IAC 2009 Midwestern Fall Extravaganza!
- Ryno
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- Old School!
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Yeah, thats the guy I remember - I went back to my bus to put on some jeans and I came back and he was there. No place for kitties is all I remember him mumblin - Have a good trip up North - this is the time to do it - snowing in the colorado mountains today - not too far behind for us.Ryno wrote:Holy fu*k boys!!...we got ourselves a campout!mattg wrote: Anyone remember meeting a guy named bubbles later in the evening?
I'm all out of ideas and I've tried nothing.
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- Old School!
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Those people running the campground were nice folks - they were especially intrigued by the buses as they showed up one by one. Overall nice spot that I wont hesitate to go to again.Ryno wrote:I thought that campground was pretty sweet. The folks running it were nice too...the pics I took last saturday didn't come out good, too dark by the time I got round to it.
We're departing Sunday morning for a 8 day trip in the bus...can't wait. I promise there will be some dandy pics from that deal.
I'm all out of ideas and I've tried nothing.
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I think I know what I'll be doing the day before VW Fest 2010.mattg wrote:Overall nice spot that I wont hesitate to go to again.
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- chitwnvw
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Re: IAC 2009 Midwestern Fall Extravaganza!
Last call, boys and girls. You don't have to go home but you can't sleep here.chitwnvw wrote:Ok boys and girls, pack up that bus and get ready for a bit of camping. I think we should shoot for Early October for optimum fall camping (not too cold, no bugs). Leaves beginning to turn.
I am going to throw out the Galena location since it seems fairly central to all of those who will be coming.
October 2-4, at the Wooded Wonderland, just outside Galena, IL.
http://www.woodedwonderland.com/
I'll be showing up with my kin around 6pm on Friday. Give me about a half hour to set up before it gets dark.
Temps look to be between 40 and 50, so bring your longjohns.
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Chitwnvw wrote:
Temps look to be between 40 and 50, so bring your assless chaps.
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Sorry, can't make the WW trip. I now have two cats on daily IV fluids, one of them twice a day. It's like a cat nursing home around here lately. Enjoy the trip, and I hope it doesn't rain.
1978 VW Campmobile (P-21) Westfalia - T2 2.0L F.I.- 151,000m
1982 Mercedes-Benz Estate Wagon (300TD-T) - S123 3.0L T.D. - 142,000m
1993 Dodge Maxi Van (190 SLF) InterVec Falcon - B350 Magnum 5.9L F.I. - 70,000m
1982 Mercedes-Benz Estate Wagon (300TD-T) - S123 3.0L T.D. - 142,000m
1993 Dodge Maxi Van (190 SLF) InterVec Falcon - B350 Magnum 5.9L F.I. - 70,000m
- Hippie
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Looks like a chance of rain. Might be good to have your day room, give us a place to get out of the rain and play a game.Hippie wrote:I wish. We will be there tomorrow. Ann has to work today and I have some work to do too, so we will have to leave for Galena in the morning.chitwnvw wrote:...Hopefully see you tonight, Hippie.
I will get the camper packed up today though so we can leave as early as possible.
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Chance of rain??? Yikes. A good time anyway. More to come.chitwnvw wrote:Looks like a chance of rain. Might be good to have your day room, give us a place to get out of the rain and play a game.Hippie wrote:I wish. We will be there tomorrow. Ann has to work today and I have some work to do too, so we will have to leave for Galena in the morning.chitwnvw wrote:...Hopefully see you tonight, Hippie.
I will get the camper packed up today though so we can leave as early as possible.
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And rain it did, off and on all night. We got to the Wonderland after dark and managed to squeeze a quick dinner in, then it started to sprinkle and the kids were begging to go to bed.
In the morning it was wet, wet, wet.
We hung out in the bus for awhile.
Squeezed in a lunch between the raindrops.
Then went into Galena. Hit the Piggly Wiggly for some lighter fluid and some firewood. Then took in the Dowling House, which is Illinois oldest standing stone structure, circa 1826. The rain had stopped and we'd dried off a bit.
Back to the campsite, soon Hippie and his wife arrived.
With their fancy day room.
And new fangled heater.
Thank goodness because it began to rain again. I am sold on the room and the heater.
My little one convinced me to take a hike.
Little one was fascinated by this and made me take a picture.
Why is there a chair in the woods? She even checked that I took a good picture of it.
As the light failed, we got ready for dinner.
Lola begged for her share.
Then the beer flowed like wine...
The next morning we were greeted by the most magnificent day.
Breakfast, a fabulous Bloody Mary, prepared by Hippie and Mrs. Hippie, then a hike to the Wooded Wonderland Store.
Blueberry preserves for everyone.
Then it was time to pack up and head back. Mid sixties, sunny, a perfect day to take the bus for a 3 hours spin, through the hills, into the prairies, finally to the concrete canyons. A great trip.
In the morning it was wet, wet, wet.
We hung out in the bus for awhile.
Squeezed in a lunch between the raindrops.
Then went into Galena. Hit the Piggly Wiggly for some lighter fluid and some firewood. Then took in the Dowling House, which is Illinois oldest standing stone structure, circa 1826. The rain had stopped and we'd dried off a bit.
Back to the campsite, soon Hippie and his wife arrived.
With their fancy day room.
And new fangled heater.
Thank goodness because it began to rain again. I am sold on the room and the heater.
My little one convinced me to take a hike.
Little one was fascinated by this and made me take a picture.
Why is there a chair in the woods? She even checked that I took a good picture of it.
As the light failed, we got ready for dinner.
Lola begged for her share.
Then the beer flowed like wine...
The next morning we were greeted by the most magnificent day.
Breakfast, a fabulous Bloody Mary, prepared by Hippie and Mrs. Hippie, then a hike to the Wooded Wonderland Store.
Blueberry preserves for everyone.
Then it was time to pack up and head back. Mid sixties, sunny, a perfect day to take the bus for a 3 hours spin, through the hills, into the prairies, finally to the concrete canyons. A great trip.
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Nice pix. Love the fungus-amongus shots.
You tell littleone that she gets the Gypsie seal of approval for catching the 'juxtaposition of man and nature' shot o' the day.
Jes call that one 'setaspell'
And for making you walk around in the rain.
Them heaters can really take the edge off.
You tell littleone that she gets the Gypsie seal of approval for catching the 'juxtaposition of man and nature' shot o' the day.
Jes call that one 'setaspell'
And for making you walk around in the rain.
Them heaters can really take the edge off.
So it all started when I wanted to get better gas mileage....
- dtrumbo
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Todd your dog has the best facial expressions ever! "Oh God, please make it stop!" We could have an entire thread as long as the Lucky Lab one entitled "What's Todd's dog thinking about now?". Too damn funny!chitwnvw wrote:
Looks like it was a great (albeit wet!) time! Thanks for sharing!
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1979 Super Beetle convertible.
... as it turns out, it was the coil!
1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.
... as it turns out, it was the coil!