Date:         Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:35:01 -0400
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Hershey Signing Off
Comments: To: Dake Collins <wuwe423@yahoo.com>
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Dake,

Thank you.

 Yes, I absolutely will be at the Dead of Winter campout in my splitty. The '64 is currently at a shop getting rust issues addressed. 

Chris.

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Dnia Jun 2, 2012 o godz. 9:12 Dake Collins <wuwe423@yahoo.com> napisał(a):

> Chris,
> I'll miss your wit and wisdom.
> Will you make it to the Dead of Winter camp-out in your 'new' old wheels?
> I hope to be back in Wu-Wei, Hersey's twin.
> 
> Dake
> 
> From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 4:14 PM
> Subject: Hershey Signing Off
> 
> Folks,
> 
> I have been on this list for 12 years, which coincides with the purchase of
> my first Westfalia, a 1985 Wolfsburg edition Westfalia, "Camel".  I bought

> my second Westfalia, "Hershey", in 2004.  With the help of the list I have

> nursed, maintained, babied, polished and upgraded Hershey from a dog heap
> to the fine, fast cruising machine in is today.  I have learned a lot about
> Vanagons from the list, but the most valuable lesson I learned here has
> nothing to do with vehicles.
> 
> As it stands now, Hershey will be up for sale in the near future.  It feels
> strange to admit that one day soon I will no longer own what has been a
> part of my and my family's life for 12 years.  I will be moving onto
> something much older and much slower, but still very VW and very
> Transporter, and I will be making new memories.
> 
> It is unlikely that anyone on the list would be interested in purchasing
> Hershey, since all of you are Vanagon owners, but if you are, feel free to

> pmail me.  I'm located just north of Atlanta, GA. Pic here:
> http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/?action=view¤t=DSC_0260.jpg
> 
> 
> So long, and thanks for all the knowledge.
> 
> --
> Chris S.
> "Old Farts don't learn, they argue.  Don't be an Old Fart"
> 
>