May 20th Tony K's - Berea, Ohio GTG

[Fowvay]

WOW.... I didn't think I would be the one to start this thread but here I am. So... we had fantastic weather as usual (Rich most be closer to God than he admits ).

I didn't get in very many shots of the actual GTG.. well ok I was too busy talking and talking and talking to take any there at all. Jay (Bugsy98) John (JKaufman) and myself (Fowvay..duh) went for a lil ride thru the Cleveland Metroparks after the GTG and got a bite to eat at the local Mexican joint.

Here are the prelime picies... Can't wait to see the rest


Tom aka Fowvay

pic 1 Right to left. Bef Bugman and JohnnyOhio

Pic 2 Jkaufmann sitting in my 70

[pdoel]

Had a great time as always! Nice to see some new faces, as well as the regulars. For people who haven't attended a get together, YOU NEED TO! These are so much fun. It's a a blast getting to sit down with the people you chat with all the time on the boards.

There's nothing like New Beetle people.

So, here are my pics from today.

[pdoel]

Jay's Lilo:



John (Kaufman's) Beetle:



Retrorich's Ink Spot:



Bef's Snap Orange:





My Hopper:



Johnny Ohio's Wife's Beetle:



Johnny Ohio's Beetle:



Jerry (Bugman's) Hot Wheels Herbie:



Tom's Pomelo:



Tom's Oscar:

[Fowvay]

[pdoel]

Jerry's Wheels:



Bef's Awesome Wheels:



Hopper's reflection in Oscar's Hub cap:

[pdoel]

And of course, the real reason for these get togethers, the people.



Clockwise from the bottom left . . . Rich's head, Joan (Rich's Partner), Brian (My partner), Tom, Bef's Fiance, Bef, Jerry O, Jay, Johnny Ohio, Mrs. Johnny Ohio)



Same as above with two addditions. In the back, to the left is John Kauffman, and to the right, is Rich.

[Fowvay]

[Fowvay]

Fear me oh yee little people of the org for I am the great and mighty giant John Kauffman

[Bef]

Ari and I had a great time today!! It just cemented the idea in my head that VW (and especially Beetle) people are the nicest of the bunch.

Here are a few shots that we took - I am not a good photographer by any means... I would classify myself as less than mediocre, but have fun with the pics anyhow... You can see a few more cars and folks at FATDUBS

[Johnny Ohio]

WOW! Great Pics. Rusty and I had a wonderful time, seeing our old friends and getting to meet new ones ( John, Bef and Ari). We're ready for the next one! Oh Yeah, Tom: Being able to change wheels for the cruise...Priceless! See Ya Next time.

[Breez]

WOW, it looks like you guys had a blast! I am so jealous!

I love the pictures of the reflections in the original bugs hub caps! I think that is so awesome!

[Lnzbug]

Man! you guys look like you had a blast. Wish I was closer

[Breez]

You could have done that tip Ellen, I lived in Rolling Meadows and worked on my undergrad at Miami University in Ohio, oxford... you could have driven to that gtg!!!
Dork! You should have been there. Period.

[Lnzbug]

But I had to work

[Gruven_98]

Yeah... I had to work too...

Cool pics, sorry I couldn't be there but I was thinkin' about you guys today. Glad that the weather turned out good for ya. (Ari... what are you doing with that jacket on?)

Bef... the beetle looks great! Nice hood..

In any case, I'm glad that you guys had a wonderful day. Maybe next year, I'll make a surprise appearance. Who knows.

[Toad]

Wow, the turnout gets smaller and smaller, I see alot of Ohio g2g regulars dind't come out (including me for some odd reason) and I would have been there but I've got some Hamster Dancin to do tomorrow morning in New Hamster.


Great pics so far, keep em coming.

[FineExampl]

I was seriously considering going, but it just wouldn't have worked out. Too much to do and not enough $$$$.

Still, there's the DC GTG where i shall make ammends.

Way jealous of you people!

[JuggBug]

Looks like you guys had an awesome time! Perfect weather too, huh?! All those beetles look great and look how cute giant John K. looks in Oscar! Wish I lived closer, me and Juggy coulda ventured out!

[Fowvay]

Rich: Thankyou so much for putting this together as always I had a blast and it was all thanks to your efforts.

Joan: So awesome to see you again

Pete: Get some new shoes... errr.. I mean... great to see you again. Can't wait to see ya at the IKEA GTG.

Brian... you talk to much

Johnny: Wish I saw you more often than once a year buddy... you gotta throw a gtg down your way sometime.

Rusty: What can I say but it was so good seeing you again.

Bef: *Wolf whistle* Your wheels are H-O-T HOT HOT HOT and you ain't so bad yourself. It was an absolute joy to finally meet you in person.

Ari: Brother it's about time I got to meet you. You are aces in my book. I hope to see you at more GTG's.

Jerry: Dude... put a pinstripe on that bug.. it looks like all the other ones.

Jay: Had a great time buddy. Thanks for all the help with the wheels and dood... your cookies rock.

John K: Thanks for making that long drive. It was awesome to finally get to meet you. I have been looking forward to this for a long time.

Dude with the Golf: I hope you fixed your coilpack issue and thanks for coming. You have an awesome ride.

I'm sure I forgot to mention someone and I am sorry if I did but it is late, I am beat and I had one seriously fantastic day.

Thanks one and all... cya at the next GTG

[iScott]

Man, those are awesome pics! For some reason, I can't stop giggling whilst browsing these. In a good way, though. Because all you guys make me laugh so often in chat and it's so fun to put your ugly mugs with the name. Glad you all had a blasty blast and glad the weather cooperated.