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| | | Re: VanFest 12, June 13-15, 2008 | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 Vanner | OP Vanner Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 | OMG they are doing guitar hero game and a rocky horror picture show?!?!?! LOL!
I'm in! See ya in Canada! You work for a Brewery...Bring samples
I don't need to be honoured by Vanning, I am honoured to be Vanning ! Supporting Vanning, by going Vanning In A Van ! I hate it, when real life interferes with Vanning ! Van Clan Plus One, Vanning since 1977 ! Ontario Federation Of Truckers (Vanner's) Ottawa Valley Vans I.B.O.B. Founder,Mixed Bag Truckers | | | Re: VanFest 12, June 13-15, 2008 | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 Vanthropologist | Vanthropologist Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 | Just back from the spring OFV all vanners meeting. We're celebrating Vanfest 13 this year and unfortunately this could very well be the last one headed up by Kevin. He has plans on moving to the east coast. If there is such a thing as a one man show, this is it folks. Vanfest without Kevin would not be happening today at all or not the way we know it. So to make damned sure that regardless of where he lives we're going to pull out all the stops to make this one extra special so that we will be able to convince him to haul his @ss back here from where ever he lives to head this up next year.
As I was going to keep this quiet but I spoke to Bob Ryder from Truckin' last week about coverage for Vanfest. Ya I know nothing happened with the Nats last year but that has a lot to do with the reaction I got when the photos were submitted. At the time I also had way too many distractions happening that got me away from that task at hand. I have plenty of nay sayers saying it won't work but that may just be in my facor. With Vanfest we will have some of the nicest vans on the planet there and if that is not enough we will have some of the nicest pickups from Canada as well from as far away as New Jersey. My main concern during Vanfest will be to get the best pictures possible put together for this. We'll do separate photoshoots away from the hustle and bustle for the vans on the Friday and the other trucks on Saturday and Sunday. I have some pretty neat ideas of stuff to do with Nautilus and Alpine in mind.
I have plenty of motivation to do my part to make this event the biggest and best ever just in case it is the last one and the end of an era. I might have to call in some favors to do what needs to be done. I'm hoping to get some help with this from my buddies who have always been there to help out. | | | Re: VanFest 13, June 13-15, 2008 | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,027 old hand | old hand Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,027 | Hi Doc when are you going to send my pre geg check back I am leaving on the 10 of May ,and Thanks Charley Don't let it be forgot that once there was a spot for one brief shining moment that was know as Camelot
| | | Re: VanFest 13, June 13-15, 2008 | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 veteran | veteran Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 | Hi Doug,hope Kevin will continue Van Fest,I know this will be my first time,judging by the pics. I have seen I am sure this has been 12 good years. See ya in June. | | | Re: VanFest 13, June 13-15, 2008 | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,502 Li'l Blue Wagon | Li'l Blue Wagon Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,502 | Funny, being just down the road a couple hours, and this will be only my 2nd time there. Albeit, my 3rd attempt to get there, as 1st try never quite made it.
I really wish I could've made the meeting today (damn b-day dinner, was good though) given this new info. that Doug has passed along. Hopefully we can make Kevin see how much we need him around, too make Van Fest happen properly. Either that, or Kevin is going to have to train the right people to take over. | | | Re: VanFest 13, June 13-15, 2008 | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 Vanner | OP Vanner Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 | Sorry Charley, I have nothing to do with running VanFest, I only show up myself You need to contact the number on the flyer, however usually you just show up at the gate and they have a list....
I don't need to be honoured by Vanning, I am honoured to be Vanning ! Supporting Vanning, by going Vanning In A Van ! I hate it, when real life interferes with Vanning ! Van Clan Plus One, Vanning since 1977 ! Ontario Federation Of Truckers (Vanner's) Ottawa Valley Vans I.B.O.B. Founder,Mixed Bag Truckers | | | Re: VanFest 13, June 13-15, 2008 | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 Vanner Extraordinaire | Vanner Extraordinaire Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 | Just got back to Geoff's from the after the meeting party at John and Annie's....We pretty much talked about the fact that if Kevin is really going to retire, he needs to hold someone's hand and make the necessary introductions in order for the event to continue...The staff is committed! Here are few pics from the party... http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t194/mvlhoward/beach%20party/
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Howard "Nickels and Dymes" Midwest Vans Ltd. Vanfest Staff Ontario Federation of Vanners Rep since 1978 National Truck-In Board since 1986 First van event-a hall party...March, 1974...ain't been right since!!!!!
| | | Re: VanFest 13, June 13-15, 2008 | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 Vanthropologist | Vanthropologist Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 | Darn it all Howard, missed you again ! Must have been a nice surprise for Geoff and Sonya to see you there, they definately had no clue and I did not think you would be there only after the meeting. Thanks for the A100 by the way. I'm going to talk to Kevin today, did not get a chance to talk him personally about all this, kinda threw me for a loop. Charley what's the deal with your pre-reg ? Send me a pm and I will get the info to Kevin. If you just need confirmation that you are pre-reg I can do that here. Kevin has received Gary and Jim's pre-regs. Another idea will be to follow in the footsteps of Roger and Leadfoot and do up an early lineup at Vanfest (to prime them up for Bakers a week later}. Don't know how but we seem to get more earlies every year at all events. We'll have a few fresh ones roll through the gates this year likely from all makes. | | | Re: VanFest 13, June 13-15, 2008 | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,502 Li'l Blue Wagon | Li'l Blue Wagon Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,502 | Thanks for posting pics Howard. Damn I wish I could've attended, but you know...40th. planned dinner. Oh well. | | |
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