TBerk attends ND 2004

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Cool show... nice turnout!

Lots of cool mk1's and mk2's to look at... Tosha was there! Kevin made his 
first (and defiantly not last) trek from AZ and a bunch of Pac-North people 
showed up with this knucklehead (you know I'm talking about you Shannon)...

Over all the show went well but Tosha's right, we need more Scirocco 1 & 
2's there! I know they're out there so you all have a one year notice to 
get'em ready and be there next year!!! We don't care what they look like or 
how fast they are... we love them all!!!

The vwvortex pics are already up!
Check it out!

-Raffi



At 01:20 AM 5/24/2004, T Berk wrote:


>Well, they are turning down the thermostat in the levels below because 
>after missing Turbo Tim of New Dimensions fame for a number of years I 
>broke out the rusty people skills (which are atrophying more and more) and 
>attended the ND Charity Car Show this Sunday last.
>
>I'll have a link to some pix in a little bit but 1st I wanted to 
>acknowledge a few folks; many of whom came a long way to be here:
>
>- 1st, a big wet one goes out to Kevin Collins, late of the big Southland, 
>but this year he drove in, and showed his car, all the way from ARIZONA. 
>And it looked damn fine too Kev, glowing all red and everything- the car 
>that is.   tek wax?
>
>- Also on the "I drove a hell of a long way" wavelength are the Great 
>North Westerners, whose unofficial Leader & Mascot is the quiet, demure 
>Captain 16Volt-age himself; Shawn Meze! Uh, no I mean Shannon! And a cast 
>of thousands! (We like to let him think he's in charge. You know.)
>
>- We had some middle distance folks who I met (and remember) but who came 
>from where, and what you drove, is now a blur. Roll Call!
>
>- There was also a local contingent including some award winning (even if 
>they can't all get trophies) Scirocco representation going on.
>Chris Gonzolas won _something_ in the Raffle but I didn't get back in time 
>to hear what it was. What'cha get Chris?
>
>- Big props out to Big Poppa David Guido for hosting a BBQ the day before, 
>(David, the boneless beef ribs in the fridge are from Costco and aren't 
>marinated or anything. Enjoy, they cook up like roast beef real good.) I 
>even got some free stuff he had laying around but nobody seem to think 
>they needed my ground straps. I'd better start charging to drive up the demand.
>
>I kind of want to say I had a better time the day before the show hanging 
>out with some crazy nutcases who share my same ailment. That and we had a 
>little cruise after the BBQ, but due to road weariness the caravan 
>accounted for only four cars, and Mark H drove an A4 GTI at that. (No 
>points off Mark, that things hauls pretty good.)
>
>Jason in the Red Mark One; with it's 2 liter and square headlights (wtf?) 
>was vying for my people's choice vote along with the gorgeous Mk2 at the 
>show I came to understand came over from Hawai'i. It's a Zender fendered 
>full bodied red ray of goodness.
>
>There was a gold Mark One that looked like it had been kept in a time 
>capsule, down to the floor mats and perfectly fine vinyl seats. And dash. 
>And mudflaps.
>
>It would help to hear back from folks on the list who can help me put 
>names to faces I'll be posting, and to add a 'me too' to there attendance 
>and there buddies who I failed to specifically mention.
>
>If you don't see your name here, it's because I'm bad with them, esp if 
>I'm not using it on a semi daily basis. Chime in with your contribution.
>
>In closing I want to mention-
>
>Two things are important:
>
>1) My car wasn't there, and we need more me's to attend and show
>
>AND
>
>2) a lot of far flung folks make a journey to attend this show and local 
>peoples need to reciprocate.
>
>
>Now, I anticipate the initial reaction "My car isn't a Show Car...". All 
>that means is you can show without asking to be judged for a trophy.
>
>Also, there are other get-to-gethers going on, and coming up: Waterwagens 
>up north & Dubwars in the middle of California and so on.
>
>It's not too much to gas up the ride and caravan out to see some decent 
>folks who couldn't care if you pick your nose or don't know how to make a 
>decent souffle. Just come out.
>
>I had some low key fun, I saw some woody generating material, and I 
>supported both my Sciroccoholics and Second Harvest food bank.
>
>Not a bad day.
>
>
>TBerk
>
>"Back to Civilization?, after allll theeese yeuuuhrs?"
>Pappy Popeye
>
>
>
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