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Subject:Re: Bus sighting 10/23/00
From:Robin Oomkes
Date:Wed, 25 Oct 2000 09:35:20 +0200

Just for a moment I thought this was another chainmail about the treatment of
Afghan women... Great sighting though.

On saving fuel: I've saved considerable amounts of diesel being flatbedded home
on my EuropAssistance membership. Once from England to Holland (via ferry).
Several other times for hundreds of miles within Holland.

Granted, the new engine after the England trip was more expensive than the fuel
would have been, but if fuel prices keep rising...

Robin
90 VW Vanagon Westfalia Atlantic TD (now)
84 VW Joker Westfalia D (then)

Tim Ness wrote:

>    The 10/23/00 CBS Evening News ran a story about the treatment
> of women in Afghanistan. The broadcast used various scenes of life in
> today's Afghanistan and one shot in particular was of note for this
> group. The scene showed a loaf style VW bus with the usual 4 tire
> arrangement replaced with a single axle/two tires mounted midship with
> the bus being pulled like an Ox cart. Those who are looking for an
> alternate conversion, keep this in mind. Especially if gas prices
> continue to rise.
>
> Tim Ness
> 87 Westy "Chunky Girl"

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