Cary (and Stan),

I'm glad to hear it - and sorry we don't get to see that person on the list.

Joy

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Joy Hecht
and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
and Henrietta, sad-eyed orangutan who waltzes with Matilda and me
and Bicycle and Kayak, who ride on Matilda

For musings about life and the vanadventures:
http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of ccc1
> Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 4:19 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: generosity (was RE: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
>
>
> Joy:
> When I wrecked my Vanagon in Dallas last fall, and was stranded 200 miles
> from home, I called Stan.  Within about 30 minutes, driving in
> evening rush
> hour traffic, he was there with good advice (trailer the van home, instead
> of trying to jury-rig a repair; sound familiar?), and an offer to help me
> find local parts, should I ignore his advice.  Based on his
> actions (and not
> just words), I think he "knows" about generosity, as defined by your
> previouspost (below).  Perhaps you should be less generous with
> commentary
> about people you don't really know.
>  to
> Cary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
> To: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 9:12 PM
> Subject: generosity (was RE: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
>
>
> > Stan, do you know about generosity?  With nothing expected in return,
> > perhaps to people you don't know, simply because they need help and you
> are
> > able to provide it, and perhaps you are giving up much less
> than they are
> > receiving?  Without judging whether they should or shouldn't have gotten
> > themselves into a position of being able to benefit from your help?
> >
> > It's a nice thing.  You might want to try it sometime.
> >
> >
> > Joy
> >
> >
> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> > Joy Hecht
> > and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
> > and Henrietta, sad-eyed orangutan who waltzes with Matilda and me
> > and Bicycle and Kayak, who ride on Matilda
> >
> > For musings about life and the vanadventures:
> > http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy
> > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> > > Of Stan Wilder
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 2:28 PM
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
> > >
> > >
> > > Good going John.
> > > Speak your mind and get real.
> > > Getting Larry back on the road in an emergency such an AIRS assistance
> to
> > > get him back home to his family and job is one thing.
> > > Getting him back on the road to continue a trip to VW Events
> > > throughout the
> > > country is just a useless effort since a repaired engine or new engine
> > > doesn't fix a deeper problem that exist.
> > > The problem is "What Next"?
> > > If he's out of money to repair his engine and continue his trip then
> it's
> > > all over because the Fat Lady just finished singing.
> > > Go home Larry.
> > > Do the same as we'd all be doing.
> > > There is always the simple truth that you really don't know anybody.
> > > I've had friends with cancer that expected three years to
> live and they
> > > spent accordingly just synchronizing the 36th month to the
> > > expected last of
> > > their cash. Naturally the fickle finger of fate gave them another 15
> years
> >> to regret their spending habits.
> > > If Larry is a sick man and just going for his 15 minutes of fame I'm
> sure
> > > I'll get chastised heavily.
> > >
>  > Stan Wilder
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "John Runberg" <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 11:56 AM
> > > Subject: Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
> > >
> > >
> > > > The thing that upsets be about this thread is the belief Larry asked
> for
> > > financial assitance - something that Eric, Stan and others
> appear to be
> > > offended by. Offended enough to dress down those people on the list in
> > > support of donation, even though it's not the truth.
> > > >
> > > > Someone mentioned it earlier, but I believe it should be
> stated again:
> > > Larry DID NOT ask for financial help, only for leads on a cheap
> > > engine. The
> > > donation idea was from members of the list. To criticize me, or
> > > anyone else,
> > > for doing what I wish with my $$ is shameful at best, although
> > > often par for
> > > the course on this list.
> > > >
> > > > john
> > >
> >
> >
>