Curiosity has me... what was wrong with the wood chipper?

Rob
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On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 5:50 PM Mark Belanger <mbelanger@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Well said, Jim.
>
> I volunteer at a quarterly event in my town called Repair Cafe, where I go
> with my tools and know how and spend a Saturday fixing things that other
> neighbors bring in. I've fixed everything from a computer to a small wood
> chipper and it's very gratifying to hear, "I was just going to buy a new
> one, but now I don't have to." Anything to keep another item out of the
> landfill...
>
>
> -MB
>
> On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 5:37 PM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I would like to encourage everyone I know to not participate in the black
> > friday madness this year but instead, take that Friday and repair something
> > you already own. I know your Vanagon will love you for it. These days,
> > repair is rebellion. Owning a Vanagon is rebellion. What's not to like?
> > Weld. Sew. Join. Glue. Patch. Replace. Paint.  Just make something you
> > already love last longer.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 7:31 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Ok folks,
> > >
> > >         You are much better shoppers then me.  Keep a eye out for great
> > > deals on the best camping chairs, USB remote control lights, camping
> > > stoves, and such.  I am no good at that and always learn about the cool
> > > stuff after it is too late.
> > >
> > > What are you folks looking out for?
> > >
> > > I’ve noticed that our venders don’t seem to have much for sales anymore
> > > but rather just highlight an item.
> > >
> > > So, if you find a great camping addition post away.  Sorry for the post
> > > for the Canadian listers.  I don’t know if there is a equivalent shopping
> > > day in Canada.
> > >
> > > At the moment I am not looking for anything.  I just want to enjoy my van
> > > as is.  But, cool improved, light weight, or more efficient or newly
> > > created items seem to keep showing up.
> > >
> > > Example, My wife brought home a bus ornament with changing LED lights
> > from
> > > the local drug store.  Amazing the bus items keep getting created.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > > Eric Caron
> > >
> >
>
>
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