Date:         Fri, 11 Feb 2005 18:34:22 -0500
Reply-To:     pete or nancy owsianowski <pnocean@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         pete or nancy owsianowski <pnocean@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: 8 days to go until the TCWBC
Comments: To: Greg Potts <Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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Greg:

You have my respect!  The forecast for our Crazy Bus Pilot campout at
Pokagan State Park in Indiana is a balmy high of 36F and a low of 22F.

We'll give you a ring and talk about hypothermia.

Pete
'87 Westy
"Joe's Van"

> Hi Volks,
> 
> As it says in the headline, there are now only 8 days to go until the
> True Canadian Winter Bus Campout near Cambridge Ontario. This is the
> second year of the event, and we now have 10 buses confirmed to attend
> the event, with visits promised from several others who choose to live
> bus-less in winter. Even if you aren't driving a bus at the moment, if
> you're feeling the need to get together with fellow bus pilots you're
> more than welcome to stop in and have a visit. Just be sure to let me
> know in advance if you're planning on staying for dinner.
> 
> What's to do at a winter campout?   PLENTY!!!
> 
> We'll have a winter hike/snowshoe/XC Ski expedition to explore the park
> on Saturday afternoon, followed by an opportunity to learn ice
> sculpture. For those interested in Ice Fishing there's a well-stocked
> lake right at the park. If you catch it there, we'll cook it for
> breakfast, to go with the Burritos. Or as a late-night campfire snack,
> if you prefer.
> 
> Dinner time will bring us Canada's best "Chili in a Bread Bowl",
> prepared by the "Duke Of Westfalia" himself, Dennis Jolliffe.  After
> dinner there are plans for a Camp Coffee Cook-off, with a workshop on
> how to produce the best cup of coffee possible when camping.
> 
> And then we will begin the Longest Campfire Of The Year, giving us an
> excellent opportunity to take advantage of the fact that it gets dark
> very early in February. We're planning on taking full advantage of this
> with Everybus's "ncbus" Chris coming up from Greensboro to jam at the
> coolest campfire jam session of the season.
> 
> The www.accuweather.com "Long Range" weather forecast calls for winter
> weather, so be sure to pack your woolies and bring lots of warm
> clothes. We'll have electric sites and there are flush toilets, heated
> showers and laundry facilities nearby so everyone can stay warm and
> comfortable.
> 
> Saturday 2/19
> Mostly cloudy, snow possible
> High -6° C  (21F)
> 
> Saturday Night 2/19
> Very cold with snow
> Low -14° C  (7F)
> 
> Sunday 2/20   
> Very cold with some sun
> High -7° C  (-19.4F)
> 
> Need more information?
> http://www.pottsfamily.ca/The_Bug_Pack/TCWBC
> http://www.hamrca.on.ca/parks/visit/valens.asp
> 
> NOTE: If you're planning on attending, PLEASE let me know so I can
> include you in the head-count for dinner.
> 
> 
> Happy trails,
> 
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario, Canada
> 
> 1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob the Tomato**  LY3H
> 1977 Sunroof Automatic L63H/L90D
> http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia
> http://www.busesofthecorn.com
> 
> P.S. Last call for Winter Bus Haiku. The deadline has been extended
> until Midnight, Friday February 11th. A winner will be selected and
> announced by the end of the weekend.