yes, I'd say we western side Oregonians consider Bend to be 'on the other
side, over the Cascades, and thus , somewhat anyway, in "Eastern Oregon."
I didn't think your description was off.

We tend to think of Bend being about mid-way across Oregon, but if you look
at a map ........
it's not quite two thirds, but there is a huge portion of Oregon east of
Bend.  There's just 'nothing out there' ( east of Bend ) to us I-5 Corridor
dwellers.

Scott
Medford/Ashland, Exit 25 on I-5.
with lots of vanagon parts, and keep you moving somehow, if need be.
www.turbovbans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Martin" <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: Road Trip to Van Cafe for Big/Heavy Items CORRECTION!

Folks,

Mr. Squirrel has, perhaps indivertibly :-), revealed my directional error in
this message.

<snip>

I know you said Eastern Oregon, but I wondered if wetside folk consider
Central Oregon (like, Bend) to be "eastern."  Would Bend be on the planned
route?

<snip>

I meant to write WESTERN Washington and Oregon (not eastern).

Yes, I will be passing through Bend OR on the southbound leg however I
wasn't firm on my northbound route and believe there may be more folks along
the WESTERN side of Oregon (larger population?) that may want item delivered
thus I will most likely be returning to WA VIA I-5.  More will be revealed
in the next few weeks and I'll post the particulars when I have more
information.

Sorry for the confusion,

Andrew

CORRECTED!

> Attention western Oregon, western Washington and British

> Columbia/western Canada Vanagon, Westfalia and Transporter Enthusiasts!

>

>

>

> I will be driving from the Seattle area to The Van Caf� in Santa Cruz

> California to personally pick up some large and heavy Vanagon parts

> that I need for a Westy restoration I'm working on.  I will be

> departing from the Seattle area on Monday, November 16th and will

> return to the Seattle area on Friday November 20th.

>

>

>

> I will have room in my truck for additional Van Caf� items and I'm

> willing to transport additional larger/heavy items for a modest fee to

> help offset my expenses and to assist other "enthusiasts" will the

> high cost of shipping large/heavy items.  I'm really trying to limit

> this offer to the large and heavy items BUT if you want a few smaller

> items in addition to a large/heavy item, I'll be happy to deliver smaller
items at the same time.

>

>

>

> I believe that a reasonable "formula" to determine a fair and

> reasonable cost for shipping large items may be approximately 1/3 of

> regular costs.  As an example, if a set a BIG BUMPERS might normally

> cost $235 to truck to the Seattle area, I will pick up and deliver to

> the Seattle area for $75.  And of course, cost will vary upon size,

> weight and location.  This is definitely NOT a "for profit" trip; please
do the math!

>

>

>

> Ideally, actual delivery will be to a mutually convenient location so

> I don't have to spend an entire day driving around looking for your

> house (yes, I know, there's a Vanagon in the driveway!).  I am also

> willing to have items picked up at my house on Bainbridge Island or my

> workshop in Suquamish but remember there will be a ferry ride to

> consider.  Depending upon response and additional cost, it may be

> possible for me to deliver Canadian "enthusiasts" items to Blaine WA.

>

>

>

> If you have been on the fence about ordering a set of Van Caf� BIG

> BUMPERS, 15" or 16" wheels and tires, a SA grill kit, or other large

> and heavy item, NOW may be the time to order and save a considerable

> amount of green on shipping.

>

>

>

> IMPORTANT!!  The good folks at The Van Caf� will be directly

> cooperating in this venture.  Please CALL IN or E-MAIL your Van Caf� order
to ensure that

> your order will be processed as part of this special shipping offer.
Also

> keep an eye out for the Van Caf� monthly news letter and monthly specials.

>

>

>

> If you need to get your tired transmission from the Seattle area to

> Bend OR for rebuilding, I will be passing through Bend on the

> southbound leg of my trip.  I may even be able to pick up items in

> Bend OR on the northbound leg, depending upon actual demand.

>

>

>

> Spouses of Vanagon, Westfalia, and Transporter Enthusiast.  If you're

> planning to give your SO some Van Caf� bling this Christmas but don't

> want them to discover those bumpers or wheels hidden in the front hall

> closet; I will store your large/heavy items until the week before
Christmas but you

> will need to pick up at my Suquamish location.

>

>

>

> Questions?  Please e-mail me at campahvan@...  For questions about Van

> Caf� items and shipping costs contact sales@... or call them at

> 831-426-1244

>

>

>

>

>

> Thanks for your attention regarding this matter.

>

>

>

> Andrew Martin

>

> Bainbridge Island WA

>

> 1985 Vanagon Westfalia

>

> 1985 Transporter single cab 1.6L TD

>

> 1987 Westfalia Weekender (the new project!)