The WetWesties Camping Society welcomes Recovering Vanagon Addicts/SOBs but you may have to flash a few Vanagon photos to get the conversation started and a beer out of Neil’s cooler... 

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> On Feb 20, 2020, at 7:23 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Harry,
> 
>        Once part of the VW bus family you can’t fully get away! 
> 
>        I hope you will get your new project up and running and consider joining us at West River Westies. 
> SOB, Some Other Brand, are welcome.
> July 10 on though some come earlier.
> 
>        When I met you folks I had just purchased my 85 van after about 12 years without a bus.  I had my guide dog and a retired guide. 
> 
>        This summer I will be in the same situation as my current guide is retiring. 
> 
> So, come join us and my retired guy will be able to play with your slightly older kids!
> And, tell the new van care taker about this list and the events.
> 
> Please someone reply to this on list so I know it arrives!
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto 
> And currently 1 soon 2 Guiding Eyes for the Blind dogs.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 20, 2020, at 8:52 AM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Volks,
>> 
>> I'm writing to share both a happy and sad day.
>> 
>> Today ends my decade long ownership of a vanagon. I've sold my van to
>> someone who seems incredibly happy to have it and who will take great
>> care of it.
>> 
>> I've bought a new project, a Ford Transit 350, that will better
>> accommodate our family.
>> 
>> Looking back over the years I've met many good, online and in real
>> life, friends. This community is incredible in sharing knowledge,
>> helping each other out, and a great role model for how folks from
>> different backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of life can all come together
>> to build something amazing.
>> 
>> I huge shout-out to Dennis Haynes from whom I got tons of advice, an
>> awesome hitch, the low down on sweet rims and tires, and lots of
>> things to ponder.
>> 
>> David Beierl has volunteered so much knowledge and time and is what
>> I'd imagine a living encyclopedia to be. :-)
>> 
>> Kevin Mayer, my mechanic from Philly, who may not be on here but is an
>> awesome guy who always keeps smiling.
>> 
>> Eric Caron, who was such a nice guy to my little girls when we were
>> all camping in Salem, MA a few years back.
>> 
>> There are many others, I apologize if I've forgotten anyone.  Even
>> though I don't have a vanagon anymore I'll likely stay on the list as
>> I really value the community.
>> 
>> Take care everyone!
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Harry