[VB] upcoming 30th "Buses Nowhere Near The Arch" camping weekend

[david raistrick]

#30 !!

On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 12:24 PM, Bill Bowman <bill at bnnta.com> wrote:
> Howdy everyone,
>
> We're a little over three weeks out from the Labor Day weekend, and I
> thought I'd update you on our preparations for the upcoming 30th BNNTA
> Volkswagen camping weekend.  The USACE Park Rangers say that all "is GO",
> and that they are looking forward to the arrival of all the VW's at Mark
> Twain Lake.  The event t-shirts and awards have been ordered, and I'm going
> through our event-prep checklists to get ourselves ready at BNNTA-central.
> So mark your schedules, tune-up and pack-up your VWs with your camping
> gear, coolers, water toys, etc. for the journey to the Lake for the 30th
> BNNTA weekend!  In case you've forgotten, here's the "birds-eye lowdown on
> this caper"!  Please feel free to forward this e-mail and info to any VW
> club discussion lists or VW friends who might be interested!
>
> See you soon!
>
> Bill & Kathryn
>
>  - - - - - - - - - - - -
> Busses Nowhere Near The Arch #30
>
> Formerly, and also known as "Busses By The Arch". A family-oriented VW
> camping weekend!
>
> Friday, Sept 4th thru Sept 7th, 2015 (The entire Labor Day weekend!)
>
> It's time again to make plans to attend the premier Midwest VW Type 2
> camping event! We can hardly believe that this will be the 30th BNNTA event
> that we've hosted for all of you! We are delighted on average to host
> roughly 100 Busses. (Check out past event coverage in the July, 2011 issue
> of "Hot VWs Magazine").
>
> Make plans to come join us for the upcoming "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 and eras of VW are welcome to camp
> with us! We are looking forward to seeing you and your Type 2 amidst all
> the "Split-windshields", "Bubble-windshields", Vanagons, and EuroVans as
> well as any other VW types this Fall. All models and years of VWs are
> invited, and "only VWs" are allowed inside the BNNTA event campground.
>
> "Busses Nowhere Near The Arch #30" will be held rain or shine over the
> long Labor Day holiday weekend, Friday, Sept 4th thru Sep 7th, 2015. We
> will gather again at the group use campgrounds at Indian Creek Recreation
> Area. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground is located on the 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 pads and very 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 "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!
>
> 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 a neat VW item to donate, bring it 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 "Busses Nowhere Near the Arch" group area with some electric
> hook-ups (first come, first served), fishing, water-sports (bring your
> water toys), playground, huge pavillion, nice restrooms and hot shower
> facilities, and a nearby boat ramp. The all inclusive camping/event fee is
> only $30 per VW for the entire weekend.
>
> Only VW’s that are registered and camping will be admitted into the BNNTA
> group area! Now, please read that last sentence again!
>
> Sites in the BNNTA group area can not be reserved in advance. The gates to
> our "group" campground will be open for arrivals and site selection by
> about noon on Friday. If you arrive earlier, you might decide to stay
> nearby in the regular Indian Creek "public" campground. Although there
> should be plenty of room for everyone, 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!
>
> Wipe down and pack up those Transporters for the cruise to Mark Twain Lake
> for the "Busses Nowhere Near The Arch #30" campout on Friday, Sept 4th thru
> Monday Sept 7th, 2015 near Hannibal, Missouri. Please see the simple
> website below for a link to a mapping program to find your way to BNNTA.
>
> "Busses Nowhere Near the Arch #30th"
> 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 and VW event signs
> at this turn, then proceed a little over 3.5 miles into the "Indian Creek
> Recreational Area" and watch for signs on the right for the "Group Use
> Area"; then follow signs into the "Group Use Area".
>
> Welcome to "Busses Nowhere Near the Arch"! See you there!
>
> Bill Bowman
>
> http://www.bnnta.com
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