I received good messages from you all, including the test one.

I started to worry two years ago regarding N/A parts and the shortage of
mechanics...

On Sun, Feb 20, 2022 at 11:36 AM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>  Furthermore....remember how you were appalled at $120/hour mechanic fee?
> Guess what...I predict that that will climb quickly to $240/hour!  Not to
> mention, parts are NLA.  Yes, those last Vanagon mechanics in the game
> deserve every one of those dollars!  Quite simply, it is based on the
> fundamental law of economics:  the law of supply and demand.  I sure hope I
> have overpredicted....
>
>     On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 10:53:55 AM PST, Richard Koerner <
> rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>   My advice:  replace or attend to Vanagon stuff now, rather sooner than
> later.  Reason:  all the cool Vanagon mechanics are retiring or closing
> shop.  Here in San Diego for instance, at least 3 have recently quit.
> Just dismal.  But the way of life.
>
>     On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 10:45:38 AM PST, Bruce Todd <
> beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Hi Richard - although I am a decade younger, I am hoping to be able to
> keep
> my van going and not rusting away for another 20 plus years as well.  I
> will need to consider an engine upgrade in 5 or maybe more years - cross
> that bridge when it comes.  It will be a summer only vehicle so that should
> keep the wear and tear down,
>
> Bruce
>
> On Sunday, February 20, 2022, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Yes, for sure...always check out Spam folder...you might be surprised and
> > enlightened.
> >
> > Very cool about your Vanagon....I too am getting ready for full front
> > suspension work and also brakes.  I need to have this baby sweet for the
> > next 20 years.  I am 68, so that will take me to 88.  Fairly recent Subie
> > 2.2 motor upgrade and re-built tranny should take me there.  Hoping.
> >
> > On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 09:52:45 AM PST, Bruce Todd <
> > beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi all, I too have not seen many messages over the past 6 weeks or so.  A
> > number of you have ended up in my spam file - so I will have to redirect
> > those back to my in box.  Interesting thread between Dennis and Alistair
> > has me following along but neither of those conversations landed directly
> > in my in box.
> >
> > On the van front - I drove my Syncro  Westy over to Vancouver Island -
> > (Duncan) and dropped it off with Vivid Vans at the end of January to
> > complete its overhaul…mostly body, paint, suspension and brake work /
> > upgrades - with a few extras as well such as clutch and fuel vent lines.
> > Anyway turning from white to green in regards to its new colour.
> Probably
> > won’t see it until May / June.
> >
> > Anyway - I hope everyone is keeping well these days.
> >
> > Bruce
> >
> > On Saturday, February 19, 2022, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Failed test here.  I only saw Richard’s reply.
> > >
> > > Eric Caron
> > >
> > > > On Feb 19, 2022, at 11:27 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET
> >
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > You came in loud and clear.
> > > >
> > > >    On Saturday, February 19, 2022, 08:25:51 AM PST, Mark McCulley <
> > > mark@markmcculley.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Testing a new account. Also, archives show no messages since
> > Wednesday...
> > > >
> > > > -Mark
> > >
> >
>
>