Yes,  I admire them, and who knows, once I’ve broken in this van a bit maybe a trip is in my future.  Maybe the last gas powered country tour.  I’d sure like to visit a bunch of folks on this list no matter how far a journey. 

Time to hit the road! 

Eric Caron 

> On Dec 28, 2021, at 12:52 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
> 
> Hey Eric.  Those folks went through my driveway to get to you!!  I am glad they got to meet you and a few friends.  I turned them on to the Vanagon list and a few other things.  I hope they are doing well.  One really does have to fove a couple of folks who quit their jobs, sell what they own and set off for a couple of years in an old VW bus to find new vistas and a good place to live.
> Thanks for the link, I must admit I lost it soon after they left.
> 
> Dave B.
> the boston one
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Mon, Dec 27, 2021 9:32 pm
> Subject: The VW bus travel spirit
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
>         This past fall I had a email from a couple planning to travel in a 79 Bay window for 26 months and 49 states.  They got my info from the Vanallert app. 
> 
>         I thought I would miss them as I was headed out camping, but my van decided to have an issue so I limped home.  I contacted them and they joined my little group that relocated 5 vans to my yard. 
> 
> Well in addition to traveling they are gathering stories from current and past bus owners.  They have a web site, a blog and a pod cast.
> 
> They ended up interviewing me, and my friends Art and Paula.  
> So we are in season three.
> 
> There are many podcasts and they do a fun and professional job.  And, who knows, maybe they will find you and ask for an interview.
> 
> And, maybe you know some of the bus owners.
> 
> They are fun listens.
> 
> Here is the web site if interested.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
> https://ontheroadwithadie.com <https://ontheroadwithadie.com/>