Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 20:37:20 -0400
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From: billm <thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET>
Subject: Weekend trip~West River Westies
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Just got back this weekend from a weekend up north with a bunch of other
vw nuts. We left Friday morning from Mystic,CT and headed up route 2 to
Hartford and then blasted right up 91 North to exit 3 in Vermont. The
ride was nice and the bus ran great. We didn't get caught in any traffic
or bad weather. As we headed up route 30 we enjoyed the scenery and kept
out eye out for the turn off having never been there. We found the road
and after mile or so down a dirt road we found the campground. It
nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains and hills. The sites were
all grass that was nicer than my lawn at home. Our camping buddies Tony
and Rich were already set up and we pulled in behind them. We saved a
spot for out friends Jim,Laura and family. They have two small children
like us and are real nice people to camp with. They have the nicest kids
around. A spot was also saved for Jamies family from Mass. It's like
having family all around you. We pulled out the awning and unpacked all
the kids stuff. It is amazing what they need for two days away from
home. We also pulled the kids bike of the new Fiamma rack I just
purchased. It also doubles as a drying rack when the bikes were off. As
we enjoyed the scenery around us the kids settled down while Rich who is
our official cook put a tenderloin on the fire. He also cut up some
potatoes and made fries. We ate like pigs and then settled in around the
fire for a few brews after the kids were put down.
Saturday morning we awoke to it being nice and cool a great way to start
the day. As the day wore on it got fairly warm and we decided to check
out the river. The water was clean,cool and the brisk current made for a
soothing effect. The kids and I could have stayed in there all day. A
few kayakers and tubes made their way down past us. It was nice sitting
in the water looking up at the hills. That made the trip worth it right
there. After a few more trips to the river and walk to the camp store
for ice cream dinner time rolled around. The potluck dinner was
fantastic. There were beans,pasta,smoked ribs,chicken of all kinds,cake and
much much more. We ate our fill and set up for the raffles. They drew
the 50/50 first and then the table heaped full of prizes. Everything
from barbie cars,hub caps,club memberships,go westy merchandise,to
bottles of wine. We were on a lucky streak having made seven trips to
the prize table. I think over all our group of five buses hauled away
fifty percent of the loot!!! Everyone had a good time. We then went back
to our campfire and "cleaned out"our beer coolers before going to bed. S
Sunday they had a burritto breakfast we heard was excellent but missed
it as we had to get going. We said goodbye to the Mayo's which is always
hard for our us and the kids. Then made sure we said good bye to
Kevin,John, and Gerry. All these people are like family to us. We
caravaned back down 91S with Jamie,Rich and Tony. Its always fun driving
in a group. We tend to get more waves than middle fingers when chugging
up a hill. They all dropped off one at a time until we were alone for
the final half hour ride. We made it home and were able to unpack before
the rain. Another fantastic weekend with fantastic vw folk.Got to meet
some people we have been just missing. Frank,John and Wendy. Glad to
meed you all.Many ,many thanks to Nevin and Sue. You guys did a great
job putting on this event. I know it's hard work. Jon R for his part in
assembling this weekend and handling the raffle. All those who donated
prized for the raffle and everyone who donated for the potluck. I hope
you all like our baked beans. They were the dark ones. I hope I didn't
leave anyone out. Have a good night!!!
Bill,Amy,Sarah and Brian
Mystic,CT 78 Sage Green Westy "pickle"
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