Hello, Mike,  Welcome Aboard,

I'm another of those aviation types. Ex-Navy(non-flying)  -
Pilot/mechanic - flew the Alaska bush for years. After a bad trip one
night from Anchorage across Prince William Sound to Cordova and back -
fighting turbulance and carrying a load of ice - I just quit. Enough was
enough.  I became a potter an sculptor. There comes a time in every
man's life for a change. That was mine. I went home, removed three can's
of cone remover from my flight bag and trashed them - and I have been as
happy as a clam in sand ever since.

BTW - I've an '88 GL Tintop as a daily driver and a '91 Carat project
vehicle. Vanagons are unique and such fun!

John

On 5/1/2014 6:04 PM, Michael Magnani wrote:
> Hi all,
> I've been lurking on the forum for the last month or so, checking the content to see what you guys are all about.
> Wow! I am so impressed with the help that is offered and the dedication to the brand and lifestyle that I would love to become a participating member of the group. I have learned SO much by just following last month's threads!
> My name is Mike Magnani and my wife and I bought our 1990 Westy brand new and have spent many a mile traveling around the country.
> Our Westy has led a pampered life and lives in the garage down here in Southern California when it's not busy camping.
> I've been an aircraft mechanic for 34 years and have been with the Harbor Freight Tools Flight Department for 11.
> Believe me when I freely admit that airplanes and Vanagons rarely have anything in common. Most of the problems I've had in fixing my bus have been because I thought I knew what I was doing!
> If you'll have me, I would love to be a part of your group.
> Kind regards,
> Mike M
>
> 1990 Westy
> 2000 Passat Wagon
> 2003 Jetta TDI Wagaon
> 2014 Jetta TDI Wagon
>