Date:         Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:31:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: A Labor Day thanks to all the professionals who contribute to
              the group
Comments: To: Roland <syncronicity1@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <38e334640909040938k19485cfbg6579f592e6b5b595@mail.gmail.com>
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Thanks for voicing that Roland - perfect!*
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On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Roland <syncronicity1@gmail.com> wrote:

> Well Volks,
>
> It is Friday, and labor day weekend in the US, and for some time I thought
> this might be an appropriate day to say some thanks.
>
> My (our) thanks go to all the Vanagon professionals who participate on the
> list and help us in so many ways.  All you folks who have repair shops or
> are parts vendors, or usually some combination are giving freely to the
> group.   Your experience and expertise is so very useful to the rest of us.
> I see constant advice to us poor Vanagon junkies, we love our Vans and your
> help provides a great service to us as we are distributed around the world.
> And you take calls from us when we are broken down on the road (I was once
> the beneficiary of such a call).  And you advance the state of
> understanding
> Vanagons by learning new techniques, create better parts, set up web sites
> with great information and pictures, you find parts when we would not know
> how, and share your experience on the best ways to repair things and how to
> best maintain these terrific vehicles.
>
> I decided I would not try to list all the professionals who contribute, we
> all know who you are, and the possibility of omitting someone may be a
> woeful disservice which could overwhelm the meaning of a thank-you letter.
> The important thing is that I worry that sometimes you might think your
> contributions are under appreciated, and that your labors for the Vanagon
> cause are taken for granted.  Please rest assured that we highly value your
> advice and help, and see you as leaders in the group.
>
> Well, that is enough.  Thanks again to all you Vanagon professionals with
> repair shops, parts shops.  It is just to make sure you understand that we
> really appreciate what you do for the group.
>
> Roland
>



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Beverley Anne de Villiers   April 20, 1930 - July 4, 2009

Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

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