Well said, Andrew.
On May 21, 2010, at 10:29 AM, Andrew Martin wrote:

> It's Friday so if the spam police would kindly sit on their hands...
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> Someone recently inquired about the 85 Westy I'm "thinking" about selling.
> I responded early one morning before I'd had enough coffee and later in the
> day I reread what I'd written.  I've seen and heard way too many
> heartbreaking stories about folks who'd bought Vanagons and were
> disappointed so I was trying to project what I believe to be the "THE TRUTH"
> about Vanagons.  I'd probably clean it up a little before getting etched on
> my tombstone but I liked it enough to share it...ON FRIDAY.
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> "Please don't take this the wrong way BUT owning, driving and maintaining a
> Vanagon is not for everyone.  They require much more regular care and
> attention than a modern vehicle BUT they will return the best traveling,
> vacation and life memories like no other vehicle could possibly provide.
> They're as unusual and quirky as the people who love them and everything bad
> you've ever heard about them is probably true.  I have often advised curious
> folks NOT to buy one but without at least one myself, my life would not be
> complete."
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> "Oh and on the day you buy a Vanagon Westfalia (mine or anyone else's) you
> will have also gained an amazing and possibly insane group of new friends
> that will welcome you into their homes, driveways, and camp sites around the
> globe.  Be prepared to wave to every Vanagon you pass, talk endlessly about
> what tires you have and what oil you prefer and show inquisitive strangers
> (who drive million $$ motor homes) how easily the top pops up!"
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> (Spam delivery complete.)
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> Andrew
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> Bainbridge Island WA