>>I did edit my online social profile elsewhere to
>>include the need for 'her' to drive AND enjoy driving a standard
>>transmission.  I can't imagine owning an auto tx in a Vanagon and don't
want
>>to do all the piloting myself!

Hmmm --- I had the tranny in my 84 Westy switched to an automatic so my wife
could drive it. And I love the auto tranny. Clearly your mileage varies :-)

Cheers,
Doug