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How bout some ideas?
#308290 July 15th 2009 3:21 pm
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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!!!!!


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Re: How bout some ideas?
Superbeast #308321 July 15th 2009 4:23 pm
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Two Nats a year would be cool but it's easy to spend other peoples money. grin

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%


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Re: How bout some ideas?
NateB #308333 July 15th 2009 4:52 pm
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Hmmm interesting idea.. I would go for that especially going south in winter grin


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vanatic05 #308356 July 15th 2009 6:21 pm
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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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Re: How bout some ideas?
on the road #308359 July 15th 2009 6:28 pm
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never been to a Cof C, but I think like Howard.

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67Econo Guy #308367 July 15th 2009 6:42 pm
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Wow ! 2 Natz a year ? That may cut in to my vanning schedule a bit angel

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 smile

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 cheers


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Re: How bout some ideas?
Doc 2% of Canada, EH!!!! #308457 July 16th 2009 12:57 am
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Re: How bout some ideas?
BvrWally #308461 July 16th 2009 1:48 am
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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?
yankeedan #308797 July 16th 2009 10:34 pm
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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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