"I counted 35 busses this year. I stopped counting dogs. :)
Excellent camp out, this just keeps getting better and better. Thanks for the film, the general kindness, and the usual fun around the fire that I have come to expect from this crowd.…"
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Peter's Discussions
Posting Photos
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If anyone checks the photo section, they might have noticed an onslaught of photos posted by me. I was testing the flickr importer, and to put it mildly, it worked. There are now 189 photos from the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Jul 31, 2010.
Happy Birthday Red
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1. We have over 200 people on this sight. Hi everyone. Welcome. Can't wait to camp out with all of you. Camping is always a happy thing.2. My bus is 40 years old today. May 19, 1970, Red rolled off…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John LaTorre May 20, 2010.
Merry Chrismahanukwansica
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Whatever you celebrate or observe, here's wishing you all a good solstice, end of year, turn of the odometer, or whatever you wish to call it.As for me, I like to look at it as the end of one years…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ma'ili Point Westy Dec 25, 2009.
Craigslist Finds
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I assume that I'm not the only one who scours craigslist for good deals. Here's a few that I'm not interested in, but someone here might be:Spacemaker tent - almost half off:…Continue
Tags: craigslist
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Feb 5, 2010.
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Peter commented on John LaTorre's event George's 42nd Birthday"Thanks all for an excellent campout as always. I just posted a bunch of pics to this site, but if you want the flickr link, it's here:
Click me!"
Peter commented on Howard Kirsch's blog post Bad apple in Camper Family"Wow! Hello small claims court. Please keep us posted."
Peter commented on regis101's event Spring has sprung- 2013- Nor Cal"And another thanks - esp to Regis for putting this one together. Great seeing new faces and repeat offenders.
My Pics are posted here:
VW campouts
... along with so many other campouts.
It was fun to take the big tent out for a test drive after a…"
Peter commented on Kim Riggs's event Sacramento Area TechDay"Hi Kim,
This sounds cool, I may make it. Put my down as a "maybe""
Peter commented on regis101's event Spring has sprung- 2013- Nor Cal"Spot 35 reserved. I'm in. John, let me know if you want me to bring my tent instead."
Peter is attending regis101's eventSpring has sprung- 2013- Nor Cal at Lake Del Valle. Livermore, Ca
March 15, 2013 at 2pm to March 17, 2013 at 3pm
Greetings. Come celebrate the arrival of Spring and the Equinox. Open your doors, pop the top and dry out from a Winters nap. Blind wine and/or beer tasting. Casual munchie/potluck food fest for Saturday. My first event. Changes to follow as required. Location not yet set but I'm lookin'. See ya thereSee More
Peter might attend John LaTorre's event
George's 42nd Birthday at Live Oak Recreation Area (Live Oak Park)
April 12, 2013 at 2pm to April 14, 2013 at 1pm
Join us for George's 42nd Birthday at Live Oak Recreation area. Camping is $15/night (not as cheap as two years ago, but still pretty cheap). Day use is $5/day (still pretty cheap) if you don't want to camp but want to visit us on Saturday and share the cake. This will be rain or shine -- we'll have the Tent of Doom there.Bring wine, firewood, and your sweet selves.The site has no flush privies or showers but does have well-maintained port-a-potties.See More
Peter is attending John LaTorre's event
Anti-Superbowl campout at Rio Vista, CA at Sandy Beach Park
February 1, 2013 at 1pm to February 3, 2013 at 1pm
Join us for our usual commotion at Sandy Beach Park in Rio Vista, California. The Tent of Doom will be there, so we'll have fun rain or shine.The park has electrical hookups at every site, so bring your electric heaters if you want to. You may need a 110 v. adapter to use their hookup.As usual, bring wood, bring wine, bring munchies. If there's demand for a potluck, bring something for that, too.See More
Peter might attend Big Blue's Driver's event
Bus City 2013 - the 5th anniversary campout at Schoolhouse Canyon Campout
May 17, 2013 at 6pm to May 19, 2013 at 7pm
Bus City 2013 - the 5th annual 3-day VW bus campout - will be held May 17th through the 19th, at Schoolhouse Canyon Park in Guerneville, CA.Rates per night are as follows:Campsite - first 2 people and 1 vehicle - $30Extra people (per person) $5 Extra vehicle $5Dogs $5 (no Pit Bulls or aggressive dogs)Day Use Fee $4Electricity $7Seasoned Firewood Bundle $Hot Shower just 25¢ per min.Forms of payment: Cash only See More
Laura Anne replied to Peter's discussion Lanterns in the group Camping Gear Reviews"ive been using these solar lanterns for years, they charge even in cloudy conditions and are bright enough to cook under. They aren't as bright as my LED headlamp of course but for navigating in the dark they work wonders, plus they…"
Peter commented on John LaTorre's event Thanksgiving Warm-Up Feed"And some pics can be found at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pjalau/sets/72157620678949534/
I didn't get a picture of the Bald Eagle, but I promise I saw it.
http://www.ccwater.com/losvaqueros/wildlife_BaldEagle.asp"
Peter commented on John LaTorre's event Thanksgiving Warm-Up Feed"
Much thanks for the usual fantastic food. Also thanks to the weather gods for giving me my next submission to the Go Westy calendar.
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Peter is attending John LaTorre's event
Thanksgiving Warm-Up Feed at Del Valle Regional Park, near Livermore, CA
November 16, 2012 at 2pm to November 18, 2012 at 12am
Let's get into condition for Thanksgiving with our fourth (or is it fifth?) Annual Thanksgiving Feed. This year we'll be at Del Valle again, since it worked well last year. We'll provide a turkey, but bring whatever side dishes you want for the Saturday Potluck under the Tent of Doom.Please note that the park locks its gate at 10 p.m., so you have to arrive before then.Friday Night will be Pizza Night. Those of you with camp-stove ovens are encouraged to bring them. And those of you without…See More
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First attempt - VW Classic
I normally post on my own blog elementhis.blogspot.com. Here is my attempt to try and mirror the posts on this site:
I'm in L.A., I have been here for two weeks both moving my wife into her apartment for her internship, and attending E3. I was planning on being back in the bay area last week, but I was told that the VW Classic was last weekend, so I extended my stay.
The Classic is the "big" event on the west coast, it's been going on for years and the VW…
ContinuePosted on June 13, 2011 at 11:02am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 2:10pm on November 11, 2009,
Big Blue's Driver said… - Your lack of photo is scaring me...
- At 3:34pm on January 21, 2010,
Heather Ann Woltz said… - HAHAHA Yes, a couple of the photos I was even driving our rental car!! I am queen of the slug bug/blug bus game! Therefore giving me some extra seconds to get the camera out AND take the photo!
- At 8:39am on February 20, 2011,
Mike Fernandez said… Peter- I just read your blog. I loved it even tho my name and the year of my bus was wrong. (It's Mike and my bus is a 1979) I am looking forward to seeing you and your awesome 1970 bus at more of the camping events this year.
Mike
- At 12:12pm on September 18, 2012,
Jason Gardner said… - Hey Peter
Jason here...please get intouch with me if possible before 9-21-12...We want to visit you when we get to SF...Later Jason and Tasha
- At 8:25pm on February 22, 2013,
Kim Riggs said… Thanks for the Welcome Peter.
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