Date:         Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:16:59 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Donations Requested - Boston Bob
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Glad to help.  Shine On Boston Bob....

John Meeks
'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm

Radio Call:KC8ZFN



On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 4:19 PM, Larry Chase <roadguy@roadhaus.com> wrote:
> Volks,
>
> Donations Requested.
>
> By now most everyone knows of the passing of a true icon within our
> community.
>
> Bob Donalds aka Boston Bob of Boston Engine fame.
>
> http://www.bostonengine.com/
>
> Bob built what many of us feel was "State of the Art"  VW Air cooled,
> Water cooled & Zamboni engines.
>
> Even more importantly, as many have already documented, he shared his
> love and immense knowledge of these marvelous, mischievous vehicles
> with anyone in need within our community.
>
> He was a great mentor, teacher and inspiration to so many.
>
> Sadly, Bob leaves a wife Karen and three children.
>
> Samantha who is working/living at a co-op type non-profit farm in
> central Mass.
>
> Chris who graduated from high school last year and lives at home.
>
> Julia about 16 years old, lives at home, has special needs and
> requires 24/7 care.
>
> Daryl Christensen, Jim Akiba, Maggie Dew and I would like to ask you
> to join us in easing the financial burden a little for Karen & family.
>
> I have done PiFF (Pay it Forward Fund) projects over the years to help
> keep a few more VW Vans & Buses on the road a bit longer.
>
> But never has there been a need more pressing or deserving.
>
> This is a difficult financial time for many of us, but if you could
> find a way to help, it would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Donations can be made via PayPal or Charge Cards thru the Roadhaus.com
> PiF Fund at,
>
> www.roadhaus.com ... then click on "Donate" Pay It Forward Fund.
>
> Or by sending checks / money orders to:
>
> Larry Chase
> 2512 Calle De Rincon Bonito
> Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
>
> Please send me an email (roadguy@roadhaus.com)  if you are mailing a
> donation.
>
> Maggie & I will donate all PayPal Fees so that 100% of every
> contribution goes directly to Karen Donalds.
>
> Lastly ... please spread the word and forward this posting to all
> appropriate list groups and forums.
>
>
> Thank You for your help.
>
> Larry, Maggie, Daryl & Jim
>