Don't be a *ick, Dave.  Sorry, I like you.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'

On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 1:33 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> You may take this discussion pmail.
>
> Please read the context of your recent Prius posting vs. the 'bug' posting.
> It is not the perception of this moderator that bug query was telling people
> what a better world this may become if we all drive bugs. If he/she did,
> this mod would consider that a political message which does not belong on
> this list.
>
> It has ALWAYS been the policy on this group that objections to off topic
> discussions on any day, should be taken up with the mods via pmail. If you
> object to that policy, send a pmail to one of the mods. Posting your
> objection to the thread is inappropriate. Guessing you should know this by
> now.
>
> We do have an unwritten system of checks and balances. If you feel one of
> the mods is misinterpreting your message, take it up with the other. In the
> event the mods are unable to agree, we request latest former mod and list
> admin to break the impasse.
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> BenT
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> On Apr 19, 2011, at 10:57 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
>
> > Alistair, we got jumped by the moderators for the Prius thread.  The
> moderator's comment to the bug thread, when it was brought to his attention,
> was, essentially, yeah, I noticed.
> >
> > mcneely
> >
> > ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> >> prius, vanagon, bug.
> >>
> >> compare and contrast.
> >>
> >> ok now?
> >>
> >> alistair
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 19-Apr-11, at 10:06 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hey, Mods.  Vanagon related?  mcneely
> >>>
> >>> ---- courtney hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> >>>> Ken, I've owned and driven bugs since 1972. :-) The 67 bug is THE
> >>>> most desirable bug in many peoples eyes as it finally had 12 volts
> >>>> and a larger motor. You do have to remember however that the 67 was
> >>>> a one year only bug in many many ways. It's rims, engine hood,
> >>>> front fenders, interior handles, octopus heater, outside handles,
> >>>> rear backup lights, were all one year only items and are not
> >>>> getting any easier to find. Having said that, I'd jump on it IF the
> >>>> bodywork is done right. Check the heater channels, the rear luggage
> >>>> area under the carpet, and especially around the area under the
> >>>> antenna mount, because water leaks down over the years when the
> >>>> antenna seal dries out, and rusts out the area to the left of the
> >>>> clutch on the interior side wall/heater channel. Email me if you
> >>>> want more info, I used to own a 67 and it was easily my favorite
> >>>> beetle.
> >>>> Courtney
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
> >>>> Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:50 am
> >>>> Subject: Advice about buying a bug
> >>>>> I just happened to drive by a local repair shop yesterday and
> >>>>> saw a
> >>>>> really nice  67 VW Beetle sitting next to the shop.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> David McNeely
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely
>