Date:         Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:08:58 -0500
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Deer Hit
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@comcast.net>
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A few years ago, I spun out on some ice and hit a guide rail. Not a ton of
damage, but there is a dent in the nose (corner) that resulted in the paint
being chipped off. I was going to fix it, but it's been years.... and I plan
to use this van as a donor soon.

Anyway, I went and found some bandaids, and put them over the "scar". I have
to replace them from time to time, but they are quite funny. They start many
conversations.

Just slap a bandaid on it, and embrace the story.

-Craig
'85GL turned WESTY
BOSTIG in the back
'87 SUNROOF Syncro



On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 6:50 PM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> Jeff,
>
> I had a "deer miss" with my 84 Westy a few years back... and was thankful
> not to have any damage... within inches of my van!
>
> I have heard mixed "signals" (pun intended) on the deer whistles, and if
> they are even worth it as cheap as they are.
> Found this study on-line.
> http://www.bioacoustics.uconn.edu/reports/ARLOManuscript326%20FINAL.pdf
>
> Anyone have success with these?  Easy to mount high on the rain gutter by
> the front roof rack on a Westy.
>
> There seem to be more deer now than ever!!!  Reducing the herd is the best
> strategy, and doing with a weapon... not your Vanagon.
>
> Jack R.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> J Stewart
> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:18 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Deer Hit
>
> <SIGH> After 37 years of driving, my number came up. I hit a deer about 2
> hours ago in my '85. Bashed in the right front corner, lost my turn signal
> and the bumper end cap. Upper grill cracked, lower grill not damaged. Pushed
> in far enough that I'm going to cut it out and graft in a panel from a donor
> van. I can fix it myself for less than $75.00, but it's the time it will
> take that I don't have. Thinking about getting a hunting license... Jeff
>
>
>
> Jeff Stewart
>