Official, Wanderlodge is closed

[Jon]

Now what new motor home manufacturers are left? Winnebago and I bet
there just holding out by there teeth. We are dying breed I hate to
say it but it true. When the price of fuel goes back up than more
motor homes will be come fixtures in our front yards or down at the
local stowage lot. A friend of mine told me that down in Southern
California at one of the naval bases they rent out spaces to store our
dreams at a cost of $100 to 125 dollars a month. Now I know where the
money is in RVing. Oh yes I think he said that they had about 2500
spaces.

[Pete Masterson]

No. The school busses are manufactured across the street. When Cerberus sold the Blue Bird Corporation, they split it into two companies -- the school busses and the WL. They were operated as separate divisions, anyway, but with some cross over. School bus kept the original BB logo -- that's why a new logo had to be devised for the WL side. There were other aspects to the separation, but they're not particularly important now.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 (For Sale)

<http://www.aeonix.biz/BBforsale.html>

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Feb 23, 2009, at 7:13 PM, Jon wrote:

Do they manufacture the school busses there?

[John Stiles]

Ernie,

I am ready to help out anyway I can. As you mention I live an
hour and a half away and have vacation time. If any sort of deal is
worked for records and schematics, parts or whatever I am willing to
help. Its a sad time for all.....

John Stiles
1980 33FC
"My Navion"





--- 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

[Ernie Ekberg]

I wonder, if we do get parts, if there is a warehouse close by? Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Tue, 2/24/09, John Stiles wrote: From: John Stiles Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Official, Wanderlodge is closed To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 5:50 AM Ernie, I am ready to help out anyway I can. As you mention I live an hour and a half away and have vacation time. If any sort of deal is worked for records and schematics, parts or whatever I am willing to help. Its a sad time for all..... John Stiles 1980 33FC "My Navion" --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.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/ erniesremodeling andrepair

[compmanben]

Hi Folks,

How are you?

I also support the purchase of any schematics, wiring diagrams, plans
or other legacy information for our birds. I think these should be
scanned into PDF and posted for our members. Perhaps we can get
together with Vintage Birds and make a purchase. Does anyone have any
ideas on how we can do this? Contact the bank? Work through the
folks at Wanderlodge?

In addition to Wandering, I am also an avid boater. When Hatteras
Boats of NC sold their business to Brunswick, there was a family in
Highpoint, NC that bought the spare parts warehouse. They now run a
dream of a family business called Sam's Marine. I think the spare
parts represents a fine business opportunity for a member of our
community. I hope they take advantage of it. I look forward to
buying the parts from them instead of a company like Brunswick. Maybe
I can finally find a vintage Blue Bird Clock. [still looking!]

My prayers go out to the employees of Wanderlodge. I hope they are
picked up quickly by the Blue Bird Bus Company.

Nate Owens
1983 35FC
"It's a Wanderful Life"

[compmanben]

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

[timvasqz]

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
>

[Al Scudder]

HUH!?

Scooter 2000LX Ocqueoc, MI

---

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: Petrover1@...
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
>

[Ernie Ekberg]

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 >

[david brady]

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/erniesremodelingandrepair --- On Tue, 2/24/09, Al Scudder com> wrote: From: Al Scudder 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 >

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