Official, Wanderlodge is closed

[Ernie Ekberg]

David, thank you for getting thru to my old brain. I really subscribe to #3, although I have called the factory, perhaps 2 times in 10 years. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Tue, 2/24/09, david brady wrote: From: david brady Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 4:20 PM Ahh, allow me to translate: 1) They didn't fail, the bankers just pulled the rug out from under 'em, 2) Macy was truly trying to build a motorhome, and 3) vintage bus owner's are a PITA and will never buy one of your new products! David Brady '02 LXi, NC Ernie Ekberg wrote: HUH??- Yea, I'm still trying to figure that one out. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ erniesremodeling andrepair --- On Tue, 2/24/09, Al Scudder wrote: From: Al Scudder Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 3:56 PM HUH!? Scooter 2000LX Ocqueoc, MI To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com From: Petrover1@aol. com Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:06:13 +0000 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed I dont think they failed. business purchase plans have a bailout plan prompted by math results. marriages have the same they call them Prenumptuals however the prompts are mostly social. I'm surprised they closed, thought the building/land purchase was to service epa compliancy market and WL was just a perk. The free TV give away to retro owners was the first sign of marketing in unknown territory. Give a set of golf clubs to a fleet manager and FM buys 15 engine repowers for the Company or transit agency he works for.. Give a TV to Vintage bus owner and they ask for an extra remote. Greg ofTim&Greg 94ptca --- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", "compmanben" "owensnate@..." wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Here is just one more thought regarding Wanderlodge closing.. > > Our forum is made of very practical and intelligent people. As a > community we may not be too far above the average income spectrum but > we rinse, reuse and remake items that the average bear would otherwise > repurchase. We cherish and uphold the quality of our possessions. We > take pride in ownership and it is reflected clearly in our forum and > our birds. If we remove the blur of economic problems our Country is > having right now, the picture of Wanderlodge as a brand becomes a > little different. > > Perhaps ultimately, the future of Wanderlodge was hindered by the > success of Wanderlodge’s past. The company has [with few exceptions] > a 56 year history of high quality coaches that last or are perceived > to last a lifetime. Regardless of our economic or socioeconomic > standing, history like this makes it hard for most practical people to > justify the purchase of a new bird of the same lasting quality. > > Does anyone have any thoughts? > > Nate Owens > 1983 35FC > "It's a Wanderful Life" > http://picasaweb. google.com/ owensnate/ NateSWanderlodge > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.3 - Release Date: 2/22/2009 12:00 AM

[Al Scudder]

Ernie The last "PITA" that I saw made me buy the wife another full length mink coat with fox trim, it was not a particular amusing scene, the only consolation.....he didn't charge me with assault


Scooter 2000 LX Ocqueoc, MI

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: ernietex@...
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:35:21 -0800
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed

David, thank you for getting thru to my old brain. I really subscribe to #3, although I have called the factory, perhaps 2 times in 10 years. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erniesremodelingandrepair --- On Tue, 2/24/09, david brady net> wrote: From: david brady net> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 4:20 PM Ahh, allow me to translate: 1) They didn't fail, the bankers just pulled the rug out from under 'em, 2) Macy was truly trying to build a motorhome, and 3) vintage bus owner's are a PITA and will never buy one of your new products! David Brady '02 LXi, NC Ernie Ekberg wrote: HUH??- Yea, I'm still trying to figure that one out. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ erniesremodeling andrepair --- On Tue, 2/24/09, Al Scudder wrote: From: Al Scudder Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 3:56 PM HUH!? Scooter 2000LX Ocqueoc, MI To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com From: Petrover1@aol. com Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:06:13 +0000 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed I dont think they failed. business purchase plans have a bailout plan prompted by math results. marriages have the same they call them Prenumptuals however the prompts are mostly social. I'm surprised they closed, thought the building/land purchase was to service epa compliancy market and WL was just a perk. The free TV give away to retro owners was the first sign of marketing in unknown territory. Give a set of golf clubs to a fleet manager and FM buys 15 engine repowers for the Company or transit agency he works for.. Give a TV to Vintage bus owner and they ask for an extra remote. Greg ofTim&Greg 94ptca --- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", "compmanben" "owensnate@..." wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Here is just one more thought regarding Wanderlodge closing.. > > Our forum is made of very practical and intelligent people. As a > community we may not be too far above the average income spectrum but > we rinse, reuse and remake items that the average bear would otherwise > repurchase. We cherish and uphold the quality of our possessions. We > take pride in ownership and it is reflected clearly in our forum and > our birds. If we remove the blur of economic problems our Country is > having right now, the picture of Wanderlodge as a brand becomes a > little different. > > Perhaps ultimately, the future of Wanderlodge was hindered by the > success of Wanderlodge’s past. The company has [with few exceptions] > a 56 year history of high quality coaches that last or are perceived > to last a lifetime. Regardless of our economic or socioeconomic > standing, history like this makes it hard for most practical people to > justify the purchase of a new bird of the same lasting quality. > > Does anyone have any thoughts? > > Nate Owens > 1983 35FC > "It's a Wanderful Life" > http://picasaweb. google.com/ owensnate/ NateSWanderlodge > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.3 - Release Date: 2/22/2009 12:00 AM

[david brady]

Al, that's PITA (pain in the A$$$$), not PETA!



David Brady

'02 LXi, NC



Al Scudder wrote:

Ernie The last "PITA" that I saw made me buy the wife another full
length mink coat with fox trim, it was not a particular amusing scene,
the only consolation.....he didn't charge me with assault



Scooter 2000 LX Ocqueoc, MI





 

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

From: ernietex@yahoo.com

Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:35:21 -0800

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed

David, thank you for getting thru to my old brain. I really subscribe to #3, although  I have called the factory, perhaps 2 times in 10 years. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erniesremodelingandrepair --- On Tue, 2/24/09, david brady net> wrote: From: david brady net> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 4:20 PM Ahh, allow me to translate: 1) They didn't fail, the bankers just pulled the rug out from under 'em, 2) Macy was truly trying to build a motorhome, and 3) vintage bus owner's are a PITA and will never buy one of your new products! David Brady '02 LXi, NC Ernie Ekberg wrote: HUH??- Yea, I'm still trying to figure that one out. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ erniesremodeling andrepair --- On Tue, 2/24/09, Al Scudder "al_scudder@msn.com" wrote: From: Al Scudder "al_scudder@msn.com" Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 3:56 PM HUH!? Scooter 2000LX Ocqueoc, MI   To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com From: Petrover1@aol. com Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:06:13 +0000 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed I dont think they failed. business purchase plans have a bailout plan prompted by math results. marriages have the same they call them Prenumptuals however the prompts are mostly social. I'm surprised they closed, thought the building/land purchase was to service epa compliancy market and WL was just a perk. The free TV give away to retro owners was the first sign of marketing in unknown territory. Give a set of golf clubs to a fleet manager and FM buys 15 engine repowers for the Company or transit agency he works for.. Give a TV to Vintage bus owner and they ask for an extra remote. Greg ofTim&Greg 94ptca --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "compmanben" "owensnate@..." wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Here is just one more thought regarding Wanderlodge closing.. > > Our forum is made of very practical and intelligent people. As a > community we may not be too far above the average income spectrum but > we rinse, reuse and remake items that the average bear would otherwise > repurchase. We cherish and uphold the quality of our possessions. We > take pride in ownership and it is reflected clearly in our forum and > our birds. If we remove the blur of economic problems our Country is > having right now, the picture of Wanderlodge as a brand becomes a > little different. > > Perhaps ultimately, the future of Wanderlodge was hindered by the > success of Wanderlodge’s past. The company has [with few exceptions] > a 56 year history of high quality coaches that last or are perceived > to last a lifetime. Regardless of our economic or socioeconomic > standing, history like this makes it hard for most practical people to > justify the purchase of a new bird of the same lasting quality. > > Does anyone have any thoughts? > > Nate Owens > 1983 35FC > "It's a Wanderful Life" > http://picasaweb. google.com/ owensnate/ NateSWanderlodge > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.3 - Release Date: 2/22/2009 12:00 AM

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[mbulriss]

I am missing what People Eating Tasty Animals has to do with Greg (who
started this)?

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" - orphan vintage now, but called factory 2
times in 12 years
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, david brady wrote:
>
> Al, that's PITA (pain in the A$$$$), not PETA!
>
> David Brady
> '02 LXi, NC
>
> Al Scudder wrote:
> >
> > Ernie The last "PITA" that I saw made me buy the wife another full
> > length mink coat with fox trim, it was not a particular amusing
scene,
> > the only consolation.....he didn't charge me with assault
> >
> > Scooter 2000 LX Ocqueoc, MI
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > From: ernietex@...
> > Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:35:21 -0800
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed
> >
> > David, thank you for getting thru to my old brain. I really subscribe
> > to #3, although I have called the factory, perhaps 2 times in 10
years.
> >
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Wanderlodge
> > Weatherford, Tx
> > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair
> > <http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair>
> >
> >
> > --- On *Tue, 2/24/09, david brady //* wrote:
> >
> > From: david brady
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is
closed
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 4:20 PM
> >
> > Ahh, allow me to translate:
> >
> > 1) They didn't fail, the bankers just pulled the rug out from
under
> > 'em,
> >
> > 2) Macy was truly trying to build a motorhome, and
> >
> > 3) vintage bus owner's are a PITA and will never buy one of your
> > new products!
> >
> > David Brady
> > '02 LXi, NC
> >
> > Ernie Ekberg wrote:
> >
> > HUH??- Yea, I'm still trying to figure that one out.
> >
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Wanderlodge
> > Weatherford, Tx
> > http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ erniesremodeling
> > andrepair
> >
<http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair>
> >
> >
> > --- On *Tue, 2/24/09, Al Scudder //*
wrote:
> >
> > From: Al Scudder
> > Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge
> > is closed
> > To: wanderlodgeforum@ yahoogroups. com
> > Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 3:56 PM
> >
> > HUH!?
> > Scooter 2000LX Ocqueoc, MI
> >
> >
> >
> >
------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> > From: Petrover1@aol. com
> > Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:06:13 +0000
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is
> > closed
> >
> > I dont think they failed. business purchase plans have a
> > bailout plan
> > prompted by math results. marriages have the same they
> > call them
> > Prenumptuals however the prompts are mostly social.
> >
> > I'm surprised they closed, thought the building/land
> > purchase was to
> > service epa compliancy market and WL was just a perk.
> >
> > The free TV give away to retro owners was the first sign
> > of marketing
> > in unknown territory. Give a set of golf clubs to a fleet
> > manager
> > and FM buys 15 engine repowers for the Company or transit
> > agency he
> > works for.. Give a TV to Vintage bus owner and they ask
> > for an extra
> > remote.
> >
> > Greg ofTim&Greg
> > 94ptca
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> > , "compmanben"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Folks,
> > >
> > > Here is just one more thought regarding Wanderlodge
> > closing..
> > >
> > > Our forum is made of very practical and intelligent
> > people. As a
> > > community we may not be too far above the average income
> > spectrum
> > but
> > > we rinse, reuse and remake items that the average bear
> > would
> > otherwise
> > > repurchase. We cherish and uphold the quality of our
> > possessions.
> > We
> > > take pride in ownership and it is reflected clearly in
> > our forum and
> > > our birds. If we remove the blur of economic problems
> > our Country
> > is
> > > having right now, the picture of Wanderlodge as a brand
> > becomes a
> > > little different.
> > >
> > > Perhaps ultimately, the future of Wanderlodge was
> > hindered by the
> > > success of Wanderlodge’s past. The company has
[with few
> > exceptions]
> > > a 56 year history of high quality coaches that last or
> > are perceived
> > > to last a lifetime. Regardless of our economic or
> > socioeconomic
> > > standing, history like this makes it hard for most
> > practical people
> > to
> > > justify the purchase of a new bird of the same lasting
> > quality.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any thoughts?
> > >
> > > Nate Owens
> > > 1983 35FC
> > > "It's a Wanderful Life"
> > > http://picasaweb. google.com/ owensnate/
> > NateSWanderlodge
> > <http://picasaweb.google.com/owensnate/NateSWanderlodge>
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG.
> > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.3 - Release
Date: 2/22/2009 12:00 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG.
> > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.3 - Release Date:
2/22/2009 12:00 AM
> >
>

[Hugh Turner]

I am about 30 minutes from the plant I was going to the plant today. I
called Randy before I left. He is talking to Macy both on the phone
and email We don't every one try to speak on their own. Randy said he
will keep us updated. Macy agrees that the data is valuable to us.
After to Randy on the phone this morning,and he is talking to Macy.
We should let Randy be one focal point. When we find out what is
going to happen then we can all pull together. There is also copyright
issues as to owns it is CCW or did they lease it from Bluebird. Randy
assured me that he will keep everyone up dated


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ernie Ekberg
wrote:
>
> Perhaps the best individual that is close to Ft Valley,
geographically, wise, is John Stiles. There is a local newspaper in
the area that may post information.
>
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Wanderlodge
> Weatherford, Tx
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair
>
> --- On Mon, 2/23/09, David Brady wrote:
>
> From: David Brady
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Official, Wanderlodge is closed
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 7:23 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Apparently Macy has made it official that Wanderlodge is
> closed and will be liquidated by the bankers, an
> announcement was made on the WanderlodgeOwnersGr oup
> forum.
>
> I'd like to make an effort to preserve records, archives,
> engineering data, part numbers, vendor lists, etc and to
> publish and keep this data in the public domain.
>
> If anyone hears anything about auctions or sales, we should
> try to organize so that we can procure these items.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> David Brady
> '02 LXi, NC
>

[birdshill123]

If monies are needed to buy and or move the records then someone should
be in charge of this task. They could open up a paypal account and we
could all donate whatever is necessary to preserve the data for all of
us. We should be aware that vultures could enter the picture. There
is still a possibilty that the data could end up in a dumpster. About
30 years ago one of my competitors went into receivership. The
receeiver asked me if I wanted to buy the equipment. I bid on it and
did get some. I also bid on the office equipment and won the whole
works. In the filing cabinets were all the records for 3 years:
correspondence, sales, purchases, etc. I probably learned more from
those files than I did in college!! Made me lots of $$.

Bruce

1988FC35

[timvasqz]

Bruce, College?
Greg

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
wrote:
>
> If monies are needed to buy and or move the records then someone
should
> be in charge of this task. They could open up a paypal account and
we
> could all donate whatever is necessary to preserve the data for all
of
> us. We should be aware that vultures could enter the picture.
There
> is still a possibilty that the data could end up in a dumpster.
About
> 30 years ago one of my competitors went into receivership. The
> receeiver asked me if I wanted to buy the equipment. I bid on it
and
> did get some. I also bid on the office equipment and won the whole
> works. In the filing cabinets were all the records for 3 years:
> correspondence, sales, purchases, etc. I probably learned more from
> those files than I did in college!! Made me lots of $$.
>
> Bruce
>
> 1988FC35
>

[birdshill123]

Greg:

Truck driver?

Bruce

[Wallace Craig]

Ernie, give me a call when you have a moment. 817 221-2404 or 817 360-8051 cell Wallace Craig 95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas --- On Tue, 2/24/09, Ernie Ekberg wrote: From: Ernie Ekberg Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 4:00 PM HUH??- Yea, I'm still trying to figure that one out. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Tue, 2/24/09, Al Scudder wrote: From: Al Scudder Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 3:56 PM HUH!? Scooter 2000LX Ocqueoc, MI To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com From: Petrover1@aol. com Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:06:13 +0000 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed I dont think they failed. business purchase plans have a bailout plan prompted by math results. marriages have the same they call them Prenumptuals however the prompts are mostly social. I'm surprised they closed, thought the building/land purchase was to service epa compliancy market and WL was just a perk. The free TV give away to retro owners was the first sign of marketing in unknown territory. Give a set of golf clubs to a fleet manager and FM buys 15 engine repowers for the Company or transit agency he works for.. Give a TV to Vintage bus owner and they ask for an extra remote. Greg ofTim&Greg 94ptca --- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", "compmanben" wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Here is just one more thought regarding Wanderlodge closing.. > > Our forum is made of very practical and intelligent people. As a > community we may not be too far above the average income spectrum but > we rinse, reuse and remake items that the average bear would otherwise > repurchase. We cherish and uphold the quality of our possessions. We > take pride in ownership and it is reflected clearly in our forum and > our birds. If we remove the blur of economic problems our Country is > having right now, the picture of Wanderlodge as a brand becomes a > little different. > > Perhaps ultimately, the future of Wanderlodge was hindered by the > success of Wanderlodge’s past. The company has [with few exceptions] > a 56 year history of high quality coaches that last or are perceived > to last a lifetime. Regardless of our economic or socioeconomic > standing, history like this makes it hard for most practical people to > justify the purchase of a new bird of the same lasting quality. > > Does anyone have any thoughts? > > Nate Owens > 1983 35FC > "It's a Wanderful Life" > http://picasaweb. google.com/ owensnate/ NateSWanderlodge >

[Hugh Turner]

On Mon, 2/23/09, David Brady wrote:
>
> From: David Brady
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Official, Wanderlodge is closed
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 7:23 PM

> Apparently Macy has made it official that Wanderlodge is
> closed and will be liquidated by the bankers, an
> announcement was made on the WanderlodgeOwnersGr oup
> forum.
>
> I'd like to make an effort to preserve records, archives,
> engineering data, part numbers, vendor lists, etc and to
> publish and keep this data in the public domain.
>
> If anyone hears anything about auctions or sales, we should
> try to organize so that we can procure these items.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> David Brady
> '02 LXi, NC
>
Dave and rest of this group, if you have not been to Randy forum.
There is a lot of concern there to. I got my bird after the division
into 3 groups do not what cause it do not care We all have one thing
in common our birds. Randy has been talking to Macy, he was talking to
Macy about parts before they closed. Since Randy has already had
contact we need to let mid proceed with out someone else jumping there
to. Nothing can be done until The bank assigns a liquidator then that
is who talk to. If you have not been to
http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/index.php
Macy does realize the importance the data is important to us. This
topic there 7 pages on Randy's site. Let's all pull together put away
differences .

I live 30 minutes from the plant. When the time is right I will do
anything to help There are a lot of issues to be dealt with: where is
the bankruptcy is filled; copyright area of data who owns the data.
One thing that has been suggested that we set up some committees for
different areas