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| Douglas Tappan (Dougthebonifiedbusnut)
Registered Member Username: Dougthebonifiedbusnut Post Number: 76 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 75.69.223.64  Rating: N/A |
Hey all, Well I finally fullfilled a dream. Making it to Arcadia and seeing all the cool conversions. First let me say Thank You to jack and his wife for all their efforts in putting the event togeather. From the looks of things it must be no easy task. My "Crown" I call the "Bywaylady" gave me 3,128 trouble free miles. I really do love her and want to say thank you to all the well wishers and their compliments. I was blown away by all the people who took the time to ask questions about my baby. To all the people in the back row (gens 24/7) a special thank you for making myself and my sons feel so welcome. God willing I'll make it again next year. Oh Yeah, Fred, where were you I was especially looking forward to seeing you! | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 414 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.210.241.56 Rating: |
Doug, I was not "there", in Arcadia,...but you are to be congratulated for what you have done with your Crown... and in between, the service you gave to this great country in Iraq. Enjoy your coach and your time working on it. FWIW and Happy New Year!! RCB | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 624 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 69.19.14.15 Rating: N/A |
I love you Ace. FF | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 918 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 206.53.144.176  Rating: N/A |
I love you too, Fred. Ace | ||
| David Evans (Dmd)
Registered Member Username: Dmd Post Number: 275 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 71.125.9.161  Rating: N/A |
I remember the time we were at the Arcadia Ralley in our old 48 Gm backed up to the fence and on the other side of the fence was a nice Prevost and both of us were named David Evans and our wives names were close too! Dorothy and Dorothea! And he seemed like a great guy and they loved our bus as much as we loved theirs! Thats my second favorite Arcadia memory! | ||
| David Lower (Dave_l)
Registered Member Username: Dave_l Post Number: 124 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 67.58.201.10  Rating: N/A |
Doug Thats great news you went all those miles with no problems, and had a hoot down there. that is a cool coach you have, did you keep track on fuel cost for the trip. Dave L | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 918 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.54.29.215 Rating: N/A |
Doug, Glad you enjoyed the rally. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to stop by your coach for a "full tour", just the quick glance when you arrived. Jack | ||
| Bill Gerrie (Bill_gerrie)
Registered Member Username: Bill_gerrie Post Number: 215 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 216.198.139.38 Rating: N/A |
Is somebody that was there going to post real great pictures like in the past? They are always nice to see. Some year I would sure like to make it to Arcadia. Bill | ||
| K.J. Franklin (Slow_rider)
Registered Member Username: Slow_rider Post Number: 30 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 98.204.7.118 Rating: N/A |
Here are a couple of pics and some videos pics: http://www.rjevans.org/MiscPhotos/Arcadia2009.html This first video is from a previous rally. I don't know if Gary has this one done yet. Any way enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS3IJaw_8AM | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 920 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 70.222.10.173 Rating: N/A |
Bob of the North a nice guy from Canada took these pics of Bussin 08 and posted the link on the MAK board. Enjoy and it's the most recent rally, not rallies of past! There are also pics of his most recent rebuild that had to be done on his coach during his trip going south that was done at Luke's! Ace http://www.rjevans.org/MiscPhotos/Arcadia2009.html | ||
| Bruce Henderson (Oonrahnjay)
Registered Member Username: Oonrahnjay Post Number: 342 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 72.12.39.78  Rating: N/A |
Ace wrote: "Bob of the North a nice guy from Canada took these pics of Bussin 08" Thanks, Ace. I'll get there one of these years (like I'll get my bus finished one of these years). What great looking buses. But why were they grouped in clumps with big open areas around them???? | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 921 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 70.222.10.173 Rating: N/A |
because guys with buses like yourself chose not to show up!  Seriously though, they are parked according to what their needs are such as gen 24/7, no gen, electric, handicapped, etc,! Ace | ||
| Bill Gerrie (Bill_gerrie)
Registered Member Username: Bill_gerrie Post Number: 216 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 216.198.139.38 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the pictures. Always great to see. Bill | ||
| joe padberg (Joemc7ab)
Registered Member Username: Joemc7ab Post Number: 323 Registered: 6-2004 Posted From: 66.38.159.33 Rating: N/A |
Looked at RJ's pictures of inframe overhaul with interest. Anyone know the reason for the new head on the passenger side? | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 919 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.54.29.215 Rating: N/A |
I think they found a cracked head during the rebuild. Jack | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 419 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.212.139.108 Rating: N/A |
Hmmmmm........I think the boss showed up.... RCB | ||
| Ian Giffin (Admin)
Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1164 Registered: 7-1997 Posted From: 24.239.12.139  Rating: N/A |
... I hate to do what I did, but, from time to time, I have to show up. On the up side, there isn't anyone on the "banned" list.  | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 922 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 70.222.10.173 Rating: N/A |
LOL Hey I@N, Susan still to this day tells the story at the rallies about the time I was banned here and signed on as her and guys were asking her to ask me stuff while I was "OUT" working on the bus when all the time it was me using her name. The funny part was when we went to a rally, I had to educate her on what "SHE" said if she were asked! No she wasn't a happy camper about that scenario but now when she tells it to her friends, it's good for a laugh! She's always asked how she can put up with the crap I do? Don't ask me! I don't even know! Ace | ||
| Skip N (Skip)
Registered Member Username: Skip Post Number: 32 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 161.7.93.216  Rating: N/A |
Ian, I realize you have great poetic license and am glad your not a longfellow BUT a ACE Fred lovefest I just about hurled. Thanks for all that you do do Skip | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 420 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.212.139.108 Rating: N/A |
Awwww Busboss, U R the greatest. Thanx for the best board on the web. Hands down. ...and now, we know...the rest of the story> RCB | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 921 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.54.29.215 Rating: N/A |
"But why were they grouped in clumps with big open areas around them????" Bruce, As Ace mentioned, the coaches are parked based on needs. We put those wanting to run generators 24/7 a little further from everyone else so their generators do not bother those who do not run generators 24/7. Would you want a generator running all night next to your coach? We also split the coaches into groups with and without vertical stacks. We don't feel it is fair to park a coach without a vertical stack next to someone who took the time to add a vertical stack to their generator. Those wanting electric, water, and sewer connection park where these are available and we try to park handicap as close as possible taking into consideration the above factors. The last parking area is what we refer to as the Bluegrass area. This area is for those that want to get together to pick. Although it is sometimes difficult, we try to keep everyone happy. | ||
| Bruce Henderson (Oonrahnjay)
Registered Member Username: Oonrahnjay Post Number: 343 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 72.12.39.78 Rating: N/A |
Jack wrote: "the coaches are parked based on needs." Thank you, Jack. All that appears perfectly sensible to me -- but I've never been to an event like this or even ever parked in a public campground (and part of that ignorance was that I didn't even imagine that anyone would want to run a generator when electric was available). I knew that there was a reasonable explanation, and I just wanted to know what it was. Once I wrote my question, I looked back and wondered if anyone would think that I was being a smart-a$, but that wasn't my intent at all -- I asked to increase my knowledge about the way that campgrounds/bus gathering areas work. And your response (and Ace's) provided very helpful info for me. (And I'm guessing that people who want to run generators 24/7 would want a parking unit with water/sewer but not plug into the electric, right? So, nobody at this event or one like it "dry-camps"?) Thank you. Hoping to join you (and be on the road one day) soon. BH, NC (Message edited by oonrahnjay on January 10, 2009) | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 922 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.54.29.215 Rating: N/A |
Bruce, We have about 45 electric sites on the east side of the chain link fence. All other sites are dry camping (hence the generator usage). The County sets the camping rates which are $5 per day to dry camp and $25 per day for hook-ups. Since everyone does not arrive the same day and some stay longer than others, as well as the different camping rates, that is why the camping is not included in the rally fee. We are already planning Bussin 10 and it will be from December 29 through January 1, 2010 with early arrivals OK beginning on December 26. Maybe, ya'll can join us. Jack | ||
| Bruce Henderson (Oonrahnjay)
Registered Member Username: Oonrahnjay Post Number: 344 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 4.153.53.80 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the additional info, Jack. Unless my 101K turns back into a 401K, I'm afraid that it's going to be 2010/11 but if I'm on the road, I'll look forward to being there 09/10. After all, I'm about "1/3 of the way there" compared to a New Englander! | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 1451 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.68.121.244  Rating: |
All ye heathen, avert your eyes, do not allow your gaze to rest upon the bossnut, for you shall be struck mightily in the funny bone for your transgressions... I hope everyone takes this "thread adjustment" in a spirit of community! Thank you, bossnut, for keeping us all friends! happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 629 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 69.19.14.25 Rating: |
So, nobody at this event or one like it "dry-camps"?) A camper set up to dry camp WITHOUT the need for a genset can be done (we do it), but most folks the requirements are either too severe (electric consumption and water use) or expensive , large solar array, propane fridge ($$$) and range . Many folks can get by with a day or two free from the Power Pole or noisemaker , but to be able to do it for months is a start from scratch dedication when camper building. For many the hardest is learning to limit water consumption ,although 200G water and waste tanks have been seen for those who dont. FF | ||
| Nellie Wilson (Vivianellie)
Registered Member Username: Vivianellie Post Number: 174 Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 70.52.103.80  Rating: N/A |
I'm a little late on the draw, but I gotta know what Ian did. He says, "... I hate to do what I did, but, from time to time, I have to show up." So what'd you do? Nellie Wilson | ||
| Jerry Coombs (Jerry_c)
Registered Member Username: Jerry_c Post Number: 13 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 64.12.117.73  Rating: N/A |
Thanks Jack -- My partner and didn't have time to stay at the rally but we were passing right through town and I asked if we could just stop by and take a look at the busses. For me it was a chance to show my partner "see we're not the only one!" Wish we could have stayed but glad I had at least one chance to attend a few years ago. Hopefully again one of these years! Jerry |
