Hi I’m a new member and I didn’t get the test but I’m replying to a reply on the thread. 

Steven Brower

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> On Feb 20, 2022, at 2:46 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>>