Ralph, my daughters grew up in westies, all Bays. My daughters as teenagers used to borrow the westie and go camping themselves. It creates memories that they will cherish forever. Teenage daughters are awesome, you just have to allow them some space, and guide them gently when their hearts are broken or they need some advice. My daughters are now an R.N. and a veterinary assistant, and they both say how much they enjoyed their VW adventures with their old man. ;-) Enjoy it while you can; I would make a deal with the devil to be able to go back and have my daughters as 3 and 5 again.
For what it's worth,
Courtney

----- Original Message -----
From: "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 4:29:23 PM
Subject: Re: Camping In My Westy!

I have my own fear, I've been raising my daughter on my own for over 4 yrs
now and still single. Im dreading the teenage daughter on my own!!! But she
is who talked me into dumping$ 5-6k into my$ 200.00 westy and is already
dying to go camping this year. Its not as bad as some say is it???

Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy

On Apr 30, 2012 6:22 PM, "Tom Torrella" <ttorrella4@comcast.net> wrote:

I'll prefer a 'BORING' camping trip in my Westy over going to work any day!
As for the empty nest, that's alright too. Saw my son graduate boot camp in
Great Lakes and last daughter graduates wednesday! Now if only she moves
out soon. Looking to traveling lots next year in our 83 Westy to escape the
hot humid summer in south Florida.

On Apr 30, 2012, at 2:50 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> Well, I am getting a l...