Totally agree with you.  Tptal eclipse is remarkable.  The wife an i caught one in the Carolinas a few years back.  Sunset all the way around you.  Night chirpers start making a lot of noise.  Storms starting up around you.  Just remarkable.   Looking forward to 2024.
Dave B.the Boston one

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Mon, Feb 6, 2023 6:20 pm
Subject: [VANAGON] Total Solar Eclipse

 I am going to meet you in person.  I'm thinking about that Total Solar Eclipse thing; I saw it in Idaho, in 2017.  It was the most amazing thing I ever saw.  Next one is in 2024.  Springtime.  I will be there.  I will be knocking on your door.  PS:  For you novices, it's got to be 100%.  None of this 99% nonsense....that will not do, at all.  Once the shadow passes over you, and the birds stop chirping, and suddenly daylight turns to night for 2 minutes.....then you will understand.  And....there is only 1 way to experience this.  Trust this Vanagon Guy, you won't regret!

    On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 02:26:22 PM PST, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Where's the like button?

Jim

On Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 3:54 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Isn't this List powerful and absolutely amazing?  Oh yeah, I could tell
> you a whole bunch of stories.  And all those stories are real....not made
> up....perfectly real and absolute truth.  And verified; by real folks; that
> own Vanagons.  Real situations.  Real dirt, real mishaps....yep, that's the
> way we do it here.
>
> On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 01:42:31 PM PST, Jim Felder <
> jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I've met a surprising number of Vanagon folks coming through the state.
> Juliana and John Rodgers came by a few years back. And one of you on a trip
> through Florida, one on a trip to NYC, and of course I have to count my
> diesel westy driving brother in Round Rock.
>
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 3:39 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Yeah man...plenty of superstars.  Yourself included.  Throughout my USA
> > wanderings, I have met many.  It has always been a thrill!  I guess I got
> > onto this List about 25 years ago....or thereabouts. So many issues
> solved,
> > so much wise information, freely giving.....and not for a dime.  And you
> > know what Jim?  You are personally included in my frequent cross country
> > ramblings.  I will seek you out; I think you are in Alabama or so.
> > Hey....a nice lunch at some local BBQ place....on me of course!  And we
> > will have a happy time comparing our Vanagons.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 3:15 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >  Shoot....it's not working, multiple failures. Oh well....for the
> > > diligent, Go to YouTube.  The Byrds, 1967, So you want to be a Rock and
> > > Roll star.  It will take you back.
> > >
> > >    On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 01:08:34 PM PST, Richard Koerner <
> > > rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > >
> > >  Tom Hanks.  Jimmy Buffet.  Yes, they owned Vanagons and have held same
> > > steering wheel in their hands, same as you and me.
> > > For more fun, engage the little YouTube thing below.  Turn Volume to
> Max.
> > > Try this link:  THE BYRDS 1967 - So You Want To Be A Rock n Roll Star
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>