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Air Speed News, Events & Gatherings => Events & Gatherings => Topic started by: silas on June 02, 2006, 08:34:19 PM
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>COME JOIN YOUR VW FRIENDS FOR A NICE LEISURELY DRIVE FROM CLINTON PARK IN EAST VANCOUVER THROUGH DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER, STANLEY PARK AND ENGLISH BAY, ACROSS THE BURRARD STREET BRIDGE AND PAST KITS BEACH, THROUGH POINT GREY AND ENDING AT SPANISH BANKS.
>CRUISERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING SNACKS/LUNCH (THERE IS A CONCESSION AT SPANISH BANKS), HACKEY SACKS, SOCCER BALLS, FOOTBALLS, BOOKS, BLANKETS, LAWN CHAIRS, ACOUSTIC GUITARS, SUNSCREEN, SWIM GEAR, DOGS, KIDS, AND ANY OTHER ITEM NEEDED TO WASTE A FEW HOURS AT THE BEACH.
>AT APPROXIMATELY 3PM, WE WILL DEPART FROM SPANISH BANKS AND HEAD EAST TO SHANES BBQ.
>ALL AIRCOOLED AND WATERCOOLED VOLKSWAGENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
>THIS CRUISE WILL BE HELD TO SUPPORT THE DGLVK AND THE WESTCOAST SHOWDOWN 3.
please post here if there are questions regarding this cruise. exact cruise route be posted soon. the more vw's the merrier. B)
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Props to silas!
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Frickin' Eh bub - nice idea!
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dope
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details...
- the name of the game is fun. this is a great weekend for the dglvk, the westcoast showdown 3, and all vw afficianados.
- all types of volkswagens are welcome. aircooled, watercooled, new, old, beaters, show cars, trailer queens, hoodrides, ratrods, cal-lookers, resto-lookers, euro lookers, 1/4 milers, nos, turbo, n/a...any and all vw's. the more the merrier.
- because this is city driving, the average speed will be 20mph. we will also be frequenting stoplights, so at times the group may be seperated into seperate packs of cars. we will do our best to stay together.
- tailgating, speeding or reckless driving will absolutely not be tolerated. if anyone is caught doing this, my friend gino will have his boot firmly planted where you dont want it. i'm serious.
here is a link to clinton park...
http://local.google.com/local?f=q&hl=en&q=...008344,0.033302 (http://local.google.com/local?f=q&hl=en&q=1st+ave+%26+slocan+street,+vancouver+bc&om=0&ll=49.272313,-123.050265&spn=0.008344,0.033302)
- meet at 1030am.
- park on slocan street between 1st avenue and grant street.
directions to clinton park are easy no matter where you're coming from.
- from #1 highway take the 1st avenue exit west. head west on 1st ave. slocan street is the second street after renfrew.
- from burnaby head north on boundary. turn left on 1st avenue and head west. slocan street is the second street after renfrew.
- from vancouver head east on 1st avenue. turn left on slocan street. it is the third street after nanaimo.
the cruise will start at 11am sharp.
here is the route...
- west on 1st avenue
- turn right on victoria drive
- turn left on venables street
- venables becomes prior street and then becomes the dunsmuir viaduct
- we will stay in the left hand lane on the viaduct and continue on in the left hand lane when it becomes dunsmuir street
- turn left on hamilton
- turn right on georgia street
- follow georgia street into stanley park
- shortly after entering the park we will either stop or slow to 5 mph in the right lane until everyone catches up
- follow stanley park drive around the park
- exit the park on beach avenue
- beach avenue becomes pacific street
- turn right onto the burrard street bridge
- while on the bridge, stay in the right lane
- turn right off the bridge onto cornwall avenue
- cornwall avenue becomes point grey road
- turn left on alma
- turn right on 4th avenue
- turn right on north west marine drive
- end at spanish banks
- at approximately 3pm we will leave spanish banks and head west on north west marine drive up into ubc
- turn left on chancellor boulevard
- turn right on westbrook mall
- turn left on university boulevard
- university boulevard becomes 10th avenue and then becomes 12th avenue and that will take us directly to the #1 highway that will take us out to shanes bbq
i realize that there are an awfull lot of directions for such a short cruise, but i tried to choose the most direct route with the least amount of wierd sections. i will have a cellphone and i will make sure that if anyone gets lost that they know how to get ahold of me so we can get them back on track.
i have a couple questions for you all.
would it make it easier if each vehicle was provided with a map? would it make it easier if each vehicle had a copy of the directions above? does anyone have any suggestions for improvements or any feedback that they would like to add? is there anyone that would like to help out and take the lead or the tail or the middle to help keep all the vw's headed in the right direction?
i hope alot of people are into this. i know that a huge turnout of vw's would get alot of the city slickers rubber necking.
cheers.
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Good luck with this Silas. Hope you have as good of a turn out as the victoria cruise!
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Thanks for doing this, makes for a nice day for us out of town folks! I will try my best to make it for the start.
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This sort of thing will drive a guy nuts. Last year I'd a been all over this. Looks like GREAT fun. Unfortunately I won't be driving ole Waldo down this year. He has front end issues and I'm devoting as much of my time and money into the doublecab this year. If I can round up a ride or if Slammed gets his squareback on the road WOOHOO. If not I'll be the guy sitting on the side of the road in the 4Runner pouting. :(
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Sweet! Looks like a good time. My bug is very nearly roadworthy! If i can put a couple days into it I'll be there!
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You'll be cruising in Jason's Square... ;)
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If i'm cruisin, then Salmon Arm will represent boys.
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I have a couple of questions.
1) Should I bring anything for the BBQ (if I'm invited :blush:)
2) Is there a fee for the cruise (see quote)
>THIS CRUISE WILL BE HELD TO SUPPORT THE DGLVK AND THE WESTCOAST SHOWDOWN 3.
Hopefully it won't be raining, my wiper motor is on its way out >:(
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I'm missing the whole left hand pivot and I'm coming from Salmon Arm man. No sissies allowed!!!
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I'm missing the whole left hand pivot and I'm coming from Salmon Arm man. No sissies allowed!!!
good thing I can't make it then.......
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1) Should I bring anything for the BBQ (if I'm invited :blush:)
as per the constants bbq, i'm pretty sure it's an open invitation, but i am unsure if it is byob or not.
if you would like to bring a bbq on the cruise and set it up at the beach, feel free. there is a concession stand at spanish banks (hot dogs, burgers, pop) or you can pack a lunch in a vintage cooler like i'm going to do.
2) Is there a fee for the cruise?(see quote)
>THIS CRUISE WILL BE HELD TO SUPPORT THE DGLVK AND THE WESTCOAST SHOWDOWN 3.
the cruise will cost you fun dollars to attend. ;) (it's free in otherwords). by support, i'm pretty much hoping that there will be a good turnout and that it will get people right pumped up for the constants bbq and the westcoastshowdown 3.
Hopefully it won't be raining, my wiper motor is on its way out >:(
the cruise will be held rain or shine.
matt...buddy...throw a for sale sign on the 67 and insure it for the weekend and come on out. rolling advertisement is the way to go.
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The Bar B Q at my house is an open invitation, and it is BYOB, food is on us... hell I will even throw in some bottled water....
Is the Wok comin???
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The Bar B Q at my house is an open invitation, and it is BYOB, food is on us... hell I will even throw in some bottled water....
Is the Wok comin???
the 'WOK' is watching over 30 little ones on the saturday ,ashleys 6th birthday. so the cruise and bbq are a no go,but that may depend on how long the dads hang around drinking at my place.
BUT LOOKING FORWARD TO SUNDAY,especially the drive out :D
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the 'WOK' is watching over 30 little ones on the saturday ,ashleys 6th birthday.
hey, where's my invitation? if i were there you wouldnt have to hire a clown to entertain the kids. :D
the wok will be missed on the cruise but hopefully you can blast out for the constants bbq jim.
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Looks like I better get the Heb Roid all tuned up! Looking forward to this, Thanks Silas.
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details...
- the name of the game is fun. this is a great weekend for the dglvk, the westcoast showdown 3, and all vw afficianados.
- all types of volkswagens are welcome. aircooled, watercooled, new, old, beaters, show cars, trailer queens, hoodrides, ratrods, cal-lookers, resto-lookers, euro lookers, 1/4 milers, nos, turbo, n/a...any and all vw's. the more the merrier.
- because this is city driving, the average speed will be 20mph. we will also be frequenting stoplights, so at times the group may be seperated into seperate packs of cars. we will do our best to stay together.
- tailgating, speeding or reckless driving will absolutely not be tolerated. if anyone is caught doing this, my friend gino will have his boot firmly planted where you dont want it. i'm serious.
here is a link to clinton park...
http://local.google.com/local?f=q&hl=en&q=...008344,0.033302 (http://local.google.com/local?f=q&hl=en&q=1st+ave+%26+slocan+street,+vancouver+bc&om=0&ll=49.272313,-123.050265&spn=0.008344,0.033302)
- meet at 1030am.
- park on slocan street between 1st avenue and grant street.
directions to clinton park are easy no matter where you're coming from.
- from #1 highway take the 1st avenue exit west. head west on 1st ave. slocan street is the second street after renfrew.
- from burnaby head north on boundary. turn left on 1st avenue and head west. slocan street is the second street after renfrew.
- from vancouver head east on 1st avenue. turn left on slocan street. it is the third street after nanaimo.
the cruise will start at 11am sharp.
here is the route...
- west on 1st avenue
- turn right on victoria drive
- turn left on venables street
- venables becomes prior street and then becomes the dunsmuir viaduct
- we will stay in the left hand lane on the viaduct and continue on in the left hand lane when it becomes dunsmuir street
- turn left on hamilton
- turn right on georgia street
- follow georgia street into stanley park
- shortly after entering the park we will either stop or slow to 5 mph in the right lane until everyone catches up
- follow stanley park drive around the park
- exit the park on beach avenue
- beach avenue becomes pacific street
- turn right onto the burrard street bridge
- while on the bridge, stay in the right lane
- turn right off the bridge onto cornwall avenue
- cornwall avenue becomes point grey road
- turn left on alma
- turn right on 4th avenue
- turn right on north west marine drive
- end at spanish banks
- at approximately 3pm we will leave spanish banks and head west on north west marine drive up into ubc
- turn left on chancellor boulevard
- turn right on westbrook mall
- turn left on university boulevard
- university boulevard becomes 10th avenue and then becomes 12th avenue and that will take us directly to the #1 highway that will take us out to shanes bbq
i realize that there are an awfull lot of directions for such a short cruise, but i tried to choose the most direct route with the least amount of wierd sections. i will have a cellphone and i will make sure that if anyone gets lost that they know how to get ahold of me so we can get them back on track.
i have a couple questions for you all.
would it make it easier if each vehicle was provided with a map? would it make it easier if each vehicle had a copy of the directions above? does anyone have any suggestions for improvements or any feedback that they would like to add? is there anyone that would like to help out and take the lead or the tail or the middle to help keep all the vw's headed in the right direction?
i hope alot of people are into this. i know that a huge turnout of vw's would get alot of the city slickers rubber necking.
cheers.
I quit smoking in 1982.
After reading this i need a smoke! (get it?)
BE THERE.
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Looks like I better get the Heb Roid all tuned up! Looking forward to this, Thanks Silas.
it would be absolutely awesome if you and the heb rod were participants in the cruise.
and that goes for everyone else too! bring out your air and water cooled vw's for a good time cruise & hangout at the beach. B)
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GOD, let`s hope for some good weather, Can`t wait!!!!!!!!
Hey Silas, you still very attached to your bug bong :D
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GOD, let`s hope for some good weather, Can`t wait!!!!!!!!
Hey Silas, you still very attached to your bug bong :D
allright, type II's representing!!
the bug bong leads a good life and yes i am still fairly attached to it. B)
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Holy S*#@! Good luck with trying to keep everybody together! I know with my old VW club it was an issue just driving past WR beach to Langley!
Not that I am negative or anything but you might want to rethink your plan of attack to make it a little more simple :huh:
Good luck! If the cruise was around langley I'd be in but vert has only been driven once and that was today and I'm a little hesitant on bringing the 36r all that way! Sorry! :D
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Holy S*#@! Good luck with trying to keep everybody together! I know with my old VW club it was an issue just driving past WR beach to Langley!
Not that I am negative or anything but you might want to rethink your plan of attack to make it a little more simple :huh:
Good luck! If the cruise was around langley I'd be in but vert has only been driven once and that was today and I'm a little hesitant on bringing the 36r all that way! Sorry! :D
you're a pussy. :o ;)
you need to get that 36'er out and stretch her legs.
i am well aware that a route through the city is sure to pose problems with keeping the group together, but i have driven this exact route twice allready and the toughest part is from clinton park to stanley park, and even that is not that tough. after that there are very few stoplights and because of an average speed of 20mph i have a feeling that the group will be able to stay together for a majority of the drive.
so bring your car. langley isnt that far from vancouver. it would be nice to have an early vert in the caravan.
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Holy S*#@! Good luck with trying to keep everybody together! I know with my old VW club it was an issue just driving past WR beach to Langley!
Not that I am negative or anything but you might want to rethink your plan of attack to make it a little more simple :huh:
Good luck! If the cruise was around langley I'd be in but vert has only been driven once and that was today and I'm a little hesitant on bringing the 36r all that way! Sorry! :D
Your such a sissy,,,,, After we finhsed my vert, we had about 3 hours on it we took it for a 100mile cruise in the states,,,,And your engine was provin....your such a pussy
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Hey man. Last year I built my engine and took it out for the first time to mission for the Coq show drags!I was still tuning the carbs when I got to mission. I'd never even built an engine before let alone an engine with all the works in it! SO up yours :D
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Hey man. Last year I built my engine and took it out for the first time to mission for the Coq show drags!I was still tuning the carbs when I got to mission. I'd never even built an engine before let alone an engine with all the works in it! SO up yours :D
still a pussy
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I shouldn't have to ask, but has enyone looked at the weather report for this weekend? SWEET!!!!!!!!!!! :rockon:
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Weather looks awesome!
Dannyboy has decided to do the cruise and be our official DGLVK Ambassador to the AC/VC Cruise!
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Dannyboy has decided to do the cruise and be our official DGLVK Ambassador to the AC/VC Cruise!
that's great.
my girlriend and i are in with the 64.
her nephew and his '06 jetta are in.
let's get a head count to see who else is planning to show.
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I know Chris W from Franklins forum in his awesome 67 is in
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I'm in! Finally get to me some of you. I'll be able to put a face to a name now. By the way, is anyone driving up from Bellingham area Sat morning?
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I`m in too. Just follow the cloud of smoke :D
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I'm in! Finally get to me some of you. I'll be able to put a face to a name now. By the way, is anyone driving up from Bellingham area Sat morning?
I will be on the 6:00 am ferry Keystone ferry from Port Townsend, driving up that way. If anyone wants to meet up should be no problem.
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Im in!
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I will be on th 6:00 ferry Keystone ferry from Port Townsend, driving up that way. If anyone wants to meet up should be no problem.
I'll be leaving Lynden about 9:15 to 9:30. That crossing is usually the best for traffic and it's an easy shot to Hywy1.
Dairy Queen parking lot if you can make it. :rockon:
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I will be comming on Hwy 20 accross Whidbey island and connecting with I5 in Burlington what would be the best way to get accross the border and then to Vancover?
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what would be the best way to get accross the border and then to Vancover?
NOT running through the bushes -------- TRUST ME! :ph34r:
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for those that will be arriving Friday is there anything in the works? Java Hut perhaps or something???
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NOT running through the bushes -------- TRUST ME! :ph34r:
I second that :blush:
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Beers at my place for friday after Java!
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still a pussy
Did someine said pussy? I am alergic to cats.
Hear the weather report today, 25 C- 27C,
Burn baby burn.
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I will be comming on Hwy 20 accross Whidbey island and connecting with I5 in Burlington what would be the best way to get accross the border and then to Vancover?
hey chris, after checking out google maps, i would say that your best bet is to follow I5 to the border, use the truck crossing (usually faster) and then get on hwy 99 and follow it right into vancouver. hwy 99 eventually turns into oak street and that will lead you to all the main arteries. it shouldnt be too hard to find the cruise after that.
here's a map...
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&sll=...BC&ie=UTF8&om=0 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&sll=48.68311,-122.732765&sspn=1.689925,3.88916&saddr=Port+Townsend,+WA+98368+%4048.104012,-122.794457&daddr=oak+street+%26+12th+ave,+Vancouver+BC&ie=UTF8&om=0)
here is another map that is a little more difficult to follow but it will get you right to the start of the cruise. see how you feel...
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&sll=...159044,4.943848 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=41.395693,79.101563&saddr=Port+Townsend,+WA+98368+%4048.104012,-122.794457&daddr=1st+ave+%26+rupert+street,+Vancouver+BC&ie=UTF8&om=0&ll=48.745323,-122.865601&spn=2.159044,4.943848)
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I will be comming on Hwy 20 accross Whidbey island and connecting with I5 in Burlington what would be the best way to get accross the border and then to Vancover?
Take the Guide Meridian (Meridian St. exit) It's also the exit for Bellis Fair Mall. Turn right off the freeway and go straight up the Guide (about 10 miles to Lynden then another 4 to the border). Once you cross the border it's another 5 to 10 minutes to Hywy 1. We take this route a couple times a week.
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Beers at my place for friday after Java!
That might even tempt my lazy ass out for the Java Hut friday night! :rockon:
I have to work Saturday so no cruise for me but I'll be at the show with nothing to show.
ThrasheR
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Yup! should be a record turn out at the Hut. The weather is looking good!
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Get there early...
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I have to work Saturday so no cruise for me...
that's a shame bill. i was hoping to see herr pie. next time bro...we'll see you at the show. B)
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Get there early...
just curious, how early is early? i may try and get out there if i can leave vancouver before the #1 gets too rough.
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I would say between 5 and 6
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allright, i'm getting jacked up. this weekend is going to be fun.
here's a little heads up for all those planning on attending the cruise.
- the "scenery" around stanley park and english bay can be distracting. please keep an eye out for the car in front of you. ;)
- my cell phone # is 604-603-7947. it will be on at 10am on saturday morning and throughout the day so feel free to call if you're running behind, miss the start, or get lost and need directions.
- remember, this is all about fun. and hanging with friends and driving our vw's.
see you there. B)
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Two way radios?
Channel?
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feck..... i'll be starting my timing belt/waterpump/tensioner job tonight. doubt I'll be done in time for the cruise.... i was hoping to show on Sunday...and that was being optimistic :(
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damn, wish i could make it. bug's parked and i got roped into volunteering for the day...
have a gooder, looks like prime cruisin' weather for tomorrow. :rockon:
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I'll be there in my Moms Passat... :rockon:
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I will be on the 6:00 am ferry Keystone ferry from Port Townsend, driving up that way. If anyone wants to meet up should be no problem.
Did you decide what route you are going to take. Just wondering if I should be looking for you. I'll be at DQ just in case.
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:( im going to miss this part of this weekends events, cant make to many overly long trips with a rusty tank
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Two way radios?
Channel?
I am in.
Have a great friend who has my 66 in his home garage and while I know I should get it done, It will be next week end. With his blessings, this week end I am involve d in VW Cult ritual, I hope.
i got two of those two way radios that may prove to be handy. Anyone ever use them? What frequency?
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amish, moni & hellgti...you'll be missed. there will be a next time tho.
blarney & chris...we hope to see you at the start. call me on my cell when you get close.
Two way radios?
Channel?
I am in.
Have a great friend who has my 66 in his home garage and while I know I should get it done, It will be next week end. With his blessings, this week end I am involve d in VW Cult ritual, I hope.
i got two of those two way radios that may prove to be handy. Anyone ever use them? What frequency?
emilio...it'll be good to see you. bring along the radios. they may come in handy.
we'll see you all in the morning. B)
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Are early ferry was cancled cause of low tides. We are on the 9:30 boat, we will miss the start of the cruise but will be at the beach if we throttle it the whole way. See you guys later today.
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my girlfriend lori & i would like to thank each and every person that came out today and participated in the cruise. it was an incredible success as far as we're concerned.
i would like to commend all the drivers for battling downtown vancouver traffic. it's no easy task, and you all should be very proud of yourselves that we all made it through unscathed and safe.
i also want to thank those of you that missed the cruise but made a point of showing up at the beach.
i've got a ton of pics and some video that i will hopefully post tomorrow night after the show.
thanks again to everyone that showed up. we couldnt have done it without you.
cheers
silas & lori B)