> Perhaps we should set up a list registry.  Just a simple web page that
> has everyone's name, e-mail adress, vehicle type, and the state that
> they live in. Maybe that will can some of the "Looking for ..." e-mails,
> and can also be used by the vendors to target a specific interest group
> for their "mailings".

In the past, people were asked to put their location and VW type(s) in
their signature file; voluntary, of course.  I think that's more useful
than a separate web page, but that's just me.

One thing to consider is for listmembers to join LiMBO.  See:
http://www.bcn.net/~limbo  for more info.

LiMBO puts out a directory of owners (who wish to be in it) who will help
you out in a pinch or even just as a travel break for C&C (coffee and
conversation).  We've made use of this once while broken down out of town.
The people we talked to led us to the best shop in town and we avoided the
VW dealer thing.

Members can decide what to offer in their listing.  We're in the directory
and have stuff like space to work on a bus, some parts, some expertise,
C&C, spare bed, etc.  It's been fun the few times we've had people over
(Larry & Avery: we're out of your home made maple syrup...can you come
back and we'll give you the empty mason jar? ;-).

BTW, as Jim DiGennaro pointed out, there's a parallel LiMBO mailing list
one http://www.onelist.com (search for limbo on the main screen).

-Karl...working towards a kinder, gentler VW community.  :-)

Karl F. Bloss - blosskf@apci.com or bloss@enter.net
'87 Vanagon GL Weekender "Beverley"; Trexlertown, PA
http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/
VW shops: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops/