Date:         Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:32:48 -0700
Reply-To:     miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
Comments: To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com>
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Pretty smart move on Michael's part (not the lending of the van to his
son, but posting it on the list.) He's got us all up to speed on the
trip and we will all be watching, so to speak. At the first hint of
trouble, we'll be there to do everything we can. Why? Because that's
the kind of people that make up this list. Fifty years from now, his
son will tell his tale of how he fell in love with VWs and the great
people who love them......
Thanks,
            Miguel



On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
> An optimist will give the kid the keys to the Vanagon
> A pessimist won't.
> A cynic did.
>
> Twelve years ago:
> 23 y.o son.
> Trip with gf of the moment from east Oregon to Portland and back over a
> weekend. (About 600-700 miles) Well maintained V'gon.
> Following w/e spent R&R'ing the clutch. (And flywheel...)
>
> Call me cynical.  He can get his own damned Vanagon if that's what he wants.
>
> He now drives a Chrysler sh*tbox.  MUCH better choice for him. And for me.
>
> Jim
>