Date:         Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:58:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
Comments: To: Jarrett Kupcinski <kupcinski@gmail.com>
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Jarrett!  I think you hit it on the head - diversity!

We are diverse, yet there is a commonality about this group that makes it
so much more appealing than other "car groups".  I have found VW Bus /
Westy pilots to be a creative, tolerant, artistic, technogeeked fascinating
group that has often made me stop and think about what is* really important
*in life.  We have had several cross county Volks over the years drop in
for a brew and some camping on our 5 acres here in Northern Indiana -
always an interesting visit crammed full of bus and life discussions.
 Someone who was once a total stranger or just a name on the list becomes a
friend for life.  There a very few Bus owners I have met that I didn't want
to spend more time with.

The Buses by the Beach phenomenom has been a centering experience for me
and my family.  Combined with Facebook and this list, we feel we are part
of something much bigger, something with a special exciting vibe that
always seems to have the thrill of "what's next!?" associated with it.

I often feel somehow I have been nudged in this direction and fate has been
kind in letting us discover this awesome world of traveling, music tests,
winter campouts, fundraising for the Phoenix Society, kayaking, playing
music around the fire and being able to hit the road at a moments notice
with a ready to go little house on wheels.

The Vanagon List was in large part the catalyst to this blossoming.  Thanks
to all who started it and maintain it still!

Pete
'87 Westy "JoesVan"
'79 Westy "Aardvark"