Ladies and Gentlemen,

As a divorced, somewhat happily, dad of two and an owner of an exquisite
'85 Vanagon Westy with an impeccable pedigree, I decided to re-enter the
dating scene.  Well. there's not a more natural place form me to look for
the potential future Mrs than right here at the Vanagon mailing list, where
I feel many of you are as close to me as family (sniff, sniff).  Given the
lists rather high percentage of male subscribers I may ask you let the
ladies of the list speak out as well.  Some of you older Gentlemen may even
consider passing this on to your daughters!  What exactly am I looking for,
you ask?

1.  The ability to withstand long periods of time of me laying underneath my
Westy with out asking nagging questions.
2.  Basic knowledge of Bentley Manual.  It's kind of hard to read the darn
thing while I'm wrenching.
3.  Thorough understanding of oil viscosities and their implications as
related to operating and ambient temperatures.
4.  Knowing Ken Wilford and maybe even someone at Bus Depot on a first-name
basis.  Example: "Honey, can you call Ken?  the *&%# broke again!"
5.  Live and laugh with me, as we peruse the apparent nonsense that
infiltrates the Vanagon list on a daily basis.
6.  Please, oh please, have less than 10 pairs of shoes!
7.  Always look forward to the trips and long drives. Oh, never ask to buy
anything but a Volkswagen.  Well, maybe an Audi.
8.  Know the cooling system bleeding procedure.
9.  And finally, owning a Vanagon is a definite plus.  In running condition
even a bigger plus.  SYNCRO a BIG BIG PLUS!  If not running, we'll use it
for parts.

Thanks for your consideration,

Humbly,

Your single and devoted listee,

Chris Stann.

P.S.  Please send pictures of the Vanagon.