Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:06:18 -0700
Reply-To: Craig Oda <craigoda@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Craig Oda <craigoda@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Van-O-Rama in San Francisco - Sept 11, 2004
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BenT,
I'll probably have a small one-foot diameter camping weber and
charcoal in the trunk of my Westy. Since I've never been to a
Van-O-Rama, I'm not sure how the food situation goes. In my past
experience with neighborhood block parties, one way to easily share
food is to designate one area, like a table as a "shared food" table.
Anyone that wants to share food and drink, puts food in that place.
If you bring food to eat for yourself or your family, then keep that
by your chairs. If you do things this way, there's no pressure to
bring something and no need to organize things. Also, people that
want to be sure to get food for their families can bring a small
amount for themselves and not have to worry about making a bigger
batch of food.
The logistics for this would just require a table in the shade and maybe a sign.
Do we have any plans on how to share food at Van-O-Rama tomorrow?
BTW, should I start a YahooGroups list or something so that people in
the SF Bay area can talk about this off the main vanagon list? I know
that several other people expressed a desire for a SF Bay specific
list, primarily to discuss things like good local camp spots for
Westies, mechanics, local parts, and maybe some mutual assistance or
social gatherings.
If this doesn't exist and the SF Bay people are okay with Yahoogroups
(I know there's issues, but it works for the Subaru-vanagon people and
the Turbovan people), then I'll create one and start collecting
SF-specific info like more recent experiences on VW shops and the
latest scoop on CA emission tests in metro areas.
-- Craig
On Thu, 9 Sep 2004 18:06:00 -0700, BenT <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> Craig,
>
> Sadly, I did not see any barbecue grills in the place. Most of the
> patrons are dogwalkers.
>
> I recommend ready-to-eat unless someone wants to bring a Weber or
> something. There'll be plenty of Westies so heating food should not be
> an issue.
>
> Could not get ahold of anyone in the City regarding the restroom
> issue. At worst it is a very short drive to the Lakeshore shopping
> center across on Sloat Blvd.
>
> BenT
>
>
>
> On Thu, 9 Sep 2004 14:56:15 -0700, Craig Oda <craigoda@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Ben,
> > as far as food, should we bring something to grill? Or, are we
> > talking only ready to eat food for this gala vanagon event in the
> > beautiful city of San Francisco?
> >
> > See ya all there.
> >
> > -- Craig
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, 9 Sep 2004 12:58:43 -0700, BenT <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi Gang,
> > >
> > > I just got back from my Asia trip. Time to remind all about the 4th
> > > Annual SF Van-O-Rama this Saturday. Go to the link Craig created for
> > > the event for further information or send me a note at
> > > van.o.rama@gmail.com.
> > >
> > > http://communitybuilders.info/vanorama/
> > >
> > > I've had a couple of dozen RSVP's to date.
> > >
> > > Just FYI on the parking site situation. Just before I was boarding my
> > > plane last week for my trip, I received a call from the Park & Rec.
> > > folks frantically advising that they just realized their contractors
> > > have 66% of the parking lot blocked off from parking.
> > >
> > > For those who haven't been following this, the permit (I got) is for
> > > 40 parking spaces. There are only 22 left open. Fortunately, the
> > > chainlink fence that the construction company erected makes the
> > > driveway between the parking lanes unusable for traffic. That means we
> > > can still park 40 plus vans/cars in the same space normally used for
> > > 22 cars. It just means nobody else can park in the place on our day.
> > >
> > > We will be posting a sing saying "NO PARKING AVAILABLE INSIDE PARK".
> > > That sign is NOT for us. That is for other park patrons. So drive
> > > right in and follow the signs.
> > >
> > > During my conversation with Sandy Lee from the Park & Rec on September
> > > 1st, she advised that we have permission to block the rest of the
> > > parking spaces. She also added that there will be restroom facilities
> > > open at the park. Still need confirm the exact spot and quality of
> > > said facilities. Hmmmm.... I hope she doesn't mean doing your business
> > > in the woods. =)
> > >
> > > BTW, some folks have indicated that they will bring FOOD to share. I
> > > am not sure how many folks and how much will be there. More food and
> > > drink is always welcome.
> > >
> > > See you folks soon on Saturday.
> > >
> > > BenT
> > >
> >
>
>
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