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Air Speed News, Events & Gatherings => Events & Gatherings => Topic started by: silas on March 22, 2009, 11:31:38 AM
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since the fine folks on the island always seem to make a dedicated effort to support the mainland shows...i think we should try & return the favour and go support their show!!! i know it's been a long time since i've been to a vf show...so i'm stoked on this one!!!
plus it looks like a great weekend of events in a spectacular location!!!
http://www.vvwc.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5626
This is the official info for VF 2009. It will be updated as we update our plans, but this is the basic schedule.
Dates: July 11 and 12th
Events:
Saturday, July 11th - 9:00AM - 11:00AM: Pancake breakfast at Speedway Motors @ 3329 Douglas St. Pancakes, juice and Coffee provided free by the club.
Saturday, July 11th - 4:00PM - 7:00PM: Cruise to Francelli's for pre-show / show and shine. We will be meeting at Clover Point (click here for map) at 4:00PM and cruising up to Francelli's.
Sunday, July 12th - 8:30AM - 3:00PM: Main event. Judged show at Gyro Park (see map below).
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Gyro Park
Entry fee will be $15 per car and $20 for swap space.
Host Hotel:
Our official Host Hotel for this weekend is the Accent Inn on Cloverdale (see map below). Rate is $125/night for single or double occupancy. To get this rate, when booking, quote group number 5372. You must book 60 days in advance. Phone number for Reservations is 1-800-663-0298.
Directions to Accent Inn:
If you're coming in from the Ferries, just stay on that road as you enter Victoria. That is Blanshard. When you get to a cross street called Cloverdale, look to your left and you'll see the Accent Inn.
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Accent Inn
it would be really cool to get a good number of acvws cruising over together. let me know what y'all think. 8)
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We(the victoria volkswagen club) would love to see more of you guys coming over from vancouver to our show. u'll see many of us at the great canadian again this year. ;)
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wheres the drag racing going to be at?
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Im planing on making it this year, it's been a while since we all made it over.
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If the Single Crap is done I'll be there!
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wheres the drag racing going to be at?
unfortunatly were not having a 'drag day' the track over here is under 1/8th ::) but none the less its a fun weekend with an awesome show location.
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volkfest sounds fun,never been to the island with my "toy".Hoping to make it.Going in May and hoping to take the "toy" then.
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I would love to go. Will see if I can round up a small posse. Sounds like a blast
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Well damn, you put it out there and it gives me a goal to shoot for. I have to go for it. I'll put it past the wife and see if I can get the time off. Now excuse me while I go outside to turn on the lights to get to work on the 15
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definately sounds like there is some interest from the mainlanders. mark the date on your calenders and lets make it happen!!! it'll be a blast!!!
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Im in. should get a bunch of us cruise over together.
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I am in. I am thinking about catching an early morning ferry on the Saturday. Book ahead of time and reserve???? Maybe meet at the Tsawassen Mc Ds for a healthy breakfast????? Anyone Anyone??? We could all ride the ferry together .....how exciting!!! I get to be the captain!!!! :police:
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That sounds good J. I call dib`s on being the first mate :-*
GOODGAME
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ARRRRRR Billy have you ever been lost at sea???
No but I've been blown ashore!
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I'm in, I'm sure me and cheech will be cruising together. Let's get a good caravan lined up!
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allright...let's get some ideas flowing!!
a caravan of vws coming over from the mainland would be sweet!! catching the 7am ferry on saturday july 11th should get us to the pancake breakfast (9am start) just in time. i just noticed that we needed to book at the host hotel 60 days in advance (so we missed out...unless the vvwc can swing us a deal on late reservations), so normal room rates seem to be around $150. after the show on sunday (show ends at 3pm) we could shoot for the 5pm, 6pm, or 7pm ferry depending on how everyone's feeling. reservations for the ferry would probably be a good idea considering the time of year (pay a little more, but guarunteed to get on)!!
so....
-who wants to catch a 7am ferry on saturday? we could also meet at the mcshits in tswassen and go from there (like jason mentioned)?
-who is into staying at the host hotel? or are there any other ideas for accomdation?
-anyone from the vvwc want to chime in about the possibility of still getting a reduced rate at the accent inn?
-any ideas for return times on sunday?
just tossing some ideas around so we can get some input from others and make a go of it.
represent, yo! 8)
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Sat. 7am at Tswassen, back on Sunday afternoon.......I'm In!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Myself and some other low rolling friends may need to plan the ferry according to high tide for a better ferry loading experience, hahaha. Also, heading to Tofino after for some surfing, anyone else wanna join in on that?
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I'd love to see a bunch of mainlanders over for the VF Weekend. It's gonna be a blast! (even thought there's no drag racing :( ) Oh, and I've driven onto the ferry at low tide with a Bug with 1.5" of clearance, so I don't think you'll have too much trouble. Enjoy the Island Breakfast on the ferry. It's my favourite part of any trip to the mainland.
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Tsawassen at 6:15am...Check! I am in! Snapper? Deedss? Dad? Mo if you ride down to my place Friday night you can ride bitch. Be like old times......just reverse the seats. Outkast you know my back seat always has room for you...... :-*
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I think were a go. Should be a good time.
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I have a wedding to go to now >:( hmmm I better find a way to bail on the wedding
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I think im in for the show, ill try and rally some more club members to come over. Ill pressure Geoff to cancel the wedding plans and come too
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I have a wedding to go to now >:( hmmm I better find a way to bail on the wedding
You are getting hitch?
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I have a wedding to go to now >:( hmmm I better find a way to bail on the wedding
just say you have a thing for the bride, as long as it aint your sister you should be in the clear dude!
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I say we crash the wedding, let him say "I do" then grab them both and put them on the ferry to Victoria! ;)
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Hotel is booked. Who else is going? Inkster??
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Hotel is booked. Who else is going? Inkster??
lori & i are going.....i just need to get my butt in gear and book the hotel and make a reservation for the ferry!!!
i'm totally stoked about this show!!! 8)
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Hey Silas, Im not sure how many rooms are left but for anyone who is going, I would do it soon.
PARTY IN SILAS ROOM!!!!! :laugh:
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Just in case any pre booked hotel... the current BCAA rate is cheaper at $105/nt. So if you have res under show rate I would call back and ask if you can get BCAA rate...
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I am so excited to see everyone coming over for this!! I can't wait!!
Now I absolutely have to have my car finished in time!! :/
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So what`s the deal??? where is everybody meeting on the morning of the 11th.
Cheers
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Christine and i are booked ... and have ferry res. for the 7.00 am sailing on the 11th looks like the 55 and the ghia are going ;D
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7 am???????? WTF?
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Christine and i are booked ... and have ferry res. for the 7.00 am sailing on the 11th looks like the 55 and the ghia are going ;D
excellent!!! 8)
lori & i are booked & i'll be calling the ferries tomorrow & making a reservation for the 7am ferry on the 11th!
So what`s the deal??? where is everybody meeting on the morning of the 11th.
if anyone's into it....we could do as jason suggested & meet at the mcdonalds in tswassen at 6am on the 11th...and then all head to the ferries together. afaik, people with ferry reservations need to be there 30 minutes before the scheduled departure so that would mean leaving mcd's at 615 sharp.
and as far as coming home to the mainland goes....there are ferries leaving shwartz bay (victoria) every hour on the hour...anyone want to caravan home??? throw out a time & we'll book it (vvwc site says the show ends at 3pm so i'm thinking the 5, 6 or 7pm ferry would be allright...and being a sunday, making reservations are probably a really good idea)!!
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bump for the victoria volksfest show!!!
just over a week to go! who else is coming along??
8)
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....im already booked with the hotel. :) Is the group gonna be riding the 7am /sat ferry? ....ferry back to vancouver????? what time :) pls advise. thanks ;D
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I think Lanny,Gavin,Gary,maybe Rob are all going as well. Should be a great time!
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As long as the wiring and mechanics are all worked out on my dad's vert....we are there!!! Time to burn some midnight oil!
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oh sure the one time i'm gonna miss this all you guys are makin' the trek...... WTF!!! whatever, mexico is gonna be better :P
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Who goes to Mexico in the SUMMER ???
It's gonna be freakin' HOT there, ya know!
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OK, hotels booked as well as the 7am ferry boarding. ??? Lets pray for sun!!
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Who goes to Mexico in the SUMMER ???
It's gonna be freakin' HOT there, ya know!
meh, mid 30's all inclusive..... I plan to put a dent in the bar ;D
Gyro park is a stellar spot for this show, right on the beach....have fun all!
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Lets pray for sun!!
it looks like it should be ok... 8)
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-66_metric_e.html
so a few q's....
-is anyone into meeting at the mcd's in tswassen & cruising to the ferry together? or should we just meet at/on the ferry?
-return times on sunday?
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SOUNDS GOOD TO US WE CAN MEET UP AT THE MC-D'S I HAVE BOOK RES ON THE SUNDAY 5PM FERRY
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Who goes to Mexico in the SUMMER ???
It's gonna be freakin' HOT there, ya know!
meh, mid 30's all inclusive..... I plan to put a dent in the bar ;D
Don't be fooled. Mid 30s isn't that hot. It's the mid 90s that will kill, % humidity!
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SOUNDS GOOD TO US WE CAN MEET UP AT THE MC-D'S I HAVE BOOK RES ON THE SUNDAY 5PM FERRY
We booked for the 5 pm return as well. I just hope everything goes as schedule at the show.
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Car ran last night!!!! WOO HOO! Alignment is getting booked for tomorrow and hopefully Chris can get electrical finished tonight. Looks like we are in!! BAAAAMMMMM!!!!!
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allright....
meet at the mcd's in tswassen (the one on 56th st just off the highway) at 6am sharp. we should leave there at 615am at the latest to insure we get our reservations!!! so if anyone isnt there by 615 (and that very well could be me ;)) we'll rendevous at the ferry.
i'm still up in the air as to when i'm coming back on sunday...probably somewhere between 5 & 7?? :P
my week has been f@#ked up so i need some time off...i cant wait...it should be a great weekend!!! 8)
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We are all gassed up and ready to go! 6 at Mcshits. Should be a fun filled weekend! Who else is ready?
Dinkster? Dilley? Penguin????
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great to see all the cars over from vancouver.
thanks for the support. hope you enjoyed the weekend
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great to see all the cars over from vancouver.
thanks for the support. hope you enjoyed the weekend
my girl & i had a blast during the volksfest weekend!! too bad i didnt see you until the end of the weekend...we'll catch up at the great canadian, yes!
8)
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??? not 100% on great canadain this year.
no bus to drive, driving a watercooled takes all the fun out of it.
and pregnant wife and a terrible 2 year old ripin' shit up.
we'll see i could really use the $500 ill drop to finish up the bus