Date:         Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:44:36 -0400
Reply-To:     Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sold our van after 21 years of incredible experiences
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Harold, be our emissary into the world beyond The Vanagon.
Your mission: send us new Fry-dae material.
Cheers,
Gabby


On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Welcome Ryan,
>
> Please repost to the list with the title "New Vanagon owner" or a similar
> subject so more folks can welcome you and let you know if they are coming
> to the Jamboree!
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Ryan Cresawn
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 11:40 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Sold our van after 21 years of incredible experiences
>
> I suppose there's no better time for an introduction than now! In August I
> bought Harold's 1991 Westy. I'm happy to own such a well cared for Vanagon
> and to report it is running well and looking good. My brother and I had a
> lot of fun driving it from Virginia to Tucson, Arizona. On the drive across
> the country I saw one Westy Bus headed east, but in Tucson there are
> several Buses and Vanagons. I've been reading the messages on the list for
> a couple weeks. I'm glad I joined it and I'm glad there are so many posts.
>
> Once the weather turns a little cooler here (today's high will be 102F) I
> intend to address some rust on the propane tank. I may have questions about
> how to remove it safely.
>
> Also, does anyone on this list plan to attend the Jerome Jamboree at the
> end of next week? I will be there.
>
> My best,
> Ryan
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 9:44 AM Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > After 21 years, it is time to say goodbye to an incredible group of
> > people, many of whom I now call friends.  Without your help, advice,
> > guidance, and support there is no way my wife and I could have enjoyed
> > our Vanagon more nor gone to so many incredible places.  While I was
> > not a weekly poster to the list, I read the comments daily, posted
> > when I thought appropriate, and sent numerous private emails.  You
> > taught me so much that I have helped stranded owners along the road,
> > at campgrounds, and in my area.  My first post to the list in Jan 1996
> > was about tires and I am happy to say my last post was not about oil.
> > I was a member of the list when Ron S. decided to start his own
> > business selling parts and was a member of the original group who
> purchased and imported the Propex heaters.
> >
> > From Virginia, we took memorable trips trips to BC on four occasions,
> > Alaska twice, Quebec, Baja, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia several times,
> > all along the US and Canadian Rockies, and all around the US.  And we
> > did it without once being towed or stranded.  Why?  Because of all the
> > advice on preventive maintenance,  what to watch out for, which
> > replacement parts to purchase and where.
> >
> > While our van was in excellent shape cosmetically and mechanically and
> > I would have taken it anywhere, for a variety of reasons we decided to
> > sell it to someone who will take care of it, enjoy it like we have,
> > and will be a valued member of this list.  On my advice the new owner
> > (Ryan) has joined this list and is already benefiting from reading the
> > questions and advice posted.  One day soon, I feel certain he will
> > introduce himself to the list.
> >
> > Now, I can be one of those people who can go up to a Vanagon owner in
> > parking lots, gas stations, campgrounds, etc. and tell them all about my
> > experience with a Vanagon I once owned.  Big Grin!   But honestly, I
> never
> > tired of talking to people about their experiences with these really
> > wonderful vehicles and my wife and I will always say some of our most
> > memorable experiences in life were the people we met and trips and
> > sights we experienced in our Vanagon.
> >
> > I hope to see you on the road somewhere since I know that I will still
> > stop and talk to Vanagon owners to see if I can put a name from the
> > list with a face.
> >
> > All the best and happy travels,
> >
> > Harold
> >
> >  Harold Teer
> > 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
> > Harrisonburg, VA
> >
>