When I first bought my Vanagon, Ron was a real help to me on several of
occasions.  I became a loyal B.D. customer. But, I have to admit, since he
hired on help, it has been nothing but aggravation for me dealing with them,
and hence, I have found other, shall we say, "customer friendly" sources for
my parts.  I have even bought parts from local dealers knowing full well I
was paying through the nose, and swallowed the extra cost with a spoonful of
peace of mind.  I honestly believe that our little Vanagon community would be
a darker place without Ron's help and the Bus Depot, but I really do resent
spending my money anywhere where I don't feel genuinely appreciated as a
customer.  If you read the list for most any given calendar month, you will
no doubt stumble across a thread of B.D. flaming - but to B.D.'s credit,
there is always an equally fiery group rising to his defense.  I have always
avoided getting involved in these disputes in the past, but for some reason,
I felt compelled to give my two cents today, and in the most positive of
spirits.  So, in closing, I submit that I probably represent a handful of
people who want to say; "Ron, we love you... but weed out the Soup Nazi's
from your good people, and we will all live better lives".

Now, please excuse me while I change into something with a higher asbestos
content.

Brian Doss
'88 Weekender, Queequeg
Butler, PA