Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:58:35 -0400
Reply-To: Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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From: Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject: Buses Of the Corn ** Pre-Registration and Merchandise Deadline
Reminder**
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Hi Volks,
OK, here's the reminder... You now have only until 9AM Monday morning to
order your Official Buses Of The Corn T-shirts and re-useable beverage
containment devices. If I don't receive your order by Monday, you'll be
subjected to the limited inventory and predatory pricing policies of our
on-site sales agents. Trust me, if you want some of these goodies, it's
best to pre-order. Use the following link for more info, or email me
offlist.
http://www.busesofthecorn.com/merch.html
If you want to take advantage of the $5 pre-registration discount you
need to get you cheque or paypal payment to me by Friday August 1st.
In other BOTC-related news; we are expecting great weather for BOTC, and
the recent rain in this area has had an excellent effect on the local
corn crop. It's gonna be a great year for corn in Ontario, and at BOTC
we get it picked fresh and serve it up just hours after it's picked from
the stalk.
Planning to attend? Here's a few pointers:
THINGS TO BRING:
FAMILY. BOTC is an all-ages event. I bring my kids *and* my parents.
FIREWOOD. We use a single group campfire, and the more wood we have, the
better.
INDEPENDENCE FROM "THE GRID". This past winter the hydro lines to the
campsite were downed by high winds, and the conservation area has
elected not to replace them. This means we won't have ANY electricity or
running water available on-site. Please help out by bringing your own
wash-water and plan to charge your electric appliances from 12V rather
than 110.
A LEASH FOR YOUR PET. Park policy states that all pets must be kept on a
leash. Our campsite is part of a public trail system, and as such BOTC
pet owners need to be responsible for their animals.
BREAKFAST BURRITO & DINNER CONTRIBUTIONS. On Saturday the group will
enjoy a Full Moon Bus Club style Burrito Breakfast. When everyone
pitches in with ingredients and helps cook or clean up the results are
amazing. We also ask campers to bring a side dish or dessert to share at
dinner alongside the incredibly delicious fresh buttered Corn-on-the-cob
that this event is known for.
THINGS NOT TO BRING:
FIREWORKS. These are prohibited by the campground. That includes
magnesium engine cases, or chunks thereof.
FIREARMS. Really, did I even have to mention that?
GENERATORS. No matter how quiet the advertising says they are; as soon
as you plug in a percolator or a microwave oven you will disturb half
the campground. If you don't own a propane stove let me know and I'll
loan you one.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES. These are specifically prohibited by the conservation
authority. Technically we're even supposed to park our buses on the
gravel parking areas; though thankfully that policy has never been
enforced. If a vehicle doesn't have a street-legal license plate on it,
please leave it at home.
I can hardly believe there's just two weeks to go until we'll be cooking
dinner at the campground. If you have any questions, please visit the
website or drop me an email.
Happy Trails,
Greg Potts
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
www.busesofthecorn.com
www.pottsfamily.ca
