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orangebug60guy
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 Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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As for hype, Litchfield always means we can try some new tricks when I comes to slinging a couple cold brews!
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Last fall at the rain date it was a weak showing. I sold a bunch of left over parts. Mostly bulk stuff too which is nice. Big Jack and I always try to make this show.
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crukab
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Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:02 am Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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Hey Everyone! Is there anyone coming from Northern VT or Hartford area willing to bring me 2X4 packs of Lawsons SOS. Also interested in Focal Banger from VT. I know Crazy Bruces in West Hartford or Total Wine has it in CT usually has SOS. I live in PA, its one of my favorite beers. Private message if you can. Thanks!
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I'll look around here in Central Vt. for it, grab some up if I can....
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WM971252
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Joined: September 10, 2004
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Location: Franklin CT
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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| orangebug60guy wrote: |
Last fall at the rain date it was a weak showing. I sold a bunch of left over parts. Mostly bulk stuff too which is nice. Big Jack and I always try to make this show.
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Any time there is a rain date show it will not be as good as the original show that goes for any kind of show. Us and many people plan for shows a long time out (I can tell you where we will be next year....). That said I fully understand why last year was canceled.
Starting to pack after a nice cruise yesterday. |
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DonKombi
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:35 am Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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It would be nice if the event promoters would link to a website or include a little more basic information, like:
1. Swap Space Price
2. Move-In Time Sunday morning for swap sellers
3. General public allowed in at what time?
4. What time is the event over?
5. Are swap spaces available day of event?
etc..etc..etc
Basic info like this really helps out-of-towners like myself who are on the fence trying to decide to go.... or not. |
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WM971252
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Location: Franklin CT
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:59 am Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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| DonKombi wrote: |
It would be nice if the event promoters would link to a website or include a little more basic information, like:
1. Swap Space Price
2. Move-In Time Sunday morning for swap sellers
3. General public allowed in at what time?
4. What time is the event over?
5. Are swap spaces available day of event?
etc..etc..etc
Basic info like this really helps out-of-towners like myself who are on the fence trying to decide to go.... or not. |
I am not part of the staff just a person that enjoys the show...
a quick search found this info
Swap meet $30 for a space outside, $45 for inside or out front. Line up at the "tree" and we are let in at 7.
General admission starts a 7
Show ends at 3 and awards at 3:30
Unless you want a swap meet space out front or in a building it is first come first serve with plenty of room and really no bad spot. If you want a big buck space you can (should?) Pre reserve your space.
From my past experiences... Camping opens early Saturday afternoon and is in the field below the swap field, enter and exit from the bar way past the main entrance (almost across from the road on the right). Not sure of the cost. Food time is listed as 6:30.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask. |
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OldVolks67
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Joined: August 18, 2010
Posts: 159
Location: Boston Metro West
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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| WM971252 wrote: |
| DonKombi wrote: |
It would be nice if the event promoters would link to a website or include a little more basic information, like:
1. Swap Space Price
2. Move-In Time Sunday morning for swap sellers
3. General public allowed in at what time?
4. What time is the event over?
5. Are swap spaces available day of event?
etc..etc..etc
Basic info like this really helps out-of-towners like myself who are on the fence trying to decide to go.... or not. |
I am not part of the staff just a person that enjoys the show...
a quick search found this info
Swap meet $30 for a space outside, $45 for inside or out front. Line up at the "tree" and we are let in at 7.
General admission starts a 7
Show ends at 3 and awards at 3:30
Unless you want a swap meet space out front or in a building it is first come first serve with plenty of room and really no bad spot. If you want a big buck space you can (should?) Pre reserve your space.
From my past experiences... Camping opens early Saturday afternoon and is in the field below the swap field, enter and exit from the bar way past the main entrance (almost across from the road on the right). Not sure of the cost. Food time is listed as 6:30.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask. |
Here is a little more I could dig up:
28th Annual Litchfield Bug In
June 19, 2016 8am to 3pm
All VW car show and Swap Meet to be held on Fathers Day, June 19 at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, Harwinton, Connecticut. The show is open to all aircooled and watercooled VWs with over 40 classes if you wish to compete for one of the 100 plus awards and special awards. A large swap meet with new and used parts is also on Sunday. On the day before the show, Saturday we have our annual Bug In Bash at the fairgrounds from 6:30 to 8pm. This is an informal social event open to all VW enthusiasts. Free food and lots of VW people to mingle with. Camping at the fairgrounds Sat evening for a small fee. Clean modern restrooms with attendants both Sat and Sunday. Food vendors at the show all day Sunday. Awards at 3:30. All proceeds to the local community fund.
Sponsor: Bronc Callahan Community Fund
When: June 19, 2016 8am to 3pm
Location:
150 Locust Road, Harwinton Fairgrounds
Harwinton, CT, 06782
Cost: Spectators $9 Vendors $30 per 20 x 20 space, showcars $15 includes driver, kids free.
To Register: or call Chuck Pisconski at 860 283 5256
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orangebug60guy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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Maybe Saturday night we could have an Arts and Crafts sessions for the kids.
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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| WM971252 wrote: |
| (I can tell you where we will be next year....) |
you don't know where you're going to be in 6 minutes, who are you kidding? 
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OldVolks67
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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| orangebug60guy wrote: |
Maybe Saturday night we could have an Arts and Crafts sessions for the kids.
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Are these the kind of things your teaching in class? 
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WM971252
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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| WM971252 wrote: |
| (I can tell you where we will be next year....) |
you don't know where you're going to be in 6 minutes, who are you kidding? |
May 9 to 14 Brimfield, July 11 to 16 Brimfield, first Friday and Saturday in August Macungee, ....... VW shows not announced yet but.. |
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WM971252
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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Camping for the Bug Inn the first year of camping, yes camping was not a part of the show in the beginning
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WM971252
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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Show convoy climbing the hill
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WM971252
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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The show at the Inn.... Plenty of more pictures in the gallery under our name
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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wow, mark l's bus..you had long hair that wasn't white, jim and barbra were driving saaaaaaab's and their kid was just a baby...I know because I camped 1 spot over in the trailer park princess....what good times were had in that old girl 
I think that pic was around the time mangler finished his bug...man, going to make me go diggin' for pix
*edit* shit, I had a mullet, or a "shorty lo-back" as it was known
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| Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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| Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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thewalrus
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:44 am Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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Dirty stinkfoots... 
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WM971252
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:07 am Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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| wow...after how many years? been since what, '00-01? |
Some research last night.... It looks like 1995 was the last year the Panel was at Litchfield... And I thought it was only 15 years it was off the road  |
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WM971252
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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wow, mark l's bus..you had long hair that wasn't white, jim and barbra were driving saaaaaaab's and their kid was just a baby...I know because I camped 1 spot over in the trailer park princess....what good times were had in that old girl
I think that pic was around the time mangler finished his bug...man, going to make me go diggin' for pix
*edit* shit, I had a mullet, or a "shorty lo-back" as it was known |
Jim was in the 55 camper, Barb and Madeline were in the back up Saab. She was not that young then. If you look at the convoy pic you can see the Princess. |
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BlastMasterMannyFresh
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:49 am Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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thanks for the old memories John, this is my white bus making its debut back in 1999 , I had just finished it and quite honestly it hasn't really changed much since
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vwsplitman
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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Also, Antique tractor pulling much of the day on Saturday . Tractor pull area.  |
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vanagonjr
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: Litchfield Bug In #28 - June 19 2016 - CT |
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Anyone want to Bicycle the Farmington River Trail, (late) Sat afternoon?
Probably 3pm, as I am kayoing in the AM (on Mass, near the Cape)
Alternatively - any good ponds or lakes to paddle nearby?
I'll be there in the Honda as usual
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