Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2003 07:23:13 -0600
Reply-To: Owen Brand <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Owen Brand <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG>
Subject: Re: Contact information
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This is a worthy topic if it hasn't already been hashed out and elicits
groans from the regulars like we are bringing up YATT (yet another tire
thread?).
BMW RA sounds like the LiMBO list. I joined LiMBO last August when I faced a
similarly daunting drive from Idaho to Texas with my new to me 84 Westy.
Thankfully the PO was a saint and went over the van like he was making the
trip with his family. Unfortunately LiMBO seems to be concentrated on the
upper northeast coast. This might reflect the higher concentration of Westys
there. The TTT (Transporter Tourist and Travelers Directory) does list what
members it has across the country. The LiMBO website is
http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/ . I listed my info in TTT for all categories
thinking I can at least be the lonely outpost in southeast Texas for all
those Yankees(joking). I think you get the list from LiMBO whether you
participate or not. I don't think I have encountered anyone associated with
VW's that leech so I am not too worried about that. In particular this list
seems to treat each other with a fair shake and sense of community.
It would seem more useful if our listserv group could maintain a data
repository in a simple mysql database where individuals could update their
own contact info and services offered then print the list as needed. [every
time they back out of the driveway ;) ] I for one would be happy to provide
any help I can to fellow enthusiasts. There has to be a postnuke module for
this.
Owen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clarence J Falarski" <lamont@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: Contact information
Van people:
Some thoughts for a list of VW van owners across the country.
I have been riding BMW motorcycles for over 40 years back and forth across
this country, Canada and Europe. Like VW van owner BMW riders are a special
group that stick together and try to help and aid each other in times of
distress. There are two national BMW motorcycle clubs, one puts out a list
called BMW Riders Anonymous , it contains no names only telephone numbers of
those people ALL OVER THE WORLD ( 30 or 40 countries )who are willing to
help each with towing help, mechanical help, temporary storage or any thing
else in times of need with a break down.. The list is compiled afabeticly
by State then City and tells the reader how many miles that person who is
willing to give aid is located from most large Cities. It also has codes for
what service the helper is willing to perform. For example, A. means tools
are available, B. tools and mechanical help, C. temporary storage, D.
parking space, D. towing aid. E. coffee and good conversation..............
The list works, I have used it both ways, needing help and giving it. I
think the VW van list would only be necessary in the US Canada but
available to all listees.......
The list also has printed VW mechanics, VW dealership locations and phone
numbers laws, campgrounds etc.etc. Any information that can be helpful
could be printed.
If anyone has the interest in building this list I would be happy to assist
and provide a copy of the BMW Owners Anonymous for a sample. It would be a
big job but small fee could be charged for the list and it could be of
great service while traveling. I personally do not see any harm in also
putting the names of everyone along with the phone numbers.
Feed back wanted.
Clarence.
1990 multi.
pinehurst, nc