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On Wed, Jul 31, 2024 at 8:04 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi listers,
>
>
> I almost forgot to send this to the list. In the past folks seemed to
> like getting it.
>
> This is the Wrap up email I sent to WRW participants.
>
> Our vW bus community is alive and well.
>
> West River Westies Wrap Up 2024
>
> What great fun!
>
> Our warmest thanks to Abby, Kate, Becky, and the folks at our cherished
> Bald Mountain Campground.
>
> People love to know the numbers from our campout event sign in.
> Here are the results.
>
> Note, numbers may not add up. Things are just a bit loose at the WRW
> Board of Directors documentation division.
>
>
> Camping bus groups
> 112
>
> vanagons 69
> bays 23
> splitties 6
> eurovans 4
> thing 1, Was a visitor
> Other vehicles 13
>
> new participants 22
>
> where were people from:
> Canada 10
> VT 18
> NH 14
> MA 31
> NY 13
> NJ 1
> CT 13
> ME 8
> PA 2
> RI 2
> MI 1
> FL 1
>
> No buses came in on flat beds, but sadly at least two turned back with
> mechanical issues.
>
> 1 successful campground repair was noted, but likely there were a few
> others.
>
> Raffle and Donation to Grace Cottage Critical Access Hospital:
> Wow! Just, Wow!
> The raffle was full of items donated by participants, and our generous
> sponsors.
>
> Jimmy D. Was the MC of, what must have been, the fastest raffle in West
> River history.
> And, wasn’t it great using names in the raffle? Not only was it fast and
> fun, but we got to put faces to the names of many participants. With 22
> new buses that was a fun way to keep building our community.
> The result is that you folks raised the largest donation yet…
> $2,930
> Our cumulative donation is now:
> $24,503.00
>
> 2024 Sponsors
> Black Bear Music Festival, with VIP VW bus camping-Join Heidi and me and
> other VW friends for this event.
> Bus Depot-Add a room hatch tent was very popular, and coupon was
> appreciated
> Busware, VW truck tilts and more. Thanks to Tom Buese for support of the
> VW community, and the trucks in particular
> Greenvest, Socially Responsible Investing (see Heidi or Eric for more
> info)
> Go Westy, VW Parts That metric tool set and the levelers were hot
> tickets items!
> SewFine, Custom VW Interiors. The feel and look of the carpet set showed
> how to make your van feel new again. Lucky winner there!
> Timothy Risk, Vanagon Washer bottle cradles. The windshield washer bottle
> cradle keeps your original reservoir working and protected. The best VW
> part you never knew you needed!
> Uniwerks , 3-D VW products
> Chris was camping with us! I must have bored him to tears showing him all
> the UniWerks items on our vans.
> Vanagain, VW Parts
> Some lucky people won two of the 10 $50 gift certificates. And, what a
> generous donation from one of our most respected VW vanagon and bus vendors.
> VanAlert, VW Bus Travel Support & Alert app
> Wolfsburg West, A great source of hard to find parts, especially air
> cooled.
> R.I.P. Wall-E donor van: Thank you Tim Hille and Wall-E for keeping so
> many other vans on the road and for your generous donation to Grace Cottage
> Hospital from the sale of Wall-E’s parts.
>
> West River Participants rocked the raffle with great bus and camping and
> related donations.
> There were so many nice and useful items from wine and jelly baskets, to
> a full curtain set. From the Jerry Garcia doll to the soft Bus Depot
> cooler full of treats and the 3-D dragon kite and cool stuff for kids.
> There were so many generous donations. You folks are amazing!
>
> The Potluck returned and it was great!
> Finally, it was back, and you folks brought outstanding food to share.
> Also, thanks to those that labeled dishes that were vegetarian, vegan,
> gluten free and more.
> I’ve seen many requests for the recipe for the seitan ribs. They were
> amazing.
>
> As I sat among you at the potluck, I heard so many voices, laughter, and
> bits of stories. I remembered why it is so important and healthy for
> people to be together and enjoy a beautiful place, good company, and simple
> things.
>
> Special recognitions:
> Lynn who gifted to the community her beautiful West River Westies
> Christmas ornaments.
> Alex Denette brought his trailer and transported folks and tubes anywhere
> they needed to go.
> The Director of Mischief kept many cool with his high powered squirt gun.
> Dennis Haynes kindly sent fire wood to several fire circles.
> Paul did magic tricks, balloon animals, juggling, and more for kids he met.
> The family corner, shared storytelling and family music.
> Natasha’s violin brought beautiful sounds to the evenings, along with many
> other musicians There were so many generous, humorous, kind, and thoughtful
> things happening all around us.
> I can’t list them all but we recognize and applaud this community.
>
> Heidi, keeps the campout event together during the event. She was
> supported by too many volunteers to name. But if you manned the welcome
> area table, helped with the potluck, was a raffle runner during the event
> etc. please know we couldn’t do it without you and are so grateful for your
> help! We had more volunteers this year, spreading the fun and we greatly
> appreciate you all.
>
> Weather and Tubing
> The weather was…perfect!
> The tubing was… Perfect!
> OK, last year it took 25 minutes to white water from covered bridge to the
> campground. This year it took an hour to drift from one side of the
> campground to the other. But, it was all great! And next year will be
> perfect as long as we can share it together.
>