on 3/12/01 8:58 PM, Ron Semko at vwbuspilot@HOTMAIL.COM wrote:

> Hello Volks,
>
> Most of you know me on the list, some of you have helped me, and some I have
> helped. That's a real big reason I love this list so very much.
>
> Anyway, here's the point.
>
> As many of you know I am a sales manager for a large RV Dealership here in
> Florida. No, I am not selling RV's here today. We carry Safari's and Beaver
> Motor homes, and just last month we had a big homecomming ralley here in
> Orlando. Bear with me just another moment I am getting to the point. Anyway
> about 800 Safari's and Beaver's descended upon my home town, and of course
> we were there selling coach's, but also we attended all the functions, and
> this thought occourd to me:
>
> That in this big room with all these folks from different backgrounds and
> places, If I had gotton up on that pdium and said: I want to:
>
> build an airplane, or
> start a business, or
> market a product, or
> start a farm, or,
> or, or or or or or whatever
>
> In that very room was enough talent to make it happen. And you know what
> this list IS the exact same way. Look around at each other. Why we have
> enough combined brainpower, experience, connections to do anything we would
> put our combined efforts to.
>
> Someone out here as a degree in mechanical engineering, or electrical
> engineering, or is a lawyer, or a marketer. Someone could put together the
> financing for a project, or a product.
>
> This is a great little list we have here Volks.
>
> This common bond, this Vanagon, that draws to it people from all walks of
> life, and allows us the common thread to communicate, to enteract with one
> another, was never envisioned by it's creator, but has in fact evolved.
>
> And just one more thing. At our gatherings we all get along, We accept one
> another, and respect one another, and help one another.
>
> The above may not be an earth shattering thesis, but it's a pretty damn good
> place to find ourselvs in, isn't it.
>
> Damn, I love this car/camper/pick-up/people hauler/cabin in the woods
> etc. etc. etc.
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That is a beautiful thought.  When the questions come I do try to help where
I can.  I don't donate to charities, I just help my neighbors any way I can
and ask nothing in return.  I feel good, they feel good.  You are all my
neighbors in that sense.
--
Miguel