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Title: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on May 14, 2010, 09:19:30 PM
http://www.vvwc.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=6780

sat july 10 2010 - pancake breakfast, cruise, etc

sun july 11 2010 - victoria volksfest show at gyro park

last year a bunch of us mainlanders met in tswassen early sat morn and took the ferry, cruised into victoria just in time for the pancake breaky, cruised the town, partied at the host hotel and enjoyed a great show on sunday. let's do it all over again and get more people over this time around!!

let's remember that the island folks always make a point of supporting our shows so lets return the favour and show them some love! plus they're great hosts and it makes for a fun weekend!!

who's in?

a little vid/slideshow from last year (long but worth it!)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCoXlhdJCN8

 :singing:
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: 85fastlane on May 16, 2010, 07:19:34 PM
Great video, can't wait to make the trip again this year, was a great great time. Maybe this time Kevin will be able to sleep in his own bug instead of snuggling with Shawn in his!
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: Geoff on May 16, 2010, 08:41:24 PM
These guys always put on a first class event! Lets get as many locals over for this year...............Scooter rentals anyone? 8)
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: 70's Looker on May 16, 2010, 09:43:21 PM
no weddings this year geoff?
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: Geoff on May 17, 2010, 07:13:35 AM
no weddings this year geoff?

Just your's and shawns Life partner union but I heard your having it at the show.. lol_hitting
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: CHEECH on May 17, 2010, 07:28:59 AM
Awww Geoff. your so sweet. Im so glad you accepted the maid of honor role You_Rock_Emoticon :wub:
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: 70's Looker on May 17, 2010, 07:39:53 AM
hahahaha that made me laugh
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: 66beetle on May 29, 2010, 08:35:34 PM
Hey guys.  Looking forward to seeing some Mainlanders at our event again this year.  It was great that you made the trip over last year, and this year we've ordered better weather!  I've finally updated that link from the first posting, so check it out.  Host Hotel info is there now and full schedule.  It's all pretty similar to last year (why mess with a good thing?) so it should be a fun event!
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on June 08, 2010, 08:16:50 PM
check this out...

if anyone is interested in some extra-curricular activities after the cruise to francellis on saturday night...

The Malahat Revue (one big band featuring Said The Whale, Hannah Georgas, Jeremy Fisher and Aidan Knight...see below for links to tunes) will be playing at Sugar Nightclub in Victoria on Saturday July 10th. 9pm. Tix $18 in advance.

this is a little side project put together by some talented up & coming local musicians. the band will be playing tunes from each one of thier playlists so it should end up being a kind of best of/greatest hits type of thing. their plan is to tour the mid/south end of vancouver island (with stops on pender & saltspring island) by bike and finish off in vancouver at the folk festival!! their gear will be hauled in a van but apart from that it's pedal power, baby!!

Sugar Nightclub is close to the host hotel & it looks like there is a nice big parking lot beside it so we could start our own little show & shine if we like. :D

allthough it's a little pricey...it'll be well worth it to catch all these amazing acts together at one venue at the same time and it should make for a really great show!!

http://www.myspace.com/saidthewhale

http://www.myspace.com/hannahgeorgas

http://www.jeremyfishermusic.com/

http://www.myspace.com/aidanknightmusic

from the host hotel to the club...

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=3233+Maple+St,+victoria&daddr=858+Yates+St,+Victoria,+BC+V8W+1L8&hl=en&geocode=FStL4wIdWYul-Clj8xf7m3OPVDGF3JYPnwiRyg%3BFT_r4gIdKa6l-CnF1mCHhXSPVDF65YkPIO9qlQ&mra=ls&sll=48.425791,-123.359703&sspn=0.010039,0.024612&g=858+Yates+Street,+victoria&ie=UTF8&z=14

 :band1:

  :O0:
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: Chris on June 08, 2010, 09:27:57 PM
Im glad that we managed to get our own personal tour guide on this site! Silas, great info!
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: blarneyman on June 09, 2010, 02:51:06 PM
Sounds like a good time but that's my weekend to eat Haggis and drink beer down in Mount Vernon at the highland games.  ;D
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on June 29, 2010, 07:24:05 PM
bump... :cool:

we just booked our room at the host hotel for saturday night. in order to get to the pancake breaky in time we'll be catching the 7am ferry on saturday morning & returning on the 7pm ferry on sunday night after the show & some sightseeing.

just like last year...if anyone is into meeting at the mcdicks in tswassen at 6am and heading to the ferry from there at 615am sharp...post up!!!

let's do this people...who's in...? :D
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: CHEECH on June 30, 2010, 07:36:36 AM
I`m in Silas PDT_Armataz_01_37
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: 70's Looker on June 30, 2010, 07:37:55 AM
im out no car.... wtf
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on July 03, 2010, 07:53:22 PM
im out no car.... wtf

f you crazy ass cracka...you're coming...car or not!! ;D
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: Chris on July 03, 2010, 08:01:01 PM
what a wuss
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on July 03, 2010, 08:12:26 PM
what a wuss

http://www.wuss.org/

he could probably teach you a thing or two...! :P :D ;)
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on July 04, 2010, 11:18:36 PM
so who's planning on making the trek over to the isle...? :cool:
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: Geoff on July 05, 2010, 07:38:55 AM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on July 08, 2010, 10:29:25 AM
bump for this weekend = good times!!! :cool:
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: Chris on July 08, 2010, 10:53:02 AM
I have to work... :(
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: OldSkoolSteve on July 08, 2010, 05:45:33 PM
Anyone interested in a scenic cruise Sunday morning to the Gyro beach show, a few of us are meeting at the parking lot by harbour air downtown and rolling the ocean route to the show.
http://www.vvwc.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7182
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on July 08, 2010, 08:11:48 PM
I have to work... :(

bummer man.

Quote from: OldSkoolSteve
Anyone interested in a scenic cruise Sunday morning to the Gyro beach show, a few of us are meeting at the parking lot by harbour air downtown and rolling the ocean route to the show.
http://www.vvwc.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7182/

thanks for the heads up steve!
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: hawthorne on July 08, 2010, 09:36:12 PM
hope to see a bunch of you guys over on the island this weekend at our show! weather looks like its going to be good.
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: notchback on July 08, 2010, 10:48:36 PM
Sorry all I'm out again for this show, really wanted to bring the truck out for it
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on July 09, 2010, 09:22:23 PM
bump for the last time...come on out people..it'll be outrageously good times!!!

we'll swing by mcdonalds on 56th st in tswassen around 6am to see if anyone shows & leave there at 615am sharp for the ferry...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1835+56+Street,+Delta,+BC,+Canada+(McDonald's+Restaurants)&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1835+56+St,+Delta,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia+V4L+2M1,+Canada&z=16

hope to see some local folks out for the weekend!! :cool:
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: Crank on July 10, 2010, 10:23:00 AM
I'm bummed, as of yesterday I'm blowing blue and loosing oil fast.
Pulling engine today to see what's up so I'll be missing this one again.
Damn it!
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: silas on July 11, 2010, 09:09:01 PM
victoria volksfest 2010 was a blast!! big thanks to all the people that went above & beyond to make us mainlanders feel welcome!! what an incredible weekend!!

really nice to see some locals over there...shawn, kevin, rebecca, dave "thefrenchy" & his family, clay & his family, bruce, steve...lori & i really dug hanging out with you all!

and a big hearty congrats to shawn for winning his class! good game!! :cool:

check out the photo gallery forum for pics!
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: 85fastlane on July 12, 2010, 07:26:46 AM

and a big hearty congrats to shawn for winning his class! good game!! :cool:


Ya, I heard those islanders know how to judge a show properly, with a few patinaed rat-lookers earning awards. Noiiiiice! :D
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: stefan on July 12, 2010, 07:32:57 AM
awsome!  congrats shawn! PDT_Armataz_01_37
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: bernie67 on July 12, 2010, 07:05:48 PM
Awesome weekend!!!  Family had a blast, great weather, great show!! Props to the VVWC, well donePDT_Armataz_01_37 Congrats as well to shawn for his first place trophy You_Rock_Emoticon. Great to meet you all(Silas, Lori, Shawn, Kevin, Rebecca) and look forward to the Great Canadian in 3 weeks. Give me a heads up for the Friday night at Mission!!!
Title: Re: Victoria Volksfest 2010
Post by: CHEECH on July 14, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Thanks everyone :)  Was a really good show. Wish more peeps could have made it over. VVWC did a bang up job puttin this one on... KUDOS to everyone involved  PDT_Armataz_01_37