The rotating location idea probably is the best way to get the Best attendance by most of the list [ at some point of the rotation ] Also - different parts of the country have better times for camping than others - so a set yearly date would probably not work.... There are many current camping events that I cannot attend because they Are a fixed date or location that conflicts with other commitments. Would picking a standing VW campout event [ different every year...] As the "designated Vanagon.com" campout a better way to keep planning simple And pool resources? Rather than plan a unique camping event every year - [all the good weekends are probably taken!] Take the resources and effort to latch on to and Boost a standing event... [ EveryBus, Busses of the Corn, Buses by the Falls, Westies at Watkins, Busses under the Bridge, Busses by the Hydrant, Busses in Whoville...]
Burning Man should be a 5th year pinnacle for the rotation.** The idea of a 35+ bus convoy from the east coast would be a HOOT!.
Tom 90 Westy Rochester
** I need 2 years notice to save the vacation time!
The idea of shifting the > gathering to different areas sounds good in theory, but how many people will > still be able to make the long drive on years when it is far away? Banff > is nowhere near "central" in location in regard to North America. Lincoln, > Nebraska appears to be (on Google Earth) about as central as you can get - > just to use a city as a landmark. > > Maggie > '85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney" |
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