oh I'm SO offended .... ! not !
did you check out Road Haus.com   for shops in that area ?

shoot ..I was looking forward to a really intense rant too.  Drat !

here's one ...now that somany people are writing on small devices..
seeing a well and clearly written question or post is almost a rare thing.
  yours, S.

On 9/27/2013 5:56 PM, Dake Collins wrote:
> List members,
> Sorry if this is off topic  or to grumpy for some:
>
> I've been a list member for a few years now and benefited greatly (probably more than most) from this list. and helped  a few other as well.
>    Now I've got a problem - I'm in Florida (1500 miles from home) taking care of my dying father and need help. A while ago a list member ask for mechanics in the Lakeland area, I pmailed and ask that he let me know what he found because I need to have my van checked out before I make my return trip. He initially said he would let me know what he found out. Since then, despite a few requests he has not answered my emails. This is contrary to my past experiences with the list.
> I would like to have my van checked out before I return to Maine.
> Who, in the Lakeland area, can check out my beloved Wu-Wei for the return trip north?
>
> Thanks so much & sorry if I've offended anyone but I need help.
>
> Dake
>