Date:         Wed, 12 Sep 2001 18:25:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Susan Bernavich <susanb@WIZZARDS.NET>
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From:         Susan Bernavich <susanb@WIZZARDS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Stick to Vanagons?
Comments: To: Tim Crooks <eungkeupsil-RN@HOME.COM>
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Well said Tom.   sb

Tim Crooks wrote:

> We are a community, even larger, a global community.  We are Americans,
> Canadians, British, Australians, Germans, and many others who share what
> we love, our VW's.  Our list serves as a world ambassador.  We spend
> most of our time giving help to those who request it for Vanagons.  But
> what do our Vanagons represent?
>
> They are linked to our freedom, to go where and when we want to.
> Vanagons are more than practical, they are descendents of the Microbus
> pedigree.  They represent community, whether it is a Bus Meet, a family
> camping, Mum taking the neighbourhood to soccer, or a curious neighbour
> visiting your garage when you are working on your Vanagon.
>
> We are a world community, and right now our world is in crisis and our
> freedom has been threatened.  I live in NJ and am longer, at least for
> now , free to travel where I want to and when.  Our bridges and tunnels
> to NYC are closed, not just Manhattan, but to Staten Island, and points
> east.  We cannot visit our neighbours across the Hudson.  And it all
> happened in a flash.
>
> This list is a community with a spirit.  I have seen Newfoundlanders,
> Germans, Brits, Torontonians all make offers to other list members,
> virtual strangers linked by the common bond of our Vanagons.
>
> To my friends of the list, keep the spirit alive.  Continue to share.
> Pray for us all.
>
> We need to stick together.
>
> G.B.A.
>
> --
> µµ¿ì*ô ÇÏ3ª´Ô,
> Tim
> Barnegat, NJ, USA
> 1990 Vanagon GL