Date:         Fri, 3 Nov 2000 12:19:24 -0500
Reply-To:     James Creech <jacreech@VISUALLINK.COM>
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From:         James Creech <jacreech@VISUALLINK.COM>
Subject:      Horrid Econolines Masquerading as Real Vanagons!
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> Kinda looks like an Econoline to me!

It has been humorous to me to see the appalled reactions of some of you to
the audacity, the sheer gall, of someone modifying an Econoline and sending
out its photo online with the risk of masquerading as something more
aesthetically and mechanically pleasing like the ever-beloved Vanagon.

I must confess I own a 99 Econoline 15-passenger.  But, hey, I also own a
wife and 7 children.  Try stuffing them all in a Vanagon (well, 5 of them
then), or into a Plymouth minivan as we did for many years too long.  The
Econoline is not that bad, though certainly uninspiring.  And it keeps the
family peace especially on long trips.

On the other hand, given the choice between the newish Ford, the old
Plymouth, and an even older Corolla (all duds to be sure), when I am alone
or with only a few of my horde, it is the Vanagon all the way!!!

By the way (sermon coming), this is National Adoption Month.  Go for it!
Might be the most rewarding thing you've ever done, even including climbing
under the Vanagon to get a faceful of grease.  A great opportunity to be a
blessing and also raise a larger generation who have been exposed to the
joys and wonders of Vanagonism.

Jim Creech
87 Westy GL  78k
99 Econoline 350 46k
91 Grand Voyager  172k
83 Corolla 142k
7 kids  various mileage