I love you, man!  snif, snif.
Seriously, This list makes my day, EVERY day.  I don't always agree w/topics
and replies , but that's what makes a family. Thanks to all. Have a great
weekend and try to get out. It's gonna be 35F-32F this weekend mornings so
will get a night camping in (just in case). Bye.

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 7:32 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote:

> Pretty smart move on Michael's part (not the lending of the van to his
> son, but posting it on the list.) He's got us all up to speed on the
> trip and we will all be watching, so to speak. At the first hint of
> trouble, we'll be there to do everything we can. Why? Because that's
> the kind of people that make up this list. Fifty years from now, his
> son will tell his tale of how he fell in love with VWs and the great
> people who love them......
> Thanks,
>            Miguel
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
> > An optimist will give the kid the keys to the Vanagon
> > A pessimist won't.
> > A cynic did.
> >
> > Twelve years ago:
> > 23 y.o son.
> > Trip with gf of the moment from east Oregon to Portland and back over a
> > weekend. (About 600-700 miles) Well maintained V'gon.
> > Following w/e spent R&R'ing the clutch. (And flywheel...)
> >
> > Call me cynical.  He can get his own damned Vanagon if that's what he
> wants.
> >
> > He now drives a Chrysler sh*tbox.  MUCH better choice for him. And for
> me.
> >
> > Jim
> >
>

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Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'