Date:         Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:39:09 -0800
Reply-To:     Zoltan <thewestyman@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Zoltan <thewestyman@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL
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That would be an other two cylinder air-cooled car, that Citroen 2CV.  It
was told, that is the best car of the world.  Practicall lasting forever.
Well, if you stay withing the province in France, driving no more than 5k
miles a year.  The French version of the Volkswagen.  They are collector's
items now.
The Vanagon to that looks like a huge bus, a behemoth.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL


> Linda and I have the stereotypical differences in hobbies/interests; I'm a
> Top Gear guy, she loves HGTV.  Each of us can appreciate the other's
> interest up to a certain level, but we know which we prefer. In her eyes
> cars are strictly functional, and therefore she loves her Toyota minivan
> (which I'll admit is admirably functional and reliable, even if utterly
> devoid of even the slightest hint of personality, excitement, heart or
> soul).  I have to admit that I could not possibly get excited over a
> countertop or window treatments or a food processor, so I can understand
> her
> corresponding apathy toward cars.
>
> That said, we agree on the Westy. We both love the freedom it gives us,
> the
> memories, and the excitement in our kids' eyes when camping season comes
> around again. No other vehicle could bring us that joy, and fit in so well
> with our lifestyle. She also likes my '78 Crew Cab, as it too brings
> something of value to the table (hauling). Both appeal to her practical
> side
> as well as making her husband happy.
>
> I give her much more credit for accepting my revolving door of other far
> less practical vehicles without even the slightest complaint. My little 2
> cylinder aircooled Fiat 500 and my 1968 Mini are purely whimsical (but oh
> so
> much fun!!!), they make my VW's look like the world's most reliable cars,
> and they take up half the garage, yet she's never uttered a single word.
> (I've got my heart set on a Citroen 2CV next ... Sorry, Linda, there goes
> the rest of the garage!  :-)
>
> - Ron Salmon
>  The Bus Depot, Inc.
>  www.busdepot.com
>  (215)  234-VWVW
>
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