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My experience with the MVTF was weird. I approached them in 2010, a year or so after Jacques, the founder, died. I offered to night shoot/light some of the collection. They were totally into it, thinking calendars and posters etc. I went 11/10, got a few shots, had equipment failure. Revisited in 2/11 and had a great night of shooting, indoors, in a freak snow storm! I was pretty happy with the images. E-mailed them to everyone in charge "Aren't these bitchen? lets do more!", and got no response. Crickets chirping. After 6-months of inquiring I gave up. I came to find out years later that the place was in political turmoil, and most of the guys I dealt with had been ousted. Apparently Jacques widow HATES the museum. She would see it sold off entirely and erased from her mountainside, but his trust makes it very difficult. I guess, the last thing the MVTF.org was thinking about was advertising. I put a few of these on flickr, but have never shown most of these publicly: http://lostamerica...nology-foundation/ PASSWORD: lostamerica A friend told me a few months ago that they were auctioning off the key pieces in the collection. I ended up selling a few of these pix to the auction house, so it wasn't all bad. Unfortunately, they told me my 3 favorite pieces are gone already: the Panther, Kettenrad and Skdfz Halftrack. Pretty sure there's still over 100 vehicles up there, so it's definitely worth the trip. Say hi to Adolph the cat for me.
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Posted by LostAmerica Say hi to Adolph the cat for me.
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He has since passed
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Total bummer.
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About a month out. Three spaces available for the tour, and I'm guessing one or two extras wouldn't break the bank over there. Great pics Lost...
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My dad went with a group the other day he said he had a better tour guide experience this time around and an overall funner time than when he went 4 years ago.
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A couple spots still open for the event on June 14th. In the news... https://autos.yaho...ies-135659950.html
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I am still +1. Don't think I marked it on the rsvp
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in the news again, more of the same article thats already been written. http://www.foxnews...y/?intcmp=trending
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Look forward to seeing you all at 1PM next Saturday. Is there any specific meeting place or are there any last minute logistics?
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Good idea. Lunch somewhere nearby at 11:45 or noon? I haven't been to the Alpine Inn in about a hundred years. Anyone game? Google maps: Alpine Inn to MVTF I'd love to get a chime-in or a PM from oh-ten, D Ralter and plexiglas to confirm. digger69, you could probably just tag along. I can't imagine they'll turn away one extra in a group of 10.
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How steep is the way up there?
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Los trancos and vista Verde is all hills if coming from alpine. Going home would be all down hill for you. Portola valley is mountain country and horse stables
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Posted by Evilbunny How steep is the way up there?
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It's about 1500' climb in about 5 miles from the Alpine Inn. It's going to be a nice day though, if you're thinking about riding up.
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It's about 1500' climb in about 5 miles from the Alpine Inn. It's going to be a nice day though, if you're thinking about riding up.
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1500 shouldn't be too bad and ill be biking it from the dumbarton thanks
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Are your +2 biking as well? Are you going to meet for lunch at Alpine Inn, or just go all the way?
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Just wanted to confirm that I am going. I will be coming from Scotts Valley if anybody wants a ride. Can't make lunch.
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Posted by FastEddy Good idea. Lunch somewhere nearby at 11:45 or noon? I haven't been to the Alpine Inn in about a hundred years. Anyone game? Google maps: Alpine Inn to MVTF I'd love to get a chime-in or a PM from oh-ten, D Ralter and plexiglas to confirm. digger69, you could probably just tag along. I can't imagine they'll turn away one extra in a group of 10.
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There is a cool little pub on the way up there. Lotsa historic pics and trinkets and you can attach a dollar or your panties to the ceiling I think? Is that the Alpine inn?
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I'm pretty sure there's only one place like that anywhere around...
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Yay! There's lots of places like it.....just not in WOODSIDE! But yeah, that's definitely the lunch spot.
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Posted by bonnie&clyde Yay! There's lots of places like it.....just not in WOODSIDE! But yeah, that's definitely the lunch spot.
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You know what I meant...
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