Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 23:17:32 -0400
Reply-To: Todd Olson <todd.olson@CHARTER.NET>
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From: Todd Olson <todd.olson@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Buses By the Beach - Bus Boo! Sept 16-18 - Camping Information
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WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
It's almost time for everyone to be together again at "BUS BOO!" Buses
By the Beach annual fall campout an Halloween before Halloween party in
Grand Rapids, MI Sept. 16th, 17th & 18th. It looks like we are in for
another great turn out of Bus Pilots and VW lovers from all over the
country. So bring your musical instruments for some campfire jamin'.
Remember, it's not about sounding good, just feeling good!
If you have not made reservations please call the campground so we can
plan for 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/
Back by popular demand, we are camping during the 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 to "Bus Boo!:*
1. Plan for all of your meals except for Sunday morning. We are
having BBBBBB! (Buses By the Beach Breakfast Burrito Buffet) Please
bring an item or two to donate. Suggested items...tortillas, sausage,
eggs, cheese, etc.
2. Alcohol is permitted, obnoxious drunks are not. Let's have a
good time but please be responsible.
3. Saturday night is our annual Halloween before Halloween costume
and site decoration contest. Bring a costume, decorate your site and
let's have some fun!
4. Park where ever it makes your VW happy. We do not have to park
on designated camping sites. 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.
5. 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.
6. Please feel free to bring an instrument play. Don't worry about
your ability level. We are not concerned about sounding good, just
feeling good!
7. *Please do not bring firewood!* We do not want to contribute to
the spreading the Emerald Ash Borer.
8. 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 and restrooms.
9. 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/
10. There are grocery stores, restaurants and many other retail shops
close to the campground in case you need supplies.
11. Campground Quiet Hours is at 10:30PM. Please be respectful of other
campers.
*Schedule of Events:*
Friday:
5:00pm to 10:30pm - Check in and set up. Then join everyone around the
community 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 exploring
the Early America Encampment. If you are interested a canoe or kayak
trip you can schedule one at 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 quaint downtown of Rockford.
5:00pm - Dress in Halloween Costumes and decorate camp sites. Eat dinner
before evening activities.
6:30pm - Bus Trick or Treat. Kids and adults can go door to door to
gather candy and vote on their favorite Halloween costume and site
decoration.
7:00pm - Gather around the community campfire for the prestigious Buses
By the Beach award ceremony for winners in the following categories:
1. Best Halloween Site Decoration Award
2. Best Kids Halloween Costume Award. (There will be three 1st
place winners)
3. Best Adult Halloween Costume Award
4. Oldest Bus Award
5. Longest Distance Traveled Award
6. Bus In Most Need of Restoration Award
7. Department of Homeland Security Award (Bus most likely to get
pulled over)
7:30pm to 10:30pm - Campfire Jamin'
Sunday:
8:00am - B.B.B.B.B.B. - Buses By the Beach Breakfast Burrito Buffet.
11:00am - Carabus to Grand Haven for a day at the beach on Lake
Michigan! (weather permitting)
Wishing you many miles of smiles as you travel in! Any one with car
trouble feel free to call any of the following cell phone numbers for
help:
(616) 443-6475 (Todd's cell)
(616) 485-6968 (Brien's cell)
(616) 340-9906 (Billy's cell)
The Volks Folks at Buses By the Beach.com
http://www.busesbythebeach.com/
