It's that time of year again!  Time to start celebrating the holidays!  And what better way to do so than a bunch of VW's parading through Colonial Williamsburg?

Watch live if you are not able to make it to the meeting. Pre-show entertainment; Alexander attempts to start Autobus

LIVE VIDEO from the Langley Speedway tonight, April 10, 2010. Well that's the plan. Testing out my ustream set up.

 

Good Day to All,
For those who are doing nothing...come and join us.
Where:  Trish Turner's house
Location: 88 Hunts Neck Rd, Poquoson, VA (after the first sharp turn, house sit behind an empty lot on the right, look for yellow "Turner's Cove" sign on pole
Time: 2:00 PM until
Phone: 868-5121

Hope to see yall there.

Rufus
254-8320
(I'll be there around 2:30....)

Hey Gang...

I thought we had decided on Saturday but nobody is here....so I guess we're on for tomorrow. Didn't see it on the calendar so anytime is a good time for me...Let me know...

Trish
868-8902
88 Hunts Neck Road
Poquoson

It is with deepest regret we morn the passing of our good friend Richard Hendrik. More information can be found at this link. 
Also see http://rides.pvwc.org/richardhendrik

Noonish Sunday. I'll try and make it too. I'll drive my tool box.  Did we say the address?

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 5:49 PM, Rachel Barry <rmbarry@gmail.com> wrote:
Sounds good to me!  And look outside!  It's SNOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 18, 2009, at 17:46, <krabba73@charter.net> wrote:

Sounds good ... pending Back River tides and snowfall over my way .... I'm kinda sitting on the dividing line. We'll see what tomorrow night brings.


---- "Jones wrote:
anytime is ok by me, but how does noon-ish sound to everyone?

warren



From: Rachel
Sent: Fri 12/18/2009 5:07 PM
To: krabba73@charter.net
Cc: Patricia Turner; Warren C. Jones; skortz@cox.net; bearzworkshop@earthlink.net; warren.jones1@us.army.mil; rburney1@cox.net; Alexander of York
Subject: Re: tech session anyone?


I was just looking through the long long long email discussion and noticed that there's no time/address for Sunday.  Suggestions?

~Rachel



On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:57 AM, Rachel <blockedmailto:rmbarry@gmail.com> wrote:

Rust inhibitors are wonderful things.  I used POR15 on a few areas of the inner fenders on my '73 and coated the new pans (and near-perfect frame) with a wonderful paint called 'direct to metal'.  It's amazing what the proper treatments will do to prevent the car from rusting to the ground!

Tom, I'll have you know that I can and have changed my own oil!  I'm actually very good at it!  I just don't like doing so, so if I can get someone else to do it for me, all the better!  I am no good at anything having to do with wiring, however.  LOL. ;)  I've also added oatmeal raisin cookies to my list to bake tomorrow, so I'll definitely bring some cookies Sunday!

~Rachel




On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:52 AM, <blockedmailto:krabba73@charter.net> wrote:

Trish ... glad they gave 'er the once over ... good news indeed. Ithink the patient will recover well. Fortunately all the stuff you will need is readily available for a '67 ... I see a full recovery in sight and your baby will be boppin down the road again soon.

One thing we weill need to do is pull the seats/interior panels/carpet and get everything dried out. I bought a '67 some years back that had rain inside for three years and the NEW pans rotted from the inside out! We don't need that ... a good drying, cleaning, and application of a rust inhibitor from the inside of the pans and body will take care of that.

Blessings can be found within tragedies .... this is a great opportunity for a club project and learning experience for all ... and a chance for fellowship. Hugs & cookies for all :).

Tom


---- Patricia Turner <blockedmailto:txzenart@earthlink.net> wrote:
Dear Brave Bug-Doctor Posse:

I'm a Texas Girl, so snow was pretty rare down there but I have great
respect for driving in it. This is the only bug I've had that does not
have mud tires on it so I'm usually pretty fearless.

Looking forward to all that show up and I'll clear paths here and there
as everything is stacked to ceiling....where did I put the box with my
underwear?

Had Poquoson Auto give bug a good WD40 soaking as a preventative
measure from underneath while on the rack to try and stop anty more
rust from doing it's thing. Dip stick didn't have foam but it was
higher by just a bit. and if I had my manual that the insurance guy
took off with, I'd try to drain but don't have a clue. That was the
whole purpose of gettin' the bug so Col. Daddy and I could work on it.
(He instructs...I do the work). He was a USAF pilot, flying B17s during
WWII and just about everything thereafter. "Oh, I love the smell of
gasoline, oil, WD40 in the morning"

Thank you all sooo much and see you Sunday!

Trish


On Dec 17, 2009, at 11:15 PM, <blockedmailto:krabba73@charter.net> wrote:

LOL ... I'll bake the cookies ... YOU change the oil :) Whichever
works best :)

See Trish .. we're a fun bunch :)


---- Rachel <blockedmailto:rmbarry@gmail.com> wrote:
Oh wow...  I think my brain is completely fried tonight!  I read
"oatmeal
raisin" as "raisin filled".  YIKES!!!  I think I can handle oatmeal
raisin...  LOL

On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 10:33 PM, Rachel <blockedmailto:rmbarry@gmail.com> wrote:

Haha.  I think oatmeal raisin are a bit above our motivation level
for
Saturday, but I'll see what I can do!

I grew up in PA.  Snow??  Pffffft!  That's nothin!  I'm not
concerned with
snow...  Mostly the people who have no idea how to drive in the
snow, but
decide to anyway - lol.

See you Sunday (hopefully)!

~Rachel



On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM, <blockedmailto:rburney1@cox.net> wrote:

Hey!!!  She has a garage!
I'm jealous.

=============
Hey Gang,

You have no idea how I appreciate your attention, help and concern!

This was my baby so I'm not giving up hope. Talked to Paul, the
owner
of Poquoson Auto who came to tow car and evaluate. He works on
vintage
US cars and he's a really good guy with a great staff.that have
worked
on my 95 lumina for over 10 years (and saved my a**) on extensive
repairs. He has been very helpful and encouraging. I appreciate his
honesty in saying he doesn't know much about bugs. He's impressed
that
the bug club is coming to the rescue! Said the best thing is that
car
was not started but will need a wiring harness, brakes, and other
electrical items. He said it is a very desirable car so not to give
up.

Anytime is good this weekend...I'll be in the garage, cleaning,
moving
and sanitizing...getting ready to take down sheetrock 24 inches
down to
floor to get out insulation for repair work from the flooding. In
Poquoson, we have a phrase, "I'm not complaining - I'm just
explaining"
'cause everyone knows someone who got it worse.

My phone number is 868-5121 and parent's next door is 868-8902.

Thanks again, I look forward to your advice...and I'll buy lunch!

You are all the best!

Looking forward to your visit and evaluations!

Trish


On Dec 14, 2009, at 10:32 PM, Jeffrey Wilson wrote:


I am pretty sure I can make it Sunday.  Saturday is out because I
am
OIC for the Sheriff for a parade traffic detail.


Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: Warren C. Jones
To: Rachel
Cc: blockedmailto:krabba73@charter.net; blockedmailto:skortz@cox.net;
blockedmailto:bearzworkshop@earthlink.net; blockedmailto:rburney1@cox.net

; Alexander of York;
blockedmailto:warren.jones1@us.army.mil
Sent: 12/14/2009 10:05:06 PM
Subject: Re: tech session anyone?

okee doke...sunday's the vote so far.  i can do either day.

warren

On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 9:59 PM, Rachel <blockedmailto:rmbarry@gmail.com> wrote:

I'd love to observe (not sure how much help I'd be, but I can
try!),
but Saturday's pretty much out for me as well.  Depending on the
time, it might be possible for us to come for a bit, but we're
going
to our annual Christmas cookie baking party!!!!!!!!  The gals
bake
cookies while the guys play video games and taste test said
cookies.

Sunday would be much better and it's possible that I might be
able
to bring some cookies.  :-)

~Rachel




On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 9:47 PM, <blockedmailto:krabba73@charter.net> wrote:

I'd be glad to help ... but will be in Richmond on Saturday.
Sunday
would work for me if that is possible.

Trish ... don't fret ... these ol bugs are tough ... let us work
our magic :).

Tom


---- "Warren C. Jones" <blockedmailto:warren.jones1@gmail.com> wrote:

guys and rachel,

see Trish's note below.  just talked to her about her bug and

she'd like

some folks to come over and take a look, give her some ideas.

she is open pretty much all day on saturday and sunday.

what say you to an impromptu tech session saturday morning in

poquoson?  let

me know via email or call me @ 303-2177.

warren

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Patricia Turner <blockedmailto:txzenart@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: PVWC Christmas Party, Dec 12, 2009
To: "Warren C. Jones" <blockedmailto:warren.jones1@gmail.com>


Dear Warren:

I'm a member of the PVWC but haven't been to a meeting since
the

time before

the BugOut. I had the 67 red bug that I just bought in April
and

was

thrilled to join a club of true VW enthusiasts!

During the nor'easter, my pride 'n joy got flooded. Needless to

say, I'm

crushed by the loss. This was my 4th VW; my first was a 57, 2nd

was a 67,

3rd was a 66 and I waited 10 years to buy this one. She is a

California car,

an award-winner and was in great shape w/ a rebuilt 72 engine,

Fat Boy

exhaust system, she was a beauty.

I got an insurance check but the one group I towed her to here
in

town said

to just take the money. They do not work on VWs so I'd like to

still see if

I can get her operating and work with a group that understands

the magic of

VWs like our club does.

It's hard to say how bad it is, I know the wiring is trashed,

probably the

engine, starter, brakes, etc. Just had put on a brand new

generator on and

water didn't get that high. I just don't have the knowledge to

know if it is

a total loss and the insurane check would cover repairs.

I'm 58 years old, a caregiver for two parents in their late 80s

and that's

one of the reasons I couldn't save her...no one was here to
help

me get her

to safety as we live right on the water and we were not
expecting

the high

water - we've lived here since 67 and it's never been that bad.

I hate to just give up and throw in the towel and would like

someone to at

least look at it to see if I should, so your advice on what to
do

next would

be greatly appreciated. With your advice, I'd like the club to

put their

heads together and tell me what to do. I remember my 57 came to

me with

plants growing in the floorboards in the back seat. My 67, I

literally

"rolled out to pasture" at our farm in Quitman (east Texas)
while

I moved to

NYC. Came back two years later, put a charger on her and told
my

dad, "you

watch...she'll crank on the third try." And she did...the only

thing blowin'

out the exhaust were dirtdaubber nests! Took her in to Mineola,

Texas and

just had to get her inspected and the brake lights
fixed...other

than that,

she was ready to go. VWs have their own spirit and I don't want

to let his

one die. Please help!

Sincerely,
Trish Turner
868-5121



On Dec 6, 2009, at 10:14 PM, Warren C. Jones wrote:

All,

PVWC Christmas Party and Picnic will be held at my house (121

Camelot

Crescent, Yorktown)---Saturday, December 12 @ 6 pm.

Please call 757 867 7546 by Friday, Dec 11th (leave a message

if we don't

pick up) to let me know if you plan to attend.  Those that

signed up to

bring dishes at the meeting---I'm already planning on you
being

at the

party.

Planning on a gift exchange...if you want to participate,

please bring a

present to exchange...i want to see if the lime green
generator

cover

reappears this year.

Ask that you bring a dish to share...We'll have soda, Lisa
said

she'd make

some kind of punch.

Beer/Wine-BYO.

Categories below:

Main Dishes

I'll make a Christmas Chili.  :D

Ham?  Turkey?  Filet Mignon?

Other?

Salads

Pasta Salad---Rachel Barry

Potato Salad---Tom Norris

Baked Beans

Chips, dips----Jack Ashworth, Shek Ng

Appetizers

Desserts---Darlene Wilson, Marjory Eichelberger.

If anyone has other food ideas, feel free to chime in.

See you Saturday!

Warren

Looks like again, the beetle production will end.
http://autos.aol.com/gallery/vw-beetle-history?ncid=AOLCOMMautosharmain0001