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05-03-2009, 03:58

What about the Blue Bird Chapter of FMCA? -- They've been separate from the company for some time and may have at least some records of owners....

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On May 3, 2009, at 8:26 AM, ronmarabito2002 wrote:

Curt: I know that Ernie is in no position to fund anything like this, nor am I, but Wanderlodge Owners all around this country could probably fund it through donations.

I for one, think a database such as this would be wonderful for individuals to access as well as organizations. I also don't think the world will end if we don't have it since our primary role here is to help people keep their coaches running and traveling. They either take advantage of the information or they don't. You know as well as I that many don't. Many of the older owners aren't even computer friendly and don't have access to this information exchange.

I would be willing to make a donation.

I think keeping the database up to date would be an even more daunting task because people just don't always volunteer information about any change in ownership.

I wonder how many coaches are owned by folks that do not belong to any of the Wanderlodge Groups?

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", Curt Sprenger wrote:

I'll throw this out for thought...
Are WE willing to put upfront dollars, TBD, for some one, or some of us, to
work at gathering that information...that's using the latest information
list(s) that are available (TBD)?
If I spent 150 hours, probable more, 4 states, and apply hi/low per state,
seems like an hour estimate of time would be 1,000 to 1,200 hours, probable
more hours, to call, write, etc., chase down, and create a database. Plus
there are expenses to do just that. Then there are expenses because some
owners only use Snail Mail, postage, and time to keep them informed. I work
cheap, others will too, but not for free when it requires dedicated time
that this effort requires and the expense to make it happen.
Please present your thoughts to make this work.
Phil & I can request the SWBB database participants grant open information
sharing, but the response is TBD.
The FINAL database should respect each participants wishes to protect or
share information.
Also, WE need to pay for the dedicated/shared space to store/maintain the
information. Someone needs to be in charge for the space, costs, etc.
Site owners, others, please reply.
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
Read all about Southwest Bluebirds and Friends (SWBB) at
http://www.SOUTHWEST-BLUEBIRDS.ORG ...Then Join us.
"Host of the Annual Bluebird Quartzsite Rally"
On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 1:10 PM, Curt Sprenger wrote:
Ron,
*USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.** A**ll information maintained in the
Southwest Bluebirds and friends database, and/or on a specific rally list,
is considered **strictly confidential**, and is for group use only. Only
information regarding a member or rally participant's name, city/state, and
RV unit will appear on group and/or rally materials. Personal information
(i.e., addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc.) will be shared with
other group members and/or rally attendees only according to a member's
specified preferences. If a member has not declared personal information
sharing preferences, none will be divulged to other members unless written
permission is given to the group coordinators to do so.*
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
*Read all about Southwest Bluebirds and Friends (SWBB) at
http://www.SOUTHWEST-BLUEBIRDS.ORG ...Then Join us.
"Host of the Annual Bluebird Quartzsite Rally" *
On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM, ronmarabito2002 wrote:
Curt: You could be a nice guy and offer us that database. I know it takes
a lot of time to acquire info like that. Today, that's the only kind of
information available.
R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com",
Curt Sprenger wrote:
That is how Southwest Bluebirds and Friends got started. I used CA, UT,
NV,
AZ, placed calls, wrote letters, created the database, etc. Time
spent...at
least 150 hours.
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
*Read all about Southwest Bluebirds and Friends (SWBB) at
http://www.SOUTHWEST-BLUEBIRDS.ORG ...Then Join us.
"Host of the Annual Bluebird Quartzsite Rally" *
On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 8:25 AM, ronmarabito2002 wrote:
Ernie: Since you have time on your hands, you could check with Family
of
Friends and Vintage Birds to add that information to the list. Time
consuming, but that's what you have. (bg)
R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
,
Ernie Ekberg wrote:
George, the list I have from Bluebird lists owners by state and
their
address. Unfortunately, no coach data is listed.
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Wanderlodge
Weatherford, Tx
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair
--- On Fri, 5/1/09, George Burke wrote:
From: George Burke
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Your Reply to Another One Gone
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 11:14 PM
Ernie, in your reply concerning the above, you mentioned that about
5
years ago you obtained a print out from BB of bird owners that was
about 2"
thick. Do you remember what other info., other than names that were
posted?
If it showed the type of Bird, as 1977 FC31 Gas, etc., that would be
great
information to know. Some day in the future, as some of you have, I
would
like to upgrade to a newer and larger Wanderlodge, and that kind of
info.,
such as how many of each type are out there would be a big help. It
might
steer me one way or another, as, I might not look for a PT 36, if only
a
very few were built/and still on the road. I do at present very much
like
the PT36, and PT38, as well as the SP. And alas, if it was newer than
5yrs.
old, I can guarantee you that some else would have to buy it anyway.
Bluebird, the transit and school bus folks, are still making a front
engine
body, as well as rear engine transit models. Sure would like to see
someone
make
a FC/PT type Wanderlodge again from these bodys. After all, most of
us
aren't millionares, and after X amount of years, could afford to buy a
used
one. As I remember, isn't this how Wanderlodge got its start? Regards,
George Burke 1977 FC31 SB GAS Charlotte

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