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I just received this letter from the [now former] rep of Westfalia that
visited here last year:<br>
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"<font face="Gisha" size="2">Dear all:<br>
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<div><font face="Gisha" size="2">Just wanted to thank everyone for
their time and energy spent in hoping that Westfalia Vans would return
to North America. Unfortunately, the crisis has hit Europe as well and
RV manufacturers are reeling here no less. To this effect, all plans to
return to North America have been put on the back burner until further
notice. For me this also means that my brief journey with this
wonderful company has come to an end. I am very sad about this, because
I&nbsp;truly believed the time was right, but the reality of the crisis hit
home harder and faster than anyone would have believed.&nbsp;</font></div>
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<div><font face="Gisha" size="2">To this extent, I wish everyone
addressed here a Happy New Year, may the financial crisis go by
quickly. The seed for a North America re-entry has been planted; the
Westfalia Van president believes in doing that move&nbsp;and had plans for
it, so&nbsp;I am convinced it's bound to happen in the near future. Just got
to get over the slump.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div>
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<div><font face="Gisha" size="2">To contact Westfalia Vans please&nbsp;write
to <a href="mailto:infoservice@westfalia-van.de">infoservice@westfalia-van.de</a>.
As mentioned in the websites imprint, the company president's name is
Sven Duebbers; he speaks perfect English. <br>
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<div><font face="Gisha" size="2">Warmest Regards; it was a pleasure
meeting every one of you</font></div>
<div><font face="Gisha" size="2">Mirco I. Richardson"<br>
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Sad, sad...but let's hope the 'slump' passes quickly. <br>
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Karl<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.westyventures.com">www.westyventures.com</a><br>
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