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whc03grady
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Ludwig & Gertie's Adventures
Profile Information
- Describe your bus/van (if you do not have one, describe your dream bus/van)
- 1974 Westfalia (Ludwig), 1971 Squareback (Gertrude)-not a bus but worth a mention I think
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Replacement for AIRS (Air-cooled Interstate Rescue Squad) site
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As some of you probably know or have realized, the AIRS list has been dead for some time. However a new site has appeared which could…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam Apr 6.
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whc03grady added a discussion to the group Montana Camping & DrivingFlint Creek Campground
Located just off Montana Highway 1 to the West of Georgetown Lake in the Pintlers. Probably a great place to try when the campgrounds around the lake are full up.Some of the 16 sites are huge and almost any could accommodate up to three VWs and all their people. The highway is up above but isn't horribly busy and at night is dead for the most part anyway. A local favorite for hunters, so it'll be busier during hunting season, but the sites are dispersed far enough from one another that I can't…See More
westywoman replied to whc03grady's discussion Missouri Headwaters State Park in the group Montana Camping & Driving"Love the lonesome call of a train! I have never camped in MT but I have camped in Wyoming and the fall is gorgeous! I expect it is the same here! And Esme is darling. Looks like a hot dog on a stick!"
whc03grady added a discussion to the group Montana Camping & DrivingMissouri Headwaters State Park
A quick few miles off I-90 at either exit 283 or 278, this decent little park is a good spot to spend a day or two. There are several modest hikes where one can leisurely explore along the river(s), through thickets, and atop a giant rock. The only wildlife we were warned against were moose (didn't see any) but bears aren't above trudging along a riverside looking for a free lunch, so I wouldn't be too lax about leaving food out. There are rattlesnakes too, so keep an eye on kids with a…See More
westywoman replied to whc03grady's discussion Lost Creek State Park in the group Montana Camping & Driving"Nice! I got as far as Wyoming one fall and the aspens were spectacular. Now, we do have that fall show here in the Sierras, as well."
Donna Bestwick is attending whc03grady's event
7th Annual Deschutes River RendezVW at The Oasis
June 15, 2012 at 6pm to June 17, 2012 at 7pm
Plans are in motion for the 7th Annual Deschutes River RendezVW, being held in Maupin, Oregon June 15-17, 2012 (Father's Day weekend). The RendezVW is a family-friendly event for Volkswagen enthusiasts. Camping, music, great food, fellowship, whitewater rafting and fishing on the Deschutes. Last year 75 vehicles and approximately 150-200 people enjoyed a fun-filled weekend in Maupin. Advance registration is required...and please register early! Space is limited to 75 vehicles ... don't…See More
7th Annual Deschutes River RendezVW at The Oasis
June 15, 2012 at 6pm to June 17, 2012 at 7pm
Plans are in motion for the 7th Annual Deschutes River RendezVW, being held in Maupin, Oregon June 15-17, 2012 (Father's Day weekend). The RendezVW is a family-friendly event for Volkswagen enthusiasts. Camping, music, great food, fellowship, whitewater rafting and fishing on the Deschutes. Last year 75 vehicles and approximately 150-200 people enjoyed a fun-filled weekend in Maupin. Advance registration is required...and please register early! Space is limited to 75 vehicles ... don't…See More
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 2:01pm on May 19, 2011,
Jeremy Nix said… - Procrastination. :) I changed my gmail address as well, due to so much Spam. I was getting like 300 emails a day or something... I wanted to scrap the blog and start from scratch anyway. I figure for now I'll just post my pics and stories on this Camper Family forum, and figure out the rest from there.
- At 6:35pm on July 6, 2011,
Dave Harder said… - how is the camping up in Montana this summer i always liked it over by Polson
- At 9:56am on October 24, 2011,
ross blake said… well. it is titled as a 73. but what ever. yeah..a nice westy. orange just like the one in your pictures.
maybe you can help me out. i will be starting some fix up..after the first of the year.
have been trying to figure out how to drop the paneling (headliner) in the front part of the cab..to get the fiberglass passenger tray off the roof. also i will be redoing the tarp. have you done either of those?
pretty much everything else i am familiar with. but yeah...i got lucky...it was a low mileage one owner van that was put up in 1975...i got it in '93. came will all the stuff including the original tent. never up. i've never used it to camp but put it up once just to see if it was all there.. i've had several old split windows....but i really like this one the best. i was threatening to rebuild the engine...but it still runs great....good even compression and doesnt burn much oil. usual leaks though.
only mods are a weber 2 stage carb, and pertronix point eliminator.
i recently did clutch pressure plate, brakes, ball joints, tie rods, rear bearing, and cv joints. already have all the new rubber and stuff for when i get around to replacing the nose...due to rust under the windshield....and as i mentioned the second story tarp. the original orange plaid seats are still in good shape. man that is some tough stuff.
- At 4:05pm on November 9, 2011, Dave Harder said…
Sorry you were not able to camp much it is such an awesome place i wound up going to northern minnesota (bemidji) on a road trip came back through the badlands and devils tower i need to post some of those photos may head up to your part of the country next sept i have a couple of weeks for a road trip
- At 9:00am on April 2, 2012,
Robert Palmer said…
ok put in my photos..sorry I too procrastate..and spent too much time deleting my emails..like you..100's a day mostly from?????and never read. it's a cleanable old heater, gas heater..need rewireing to..
Whc03grady's Blog
Fun Camping Trip (title by E)
Posted on August 20, 2012 at 10:45am
Tater Tot Behind the Lens
We let E take photos whenever she wants. These are some she took during our camping trip (!) to Lost Creek State Park on Memorial Day weekend.…
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Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:02pm
Child's Cot
The other day Melissa and Tater Tot had a surprise waiting for me when I got home from work.
A real Westfalia child's cot!…
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The Year that was 2010
January - We took Gertie on the first of many trips along the Pintler Scenic Byway (MT Hwy 1).…
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