Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 07:36:00 -0400
Reply-To: Brien K Dews <briendews@CHARTER.NET>
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From: Brien K Dews <briendews@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Buses by the Beach Fall Campout
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Hello Fellow Volks Folks,
It's almost time for everyone to be together again at "BUS BOO!" Buses By
the Beach annual fall campout and Halloween before Halloween party in Grand
Rapids, MI. It looks like we are in for another great turn out of Bus Pilots
and VW lovers from all over the country and the weather person is saying it
is going to be a nice weekend. It also sounds like we are going to have a
lot of musical instruments coming for campfire jamin'.
If you have not made reservations please call the campground so we can plan
for food and camping space. Call Grand Rogue at 1-616-361-1053 located at
6400 West River Drive, Belmont, MI 49306. Make sure you tell them that you
are with Buses By the Beach group so they can group us all together.
http://www.grandrogue.com/
We are trying something new this year and camping during West Michigan
Living History and Educational Association presentation of Early America
Encampment at Grand Rogue Campground. Visitors can view first hand what life
in early America was like. There will be period craftsmen demonstrating
their skills, including a blacksmith and a woodworker. Working with hand
tools, they show how everyday implements were made in early America. At the
Encampment, history buffs wearing authentic period clothing and living in
period shelters, present programs throughout the weekend. Activities will
include musket and cannon firing, men's and women's period fashion shows and
tactical demonstrations. For more information go to:
http://www.westmichiganlivinghistory.com/
Helpful tips for those coming this weekend:
1.. Plan for all of your meals except for Saturday night. We are having a
Pot Luck Dinner in the Pavilion. We will be providing super dooper special
sloppy Joe's for all those can sing Adam Sandler's Lunch Lady Song. You
know, "Sloppy Joe.Sloppy.Sloppy Joe." Ok, we will still give you a sloppy
Joe even if you don't know the song.
2.. Please bring a dish to pass for the pot luck.
3.. Alcohol is permitted, Obnoxious drunks are not. Let's have a good time
but please be responsible.
4.. Saturday night is our annual Halloween before Halloween costume and
site decoration contest. Bring a costume, decorate your site and lets have
some fun!
5.. Park where ever it makes your VW happy. We do not have to park on
designated parking spots. Try to avoid wet or soggy spots. We should be fine
because everything has been dry but we want to respect the campground so we
will be invited back again. For those that get there early on Friday there
will be some spots on the lake. All spots are first come first serve.
6.. Electricity and water will be very limited. You might get lucky and
get a spot next to a hook up. Try to plan for not having hookups so we can
save those spots for those that absolutely need it.
7.. Please bring an instrument play. Don't worry about your ability level.
We are not concerned about sounding good, just feeling good!
8.. Please do not bring firewood unless it is from local sources (Grand
Rapids area). We do not want to contribute to the spreading the Emerald Ash
Bore.
9.. Kids are welcome. Grand Rogue Campground is a very kid friendly
campground so feel free to bring bikes or toys for them to play with. We
will be located right next to a playground.
10.. AJ's Family Fun Center is a few miles away. They have go-carts,
mini-golf, large video arcade, and other games to keep the family
entertained. More info at http://www.ajsfamilyfun.com/
11.. There are grocery stores, restaurants and many other retail shops
close to the campground in case you need supplies.
Schedule of Events:
Friday:
12:00noon - When ever: Check in and set up. Then join everyone around the
campfire for conversations. Say hi to old friends and meet some new ones.
Saturday:
All Day: Enjoy spending time with Buses By the Beach Friends and exploring
the Early America Encampment.
10:00am: For those that are interested a canoe and kayak trip there will be
one leaving from the campground. For those that are not interested in
paddling might rather go for a bike ride on the White Pine State Trail. It
is a paved bike trail that winds around the Rogue River and goes up to the
neat touristy town of Rockford.
5:00pm: Dress in Halloween Costumes and decorate camp sites.
5:30pm-6:30pm: Pot Luck Dinner
6:30pm: Vote on your favorite Halloween costume and site decoration.
7:00pm: Ride the Grand Rogue Party Train through the campground.
7:30pm - When ever: Campfire Jamin'
Sunday:
Hang out and do what ever makes you feel froggy.
Wishing you many miles of smiles as you travel in! Any one with car trouble
feel free to call (616) 443-6475 (Todd's cell) or 616-485-6968 (Brien's
Cell) for help.
The Volks Folks at Buses By the Beach.com
www.busesbythebeach.com
Brien K Dews CC
www.busesbythebeach.com
(84' Westy)
www.allgoodtime.com
616-863-8463
