Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:53:29 -0400
Reply-To: Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Donations Requested - Boston Bob
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done. I always envisioned that when Jenny needs a transplant I would get a
Boston Bob engine. The last few days I am feeling funny about his going even
though I never met him in person.
On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 9:45 PM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
> Done
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> Harold & Faye Teer
> 1991 Westy
> Harrisonburg, VA
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> On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 4:19 PM, Larry Chase <roadguy@roadhaus.com> wrote:
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> > Volks,
> >
> > Donations Requested.
> >
> > By now most everyone knows of the passing of a true icon within our
> > community.
> >
> > Bob Donalds aka Boston Bob of Boston Engine fame.
> >
> > http://www.bostonengine.com/
> >
> > Bob built what many of us feel was "State of the Art" VW Air cooled,
> > Water cooled & Zamboni engines.
> >
> > Even more importantly, as many have already documented, he shared his
> > love and immense knowledge of these marvelous, mischievous vehicles
> > with anyone in need within our community.
> >
> > He was a great mentor, teacher and inspiration to so many.
> >
> > Sadly, Bob leaves a wife Karen and three children.
> >
> > Samantha who is working/living at a co-op type non-profit farm in
> > central Mass.
> >
> > Chris who graduated from high school last year and lives at home.
> >
> > Julia about 16 years old, lives at home, has special needs and
> > requires 24/7 care.
> >
> > Daryl Christensen, Jim Akiba, Maggie Dew and I would like to ask you
> > to join us in easing the financial burden a little for Karen & family.
> >
> > I have done PiFF (Pay it Forward Fund) projects over the years to help
> > keep a few more VW Vans & Buses on the road a bit longer.
> >
> > But never has there been a need more pressing or deserving.
> >
> > This is a difficult financial time for many of us, but if you could
> > find a way to help, it would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Donations can be made via PayPal or Charge Cards thru the Roadhaus.com
> > PiF Fund at,
> >
> > www.roadhaus.com ... then click on "Donate" Pay It Forward Fund.
> >
> > Or by sending checks / money orders to:
> >
> > Larry Chase
> > 2512 Calle De Rincon Bonito
> > Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
> >
> > Please send me an email (roadguy@roadhaus.com) if you are mailing a
> > donation.
> >
> > Maggie & I will donate all PayPal Fees so that 100% of every
> > contribution goes directly to Karen Donalds.
> >
> > Lastly ... please spread the word and forward this posting to all
> > appropriate list groups and forums.
> >
> >
> > Thank You for your help.
> >
> > Larry, Maggie, Daryl & Jim
> >
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> Harold & Faye Teer
> 1991 Westy
> Harrisonburg, VA
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Karl
1981 VW Westy "Jenny"
2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
Wilmington, DE
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