Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 09:09:32 -0500
Reply-To: Bob Pogue <bpogue@C5CI.COM>
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From: Bob Pogue <bpogue@C5CI.COM>
Subject: Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
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On Dec 31, 2016, at 8:57 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
Just yesterday I refilled a one lb. propane cylinder using an adapter I
gave myself for Christmas.. Source: Amazon. Works fine. No freezing
needed, BTW... Google search to see lots of "how to" instructions.
On Dec 30, 2016 8:55 PM, "Alistair Bell" <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Hey Eric,
>
> One gift I got for Xmas which I'm pretty sure I will be using on the van,
> is a magnetic finger. It's single finger , like a finger cot, with a small
> rare earth magnet sewn into the tip.
>
> Woven material, with some grippy rubber.
>
> One of those things that seems so obvious. You could slip a magnet inside
> the finger of a rubber glove and pretty well have the same result.
>
> Will be handy retrieving nuts or washers dropped in tight spots.
>
> Alistair
>
>> On Dec 30, 2016, at 8:40 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> I’ve learned about great Vanagon, Camping, and related items each
> year from reports of Christmas gifts. Anyone have some to share?
>>
>> For me this year I received a package of various magnetic colorful
> flowers. I have a white Westfalia so I’m looking forward to having the
> option to make it colorful on demand and keep it simple other times. I’m
> really looking forward to the first group camp out and having people arrive
> with my usual conservative van covered in wild flowers. As the magnets are
> easily moved around I can change the scene as needed. My van is like a
> blank slate so Other themes would be great. I think my van would make a
> great aquarium with colorful magnetic fish.
>>
>> A bonus is the magnetic dog paws I also received.
>>
>> I did gift myself the 1 pound propane refill kit and also the little
> buddy heater. The discussions on list made these sound like great
> additions and I’m looking forward to using them.
>>
>> Spring projects caused by Christmas van presents, include , new throttle
> cable, gas tank re seal kit, and clam shell modifications.
>>
>> So, any Vanagon related or camping related gifts to share?
>>
>> Best
>>
>> Eric Caron
>
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