Date:         Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:06:29 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Blackwell Apology - re: Out of Office AutoReply/almost FrIdAy
Comments: To: dblackwell@san.rr.com
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Understood and good manners. Michael in San Antonio.

On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 7:58 PM, Dave Blackwell <dblackwell@san.rr.com>
wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
> I'd like to apologize for my "wallace" response last week and offer an
> explanation.  I followed the instructions to unsubscribe from the list and
> received confirmation from the server (see below) that I was unsubscribed
> before turning on my out of office notice.  I regret any inconvenience.
>
> Since my Vanagon experience pales in comparison to the majority of
> contributors on this list I would like to add my sincerest appreciation for
> the collective wisdom (and occasional jokes) that this list provides.  This
> list has been a huge resource for me in guiding my thoughts and decisions on
> how to create a strong reliable vehicle capable of taking my family anywhere
> we want to go.
>
> Vanagon Bio:
> - 1989 GL Westfalia (Wolfram Gray)
> - Purchased from original owner in September 2003 with 96.6k miles
> - Subaru conversion installed by Randy's Foreign (San Diego) in May 2007
> at 115k miles (donor car for the wiring harness, replaced cooling hoses to
> radiator with steel pipes)
> - Aftermarket cruise control
> - 16 x 7.5 inch wheels from GoWesty
> - Michelin HydroEdges 215/60-16
> - Transmission - stock R&P, 1st and 2nd gears; taller 3rd (1.14) and 4th
> (.77) gears
> - After 15.6k miles since conversion MPG is approx. 18 (80% freeway)
> cruising at 75 mph
>
> Next steps:
> - Installation of stronger springs to solve front wheel clearance issue
> and further improve handling
> - Stronger front disc brakes and the addition of rear disc brakes
>
> Future plans:
> - Propex heater
> - Vitrifrigo refrigerator
>
> Thanks,
>
> David Blackwell
> Vivendi Games, Inc.
> David.Blackwell@vgames.com
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8d) [mailto:
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]
> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 5:27 PM
> To: Blackwell, David
> Subject: Output of your job "David.Blackwell"
>
> > set vanagon nomail
> You are not subscribed to the vanagon list.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Joseph Fortino
> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 8:26 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Out of Office AutoReply: almost FrIdAy
>
> wallace wallace..
>
>
> Joe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: "Blackwell, David" <David.Blackwell@vgames.com>
> >Sent: Mar 27, 2008 10:21 AM
> >To: Joseph Fortino <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET>
> >Subject: Out of Office AutoReply:      almost FrIdAy
> >
> >I'm currently on vacation and will be back in the office on Monday, March
> 31st.   I'll have limited access to email.  If you need immediate
> assistance, please contact Sylvia.Whiteshield@vgames.com (310-431-4249).
>  I'll return your email as soon as I can.
> >Thanks,
> >David Blackwell
>



--
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'