Boston GTG Sun 10/12/14 @ VW Day - Larz Auto Museum

October 11 and 12 are both VW-themed lawn events at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Boston/Brookline. Taking BeetleGone's lead, it might be a nice location and event for some TDI activity.

Although it is called Transporter Day, the range of participants expands to all VWs. There is an admission charge to the lawn event which includes admission to the museum. Also, there is a charge to participate in the lawn event. There is no charge to use the park at the top of the hill which can be accessed using the museum driveway, or from the other side using Newton Street to Avon Street. Also, there are no cooking facilities. I am not sure if you can bring portable grills or not... it may be more of a picnic atmosphere.

I think we should plan for Sunday, October 12. The show is 9:30 - 3:30, so we can plan to gather and head to the show around 10? I have a family membership, so I am happy to bring three brothers/sisters with me.

Links to both lawn events:

http://larzanderson.org/events/lawn-...ist/waterbahn/

http://larzanderson.org/events/lawn-...sporterfest14/

I may also take a look on Saturday, if anyone plans on going. Might be a little Vortexy.

Jetter_Sprinta said:

Might be a little Vortexy.

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LOL, is that similar to a spicy chipotle flavor?

Ill be there at least one, if not both days fo sho!

There are built in BBQ's on the far side (away from the museum) . . .

I have no idea how to go about using them, reserving them etc . . .but its a nice set up.

I'm in clearly . .

Brian

http://www.brooklinema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5375


Scroll to the bottom of this PDF. I am thinking we could easily rent the shelter. It's really nice, and has a ton of built in BBQ

So, are any of "us" Brookline residents??? Because its much cheaper.

Or maybe we could get some corporate sponsorship ( cough, cough, idparts, cough)

btcost said:

http://www.brooklinema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5375
So, are any of "us" Brookline residents??? Because its much cheaper.

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I get the real question, but that statement standing alone made me laugh. Yeah, cheaper than what? A Newton resident?

Id be glad to pitch in some sponsorship to give back to the community. I can't think of any Brookline residents off hand, but just renting barbecue space isn't that expensive.

Thanks, Brian! Thanks Keith! I can see Brookline from my house, does that count?

I had a fleeting thought of asking Brookline Audi to pitch in and bring an A6 or A7 TDI for us to appreciate! Then I had flashbacks of talking to them as Brookline VW about participation in the Boston Fest.

A little BBQ stand is only $40.

If we want the pavilion it's $500!!! ($300) for residents.

Knowing this crowd, I would think we could use the pavilion. But it's a little pricy.

So far, it's you Keith and me. I can just make sandwiches!


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I'm a maybe. It depends on the weather and it's a bit far out for that prognosis.

I may be able to make the trip down from Maine, all depends on the work schedule

OK, so without any credible interest, the plan will be that we can park/hang/whatever at the top of the hill in the main parking lot. There will be no financial commitment in terms of contracting with Brookline for a grill site but thank you, Keith, for offering. The Museum event has a food truck if people need hot food.

It would be nice to see some TDIClub representation at this event...


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are guys going to have a NEDD? I need a tdi, I really miss having one. I'm thinking of making the trip up.

I'm in!

I might be able to make it up

Lawn events this weekend at Larz Anderson:

Saturday 9/27: Italian Lite
Sunday 9/28: Mercedes Day

The weather is predicted to be gorgeous. Anybody going?

I would but I'm in Nova Scotia!

Land of the mk4 TDI !!! I've seen like 10 so far. Been here one day.

Mercedes day is great. There are some fantastic older MBs that come out for it.

I planned to walk to Fenway today, but got outvoted. The least I can do is walk over to Larz tomorrow--especially if the weather is as spectacular as it was today! Have a blast in NS! I hear that good navi is critical! But with all the TDIs, the natives sound friendly! See you in a couple weeks!!


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I am going, as far as I know right now.

I'll be there too. Lars is always good!

Right now I'm in Puno (Lake Titicaca), Peru. They've got all kinds of diesels here. Mostly Mercedes, Pugeot, Citroen, Renault, Fiat, Hyundai, and Kia passenger vans though. There are VW Gols here, but they're all 1.4 gassers....

I checked out the picnic area this past weekend. If we park/gather at the top of the hill in one of the two lots, it's a bit of a walk down to the tables and a beautiful setting.

Given the so-so commitment (thanks to all who've posted!), I think we should stick with the plan that people bring snack-type food and if anyone wants something grilled, there is a caterer at the lawn event.

I've sent my request to the Ho5Gs gods that the weather cooperate.

Mark!

I hope you are enjoying Peru. I have never been. But my wife has been there a few times. She was just in Lima a few weeks ago on business.

We have friends in Lima, should you need a local. Email me.

See you in a few weeks.

Little bump. Remember, there are VW-themed events on *both* Saturday and Sunday. The forecast for Sunday looks great (Ho5G weather )!

I hope to see some familiar TDI faces there!

Still meeting at 10?

Yes! I'll plan to get there by 9:30, so I'll park my Windsor Blue Mk3 in the lot at the top of the hill (the lot with the beautiful view of Boston). You can access the park using the museum driveway--tell them you are going to the park, or from the other side using Newton Street to Avon Street. I can get three additional people into the lawn event/museum with my membership.

I'll be there early too!

We'll be there later, nearer to noon.

Yay.


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I'm going to try and get there mid-morning. Parker, too, if he feels like it. Right now he's tired

It was great seeing everybody. To bad there weren't any newbies. There was some serious metal there. I'm rather the classic type. The 50's 60's bus and bug.