I second what and how Tim said..nearly my own exact feelings/words
I'll kick a few bux into the kitty. 
as soon as I can find the PP info thru all these posts. 

I've also been on the gratuitous end of anothers generosity, 
as well as had a few occasions to return it to unknown members of society VW nut or not

Dan Stevens
1980 ASI riveria (thanks Michael)
1982 diesel (rebuilding for my retired father)
Volkswagen Club of Central New York
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/VWCCNY/

From:    Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM>
Subject: Re: 

OK, I've joined the cause, and forwarded some cash to Larry. Some folks
seem to be offended by the idea, but here's my reasons:

        - When I was traveling through Oregon in my Westie, I managed to get
firmly stuck on a soft shoulder... I pulled off on a long upgrade to let a
semi get by me, and couldn't get my 2WD van out of the sand. Two complete
strangers with a pickup truck, a tow rope and a dog stopped within five
minutes, offered to help and got me back on the road. Way faster than AAA,
and they didn't ask for a dime.

        - I've visited Larry's website dozens of times, I intend to steal every
good idea I can afford for my own camper, I've enjoyed all the stories, and
perused the event schedule. Larry did all the work to assemble that site,
and provided it free to all the world. I have, and will, benefit from his
ideas and experience.

        So I sent a few bucks... I can afford it, I owe it to those two nameless
strangers who helped me out when I needed it.

<soapbox>
        Normally, I'd do so silently, but I'm trying to balance the vocal few who
are trying to talk list members *out* of helping. Seems odd, since this
list is *all about* helping each other out. If you can't help, then don't..
that's fine. But don't go out of your way to *deny* help to a fellow
listee... that just invites bad karma.
</soapbox>

Tim