Well said, Eric. :)

Best,
d

On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 5:01 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi fellow vanagon listers,
>
>         I wanted to say that I really appreciate the work that Able and
> Ken are putting into giving us a updated portable app  and a updated web
> site.
>
>         When Able first posted the app I saw at least one post asking for
> the info to be on a web site.  When discussing the vanagon.com web site I
> read the comment isn’t it a duplication of the app?
>
> I am so grateful for so many resources and so many different ways to
> access the information.
>
> As a blind technology user I use my Mac for some things, my Windows PC for
> others, My iPhone for others, and sometimes I just ask a sighted friend.
>
> I love the Rescue Squad app and still have it on my phone but it is way
> out of date.  Still perhaps it may become updated some time.  If so it
> would be great to have two apps.
>
> Plus Vanagon Rescue Squad is such a cool name and image.  I want a red
> blinking light for my vanagon for the next time I hand over a fuel pump to
> a stranded bus owner.
>
>         Right now lots of folks use the Samba.com but for me it is almost
> useless to use as a screen reader user.  Another updated site would be
> great but I wouldn’t want the Samba to go away.
>
> I wouldn’t want just one VW parts vendor or one site.  We have room for
> many and they come up with a surprising number of choices from sink
> faucets to sky lights.
>
> Our vender sites are all different.  Some I can use easily.  Others not so
> easy.  Some I call and get great info quickly others it is a challenge.
> Still I appreciate them all and benefit in different ways from different
> places.
>
>  I hope we can continue to put our energy into supporting these gifts.
>
> Now, anyone want to help the Samba with a little updating so I can more
> easily find my next vanagon!
>
> And Thanks to all of you on this list for being there as I’m about to
> start my summer projects.  And though Facebook is great It just doesn’t
> work for me as well.
>
> so, keep the choices and options for vanagon community going.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
> Planning to go out for it’s spring maiden cruise in just a hour or so!
>
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