Date:         Fri, 12 Apr 2002 17:21:22 +0100
Reply-To:     Anthony Polson <acpolson@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Anthony Polson <acpolson@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Newbie from the UK
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Hi,

I'm Tony Polson from the UK (Yorkshire).  I'm a recent purchaser of a 1984
VW Type 25 Transporter which has been converted to a camper using German
(Reimo) fittings.  I am married to Jan who, like me, is a Chartered Civil
Engineer.  We have a son, Michael, who is 9 years old and just fits in the
cab bunk!

It's my first camper since 1979, when I sold my 1972 Bay which I purchased
in the Middle East and drove home to the UK through eleven countries, taking
five weeks and 11000km (~7,000 miles).  So it has a lot to live up to!  I've
already noticed a significant difference in size from the Bay ...

Over the next couple of years I will be refurbishing and improving the Van
and will be touring the UK and Europe with it.  It has the original steel
roof - no hi-top or pop-top ... yet!

I will wait to learn how the list operates and try to read some of the
archives before posting questions.  I am looking forward to reading of
others' experiences with their Vanagons and any hints and tips for engancing
(and prolonging the life of) ours, known as "Vera".

Best regards,

Tony Polson

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