Texas Manx Club

by **GregR** » 04 Wed Jun, 2008 7:53 am

Well,
looks like there'll be a Classic next year. Steve has put up dates of April 18 and 19, 2009.
No other details as of now.

by **Aquabuggy** » 20 Sat Dec, 2008 1:08 pm

Its only 4 months away!
Who's going and where ya staying?

by **Texasbuggys** » 20 Sat Dec, 2008 8:24 pm

Man I got to really get busy! I am thinking maybe the Hotel with the big pool and water slide on the main road and stay a few extra days. Anybody know the name of it? The Hampton Inn, but Sabre said it was like $150-$160 a night so we will probably be at the Holiday Inn Express again. We have a Fredricksberg book and we will take a look at it to see if any other spots. Or does anyone know of a place on the main road in the center of town? One thing that would be great if we could get a large group at the same place again and we need to book early to accomplish that so lets get going and decide folks! Great starter post Greg, thanks for watching out for us. We probably need to do the same for the Blast.

by **Bill K** » 21 Sun Dec, 2008 10:24 am

I'm planning on going, and if things work out, I'd like to make it a bit of an extended trip by coming up on Thursday (More time for cruising

)

I called the Holiday Inn Express the other day, and I was surprised to find out they are booked up.

I'm working on making my buggy trailer into a camper I can sleep in, and in anticipation of being finished, I've reserved a campside at Lady Bird Park. But, if it starts looking like I can't be through in time, I'll be looking for a room, and Bobby's right, it's a lot more fun when a group is at the same place.

If someone finds reasonable accomodations, please post it, and I may hedge my bet and book there also, and then just have to cancel the one that doesn't work out.

Is anyone else planning to camp?

billk

by **Texasbuggys** » 21 Sun Dec, 2008 1:04 pm

Wow, already booked we may have already waited to long, so if anybody finds something that has a lot of space left, post up so we can start booking or we may all be huddled up in Bills soon to be converted camper!

by **Bill K** » 21 Sun Dec, 2008 2:27 pm

Everyone is welcome until I run out of room. :lol:

by **Aquabuggy** » 25 Thu Dec, 2008 8:37 pm

Bill K wrote:I called the Holiday Inn Express the other day, and I was surprised to find out they are booked up.
billk

Booked up

Guess we'll be camping with the Air Coolers Gang...NOT!

I better start searching for something, Chrissy wont make it without AC and a shower.

by **Aquabuggy** » 26 Fri Dec, 2008 6:12 pm

Just booked a room hope its a good one :!:

Comfort Inn - 830-990-2552
If y'all come up something better let us know we can always cancel this one.

by **Bill K** » 26 Fri Dec, 2008 8:57 pm

What are their rates, Chris?

by **Aquabuggy** » 26 Fri Dec, 2008 10:23 pm

Not sure about the standard rate but with Chrissy's state employee rate it's 115.00 per night.
Im not sure were staying there but I wanted to get something booked before its to late.

Looking for something in Salado now, Looks like the Holiday inn has gone up a bit.
Bill, you've stayed at the Stagecoach inn, what did ya think of it?

by **Bill K** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 9:45 am

I've stayed at the Stagecoach Motel, and at the Condos they lease. I liked the condos better, but can't remember what the rates were.

Sounds like the word is out about us wealthy Dune Buggy folks coming to town, so they are jacking up the rates :lol:

by **Bryan Porter** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 9:53 am

Anne and I have a room at Inn on barons creek
again. It is super nice but a bit more money
159 a night and it is a suite.
We stayed there last year and Anne loved it .

by **Bill K** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 10:20 am

I stayed at a place called Sunset Inn the first time I went to the Classic. To hedge my bet on having my camper finished, I just booked a room there.

It's an older motel that is just down the road from the show. It's clean, but nothing fancy. The rate for a single queen, non-smoking is $59.
Here is a link to their website: http://www.sunset-inn.com/

by **Texasbuggys** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 10:51 am

Bryan and Bill the places you are talking about is that for Fredricksberg or Salado?

by **Bryan Porter** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 11:28 am

Fredericksburg

by **Bill K** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 12:20 pm

Yes, Fredericksburg. But, I also just booked what they said was the last room at the Holiday Inn Express in Salado for the Buggy Blast.

When Linda and I were in Salado a few weeks ago they were building a new motel just across from the Holiday Inn. It looke like it could be finished in time for the Buggy Blast, but it didn't have any signs identifying it.

If I can find out what it's going to be, I'll post it up.

by **Bryan Porter** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 1:17 pm

I got a room at the holiday inn express
today and thay said they were full.

by **Aquabuggy** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 2:17 pm

Bryan Porter wrote:I got a room at the holiday inn express
today and thay said they were full.

Me too! Booked it online

by **Bill K** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 7:10 pm

Bryan & Chris, are you guys talking about Holiday Inn in Salado?

by **Aquabuggy** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 7:47 pm

Bill K wrote:Bryan & Chris, are you guys talking about Holiday Inn in Salado?

We are booked at the Comfort Inn in Fredericksburg (April 17 & 18) and the Holiday Inn in Salado (May 22 & 23).

Next up is to book a room at Meyers BB in Comfort for the Round Up.

by **Bill K** » 27 Sat Dec, 2008 7:51 pm

I've got Meyer B&B booked for the Roundup. Glad to know you are going to be there, CHris.

by **Bryan Porter** » 29 Mon Dec, 2008 9:51 am

I got the Holiday inn express in Salado
and I will book for the round up when I
am at Comfort for New Years we will be
staying there Tuesday and Wednesday
this week.

by **Jack Duncan** » 31 Wed Dec, 2008 12:23 am

If my buggy is finished I'll be going, but I'll drive up since I live in Boerne. It's only forty miles. :?:

by **Bill K** » 31 Wed Dec, 2008 8:41 am

Jack, what's it looking like for you to be finished in time for the Classic?

by **Jack Duncan** » 01 Thu Jan, 2009 1:54 am

I just mounted my body for the last time. Everything is done in the upholstery department. I have to mount the cage, then wire it. After that I'll see if it will run. The steering column could be a problem, knowing where to make the hole I mean. Being ready by April will be close, but I might make it since I am retired and can work on it everyday.

by **Texasbuggys** » 01 Thu Jan, 2009 11:04 am

We are staying here for the classic, coming in on the 16th and checking out on the 19th. I asked them to list the Texas Manx Club so when you call reference it and they will try to get us all together. $98 a night for a room with two queen beds. 830.997.2185

http://www.mycountryinn.com/motel.html

by **Aquabuggy** » 01 Thu Jan, 2009 12:16 pm

Just changed rooms now at the country inn.

by **Texasbuggys** » 01 Thu Jan, 2009 3:05 pm

Ok folks we found a great place to stay in Salado for the buggy blast and booked our room just a few minutes ago that still has a few cabins open. These are log cabins from the area that were built in the 1800's and over look the water. They do have room for trailers and parking and were excited about buggys in the park. http://www.touringtexas.com/weatherstone/ (254) 947-8003

It is located on Pace Park and close to down town and we hear they cook a mean home made breakfast included with the room price.

by **yoboy** » 01 Thu Jan, 2009 3:12 pm

Thanks Bobby for posting the information on the Fredericksburg - My Country Inn. We booked our room today and plan on coming in on Thursday afternoon.

We also checked again with the Holiday Inn Express in Salado this morning and found a room there for the Buggy Blast.

Looking forward to all of our upcoming 2009 events.

Will probably call the Meyer B&B later today and get a room for the Roundup

by **Joe** » 01 Thu Jan, 2009 6:20 pm

Hi: We are booked in at Sunset In 18to 21 for the Classic.
At Saldo 22 to 25
And the Roundup 4to7 in Boerne.
See All their

by **Bill K** » 01 Thu Jan, 2009 9:01 pm

Who is going to bring the sheep for the Sonic Parade?. Chris' long body should have the room for a cage if he will hurry and get finished with it. :lol:

by **Texasbuggys** » 01 Thu Jan, 2009 11:00 pm

LOL, he is busy picking up party poppers out of the yard from last night and tending to a head ache! Last I heard today he was searching for parts today through!!

by **Aquabuggy** » 02 Fri Jan, 2009 8:05 am

Sheep, party poppers, head ache, sounds like one heck of a party what happened to my invitation :?:

by **Bryan Porter** » 02 Fri Jan, 2009 9:49 am

Went to Fredericksburg last week and there is a new
motel 6 on Washington st. with a big parking lot
so anybody looking for a room this could help
for the classic

by **ckolek** » 02 Fri Jan, 2009 4:37 pm

i barely remember that i even had a party.... :lol:

Bill im working on it, sorry im not going to be able to bring the sheep, rear area for the little ones only..i'm sure one of the locals will have one..

by **Ken** » 08 Thu Jan, 2009 12:55 pm

Hi everyone, we're really looking forward to visiting with everyone at the upcoming gatherings.

We are planning to check out the classic this year, for the first time. We will drive over Sat morning and we have a room at the motel6. Country Inn was out of family accommodating rooms and I just can't afford two.

For Salado, we are booked at the Holiday Express, Sat and Sun nights.

For Boerne, we are booked at Meyer B&B, Fri, Sat and Sun nights.

Ken

by **Bryan Porter** » 08 Thu Jan, 2009 2:51 pm

Haven't herd from you in a long time whats been going on.
Hope all is well with the kids and all Let us know .

by **Ken** » 08 Thu Jan, 2009 3:42 pm

Hi Bryan, thanks for asking. We are all fine, just been super busy. My oldest started high school band this year and we were not expecting or ready for the time required from the whole family for that. Not to mention work. Ha, I let them pay me, you would think they could leave me alone, but no.

Speaking of my oldest, she actually started working on last years Round Up video. Music sounded good, but she is keeping it secret from me for now. Maybe she will have it done by September...

We are looking forward to all the up comings and I sure hope to let you keep that distinguished award you are holding so proudly.

Happy New Years to all.
Ken

by **Bill K** » 08 Thu Jan, 2009 7:16 pm

So very good to hear from you Ken. I'm like Bryan, hadn't heard from you in a while and was wondering how you and family were doing.

I'm glad to hear you guys are coming to the Classic in addition to the Blast and the Roundup. That gives us at least three chances to get together.

I've given Bryan so much grief about his esteemed "Doom Buggy Award" that I'm sure hoping the "Goddess of Retribution" doesn't pay me a visit.
;-)

Can't wait to see the Roundup video.

by **Aquabuggy** » 08 Thu Jan, 2009 8:46 pm

Bill K wrote:Can't wait to see the Roundup video.

Ill second that!

Wow though Id have more time to book for the round up but it looks like y'all will have Meyer BB booked up if I don't book soon.

So Bill & Bryan make it easy on me I know y'all have there number on your speed dial so what is it and what dates do I need?

Yea yea I know Im too lazy find it myself :lol:

by **Bill K** » 08 Thu Jan, 2009 9:13 pm

Here you go Chris: 830-995-2304 or 888-995-6100.

Or, you can book online. I would recommend getting a room in the Merchantile.

http://www.meyerbedandbreakfast.com/

On holiday weekends they have a three-night minimum, so I think most of us are booking Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

I'm so glad to know you'll be joining us.

by **Aquabuggy** » 08 Thu Jan, 2009 9:59 pm

Thanks Bill,
Will be booking in a few and yea I plan to be there, The family is insisting we stay at that cool place with the hammocks.

by **Aquabuggy** » 10 Sat Jan, 2009 11:54 am

Were booked at Meyer BB. They have too many choices for me, you have to pick out your room

(to confusing for me) so Chrissy picked 805 Mercantile. Any of you guys gonna be our neighbors?

by **Bryan Porter** » 10 Sat Jan, 2009 12:30 pm

All of us are going to be neighbors it that close

by **Ken** » 10 Sat Jan, 2009 8:42 pm

Aquabuggy wrote:Were booked at Meyer BB. They have too many choices for me, you have to pick out your room (to confusing for me) so Chrissy picked 805 Mercantile. Any of you guys gonna be our neighbors?

Your in the building running street long and "I think" your in the room at the south end of the building. Right next to the hammock's. I hope to visit a couple of those this time. We're neighbors. We are 801 at the other end of the building same side. They keep us rowdy "kids" away from the "gentlemen", they put "them" on the creek side of the building.

Breakfast was very good eating last year. I hope that hasn't changed much? We got in the pool a couple times also, very nice pool area. I hope for a couple cold ones around it this year.

Oh, another really great aspect of the MB&B is the really cool daily morning cruise's to Boerne.

Oh my, I just don't think I can wait til September... :cry:

by **Aquabuggy** » 10 Sat Jan, 2009 8:53 pm

Cool! Im looking forward to joining ya for a couple cold ones, you know after a hard of cruising that pool and the hammocks are gonna be lookin real good.

by **matter396** » 10 Sat Jan, 2009 8:57 pm

If I could only attend one of the events this year just to meet yall and look at some buggys for ideas, as i continue work on mine which one do you think would be the best? I hope to make to several but depends on the little one.

by **Ken** » 10 Sat Jan, 2009 9:03 pm

matter396 wrote:If I could only attend one of the events this year just to meet yall and look at some buggys for ideas, as i continue work on mine which one do you think would be the best? I hope to make to several but depends on the little one.

Salado, Memorial weekend is the "official" club gathering. And well worth the visit. if you can make it. Tons of helpful cars and people to visit with.

Boerne, Labor day weekend is one we would not miss. I guess I am sayiing, you just gotta do them both.

Oh and July on the beach is a popular gathering also. Thats on our calendar this year also. Thats three you gotta go to, just because...

by **GregR** » 10 Sat Jan, 2009 10:19 pm

Hi guys,

I'm so confused now that I have no idea which event this string is referring to.

So to prevent further confusion I'm locking this thread.

Please start a new threads for:

1)Classic April 18-19

2) the Buggy Blast May 23-24

3) The RoundUp Sept. 5-6

Thanks....my head hurts

Texas Manx Club

2009 Texas VW Classic

2009 Texas VW Classic

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VW Classic rooms still availble and low price, better book

2009 Buggy Blast

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