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Date:         Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:45:59 -0600
Reply-To:     bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: The Answer to the To drive or ship a Westy Question
Comments: To: Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <5.2.0.9.2.20060428090423.0436b618@mail-hub.optonline.net>
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on 4/28/06 7:11 AM, Tim Demarest at tim.demarest@POBOX.COM wrote:

> Tom, you slick operator you... sending your wife off on the open road to > bond with your bus!!!

She bonded w/ it years ago - In fact she has mentioned several times that since the kids are gone, the world is nuts, etc. let's sell the house & live in the Westy! The problem is that once we did, we would probably shoot each other after a while. We are both pretty independent. > > All those of you out there with an SO that doesn't understand your > obsession, take note; sending her/him on a solo adventure may be just the > ticket.

"Thelma & Louise" have been on shorter trips in Detlef-they love to smell the roses/detour etc. & can make a 50 mile trip into an overniter! > > The first hit is free. ;-)

Yep, BTDT. > > Of course, afterwards you may end up maintaining his 'n hers buses...

We've got 3 now!

She loves to take the DC to the landfill! Get's hit up by all the guys whenever she drives it.

Grin,

Tom > > > At 08:56 PM 4/27/2006 -0600, bueses wrote: >> Well, I have finally decided on the solution to my gut wrenching list >> question of "Ship the Westy from Salt Lake to Boston or drive or rent"? >> >> And the answer is: >> >> Let the wife drive it! >> >> I know, I know, a real man would not let "his baby" head out across the >> country w/ his wife driving, but this is the new millenium! >> >> Dennis was right-don't be afraid to drive it! So I have taken the extreme >> option which is send the wife unit off w/ it accompanied by her able sister! >> >> She actually decided that since she had the time, hates to fly, & thought >> $1200 to truck it was a waste of $$$, her driving it was the best plan. How >> could I disagree & in any event, once she has decided something, I have >> learned over the last 30 years, she is gonna do it come hell or high water. >> >> So, I took it into my favorite VW mechanic, gave him a blank check to check >> out & fix anything that might need repair or break down on the road, & he >> ran the bill up to a whopping $71 for a new fan belt, check out the cooling >> system, & my master cylinder for some minor disappearing brake fluid that >> can't be seen, & he said it was good to go. >> >> He either wants to get rid of my wife, or it is in great shape? >> >> So, next week, watch I-80/94 heading east for Detlef, the yellow 84 Westy w/ >> Thelma & Louise at the wheel. They will be armed w/ her AAA RV towing card >> & a cell phone as back up. I will also prepare a listing of Vanagon friendly >> helpers along the way. >> >> After I fly in later, we will be embarking on a eastern visit & trip back to >> SLC by the end of May & I will be driving! >> >> Pax, >> >> Tom-am I out of my mind?


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