I suppose there's no better time for an introduction than now! In August I
bought Harold's 1991 Westy. I'm happy to own such a well cared for Vanagon
and to report it is running well and looking good. My brother and I had a
lot of fun driving it from Virginia to Tucson, Arizona. On the drive across
the country I saw one Westy Bus headed east, but in Tucson there are
several Buses and Vanagons. I've been reading the messages on the list for
a couple weeks. I'm glad I joined it and I'm glad there are so many posts.

Once the weather turns a little cooler here (today's high will be 102F) I
intend to address some rust on the propane tank. I may have questions about
how to remove it safely.

Also, does anyone on this list plan to attend the Jerome Jamboree at the
end of next week? I will be there.

My best,
Ryan

On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 9:44 AM Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> After 21 years, it is time to say goodbye to an incredible group of people,
> many of whom I now call friends.  Without your help, advice, guidance, and
> support there is no way my wife and I could have enjoyed our Vanagon more
> nor gone to so many incredible places.  While I was not a weekly poster to
> the list, I read the comments daily, posted when I thought appropriate, and
> sent numerous private emails.  You taught me so much that I have helped
> stranded owners along the road, at campgrounds, and in my area.  My first
> post to the list in Jan 1996 was about tires and I am happy to say my last
> post was not about oil.  I was a member of the list when Ron S. decided to
> start his own business selling parts and was a member of the original group
> who purchased and imported the Propex heaters.
>
> From Virginia, we took memorable trips trips to BC on four occasions,
> Alaska twice, Quebec, Baja, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia several times, all
> along the US and Canadian Rockies, and all around the US.  And we did it
> without once being towed or stranded.  Why?  Because of all the advice on
> preventive maintenance,  what to watch out for, which replacement parts to
> purchase and where.
>
> While our van was in excellent shape cosmetically and mechanically and I
> would have taken it anywhere, for a variety of reasons we decided to sell
> it to someone who will take care of it, enjoy it like we have, and will be
> a valued member of this list.  On my advice the new owner (Ryan) has joined
> this list and is already benefiting from reading the questions and advice
> posted.  One day soon, I feel certain he will introduce himself to the
> list.
>
> Now, I can be one of those people who can go up to a Vanagon owner in
> parking lots, gas stations, campgrounds, etc. and tell them all about my
> experience with a Vanagon I once owned.  Big Grin!   But honestly, I never
> tired of talking to people about their experiences with these really
> wonderful vehicles and my wife and I will always say some of our most
> memorable experiences in life were the people we met and trips and sights
> we experienced in our Vanagon.
>
> I hope to see you on the road somewhere since I know that I will still stop
> and talk to Vanagon owners to see if I can put a name from the list with a
> face.
>
> All the best and happy travels,
>
> Harold
>
>  Harold Teer
> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
> Harrisonburg, VA
>