Date:         Wed, 15 Dec 2004 09:21:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Gypsy is gone...
Comments: To: Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET>

Hi Deb,

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss.  There are those who would say, "I
know how you feel" ... but unless they've BTDT ... they really don't.

I lost my '64 camper to an engine fire that started at 70 mph on the
freeway.  The metal part of the fuel line pulled out of the fuel pump (hose
was in good shape and was firmly attached to the part that pulled out) and,
at that speed, a lot of gas got pumped and sprayed in that area before I
could pull over and stop.  I expended my fire extinguisher and two trucks
that stopped wasted theirs, too.  I could only wait for the fire department
and watch it go up in smoke.  That was in (I believe) 1983 and I still miss
that old bus.

I sincerely hope you can find a suitable replacement and that you continue
on the list.

Mike
'84 GL 7 passenger
'85 GL Westy

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Gypsy burned to the ground at 6:00 this morning ­ her engine caught on fire
as I was driving to work, I noticed flames spewing out the back in my side
view mirror ­ thought she was a race car for a moment!

Shešs totally gutted, pop top melted, windows broken by the fire department.
I was able to salvage most of my search and rescue gear ­ the cabinets
protected it.  I am thankful that my dogs were not with me, their crate area
is right over the engine compartment.

Just thought Išd pass on the loss to people who care...

Deb
O85 Vanagon ŗGypsy,˛ demised...