[T2] type2 Digest, Vol 63, Issue 1

[Bill Bowman]

Howdy all,

If anyone can forward that upcoming event listing for the BNNTA #33 camping
weekend over to the Vanagon List and to the VintageBus List, please feel
free to do so, and thanks very much!

Bill Bowman
www.bnnta.com

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> Hi all,
>
> "Buses Nowhere Near The Arch #33"
>
> Formerly, and also known as "Buses By The Arch". A family-oriented VW
> camping weekend!
>
> Friday, Aug 31st, 2018 through Monday Sept 3rd, 2018 (the entire Labor Day
> Holiday weekend!)
>
> It's time again to make plans to attend the premier Midwest VW Type 2
> camping event! On average, we are delighted to host roughly about 100
> Buses. (Check out past event coverage in the July, 2011 issue of "Hot VWs
> Magazine".)
>
> Come join us for the upcoming 33rd "Buses Nowhere Near the Arch" camping
> weekend. This family camping event will feature a gathering of VW
> Transporters of all types and eras from all over the USA. While
> predominantly a Type 2 event, all models of VW are welcome to camp with us!
> We are looking forward to seeing you and your Transporter amidst all the
> "Split-windshields", "Bubble-windshields", Vanagons, and EuroVans as well
> as any other VW models this Fall. All models and years of VWs are invited,
> and only VWs are allowed inside the BNNTA event campground.
>
> "Buses Nowhere Near The Arch #33" will be held rain or shine over the long
> Labor Day holiday weekend, Friday, August 31st thru Sep 3rd, 2018. We will
> gather again at the "group use" campground at Indian Creek Recreation Area.
> This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground is located right alongside
> 18,000 acre Mark Twain Lake, about 30 miles southwest of historic Hannibal,
> Missouri. This is a beautiful, federally-run campground with paved roads
> and parking pads and nice facilities. Most conveniences are available in
> nearby Monroe City or Hannibal.
>
> On both Friday and Saturday evening we plan to have campfires and music
> along with VW and other "unusual" door prizes, and parts swapping in
> addition to the "site-to-site" socializing and "Bus-banter" that this VW
> camping event is famous for. On Saturday morning we are planning another of
> our famous "Bus caravans" over to historic Hannibal, the boyhood home of
> Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. "Mark Twain." You'll have lots of time to explore
> the haunts of his hometown, or tour "Injun Joe's Cave." You won't want to
> miss it!
>
> If all goes well, on Saturday afternoon we are planning another communal
> gathering for a pot luck dinner. So if you would like to join us for that,
> please do your part and bring a large portion side dish to share with
> everyone! On Saturday evening, owners choice awards will be presented in
> several Type 2 classes in addition to vendor and participant-donated door
> prizes. If you have any neat VW related item(s) to donate as door prizes,
> please bring them along. On Sunday you are free to enjoy the lake or visit
> other regional highlights. It should prove to be a relaxed, fun weekend
> full of great Volkswagen experiences and new friendships.
>
> Our private camping facilities at Indian Creek include our own large,
> private "Buses Nowhere Near the Arch" group campsite area with some
> electric hook-ups (first come, first served), fishing, water-sports (bring
> your water toys), playground, a huge pavilion, toilet and shower
> facilities, and a nearby boat launch ramp. The all inclusive camping/event
> fee is $30 per VW for the entire weekend.
>
> Only VW’s that are registered and camping will be admitted into the BNNTA
> group campground area! Now, please read that last sentence again!
>
> Sites in the BNNTA group campground area can not be reserved in advance.
> The gates to our campground will be open for arrivals and site selection by
> about noon on Friday. If you arrive earlier, you could choose to stay
> nearby in the regular campground at the Indian Creek Recreational Area.
> Although there should be plenty of room, the earlier you arrive the better.
>
> We are looking forward to your arrival for a holiday weekend full of
> Volkswagen fun. Please pass the word around to your VW friends about this
> Volkswagen camping festival held over the long Labor Day holiday weekend!
>
> So wipe down and pack up those Transporters for the cruise over to Mark
> Twain Lake for the "Buses Nowhere Near The Arch #33" campout on Friday,
> August 31st thru Monday September 3rd, 2018 near Hannibal, Missouri. Please
> see the website below for lots of photos and information and a link to a
> Google Maps program to find your way to BNNTA campground.
>
> "Buses Nowhere Near the Arch #33"
> Indian Creek Recreation Area, Mark Twain Lake, MO
>
> Directions:
>
> >From Monroe City, MO:
> Take US Route 24 southwest approx. 6.5 miles.
> Turn left (south) onto State Route "HH", (WATCH FOR "BNNTA" SIGNS)
> Proceed almost 1.75 miles, turn left onto first paved road. Monroe County
> Road #581. There is an "Indian Creek Marina" billboard as well as a BNNTA
> event sign at this turn, then proceed a little over 3.5 miles into the
> "Indian Creek Recreational Area" and watch for BNNTA signs on the right for
> the turn to the "Group Use Area"; then follow the BNNTA signs into the
> "Group Use Area".
>
> Welcome to "Buses Nowhere Near the Arch"! We'll see you there!
>
> Bill Bowman
>
> http://www.bnnta.com/
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