Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 21:17:52 -0700
Reply-To: Steve Schwenk <Steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
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From: Steve Schwenk <Steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
Subject: SYNCRO de MAYO (west) Deadline Notice, Etc.
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SYNCRO de MAYO is only weeks away, May 29, 30, 31 and June 1.
DEADLINE: In order to ensure that you get a campsite and that you have a
place at the BBQ dinner on Sat. evening, you must send in your registration
by MAY 15th. Register now! http://www.syncro.org/Hollisterregistration.html
Early registrants get preference in campsite allotment. Late registrants
will be accommodated, but will get the least desirable camp sites, and may
have to beg for food at the BBQ dinner. The good sites will be reserved
for those who register by the deadline. (BTW, families with children will
occupy the northern portion of the campground, under the tall trees, where
an area will be roped off as a shady play/kids area.)
A half dozen of us or so will be arriving wed. evening the 28th to begin
setting up.
Based on past years' experience, it is ideal if you can travel, arrive and
set up on Thursday. This allows all day Friday and all day Saturday to be
enjoyed doing all the things there are to do at a more relaxed pace. Most
people like to leave late morning or early afternoon on Sunday, especially
those with long drives. And one day (Saturday) simply is not enough time
to fit everything in. If you can't make it Thursday, do try to arrive
early Friday. You will be glad you did.
We will definitely be doing some 4WD exploring on Thursday, mapping out the
trails and taking in the scenery, with dinner in town that evening. Friday
and Saturday will be full days, including a visit to a local
winery. Saturday night will be the climax, with the BBQ dinner, awards
ceremony and campfire,although there are campfires every night.
Spaten Beer is an event sponsor again this year and thus the Spaten VW Bus
will be making a repeat appearance, full of goodies. However, it was
requested that the van not be used as a smoking lounge for those funny
smelling cigarettes this year ... as it appears to have been last
year. After all, there are plenty of other places to engage in such
shocking behavior, out of sight. What would John Ashcroft say!
Please bring two pieces of firewood for the group fires.
If you have a kids pool, or slippery slide, or water sprinkler you can
bring, please let me know.
Bring any parts you may want to sell as there will be an swap meet area.
Overland contacted me about displaying a TDI and another conversion van,
but I have not heard back yet, probably because I asked them to donate
something for the awards ceremony!
There are two additional showers at the campground this year. There is
also a permanent BBQ pit and some other improvements.
Peter will be bringing a PA system. I am hoping we will have the video set
up again, although I have not gotten a commitment on that yet. I again
encourage all musicians to bring their instruments for the campfires.
2WD VW vans are welcome to send in registrations now. There are many
trails a 2WD can traverse easily, and there will be plenty of syncros to
rescue you if needed.
More later.....
