BIll:  This is a great story, thanks for taking the time to write it up so
nicely.  I, my wife, and our van have had several similar experiences
in the US and overseas.  I can empathize!!   I took the liberty of
forwarding your email for posting on the list's recommended Vanagon
repair shops, there are none listed for Georgia.   Thanks, again.
Malcolm

> The moral of the story?  -there are good people in the world, and if
> you are lucky you can find the best of them when you need them the
> most. > PS:  Free plug for our rescuer, who does awesome restoration
> work and has won awards for it: Bill Clapp Clapp's Custom Automotive
> Refinishing Valdosta, Georgia 229-561-1495