we should call it.  But I am not
>> trying to make this a huge event, mainly TCBers and some other VW friends.
>> I am not going to be posting up about it on Air Coolers or any big place
>> like that.
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>> So it will be an open yard from Friday September 21st at 8pm until Sunday
>> September 23rd at 8pm.  Come for awhile or stay and camp the whole weekend.
>> 
>> As for food and drink, this is what I am thinking.  I will provide the
>> condiments like ketchup and and mayo and mustard and pickles and stuff like
>> that and some lettuce and tomatoes and coleslaw and beans and sauerkraut.
>> You guys bring your own meat and bread and plates and anything else you want
>> to eat.  I will also provide iced tea.  If you guys want something more to
>> drink, that will be up to you.  For breakfast I can provide muffins and
>> coffee and OJ and milk.  Again, if you guys want something more than that
>> you are welcome to being it and cook it.
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>> I have been trying to come up with a way that is easy for you guys and easy
>> for me too.  I hope my food/drink plan works out well for everybody.
>> 
>> There is a lazy river pool and a hot tub for your enjoyment.  Fun noodles
>> are best for floating around the river.  I think I have 4 good ones right
>> now but maybe there are more.  I will do a count and get some more if I can
>> find any left in the stores.  If I think we will need more I will ask you
>> guys to bring some if you have some.
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>> My yard is rough Hill Country land, not a barefoot friendly sort of place.
>> Work has been done to tame it some.  There are plenty of places to park that
>> are flat and shaded.  If it is cool enough for a campfire at night I have
>> plenty of wood.  No need to bring any.  (At this point there is no burn ban
>> in the Hays or Blanco county, I live in Hays county but the neighborhood is
>> partially in Blanco county too.) The closest store or gas station is 12
>> miles from my house so it is wise to bring what you need with you and not to
>> arrive with a gas gauge near empty.
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>> If you bring your dog you should know that the property is fenced but there
>> are holes in the fence and with people coming and going the gates might not
>> be shut and even if they are shut a dog that wants to get out probably can.
>> I have 4 cats that will be staying in the house, but it is possible that one
>> might sneak out now and then.  If your dog wants to eat cats please don't
>> bring him or please keep him on a leash. One of my cats is mentally
>> challenged, clueless, and completely defenseless.
>> 
>> I would really like to take advantage of so many glorious VWs in a natural
>> setting and try my darndest to get some great photos.  If your VW really
>> can't make it here and you bring something else please understand that I
>> will want it out of sight when I am taking photographs. There is a gate to
>> the side of the property where it should be easy enough to park non-VWs.
>> 
>> The Real Ale Brewery is about 13 miles from my house.  They have tours on
>> Fridays only.  So if you can get here earlier on Friday maybe some of you
>> will want to check it out.  Here is a link to their tour info:
>> http://realalebrewing.com/about/tours
>> 
>> There are also wineries all around the Hill Country but I don't really know
>> about their tastings and tours. But I do know that there is a company that
>> takes folks around in an air conditioned VW Bus to tour the wineries.  Here
>> is a link to the info about this:  http://www.vintagetoursoftexas.com/
>> 
>> I love The Saltlick in Driftwood.  Yummy BBQ but it is about 27 miles from
>> my house.  Maybe worth a stop on your way to or from my place.  Here is the
>> link if you would like more info:
>> http://www.saltlickbbq.com/
>> 
>> In Wimberley there is a place to go ziplining.  I have never been but I have
>> heard it is fun.  It is about 18 miles from my place.  Here is a link if you
>> are interested:  http://www.wimberleyzipline.com/
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>> Or just come and hang at my place.
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>> So who is hoping to make it?
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