I hope to return to WRW after a many year absence and sadly not in WuWei, my much loved ’84 Westy Wolfsburg.  

> On Feb 20, 2020, at 5:43 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Can't leave the van list - true that :)
> 
> On Thu, 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
>> 
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