Date:         Sat, 4 Jan 2003 07:31:58 -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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I forgot to credit the TTT with being published in conjunction with NEATO
http://www.neatoclub.org/news/index.html There is a good chance most of us
are already a member of one of these two organizations. My intent is not to
poach these lists but to either publicize them or improve on the concept.

Putting on my flameproof underwear anyway,
Owen

----- Original Message -----
From: "Owen Brand" <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 7:23 AM
Subject: Re: Contact information


> 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
>