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Post by Volktales on Sept 14, 2018 17:47:39 GMT -8
Not sure what part you mean exactly. The barrel nut thingy that secures the cable to the carburetor?
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Post by magikbus on Sept 14, 2018 18:30:57 GMT -8
I'd go in the rain, but then I'm only 15 min drive from there. Not promising how long I'd stay, except maybe if someone had an awning to sit under. Stan
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Post by stude on Sept 15, 2018 6:04:13 GMT -8
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Post by Volktales on Sept 15, 2018 7:36:57 GMT -8
I don't have anything in that older style, unfortunately.
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Post by Volktales on Sept 15, 2018 8:09:50 GMT -8
Sooo, just checked the latest updated forecast. Things have gotten worse, with heavier rain, and more of it. We have been talking to people both on and offline about their thoughts on attending a show in the rain, and most people are NOT interested. Those with very nice cars obviously don't want to take them out under these conditions, myself included. This is extra hard for me as I usually bring many vehicles... Obviously people who live out of town are not going to be keen on driving their vintage VW under these conditions either. I have attended countless shows over the last 40 or so years, and can tell you that outdoor events in the rain are a miserable experience...
So you can see where this is heading... I hope to not disappoint most of you by CANCELLING the Cruise-In this year. If you were all pumped up and ready to come out regardless of the weather, then you should be commended for your spirit! As previously mentioned, the parking lot at RONA is jammed with building supplies this time anyway, so the show would not have had the same feel as previous years. I hope everyone understands the decision to cancel, as it was not taken lightly. We still have all the door prizes saved up, and they will be offered up next time. We are also contemplating a different venue for next year as well. If it works out, the format will still be the same as a very low key and FREE event as usual...
It is hard to be positive when our summer weather ended in such a spectacular fashion. This was a real bummer as previous Septembers have been relatively nice. Oh well, not this time... The word will be sent out soon on other medias that the show is now cancelled. Sorry to all, but it is just not going to happen this time... Russ.
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Post by magikbus on Sept 15, 2018 9:03:52 GMT -8
No problem Russ, thanks for the update. I'll be waiting for next year's show, and I promise I'll bring Betsy with me. (not that it'll matter if she get's wet ;-) Stan
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Post by PICTUP on Sept 15, 2018 9:30:35 GMT -8
I am starting to wonder if we shouldn't instead have an early summer Cruise-In or event of some kind? I know it would still rely on weather, but perhaps it could be a good way to kick-off the season? It also might be a good way to spread out VW-centric events that seem to be happening in the mid-to-latter part of summer. Just a thought....
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Post by 77eurobus on Sept 15, 2018 12:20:16 GMT -8
Thanks for the heads up guys.
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Post by stude on Sept 15, 2018 16:43:37 GMT -8
Sad to here so I went to Ribfest and car show at Courtenay fairground then found a thunder storm to drive around in got home toweled the car off and now what? T
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Post by PICTUP on Sept 15, 2018 17:02:14 GMT -8
Sad to here so I went to Ribfest and car show at Courtenay fairground then found a thunder storm to drive around in got home toweled the car off and now what? T Have a beer?
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Post by stude on Sept 15, 2018 17:17:47 GMT -8
Too late wife is in Vegas I was going to sell my 56 down there have it gone by the time she as back boo woo poor me. T
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Post by bob on Sept 15, 2018 17:59:11 GMT -8
To bad, was hoping to come from Port Alberni and see what's up. Connections to get rid of VW Stuff, oh well, next time. bob
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Post by Volktales on Sept 15, 2018 18:04:36 GMT -8
Yes, we were not too happy either, but we will do it again. Just not this season. This is the first time we have missed since 2012.
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Post by willi on Sept 16, 2018 8:26:07 GMT -8
Yes, we were not too happy either, but we will do it again. Just not this season. This is the first time we have missed since 2012. Deadlines.They make a great sound as they swoosh by.I'm sorry I've missed every event this summer.Hope to catch up soon at Tim's. Pierre
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Post by tony on Sept 16, 2018 12:44:08 GMT -8
Hey I'm here at Rona all hunkered down where is everybody?!?! …………………………….CANCELLED?...……………….What?...….Oh man!
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