Date:         Mon, 20 Mar 2000 22:04:15 -0600
Reply-To:     Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Subject:      A Note of Appreciation to the List
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Hi Volks:

It's not Thanksgiving yet, far from it - but I had a strong feeling of
appreciation for this list community that I wanted to share.

It's been said many times before me - but to me list is not so much about
volkswagens, as it is the people on it, and their relationships and
friendships with each other.

There are people on this list that I have not met in person, (most of them,
in fact) - but I have gotten to know many of them on the wire - and I feel a
sense of connection with these distant people - it's more than VW's.

To a soul, each person from this list that I have had the pleasure of
meeting has become very familiar, and some, quite close to my heart.

I hope that many of you who read this, and are new to the list, will get
from the list it's greatest benefit - friendships.

Do try to get to a campout or gathering this summer - we're looking forward
to our second Westy summer this year -  and we hope to meet you along the
way.

Marshall Ruskin (and Karen Bauhs)
84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
Winnipeg, Canada