Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:22:20 -0700
Reply-To: Don Hundt <dhundt@BENDBROADBAND.COM>
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From: Don Hundt <dhundt@BENDBROADBAND.COM>
Subject: Re: Donations Requested - Boston Bob
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Done.
Bob's enthusiasm for these silly machines will be sorely missed.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Ploessl" <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: Donations Requested - Boston Bob
> 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
>>
>>
>> --
>> Harold & Faye Teer
>> 1991 Westy
>> Harrisonburg, VA
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 4:19 PM, Larry Chase <roadguy@roadhaus.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > 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
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Harold & Faye Teer
>> 1991 Westy
>> Harrisonburg, VA
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Karl
> 1981 VW Westy "Jenny"
> 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
> Wilmington, DE
>
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