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It was nice to see their enthusiasm on reviving the show, especially Johnny. I'm sure they'll do a great job and would love to help out.

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#223
66 21 Deluxe

Are they going back to the original bus only format or all VWs?

All acvw’s

They drive mostly bugs.

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#223
66 21 Deluxe

We’re talking about the Familienfest. I don’t think it was ever ONLY about buses.

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“The difference between a philanthropist and a liberal is that a philanthropist is generous with his own money.” Jack Kelly

If the show can be revived that is a good thing.

Reality check time...SV2's involvement in FF and Bob Baker both died for a number of reasons.

First due to lack of volunteers (staff) to make it happen. Back then we had what...30-35 active or reliable members? And now?

The landscape has changed for shows. The requirements (insurance, permits, facility fees) have all increased. Why go to all the work when the result to the club (or the charitable organization that benefits) are so minimal? A guy I recently met said his 50s/60s American Hot Rod group looked into starting a show at Deer Park. The venue is great but the cost was too high for them.

The final two Bob Baker shows I was involved in were the victims of circumstance. One year it rained in LA and Orange County. (Not in San Diego, but LA is where a lot of people were coming from..). Entries dropped by about 30%. Thee next year one of the big LA events was rescheduled to the same weekend as BB. Ouch. When your gross revenues are chopped 1/3 it makes the money issue very difficult.

The South Bay SD Air Cooled (not P.A.'s group) have recently put on a couple of shows at Southwestern College. I did not attend but heard that the shows were successful. That group does have a lot of connections to the Tijuana VW scene so that probably helped.

My big point is: be realistic.

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Larry in OB
1967 Single Cab, 1969 Westfalia and (**gasp**) 2002 Eurovan Camper
When you elect a clown expect a circus.
SV2s Member #401

All good points Larry and pretty sure the reasons you listed are why SV2s has not put on another show.
Keep in mind that the Familienfest (FF) show being discussed is not being put on by SV2s!
At the meeting John and his son Jonny just wanted to make sure that SV2s didn't mind
if they started a FF show back under Jonny's new clubs name "Mission Avenue Cruisers" (MAC).
MAC is a new VW club with a lot of energetic young blood, as well as a person that knows
and understands what it takes to put on a car show.
The responsibility and pressure for a successful show is not on SV2s.
Those in the club that want to help are more than welcome to do so.
I do wish MAC success as a club and their effort to revive FF!!
I will support them where I can!!

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Slayer Out!!!
(Chris C.)

"Marine Sniper - You can run, but you'll just die tired!"

56 Kombi (The Slayer Bus)
65 Sundial Camper
68 Single Cab
61 Rag Top (went to a good home)
03 Passat (gone)
SV2s Member #231

Wasnt it called Familenfest back when SOTO did it at Deer Park?
Anyway, hope they are able to pull it off. It's a super nice venue. I will be there, maybe in a bug.

I’m fairly certain that the Familienfest was an original Strictly Vintage 2s show. Not a Some Other Type Organization deal.

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“The difference between a philanthropist and a liberal is that a philanthropist is generous with his own money.” Jack Kelly

You would know. I guess SOTO just called it a SOTO Meet?

PM sent!

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Larry in OB
1967 Single Cab, 1969 Westfalia and (**gasp**) 2002 Eurovan Camper
When you elect a clown expect a circus.
SV2s Member #401

I guess I will need to swing by John's and talk with him. I have never heard of this MAC. Where do they meet? Any info on them?

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-- William --
Your new SV2 Club Treasurer

SV2s #436

If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea....does that mean that one out of five enjoys it?

Mission Ave Cruisers on Facebook, they just had a meeting the other day. Anyway, check their page.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/113145311 ... le_browser

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Prosit!

# 156
# 303

A witty saying proves nothing....... Voltaire.

They are a new VW club, their first meeting was Tues. 1-8.

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Slayer Out!!!
(Chris C.)

"Marine Sniper - You can run, but you'll just die tired!"

56 Kombi (The Slayer Bus)
65 Sundial Camper
68 Single Cab
61 Rag Top (went to a good home)
03 Passat (gone)
SV2s Member #231

First Friday of the month kind of snuck up on me, anyone planning on coming out for a beer tonight?

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Rob, Julie, Kaitlyn, Elizabeth and James

"It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." --W. Shakespeare

SV2s # 393

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“The difference between a philanthropist and a liberal is that a philanthropist is generous with his own money.” Jack Kelly

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'66 Standard Microbus [o\@/o]
SV2s Member #81
SBNB #2

Here

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“The difference between a philanthropist and a liberal is that a philanthropist is generous with his own money.” Jack Kelly

March, one more week of basketball

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SV2s Member #239
1963 Camper - Dormobile(Almost)
1957 Single Cab
1965 Apache Trailer - Silver Eagle

"Camping, cheaper than therapy" - Bill May

Oh crap, was that last night? See you in March.

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Prosit!

# 156
# 303

A witty saying proves nothing....... Voltaire.