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Offline neil68

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Re: GCVWS15
« Reply #30 on: August 09, 2015, 10:31:27 PM »
Looks like the host hotel is out of rooms. Can't see any other hotels nearby on Google maps, etc. Where are others staying? Anyone camping?
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« Reply #31 on: August 09, 2015, 11:03:37 PM »
I know a few are camping at the hotel and surrounding areas ( a few parks and parking lots within a block or two) many more hotels on Capilano road if you google that.

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« Reply #32 on: August 12, 2015, 11:20:58 PM »
Looks like the host hotel is out of rooms. Can't see any other hotels nearby on Google maps, etc. Where are others staying? Anyone camping?

hey neil, i haven't stayed at either of these places but i had called to inquire for some other folks. both locations are close to the host hotel & show...a little pricey tho...

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Accent+Inns+Burnaby/@49.2845757,-123.0638012,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x548676d5decd89f5:0xdc5c0d9e362d1a2

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Delta+Burnaby+Hotel+and+Conference+Centre/@49.2629864,-122.998658,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x548677211fd18c65:0x75cc3c83395a4b41

or like geoff said...some folks are camping at the hotel or close by or if you have a camper van or tent you could try this place...(looks like 15a part hook up sites are still available)...

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Capilano+RV+Park/@49.3264145,-123.1302411,16z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x548677211fd18c65:0x75cc3c83395a4b41!2sDelta+Burnaby+Hotel+and+Conference+Centre!3b1!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xff0924e8197e7c25

good luck, let us know how it goes, and cant wait to see you & your car out for the gcvws weekend!!  :cool:

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« Reply #33 on: August 13, 2015, 08:59:31 PM »
Thanks, I might check out that Capilano RV Park:)
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Re: GCVWS15
« Reply #34 on: August 17, 2015, 12:35:02 PM »
For Islanders headed over, is there a route maybe you could draw out for us. No Hwy#1 (because 36hp), no raised castings (because cartoon low), no road construction etc.

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« Reply #35 on: August 17, 2015, 12:57:54 PM »
horseshoe bay or tssawwassen arrival?
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« Reply #36 on: August 17, 2015, 02:02:12 PM »
***edit***

important...

depending on what time of day you click the links below, google maps may automatically adjust the route to compensate for rush hour traffic, accidents, detours, etc...

the best viewing time to get an idea of the suggested directions is in the evening after 8pm...

***end of edit***


suggested directions to the show on sunday...

all routes should be a relatively straight shot to the show location, ok for lowered vehicles and rigs towing trailers...

- from the tswasssen ferry terminal (pls note...do not miss the exit to vancouver/hwy 99)

https://goo.gl/maps/yKyF8

- from the horseshoe bay ferry terminal (2 routes...through stanley park & downtown or bypass downtown and go over the iron workers memorial bridge...either route on a sunday morning should be ok...)

https://goo.gl/maps/LjBwv

https://goo.gl/maps/mAald

- from the border (truck crossing)...

https://goo.gl/maps/E6kAg

- from the host hotel...

https://goo.gl/maps/oXwEI
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« Reply #37 on: August 17, 2015, 02:12:37 PM »
also...pls note other important event locations...

avr (friday afternoon bbq & open house)..

https://goo.gl/maps/20Mlf

mission raceway (friday night drag racing)...

https://goo.gl/maps/g96we

regency vw (saturday morning pancake breakfast & show-n-shine)...

https://goo.gl/maps/Uzkri

host hotel ballroom & seymours pub (saturday afternoon & evening thunderbugs reunion, vintage speed & collectables meet, all vw club dinner & a movie night and show-n-shine fundraiser)...

https://goo.gl/maps/EX8Am

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« Reply #38 on: August 17, 2015, 09:53:44 PM »
pls note...my suggested directions post above has been edited. pls review!!  :cool:

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Re: GCVWS15
« Reply #39 on: August 21, 2015, 07:41:10 AM »
Locked and loaded!!!! :1rij: :1rij: :1rij: :1rij: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :1rij: :1rij: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:
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« Reply #40 on: August 21, 2015, 08:14:29 AM »
Oh yes!

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« Reply #41 on: August 21, 2015, 09:03:44 AM »
SWEET!

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« Reply #42 on: August 24, 2015, 11:53:59 AM »
Anyone care to divulge how it went? Will there be a list of winners? It'll be fun to see pics if anyone posts them up. Maybe they have already and I am looking in the wrong section ;)

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Re: GCVWS15
« Reply #43 on: August 24, 2015, 12:21:44 PM »
The show and the whole weekend was absolutely Awesome , tons of pics flooding facebook of all the amazing events and memories made threw the weekend . Im sure pics will make their way here as soon as people get settled in . Josh , ur car was super slick aling with so many amazing veedubs . A weekend that im glad to have been a part of for sure . Thankyou everyone :)
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« Reply #44 on: August 24, 2015, 03:20:05 PM »
tons of great photos on facebook...  24th Great Canadian Weekend Aug. 21,23,23. 2015  is that page. Lots of photos on Zundfolge and, Strictly German too
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« Reply #45 on: August 24, 2015, 06:39:30 PM »
yup, lots of pics on fb, i've got a busy 2 weeks ahead of me but i'll try & get mine posted on the asf site asap!

what a weekend...getting a chance to see friends old & new and all the people involved really make it so special!

so many highlights to list but a few include jim running 10's all night at mission, the great hospitality from the folks at regency vw on saturday & the sgvwa breaky, the thunderbugs reunion was incredible (so great to see that crew all together in one place), a packed vintage speed & collectables event, fun times hanging at the pub sharing laughs and watching the gassers movie...and the show on sunday, BAM! that location is so nice in so many ways, the cars (kevin kriegers, josh's oval, that oregon 21 window, that buggy bruce mc built...so many hot rides from near & far), the vvwc valve cover race track, meeting john jones & his daughter from kcw in colorado...the whole show...wicked!!

special note...to everyone that participated in the all vw cruise from regency to the host hotel on saturday afternoon...THANK YOU!! traffic got nasty, it was hot, and you all handled an unfortunate situation in a calm and cool manner. you're all awesome!! also thanks to thomas for taking the lead and keeping us all on track and to andy from the sgvwa and scott for helping with the cruise!

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« Reply #46 on: August 24, 2015, 08:44:39 PM »
Thanks everyone. I will look forward to pics in the future then because I just can't bring myself to get involved with FB. [blink]Congratulations[/blink] on what sounds like a well run, fun event. I wasn't there in person because of a number of factors, but a part of me was in the form of the 79 Sage Green Westy I spent all winter working on. It showed well and even brought home a First in Class from what I understand. Wish I had been there to see it  :artist:
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« Reply #47 on: August 25, 2015, 02:23:05 PM »
she was a beauty Don.  Excellent work and well deserved.

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Re: GCVWS15
« Reply #48 on: August 25, 2015, 05:32:05 PM »
sorry I couldn't get a picture for you Don, too many people in the way and i almost slipped in the drool. it was worse around the"rockstars" oval! :bravo_2:
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