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| | | How bout some ideas? | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | OP Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Been thinking about this for a bit. Since the Nats were last week and I'm already missing them I have been thinking of a couple things.
There was a questioner (survey) going around the Nats about ideas for the Nationals Board. One of the questions was how long would you like the Nats to last.
My first answer was forever, but I knew that wouldn't work. Then I though a full week would be nice too.
Then..... The last couple days I have been thinking what about if there were 2 National Truckin's a year? A summer Nationals in July like now and a Winter Nationals. Winter would be best if it were held in the South so as to be a bit warmer for everyone.
I realize it would be a lot of work and it may be difficult for club/councils, etc. to do a full blown Nats, but maybe a downsized one for the Winter Nationals. Maybe like less van classes or trophies in the show and shine, only a couple bands, or vanners jamming, etc.
What do you guys think?
PS: Nats Board comments welcome as well!!!!! | | | Re: How bout some ideas? | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 | Two Nats a year would be cool but it's easy to spend other peoples money. If it does come to fruition (big word for the day), the first Nats should be moved to May or June, then the second Nats either Sept or October. That my 2%
Nate Breece | | | Re: How bout some ideas? | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,168 Vanaholic | Vanaholic Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,168 | Hmmm interesting idea.. I would go for that especially going south in winter | | | Re: How bout some ideas? | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 Vanner Extraordinaire | Vanner Extraordinaire Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 | Interesting...would that take the shine off the original nats? I have always referred to the c of c as the winter nationals-the vibe is the same, just no vans...On the other hand I couold spend Christmas break at Sunshine Key without much of a struggle!
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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: How bout some ideas? | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 veteran | veteran Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 | never been to a Cof C, but I think like Howard. | | | Re: How bout some ideas? | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 Vanner | Vanner Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 | Wow ! 2 Natz a year ? That may cut in to my vanning schedule a bit There are already eVANts in almost every month except December.... Some planning is right as to not step on, but rather, expand one of those eVANt's... Also Winter Natz WILL limit the northerners from coming down, as salt is murder on vans, already skating around on ice over the mountain chains running east and west through PA for example... I just drove the North/South routes this year, and had snow as south as Charlotte, and freezing weather into Florida itself ...... The vision of Dreamweaver showing up with tire chains and snow tires all around comes to mind, as Guy is not afraid to drive it anywhere at anytime !!! My cousin has purchased an old 40 acre campground outside New Orleans, and that may be a possible venue. It will already come with 20 or so Louisiana vans that show up 3 times a year there already It may be a fly , rent and drive eVANt, but hey, I like that better than hotel parties anyways...... Sorry for the length of this, but I wanted all my thoughts out there while I was still sober
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: How bout some ideas? | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,632 Wood Carver, Supreme | Wood Carver, Supreme Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,632 | You sober....Naw! JK lol B.W.
"Vannin'....It's More than a Passin' Fad!"
| | | Re: How bout some ideas? | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 194 member | member Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 194 | GSVR is set for October 2-4 in Cherokee North Carolina.
Come on down! Good run before those snow flakes start appearing up North.. Check out the calendar for details
| | | Re: How bout some ideas? | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,059 Likes: 3 LOST SOUL | LOST SOUL Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,059 Likes: 3 | Personally, I hope the Nats continues on for at least another 20 years. I know that's asking alot. As for doing it more than once a year, I think not. The Nats is a special event meant to bring all vans & vanners together for a great celebration. Keeping it to once a year would preserve this. Just my 2%. What do I know anyways,Brad
PS, Doc's place in New Orleans could be a great place to have another van evant.
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