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Bluebird closing - Ernest Ekberg - 01-31-2009 11:39

This is, indeed, unfortuate. Brenda and I are hosting a mini rally,
at our place in Texas. We currently have 4 coaches present and an
additional 3 owners who have come to visit. We have been talking and
discussion the recent news. The concensus from us, is, we are sad.
Can we do anything about this situation? No
Do we need to wait till we hear more news from CCW? YES.
Should we vent our frustrations over the facts? NO
I guess since nobody is wanting me to do any flooring that I should
spout off. Won't do it. Would not be constructive.

We can all offer advice till the cows come home on what if and what
for.
That's not what this forum represents. We are here to help people
with Bluebirds. And to that end we will all try and strive to be the
best we can be.
This forum has helped so many folks, including yours truly. Now and
in the future, we will be needed more and more.
Let's stick together and keep these magnificent machines rolling.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Weatherford, Tx
76086
Wanderlodgeforum owner

Bluebird closing - Scott Forman - 01-31-2009 11:44

Anyone have any idea how many of the new '09 units were actually
built?

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ernest Ekberg"
wrote:
>
> This is, indeed, unfortuate. Brenda and I are hosting a mini rally,
> at our place in Texas. We currently have 4 coaches present and an
> additional 3 owners who have come to visit. We have been talking
and
> discussion the recent news. The concensus from us, is, we are sad.
> Can we do anything about this situation? No
> Do we need to wait till we hear more news from CCW? YES.
> Should we vent our frustrations over the facts? NO
> I guess since nobody is wanting me to do any flooring that I should
> spout off. Won't do it. Would not be constructive.
>
> We can all offer advice till the cows come home on what if and what
> for.
> That's not what this forum represents. We are here to help people
> with Bluebirds. And to that end we will all try and strive to be
the
> best we can be.
> This forum has helped so many folks, including yours truly. Now and
> in the future, we will be needed more and more.
> Let's stick together and keep these magnificent machines rolling.
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Weatherford, Tx
> 76086
> Wanderlodgeforum owner
>

Bluebird closing - Jeff Flatt - 01-31-2009 14:27

I used to work at the Blue Bird facility on the school bus side of the road. I work for Peach County Schools now and I drive behind Coachworks on 341 everyday and I had noticed that the gates in the rear were pad locked and there was no security company patrolling the grounds. It's sad to hear. I have several friends that worked in that place and they loved it.


Jeffro

--- On Sat, 1/31/09, Scott Forman <scottforman75@...> wrote:

From: Scott Forman <scottforman75@...>
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Bluebird closing
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009, 5:44 PM


Anyone have any idea how many of the new '09 units were actually
built?

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Ernest Ekberg"
wrote:
>
> This is, indeed, unfortuate. Brenda and I are hosting a mini rally,
> at our place in Texas. We currently have 4 coaches present and an
> additional 3 owners who have come to visit. We have been talking
and
> discussion the recent news. The concensus from us, is, we are sad.
> Can we do anything about this situation? No
> Do we need to wait till we hear more news from CCW? YES.
> Should we vent our frustrations over the facts? NO
> I guess since nobody is wanting me to do any flooring that I should
> spout off. Won't do it. Would not be constructive.
>
> We can all offer
advice till the cows come home on what if and what
> for.
> That's not what this forum represents. We are here to help people
> with Bluebirds. And to that end we will all try and strive to be
the
> best we can be.
> This forum has helped so many folks, including yours truly. Now and
> in the future, we will be needed more and more.
> Let's stick together and keep these magnificent machines rolling.
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Weatherford, Tx
> 76086
> Wanderlodgeforum owner
>



Bluebird closing - Macy Neshati - 02-02-2009 04:03

Ernie

Just wanted to let you know that the the announcement by Brenda was premature and inaccurate. We have stopped any further operations at Fort Valley while our banks and financial group review our organization, business plan for continued operations and the forecasts. We should be through that process and know something more definitive in the next couple of weeks and once we know our final course, we will share that with the owners first hand.



In the mean time I think I have finally gotten wise enough not to worry about arguing or presenting our case on the forums because the solid people like yourself are wise enough not to believe all the rumors, but rather to reach out to us and ask the questions knowing they will get honest answers. The rest of the group just wants bad news so they can feel vindicated somehow and there just isn’t any sense in trying to deal with them.



Thanks again for your support I will personally get in touch with you once our course becomes clear and final.



Best always and travel safe.

Macy

Macy Neshati

Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Complete Coach Works & Blue Bird Coachworks

Office: 951-684-9585 Cell: 951-836-6525 Fax: 951-684-9585

Visit Our Websites: http://www.completecoach.com &http://www.bluebirdcoachworks.com





From: Ernest Ekberg <ernietex@...>

Reply-To: <WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com>

Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:39:12 -0000

To: <WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com>

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Bluebird closing









This is, indeed, unfortuate. Brenda and I are hosting a mini rally,

at our place in Texas. We currently have 4 coaches present and an

additional 3 owners who have come to visit. We have been talking and

discussion the recent news. The concensus from us, is, we are sad.

Can we do anything about this situation? No

Do we need to wait till we hear more news from CCW? YES.

Should we vent our frustrations over the facts? NO

I guess since nobody is wanting me to do any flooring that I should

spout off. Won't do it. Would not be constructive.



We can all offer advice till the cows come home on what if and what

for.

That's not what this forum represents. We are here to help people

with Bluebirds. And to that end we will all try and strive to be the

best we can be.

This forum has helped so many folks, including yours truly. Now and

in the future, we will be needed more and more.

Let's stick together and keep these magnificent machines rolling.



Ernie Ekberg

83PT40

Weatherford, Tx

76086

Wanderlodgeforum owner

Bluebird closing - patticake592000 - 02-02-2009 04:22

What's for ever?????? I am sorry they are gone but I have some get
mechanics numbers on my Blackberry and a great one in the house.
Parts maybe a problem but adapt and redo are a solution. A good
solution would be make a list of any Birds that are not rolling and
maybe able to be parted out. We have had to replace some thing using
our buddy up at the Falls several times. Some things may have to be
rebuilt. As long as we have resources, we can keep rolling. Now I
would hate to put a blue door on that Purple Jus Chillin, but paint
is available.

As long as the big truck companies and the shops like Clydes(Texas)
and Charles (Louisiana) are open we can "giddie up" across American
or "Waltz You Across Texas". Just think about all the SOB's that went
under and some of then fall apart after 100,000 miles. Aren't we
lucky to be driving a BlueBird.

And In closing Thanks to you Macy and the company for trying.
I will truly miss the Bird's Nest.

Hugs Ms. Patticake
90PT 40Ft. WB SB Jus Chillin(Purple Mardi Gras Circus Wagon)

Bluebird closing - Ernie Ekberg - 02-02-2009 04:45

Macy, I thank you for setting the record straight. We look forward to your input in the future. Best of Luck


Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Wanderlodge
Weatherford, Tx

--- On Mon, 2/2/09, Macy Neshati wrote:

From: Macy Neshati
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Bluebird closing
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 10:03 AM


Ernie
Just wanted to let you know that the the announcement by Brenda was premature and inaccurate. We have stopped any further operations at Fort Valley while our banks and financial group review our organization, business plan for continued operations and the forecasts. We should be through that process and know something more definitive in the next couple of weeks and once we know our final course, we will share that with the owners first hand.

In the mean time I think I have finally gotten wise enough not to worry about arguing or presenting our case on the forums because the solid people like yourself are wise enough not to believe all the rumors, but rather to reach out to us and ask the questions knowing they will get honest answers. The rest of the group just wants bad news so they can feel vindicated somehow and there just isn¢t any sense in trying to deal with
them.

Thanks again for your support I will personally get in touch with you once our course becomes clear and final.

Best always and travel safe.
Macy
Macy Neshati
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Complete Coach Works & Blue Bird Coachworks
Office: 951-684-9585 Cell: 951-836-6525 Fax: 951-684-9585
Visit Our Websites: http://www.completecoach. com &http://www.bluebirdcoachwo rks.com



From: Ernest Ekberg <ernietex@yahoo. com>
Reply-To: <WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com>
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:39:12 -0000
To: <WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com>
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Bluebird closing




This is, indeed, unfortuate. Brenda and I are hosting a mini rally,
at our place in Texas. We currently have 4 coaches present and an
additional 3 owners who have come to visit. We have been talking and
discussion the recent news. The concensus from us, is, we are sad.
Can we do anything about this situation? No
Do we need to wait till we hear more news from CCW? YES.
Should we vent our frustrations over the facts? NO
I guess since nobody is wanting me to do any flooring that I should
spout off. Won't do it. Would not be constructive.

We can all offer
advice till the cows come home on what if and what
for.
That's not what this forum represents. We are here to help people
with Bluebirds. And to that end we will all try and strive to be the
best we can be.
This forum has helped so many folks, including yours truly. Now and
in the future, we will be needed more and more.
Let's stick together and keep these magnificent machines rolling.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Weatherford, Tx
76086
Wanderlodgeforum owner






Bluebird closing - Jack & Donna Smith - 02-02-2009 11:08

Macy; Very well said.. Beware of those who cry "WOLF"
Thank you for seeing it the way it is....And remember: Everything
takes more time than we think it should..
Jack Smith
1973 FC31
SoCal

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Macy Neshati
wrote:
>
> Ernie
> Just wanted to let you know that the the announcement by Brenda was
> premature and inaccurate. We have stopped any further operations at
Fort
> Valley while our banks and financial group review our organization,
business
> plan for continued operations and the forecasts. We should be
through that
> process and know something more definitive in the next couple of
weeks and
> once we know our final course, we will share that with the owners
first
> hand.
>
> In the mean time I think I have finally gotten wise enough not to
worry
> about arguing or presenting our case on the forums because the
solid people
> like yourself are wise enough not to believe all the rumors, but
rather to
> reach out to us and ask the questions knowing they will get honest
answers.
> The rest of the group just wants bad news so they can feel
vindicated
> somehow and there just isn¹t any sense in trying to deal with them.
>
> Thanks again for your support I will personally get in touch with
you once
> our course becomes clear and final.
>
> Best always and travel safe.
> Macy
> Macy Neshati
> Vice President, Sales & Marketing
> Complete Coach Works & Blue Bird Coachworks
> Office: 951-684-9585 Cell: 951-836-6525 Fax: 951-684-9585
> Visit Our Websites: http://www.completecoach.com
&http://www.bluebirdcoachworks.com
>
>
>
> From: Ernest Ekberg
> Reply-To:
> Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:39:12 -0000
> To:
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Bluebird closing
>
>
>
>
> This is, indeed, unfortuate. Brenda and I are hosting a mini rally,
> at our place in Texas. We currently have 4 coaches present and an
> additional 3 owners who have come to visit. We have been talking and
> discussion the recent news. The concensus from us, is, we are sad.
> Can we do anything about this situation? No
> Do we need to wait till we hear more news from CCW? YES.
> Should we vent our frustrations over the facts? NO
> I guess since nobody is wanting me to do any flooring that I should
> spout off. Won't do it. Would not be constructive.
>
> We can all offer advice till the cows come home on what if and what
> for.
> That's not what this forum represents. We are here to help people
> with Bluebirds. And to that end we will all try and strive to be the
> best we can be.
> This forum has helped so many folks, including yours truly. Now and
> in the future, we will be needed more and more.
> Let's stick together and keep these magnificent machines rolling.
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Weatherford, Tx
> 76086
> Wanderlodgeforum owner
>

Bluebird closing - Al Scudder - 02-03-2009 04:40

Macy, we hope to hear from you in the near future. Your remarks will be based on good business judgment and what is good forthe Company. Negative comments are filtered by everyone after they have been able to digest what is happening. We on the outside would certainly like to see BB comeback to it's glory but whatever the decisions are It will be the best no matter what the outcome. I would think that the large majority of BB ownersrespect the decision just as those who have al ready been there have. Have some extra patience for the children,
In any case going FORWARDis be right position and direction
Al Scuuder 2000LX MI
----- Original Message -----
From: Macy Neshati
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Bluebird closing

Ernie
Just wanted to let you know that the the announcement by Brenda was premature and inaccurate. We have stopped any further operations at Fort Valley while our banks and financial group review our organization, business plan for continued operations and the forecasts. We should be through that process and know something more definitive in the next couple of weeks and once we know our final course, we will share that with the owners first hand.

In the mean time I think I have finally gotten wise enough not to worry about arguing or presenting our case on the forums because the solid people like yourself are wise enough not to believe all the rumors, but rather to reach out to us and ask the questions knowing they will get honest answers. The rest of the group just wants bad news so they can feel vindicated somehow and there just isn’t any sense in trying to deal with them.

Thanks again for your support I will personally get in touch with you once our course becomes clear and final.

Best always and travel safe.
Macy
Macy Neshati
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Complete Coach Works & Blue Bird Coachworks
Office: 951-684-9585 Cell: 951-836-6525 Fax: 951-684-9585
Visit Our Websites: http://www.completecoach.com &www.bluebirdcoachworks.com


From: Ernest Ekberg <ernietex@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: <WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:39:12 -0000
To: <WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Bluebird closing




This is, indeed, unfortuate. Brenda and I are hosting a mini rally,
at our place in Texas. We currently have 4 coaches present and an
additional 3 owners who have come to visit. We have been talking and
discussion the recent news. The concensus from us, is, we are sad.
Can we do anything about this situation? No
Do we need to wait till we hear more news from CCW? YES.
Should we vent our frustrations over the facts? NO
I guess since nobody is wanting me to do any flooring that I should
spout off. Won't do it. Would not be constructive.

We can all offer advice till the cows come home on what if and what
for.
That's not what this forum represents. We are here to help people
with Bluebirds. And to that end we will all try and strive to be the
best we can be.
This forum has helped so many folks, including yours truly. Now and
in the future, we will be needed more and more.
Let's stick together and keep these magnificent machines rolling.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Weatherford, Tx
76086
Wanderlodgeforum owner