Good luck and safe travels in whatever vehicle replaces your Vanagon.

Ric

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> On Sep 11, 2017, at 12:44, 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