Welcome Ryan, 

Please repost to the list with the title "New Vanagon owner" or a similar subject so more folks can welcome you and let you know if they are coming to the Jamboree!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Cresawn
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 11:40 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Sold our van after 21 years of incredible experiences

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
>