Baker's 2014

I talked to Joe Madonia today as well. I am really excited to have him there with his van memorabilia. There will be lots of great stuff to buy, bid on, win, etc. I am hoping we can set up to take some pictures from the roof of Baker's in order to capture all of the vans. I am bringing my digital camera but won't have too much time to take pictures. Any and all help in picture taking/posting would be greatly appreciated. And Virtual, if it helps I'll push you over the fence to get you to show up. lol. I will also need help selling 50/50 tickets. Baker's always has their 50/50 Raffle and we have our own. But Chris Baker told me that if we help sell tickets to the participants of the whole show he will donate the proceeds of the raffle to the Hatswell family, which is very generous of him. See you ALL Sunday. Bill

Good to hear Doug,& Bakers is helping out by donating the $$$ to Chris Family. It all Helps
Tom(Millwright71) & I hope to be there Early Sun morning

I would like to purchase one of the "G-Man" memorial dash plaques, but I will not be going to "Bakers! Can I send you payment and then you snail mail me the memorial dash plaque?

West coast  this topic came up earlier as long as  billski is on board with this  and the dash plaque is avail. that virtual had made up then i will ad you to the list . I beleive billshi had 5 accounted for then vanish, joe van chebby  then you will be #9, But I still need billski's ok on this , He always helped chris and is taking on a ton of work to make this happen .!!! So i'm trying to lighten the load  if i can,   Doug /virtual we all hope you make it,    Tim    Gary and Cathy Larkin will be there friday and staying with Jarvis..and yes he was planning to go over to Debs, HOPE ALL THIS HELPS...

Sounds like another good Baker's party at Deb's again which means the Econo guys *may* be fashionably late as usual. I try to get em rollin early but those late Saturday nights take their toll.

Tim it sounds like your saying you guys are getting older ?????

dix wrote:Tim it sounds like your saying you guys are getting older ?????

Yea but we missed the part where we're supposed to be wiser also.

Ok I got the all clear to go to Bakers. I'll make it one of my priorities to get the Econoheads there on time so they can be in the group picture ... even Alpine . Let's plan on doing the group picture early. I can only stay until about noon as I have a dinner in Toronto I've been told I must be at. So I'll try to get to Bakers a bit earlier Sunday to help with parking as well.

See everyone there. Was advised last fall to stay at the campground, so made reservations there. Also not driving any of My Earlies and pulling a Burro for the Wife.

I'm good with anyone who wants to buy a dash plaque whether at Baker's or not. We can make arrangements to get them mailed out but won't be till after the show. We can hold some aside for mail-sales. Just got confirmation for a "surprise" G-Man and I had been working on. If all goes well it will be a nice addition to our Van Show. And G-Man's family plans on attending as well - another great addition to the show. See you all in a few days!

What is an approximate schedule of events?
I might have to arrive a little late, or leave a little early.

Ok i did talk with doug/virtual there is enough plaques to be sold at the event and still some left over for members that can't make it to the event so far i have 4 members that i will get plaques for and still taking orders PS Doug Gary is allways early to rise but cathy might need to sleep in alpine express to get her there on time...

Sounds like this WILL be a record turn out. Wish G-Man was here to see it. I'm sure he will be here in Spirit though.

Approximate times: 10-11:30 Registration; Noon - goodie bag "dig"; 2:30 - Voting ends; 4:00 Raffle winners followed by Awards presentations. I'm with you Cinnamon - won't be the same without the G-Man but we'll all make him proud!

As mentioned I'll be there early, but need to leave by noon. So I'll try to figure out where we can get the best picture and help park people as they roll in with this in mind. Dix I'll bust Gary's chops to make sure he is there on time for the picture. He has missed the Nats lineup pictures on more than one occasion, fortunately he didn't miss the last one we took. This is what we're gunning for people:

G-Man helped us setup this picture up at the 2013 Nationals. It sure would be nice if we can get something like this at Bakers this year.

Guy's I have thought of every possible way and we just cant swing it...I am Very Upset I am Going to Miss Such a "Great Event"..!!!..Everyone Drive Safe have a couple of Beers for me and "Please" Post some Pictures of the Show.....Joe Van & C Van..    ...

Hey Joe,
Will take plenty of pictures for You.

last call for dash plaques from bakers event this week end.. let me know who wants one ??$4.00 and shipping All this money goes to G-MANS FAMILY .

dave ill take one

the plaques are for sale at the event, so i'm just trying to get them to the people who can't make it to bakers so far 1 in flordia and 3 from calf,

Dix, I would like one all so. PM me one where to send payment and I will also include a donation for Chris's family.
Thanks,
Later, Lester

Thank you Chester the donations need to be sent to Billski the dash plaques i will pay for at bakers, once in hand I can contact the members that requested them,

Is bakers a diner ?? and if so will they be open ??

dix wrote:Is bakers a diner ?? and if so will they be open ??

Yes Bakers is a Great Diner. The breakfast buffet is pretty good too and not real expensive. They also grill up burgers and dogs outside around lunch time.
Hope to see you there. I won't be with my avatar van. I'll have a green Econoline with Oscar the Grouch on the back door. Everyone Please stop by and say hey!

BigCinnamon wrote:

dix wrote:Is bakers a diner ?? and if so will they be open ??

Yes Bakers is a Great Diner. The breakfast buffet is pretty good too and not real expensive. They also grill up burgers and dogs outside around lunch time.
Hope to see you there. I won't be with my avatar van. I'll have a green Econoline with Oscar the Grouch on the back door. Everyone Please stop by and say hey!

See You there 'Grouch' ! I'll be in disguise with a newer Econoline pulling the Burro.