----- Original Message -----
From: "zolo" <zolo@foxinternet.net>
To: "Mark Tuovinen" <mst@AK.NET>
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Call for volunteers: VANAGON RESCUE SQUAD

> Hi guys,
> I personally would like the Honorable Members to be part of the "S.O.S.
> List" as an added benefit to be a member to this list, without much ado.
I
> think, if one is happy to read and write helpful messages on the Internet,
> one should be able to listen to and solve problems on the phone, or even
to
> get out of one's way and give a gallon of gas or direct or take a guy to a
> store to buy his clutch or brake hydraulic part, or meet a mechanic.  Or
> even tow the desperado to the place that's best for him.  Is that too much
> to ask?  They are not everyday people.  They are Vanagon owners.  One of
us.
> And you are most likely to get your help back from the other guys when you
> are in that unimaginable, unthinkable, inconceavable roadside meditation.
> So, I propose, that it should be compulsory to help.  Just like in France
> and some other European countries, where you have got to help one in
trouble
> if you know that they are in need of real help and you can.  There it is a
> crime to walk away or refusing help in other ignorant ways.  So, one
should
> not be too surprised when one's car is in need of help and the phone may
> ring for the same reason when an other's car needs a little nudge.  Big
> deal.  I, for one, would be honored to be chosen as a candidate to take
time
> off for such noble deed.
> Let all the members be part of the "SOS List".
> Regards, Zoltan
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Tuovinen" <mst@AK.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 12:09 PM
> Subject: Re: Call for volunteers: VANAGON RESCUE SQUAD
>
>
> > Aprinted list is great for traveling as not everyone carries their PC
with
> them. The National Street Rod Association prints one for its members
called
> the "Fellowship Pages", it has helped many a stranded street rodder over
the
> years.
> >
> > Mark in AK (registered on the rescue list today)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Skip Emmert-Keaton <skip@SKIPEMMERT.COM>
> > Date: Monday, November 10, 2003 11:11 am
> > Subject: Re: Call for volunteers: VANAGON RESCUE SQUAD
> >
> > > John,
> > >
> > > I'm coming to the Westy group (as of last weekend, hooray!) from
> > > many years
> > > riding BMW motorcycles around the country.  One thing I've learned
> > > from them
> > > is to not panic, use my head, and there's probably a way to get
> > > home.  Which
> > > is exactly what happened bringing the van home from CA to Vegas this
> > > weekend.  I'll read through the archives before I hit the list
> > > with my
> > > problem, though.
> > >
> > > The BMW Owner's Association publishes a list of riders who have
> > > volunteeredto be rescuers and I keep a copy in my tank bag for the
> > > inevitable.  Is
> > > there any way to print out a comprehensive list of volunteers
> > > country-wide
> > > from your new site that I can keep in a tool kit?  (I'm still
> > > figuring out
> > > how to get internet access in the Westy.)
> > >
> > > Thanks for the work.  I know I'll be using it.
> > >
> > > Skip Emmert-Keaton
> > > 1980 Westy <unnamed>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> > > > Of phil cain
> > > > Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 8:59 PM
> > > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > > Subject: Re: Call for volunteers: VANAGON RESCUE SQUAD
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I thought we had a rescue squad in A.I.R.S. located at
> > > >  http://type2.com/ It's already set up to cover the US
> > > > and Can.  Phil
> > > > --- John wrote:
> > > > > Hey All,
> > > > >
> > > > > If anyone is interested in signing up to help
> > > > > stranded Vanners, I've got an
> > > > > online database set up to take your info.
> > > > > http://vw.upnorth.net/index.phtml?catid=74
> > > > >
> > > > > How about some alternatives to "Rescue Squad" while
> > > > > we're at it.
> > > > >
> > > > > The rest of the site is ready to take your "best of
> > > > > the best" posts from the
> > > > > past too, but that's a whole other organizational
> > > > > issue. Feel free to look
> > > > > around and pmail your suggestions.
> > > > >
> > > > > John Meeks
> > > > > Top of Lower Michigan
> > > > > 91 Westfalia MultiVan
> > > >
> > > >
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