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Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Shane on October 10, 2004, 06:03:47 PM: DGLVK had our meeting this morning. Here is what we have basically hammered out for an itinerary.
Day 1 Sunday June 5th leave Airspeed 9 am travel to Cottage Grove Oregon (outside of Eugene)
Day 2 Monday June 6th leave Cottage Grove travel to Woodland CA (just before Sacramento)
Day 3 Tuesday June 7th leave Woodland travel to Irvine CA
each day has a travel time of approx. 6 Hrs and 45 mins, so stopping for lunch and breaks is an 8 hr day
WEDNESDAY DISNEYLAND!!!!
Lunches will be BBQ'ing everyones pot luck, etc... Hotels will cost roughly $80 Cdn/night, those of you who are using motorhomes or campers we have made sure that the motels are close to WalMarts.

As soon as we get an estimated amount of people we will call ahead for room discounts and reservations.
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Custom76Bus on October 10, 2004, 07:27:53 PM: Well if my bus is going(Damn well better be lol...) Then I can say i'd certainly like to go. I'd be sleeping in the van though :rockon:. Sounds like it will be a great trip!! B) B)
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Russ on October 10, 2004, 09:55:05 PM: that sounds like a solid plan so far.
unfourtanatly holiday plans this morning barred me from making it,but am still interested in the trip.
i think if we were to go we would drive down as a group then probably head to vegas for a few days after the classic and then head her home

thanks for the update
russ
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: flat4 on October 11, 2004, 08:00:46 AM: Are you guys planning on driving your VWs or towing them down?
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: dannyboy on October 11, 2004, 09:33:01 AM: some people are driving, but most are towing
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: flat4 on October 11, 2004, 09:59:17 AM: flat deck or tow bar? What do most use as a towing vehicle?
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: James Buchan on October 11, 2004, 10:25:33 AM: Both can be used.
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: reefreshd_jive on October 11, 2004, 09:42:09 PM: me and the gf are in!
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Geoff on October 12, 2004, 11:26:53 AM: Sounds like a good plan, I'll prob take the Porsche bus for it's maiden trip.
Maybe plan for a In & Out burger on the way down :D
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Mike Scott on November 03, 2004, 05:00:30 PM: Me and the GF are in, maiden voyage for the reworked '74 German Look - new motor, 4 wheel disks, narrowed beam, and chrome 18" twists :rockon:
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Shane on January 04, 2005, 08:30:16 PM: At our last club meeting we were hammering out the details about the cruise, When we realized that our show was the following Friday after the show, WE then figured out that it would not give us enough time to get back and do any final details on the show.

So we have decided not to cruise down this year. However we have planned to fly. We are currently looking at getting discount rates for a group. Hotel and airfare. If you are interested in joining us please let us know. The more people the better deal we may get. Sorry about this everyone.

We just figured that we wanted to put out an even better show this year and hopefully one year it will be 2 GREAT events in Vancouver.

Cheers
Shane
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: 58Type2 on January 04, 2005, 10:00:11 PM: I keep hearing these Canadian shows are a blast and have wanted to go to some. Now that I am only a few hours from the border, it would definitely benefit me to go. So, I am gonna ask about what you all have for plans and what other shows are up there. I wanted to hit the Great Canadian VW show the last two years but truck broke.

Thanks.
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: reefreshd_jive on January 04, 2005, 10:32:38 PM: shane.
with the group you have going so far, what are the rates like? any rough idea on the cost of the trip?
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Shane on January 05, 2005, 09:00:10 PM: Quote
I keep hearing these Canadian shows are a blast and have wanted to go to some. Now that I am only a few hours from the border, it would definitely benefit me to go. So, I am gonna ask about what you all have for plans and what other shows are up there. I wanted to hit the Great Canadian VW show the last two years but truck broke.

Thanks.
Yeah us Canadians are a blast,,,, You should make the trip. GCVW was awesome, they had about 8 or 9 morons racing around a track on those pocket rockets... :lol: Morons... WestCoast Showdown will be even better this year. we are haveing a Dyno day etc. Come dyno that SC of yours....
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: 58Type2 on January 06, 2005, 12:51:59 AM: Heh, all 60hp I might have. Might take you up on that when the 17s are on it as well as the 2l I still need to build
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: silas on January 06, 2005, 06:55:21 PM: Quote
I keep hearing these Canadian shows are a blast and have wanted to go to some. Now that I am only a few hours from the border, it would definitely benefit me to go. So, I am gonna ask about what you all have for plans and what other shows are up there. I wanted to hit the Great Canadian VW show the last two years but truck broke.

Thanks.
great canadian vw show/weekend is a blast. lots of really nice cars and lots of very cool people. make sure you make it up for the whole weekend. friday evening drag racing at mission raceway (this year should have ALOT of quick vw's running 12's or better), saturday usually consists of an airspeed show & shine/breaky and cruising and bench racing, and sunday is the big show & swap. definately worth making it up for all 3 days.

aswell, i'm sure the westcoast showdown will be a great event with a huge turnout.

hope to see you up here this summer. B)
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Russ on February 24, 2005, 02:25:23 PM: i will be making the classic this year but not the drive,neither my wife or i can escape for the needed days.so we will be flying in for the weekend.i am just starting to get reservations ect.i just called the crown plaza(host hotel) they only have 8 rooms left for the classic rate (more rooms available just not at the given vw rate)
it costs nothing to hold the room for yourself just a credit card and can be cancelled at anytime (24hrs notice i think)
so i figured i would just throw the heads up out there for anyone else interested.
crown plaza reservation # 1-888-303-1746
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: red snapper on February 24, 2005, 03:53:42 PM: Looks like you wont be the only one flying. With the Fathers day show so close My wife and I will be flying. I believe Poinblank is as well. Thanks for the # Russ.
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Shane on February 24, 2005, 05:47:09 PM: I will have Amanda call and book our rooms Brian.... ;)
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: red snapper on February 25, 2005, 07:11:01 AM: Thanks Sweetheart! ;)
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Russ on February 25, 2005, 09:17:19 AM: you two sharing a room AGAIN :o
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: red snapper on February 25, 2005, 03:48:30 PM: ONLY if he waxes. :huh:
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Shane on February 25, 2005, 03:55:48 PM: OK Brian, Rooms are booked.
Man there are only 2 rooms left now
Glad we booked Russ
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Russ on February 25, 2005, 04:00:09 PM: i think they sell fast (they only reserve so many)
there will be other rooms available but just not at the "special rate"

glad to see i am not the only one flying now
russ
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Shane on February 25, 2005, 07:18:29 PM: Quote
i think they sell fast (they only reserve so many)
there will be other rooms available but just not at the "special rate"

glad to see i am not the only one flying now
russ
Yes special rate is $84 and if not it is $174
so good deal... :rockon: Russ can I sit next to you on the plane??? I get air sick :unsure:
Kidding
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Russ on February 25, 2005, 10:35:18 PM: you should my wife say's i'm the best damn plane pillow going :wub:
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: flat4 on March 03, 2005, 08:46:03 AM: Need Cheap airfare to LAX for the Classic? I work for WestJet and am in the process of working out a group rate. I need to know who is interested. We need at least 10 people between the BC posse, Calgary, and Edmonton. I don't think it will be a problem.
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Russ on March 03, 2005, 10:13:55 AM: i flew harmony last year,for about 350.00 i thought that was pretty good.
i'm definatly interested just let me know what kind of rates they will be.

thanks russ
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Geoff on March 03, 2005, 10:41:09 AM: Keep us posted as I know we have 6-8 in our group every year.
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: flat4 on March 03, 2005, 11:37:51 AM: Here is the scoop on the airfare.

Right now, there is a big seat sale going on, and the price is better than the group deal I could get.

Vancouver-LAX is only $361 including tax. There is great flexability in the departure and arrival dates. This round trip price is about $140 LESS than the lowest regular fare available. This is a great deal.

If you book online, be sure to use your airmiles card and get the rewards. www.westjet.com
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Russ on March 03, 2005, 11:55:37 AM: thanks i'll look into it

russ
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Shane on March 03, 2005, 04:16:14 PM: Actually i think Manda found it for $274 including taxes
I will get her to double check.
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: red snapper on March 04, 2005, 08:57:24 AM: They both sound pretty reasonable to me. I guess its just the die-hards are going down this year. B)
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Russ on March 04, 2005, 09:20:51 AM: can you post if that is the price you found and who you got it from?
cheapest i found was 112 each way plus taxes (roughly 350.)

thanks russ
Title: Cruise To The Classic 2005
Post by: Russ on April 21, 2005, 02:07:13 PM: anybody book airfare yet..i am looking and it seems 128 each way plus taxes comes to
367 a person (pretty much what i paid last year)
any better deals,out of bellingham or abbotsford mabey?