<VV> 2008 LA / VENTURA CONVENTION STATUS

[RoboMan91324 at aol.com]

Hey Gang,

We have 2 and a half weeks left  before the 2008 Convention.  As you know, 
this year it is being held  in Ventura CA, North of Los Angeles.  The convention 
and host hotel is on  the beach and may be the most picturesque location of a 
convention in recent  history. We realize that many CORSA members wait for 
the last minute to register  but you need to know that there are numbers 
limitations on the tours and  activities.  Don't miss out on these tours and 
definitely do not miss out  on the convention.  Here's the status on tours and  
activities.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Tour-  Closed  (Monday,  June 23)
We have reached the max # of people permitted by  Vandenberg.

Universal Studios-  18 openings left  (Tuesday,  June 24)
Universal is a combination amusement park and movie/TV studio.   This is 
where many of your favorite TV shows and movies originate and the studio  tour is 
great.  Also, it is a world famous amusement park with rides, shows  and 
entertainment related displays.  There are also some great restaurants,  souvenir 
shops, etc.

Wine Tasting Tour-  23 Openings left   (Wednesday, June 25)
As you must know, California has some of the best wine  regions in the world. 
 Some of us believe it is THE best.  This is  your chance to make up your own 
mind.  The tour will include a very  knowledgeable guide who will tell you 
about the area, its history and about the  wineries we will be visiting.  For 
those of you who enjoyed the popular  movie, Sideways, this is where it was 
filmed.  Even for those who do not  enjoy wine, this tour will present some 
beautiful scenery and great  atmosphere.  Lunch is included.  Because some people 
may not taste any  wines while others will enjoy as many as possible, you are 
responsible for  your own tasting fees.  However, many wineries include a glass 
with  their logo as part of the nominal tasting fee.  Great souvenirs.  Make  
your friends at home jealous when you serve them wine in glasses with 
California  winery logos.

Beach Party BBQ-  Open   (Wednesday Night,  June 25)
With the host hotel and convention located on the beach it  would be criminal 
not to have a beach party.  The location and view alone  is worth the price.  
With a delicious meal included, you shouldn't miss  this one.

Nethercutt Collection-  35 Openings left  (Thursday,  June 26)
The Nethercutt Collection is a world class museum dedicated to  antique and 
classic cars.  If you love beautifully restored and historical  cars in an 
incredible setting, you shouldn't miss this guided tour.  We  filled the first 
coach quickly and added a second coach to this popular  event.  We expect the 
remaining seats to fill quickly as well and will not  add a third coach.  Get 'em 
while they're hot.

AmTrak Excursion to  Santa Barbara-  Open (for now)  (Friday, June 27)
This activity is  multifaceted.  We will be taking a train trip from Ventura 
to beautiful  Santa Barbara and back.  You will enjoy ocean views, rolling 
fields and  mountain views while on the train.  Santa Barbara has something for  
everyone ..... beautiful beaches and ocean breezes, incredible restaurants,  
antique shops, the most beautiful of the Spanish missions for you history buffs 
 and much, much more.  People in Los Angeles drive hours to visit Santa  
Barbara just to wander the streets and shops and absorb the atmosphere.

I  know the main point of the convention is to take part in the multitude of  
Corvair related events but you may also want to take advantage of some of the 
 "extracurricular" activities especially if you will be bringing your spouse, 
 family etc. with you.  You may also want to come to the area the weekends  
before and/or after to enjoy some of what Southern California has to  offer.  I 
believe this convention is the first to be held entirely on  weekdays.

In addition, for you budget minded folks, (What ...... budget  minded Corvair 
people?) you may want to consider hotels and motels other than  the host.  
The host hotel is the most convenient and closest to events and  other 
conventioneers but you may be able put the money you save towards parts,  gasoline 
costs (gasp) or  .......... a tour or two.

You shouldn't  miss this one folks.  Go to the CORSA web site and navigate 
the page for  the convention.

Please copy this message and forward it to other club  members and friends 
who do not belong to VV.

Dave (Tours and  Activities)



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