VW fanatics from both the Air and Water-cooled variety showed up at "the Haus" for good old-fashioned gear headed fun.  Great weather allowed the commencement of free burgers & dogs, a burn-out contest, Formula-Vee lap runs, live music, and of course, VW mayhem.

We threw our doors open to allow everyone to experience what we are all about.  If you couldn't make it, here are some pictures of the day's happenings.  Hope to see you soon.

A week of torrential rain slowed outside art projects...

...but inside, VW expression and creativity was free to flow.



Atlas Bias-Ply wide whites make great wall paper.



Rob D. geeking out in the "Kafer Lounge".



As do Heath and RIch.  A lot of knowledge changed hands.



Even a bus changed hands, as John generously threw me the keys to his '59!



Rich (DMC-12 of Samba fame) gets a free fill-up in his electric Beetle.



Awesome guys from Hyperformance caravaned up from Delmar, MD!



Stunning "true-flame" paint of Heath's '85 GTI, another "Quad-carb" GTI with a race-ready clean engine compartment, and a monster turbo Conquest car of Hyperformance.



Another peek at "Kafer Geist", which is coming along nicely.  Next, some graphics.



John of "Slow Riders" brought the cool, generous, beach-vibe.



We were "kids again" when we took the Formula-Vee out for some hot laps around the multi-acre paved property!
Most people walked away with a big smile, and some with wet pants from hitting puddles,
or at least we hope that is what happened.



We named our group "One Eyed Duck" because that is the front rubber piece on a split window bus that holds the windshield wipers on buses equipped with safari windows.   It always seemed to lead the way, just as an effigy on the front of an old pirate's galley.  CD coming out soon.  Keep checking back for a release date.  All VW original music about the cars we love.



A demonstration of the finer points of doing a classic "burn-out".



Bobby outdoes everyone by actually spelling out his name in burn-out smoke. Amazing.



All was fun and games until little Casper ran out in front of a Hyper car.
Poor ghost, we will miss him. (Of course, checking for damage from the little punk).



At the end of the day, we had more stories to tell, friendships to keep, and ideas to ponder before the next gathering.  Special thanks to Jake and Greg for lugging equipment at 7am, John & Rich for braving the elements, Robbie Rob, Jen, and some dude for all of their help.  Heath and Rob, thanks for working all week in the wet to get this spark out there.  When it burns as a flame, we can all warm ourselves (and V-dubs) by the camp fire.

Metric Autohaus, inc. would like to extend a warm welcome to all to stop in anytime and say "hi".  Hope to see you soon.  Cheers.