LOCAL VERMONT LINKS

Townshend State Park, Townshend, VT
www.vtstateparks.com

The Outlet Center, Brattleboro
www.vermontoutlets.com

Virtual Vermont
www.virtualvermont.com

Horses - Winchester Stables, Newfane
www.winchesterstables.com

Antiques - The Copper Penny, Williamsville
www.thecopperpenny.com

The Original Newfane Flea Market, Inc.
EVERY SUNDAY
Location VT Route 30, Newfane

Recreation
Mount Snow Area
www.mountsnow.com

Butterfly Heaven & Bird Aviary, Jamaica
www.butterfliesandbirdsinvermont.com

Train Rides - White River Junction
www.rails-vt.com

River Cruises, CT River, Brattleboro
www.belleofbrattleboro.com

Shopping - Gifts, stuffed toys - Big Black Bear Shop, Townshend
www.bigblackbear.com

Baskets & Gifts - Basketville, Putney
www.basketville.com

Groceries
Harmonyville Store, Harmonyville
www.harmonyvillestore.com

Vermont Cheese
Crowley, Cabot, Grafton Cheese & others. Also Bison Meat
www.vermontcheese.com

General Area & other listed attractions www.southernvermont.com

Newfane
www.newfanevermontusa.com

Brattleboro
www.brattleboro.com

Putney
www.putney.net

Brattleboro Media
www.reformer.com

VW Parts & Service
 John Car Corner, Route
John's Car Corners, Westminister 
johnscarcorner@yahoo.com
John Hamil also a LiMBO member


Self Guided Tours of Southern Vermont

Instead of the usual Guided Caravan Tour of the area on Saturday afternoon, there will be information and maps of several self-guided tours to do on your own and at your own leisure. See if you can find the following local Landmarks?

1. Two classic Stone Arch Bridges within one mile of BMC.

2. The most photographed Court House in New England.

3. A restored Railroad Station from the now defunct Brattleboro And Whitehall RR.

4. Bridge piers from the Brattleboro and Whitehall RR where it crossed the West River in two places.

5. A restored building that once housed the Windham County Jail and the Newfane Inn. Hint: Only one part of the building survives and is now the Headquarters of the Windham County Sheriffs Dept.

6. The remains of a now defunct Quarry on the East side of the West River. You can still see the remains of the old quarry equipment. Hint: There are two bridge piers that supported a bridge with a spur from the Brattleboro & Whitehall RR to the Quarry.

7. The most photographed Church in New England.

8. Two famous covered bridges. One, within one mile of BMC is only open to pedestrian traffic, the for both pedestrians and vehicles. One is the longest, the other the oldest. Which is which?

9. A classic iron truss bridge over the West River. Now closed to all traffic.

10. The former home of Rudyard Kipling (You remember he wrote the Jungle Book and other famous literary works). It's design and construction is patterned after a Mississippi River Steam Boat. A must see but not open to the public.

11. In Brookline, find an old brick building with only one wall!. (How can a building be enclosed with only one wall?) Guess what it was used for?

12. Find two small villages in Windham County. One formerly called "Tin Pot" and very close to BMC. What is this village named today? The other called called "Goose City" and why?

13. On a more modern note. Visit a famous Cheese factory known for its chedders. Hint: The factory carries the same name as the town in which it is located.

14. Don't forget the fabulous Newfane Flea Market on Sunday, July 17th. Just down the road on Route 30.

15. And finally, visit John's Car Corner (easy to find in Westminister, VT on Route 5). John Hamil, owner and LiMBO member is an expert on all types of VW's and in addition has an extensive collection of Volkswagen artifacts and memorabilia and a great inventory of rare and hard to find VW parts. Don't miss this one!
WEST RIVER WESTIES VIII

Bald Mountain Campground
Townsend, VT

JULY 15 - 17, 2011

Everyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends, pets, bicycles, tubes and rafts and something to share at the Potluck Supper. Make new friends and greet old ones. Go tubing on the West River adjacent to the campground, bicycling on State Forest Road to the historic Scott Covered Bridge, visit local attractions or just hang around the campground and talk Volkswagens. The Potluck Supper on Saturday night will be followed by the Bucket Raffle to specifically benefit the expansion of Grace Cottage Hospital’s Medical Imaging Facility.

http://www.gracecottage.org/news_radiology_dept_campaign.shtml

For the more experienced and adventurous hikers attending, you may be interested in visiting Hamilton Falls in Jamaica, VT. It’s a spectacular waterfall of 120’ drop in three tiers. Only about 10 miles from BMC, but be forewarned, the hike to the falls is extremely risky and dangerous.

http://www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=158&p=0


Camping rates remain the same as in past years: $23.83/day includes W/E hookup & Vermont tax. Campground has free showers and ample bathrooms. Call Bald Mountain Campground for your reservation: 1-802-365-7510.

We’ll see you on the river. Nev & Sue Lescher, your WRW Wagonmasters, e-mail nesu@cox.net









The LiMBO Regatta

A Tube Race down the West River. So bring your old inner tubes, decorate them and costume yourself as the "Skipper". Be sure to bring your water shoes, those rocks hurt your feet



West River Westies Activities Saturday Afternoon & Evening
A potluck dinner will take place in the Pavilion. Be sure to bring a contribution to share with everyone. For the last few years the food contributions just about matched what people ate. So this year bring a little extra.

The "LiMBO Bucket Raffle" will take place where you put your ticket(s) in the bucket next to the item (or items) you desire to win before the draw. LiMBO Bucket tickets are 6 for 5 bucks. Any donations, VW or camping related, to the raffle will be welcomed and appreciated. In addition to the Bucket Raffle there will also be the conventional 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to benefit the Grace Cottage Hospital and Otis Health Care Center in Townshend, VT. this Bucket Raffle is to specifically benefit the expansion of Grace Cottage Hospital’s Medical Imaging Facility.

If you have a worthwhile item to donate to the Bucket Raffle it would be greatly appreciated, especially if it is camping or VW Bus related. Please bring it along.



http://www.gracecottage.org/

Mark your calender now for
West River Westies 2011
Same place - Bald Mountain Campground
Townshend, Vermont
Same time - July 15 - 17, 2011

Bald Mountain Campground now has it own web site.

DIRECTIONS TO BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OF BALD MOUNTAIN

GPS INFO AND MAPS


 Call bald mountain campground To reserve your site at 1-802-365-7510

You can visit local Flea Markets, Antique Shops, Factory Outlets, Auctions, visit covered bridges or tour country roads where no Westy may have ever been before. There is also swimming, boating & fishing at the nearby Townshend Dam Recreation Area; hiking trails to Bald Mountain at the Townshend State Forest Park; tubing on the West River, go biking on miles of dirt roads or just lounge and relax at the campground. A booklet will be available listing attractions, places to go and things to do in the Townshend - Newfane Village area as well as the surounding southern Vermont area. The usual LiMBO Get-together is planned for Saturday night where you can share your days experiences with your fellow Westfalians.   Bald Mountain can be reached in 2 hours from the Boston, Hartford and Albany areas. So come join us at this new and unique camping experience next July. Please make a post in the forum to let me know of your interest and/or questions.

Your Hosts: Nevin & Sue Lescher
              

assisted by
John Netsel & Kevin Kruger
         

Also, new a few years ago was a new factory and store for the Grafton Cheese Factory. It is about 500 yards on the left of Route 30 as you come down Cedar St from Route 9 (Western Ave) just outside of Brattleboro.
Grafton Cheese

Your WRW Wagonmasters & Drivers Nev & Sue Lescher John Netsel & Kevin Kruger

New Links

River Bend Farm Market, Route 30, Townshend, VT. Fresh meat, poultry & seafood, groceries, produce, Mobil Gas, 24 Hour ATM and Vermont Licensed Liquor Outlet. River Bend Farm Market

Lawrence's Smoke Shop, Route 30, Townshend, next to the River Bend Market. Smoked meat products, thick sliced Bacon, Maple cured Hams and Sausages. Homemade Fudge, Local Crafts & Gifts. www.LawrencesSmokeShop.com

Sam's Outdoor Outfitters: 74 Main St, Brattleboro. Camping & Hiking Supplies, Hunting & Fishing Supplies, Sporting Goods, Footwear and Clothing. www.samsoutfitters.com

Dutton's Farm Stand: Route 30, just south of Newfane. Locally produced Fruits & Vegetables. Pick our own Strawberries at Dutton's Berry Stand, just north of Newfane on Route 30. on your right. http://www.duttonberryfarm.com/

Places to Eat.

Rick's Tavern: Route 30, just south of Newfane. Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials, Vermont Microbrews, Live Music Thursdays & Saturday nights. www.rickstavern.net

Bootsy's Grill: Route 30, on the right, just before left turn on to State Forest Road. American, Italian, casual family atmosphere, live entertainment, outdoor seating. Dinner - Italian Food & Culture. http://www.restaurant.com/rdc/bootsys-grille-newfane-italian-restaurant-rid=415804

The Townshend Dam Diner: Route 30 north after the Townshend Corp of Engineers Dam. http://local.yahoo.com/info-16793366-townshend-dam-diner-west-townshend