I was ready to do a very hard and controversial post before i read yours. But reading your fine post put me back on my feet (can i say that?)! Deep inside, what i was trying to say is that we don't thank people enough when they are alive..... A classic: You dad dies and you never had a good talk with him, never say you loved him Vise versa... i know, it's a classic. But i think many don't understand it at all. I relate to Bob because i saw his great post a long time ago, he was an example of good faith. I'm sure he was like that in every aspect of it's life. When i see some stupid fighting here about nothing i get mad like hell, this is why i left the list. But don't woory, it's the same elsewhere. Sadly. Anyway, that is all i have to say.
On Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:40:29 -0500, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >I think this sad event goes to show just how much many of us depend on the >resources we have available to us. Bob was the logical choice (IMHO) if one >wanted a replacement for an engine and couldn't do it themselves or really >wanted it done right. The same could be said for others in this community. > >Although there are often several options to getting what you need we would >be in a world of hurt without people/companies like Boston Bob, Benny Boy, >Bus Depot, Vanagain, Van Cafe, Go Westy, AA Transaxle, Frank Condelli, >Vanaru, Sewfine, Bus Boys, etc. etc (if I missed anyone I deeply apologize >this is in no way a complete list). > >This doesn't in any way account for the vast knowledge of the individual >members of this list or other local shops out there who know their stuff and >are willing to help and share that knowledge with the rest of us. > >I'm not intending to be over sentimental but this is a good example of just >how much the loss of any one of these individuals/businesses effect our >community. > >That of course completely ignores the human factor of the entire thing >(which is admittedly more important). > >So my point? Well, I guess this is just a thank you to all of you who do so >much for this list and the VW community in general. > >-- >Thanks, > >Jeff >'90 Carat (Grover) >'86 (We call this one Parts) >'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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