Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:19:39 -0500
Reply-To: "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: WOOO HOOO!! Bus BRRR is Two Weeks Away! (Buses By the Beach
Event)
In-Reply-To: <A0D2E1E4-BFB3-4A62-B403-57EBC005876A@kippert.com>
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Hey, Mark:
Following - some details from a past posting:
Each site includes an electric hook-up so you can keep warm with an electric
heater. It also comes in handy for warming up a Crockpot full of Chili for
the "Chilly Chili Dinner". It is always nice to come back and warm up next
to the giant Bonfire after spending some time on the 35-40mph (faster than
your average bus) dual refrigerated toboggan runs. Lots of great volks,
music, conversation and fun! All while supporting The Phoenix Society for
Burn Survivors. This year, we are instituting the "Kozy as a Baked Potato"
Award for the warmest looking bus!
What you can expect at Bus Brrr!
Community Chili dinner Saturday evening (Bring a dish to pass)
Community Breakfast Sunday Morning or try out the famous Potawomie Inn
Brunch!
See old friends and make new ones!
Dual Refrigerated Toboggan Runs
Cool temperatures and a warm fire
Clean, heated restrooms very near campsite
The always fashionable Buses by the Beach hoodies -$30.00
Costs:
Park Entrance Fee: $5.00 Resident and $7.00 Non-Resident
Camping Fee (Includes Electric Hookup and Warm Bathrooms!): $17.34 per
night
Toboggan Rental Fee: $10.00 per hour (Toboggan will fit 4 Volks)
Cool Tobaggan Video here: www.tobogganrun.com
Sunday Brunch at the Potawatomie Inn. $11.95 for adults – Ages 4-12 is
$.0.75 times their age
Some helpful tips:
Be sure to bring warm clothing for day and night. A 1200 watt heater
(ceramic is best!)of some sort for the cold nights. Some of our attendees
have fashioned or purchased Mylar or something similar for insulating the
pop top canvas. This definitely helps to keep the heat in. We have camped
at every Bus BRR and have been warm in the bus with an electric heater down
to -5 below. Most attendees bring a Crockpot filled with delicious chili
(optional) or a dish to pass for the dinner, but don't feel obligated. You
may consider bringing some snow pants or suit if you plan on using the
toboggan run. The park is really beautiful under a light snowfall. Alcohol
is permitted at the park at this time of year, but obnoxious drunks are
never welcome. Due to the Emerald Ash Borer please leave the firewood at
home. We'll have plenty to keep the fire roaring. If you have any
questions about Bus BRRR! please pmail me at pnoceanwesty@gmail.com . My
cell is: (574) 286-0848 if you need any help or directions.
Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy "JoesVan"
WWW.Busesbythebeach.com
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 9:38 AM, Mark A Kippert <vanagon@kippert.com> wrote:
> Couldn't find any specifics on signing up. Do you need to make reservations
> or RSVP?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark K (in Indy)
> 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold"
> 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 15, 2010, at 9:52 PM, Todd Olson wrote:
>
> > It is that time again for the annual pilgrimage of Bus Pilots to converge
> > upon Pokagon State Park in Angola, IN. Buses and their frozen pilots will
> be
> > traversing the snow and ice covered roads in search of what they long
> for; a
> > chance to toot the horn, smell the exhaust from their magnesium block
> > engines and to camp with good friends. Heater boxes are for sissies when
> it
> > comes to this adventurous winter campout. Those Bus Pilots sporting “J”
> > pipes, a snowmobile suit and ice scraper in one hand to use while driving
> > earn major style points with this crowd.
> >
> >
> >
>
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