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Subject:Re: After six months
From:Robert Fisher
Date:Sat, 9 Dec 2006 16:12:46 -0800

I'd look at it this way... presumably grading papers is a priority- however
that can be done after dark, inside. Warmth and daylight are for other
things. On the other hand, I've done several Vgon jobs inside so you gotta
be careful not to get carried away. : )
Schedule yourself an hour (or two) a day with the Vgon and stick to it and
you'll be surprised how far you get.
Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Olson" <jjolson@GWTC.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 2:35 PM
Subject: After six months

> It's warm today in southwest south dakota, so I decided to start the 85
> Vanagon I bought a year ago and have let languish for nine months.  The
> battery was dead and I jumped it.  It started after a couple
> revolutions.  I drove it for 20 miles on rough roads, revelling in
> sitting up high and hanging my elbow out the window. I felt so at home.
> I killed the engine when I got back in the driveway, and when I tried
> restarting it, nothing.  The battery is a goner.  Dumb...
>
> Man I should get off my butt and put in that 2003 EJ25 Subaru motor with
> 7000 miles I got.  I should build the custom camper interior with all
> the parts I've collected.  I should finish the wiring harness.  I should
> do this, and I should that...
>
> I should be grading papers and not dinking around with the vanagon...
>
> Jeff Olson
> Martin, SD