Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:04:13 -0800
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Need help for forgetful Son -- leaving the lights on -- 84
Vanagon 1.9L engine, automatic transmission
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When I was 17, a couple of buddies and I got ourselves in jail for having a
couple of cases of beer in the car, in a "dry" county in Texas. Not only
was it illegal for 17 year olds to have beer, but it was illegal to
transport more than 24 bottles or cans for personal consumption (to one's
home only) in that county. Now, granted, there were fewer than 24 bottles
per person, but still, we were 17, and we weren't taking the beer home.
The charge was "minor in possession of an alcoholic beverage." We were
some 80 miles from home on a fishing trip.
We all duly called our parents, as the deputy sheriff who put us in the
slammer told us (approximately, it's been a while) "You boys better call
your folks, otherwise, chances are you'll just stay here till the judge
gets ready to deal with you, maybe a week or two."
I said to my father, "Dad, you've got to come down here and get me out."
My loving father responded, "I didn't get you in." There weren't any bad
guys in the jail, just a couple of drunks, who told us that they were
generally locked up until they were sober, then released, no formal
procedures even recorded.
After two nights (we were sober to start with), we were released, no bail
paid, no hearing scheduled, just, "Now you boys run along home, and don't
be gettin' in no more trouble." Later we learned that there had been
conversations but no money or lawyers involved among our parents and the
sheriff's office. All my father ever said to me about it was that he hoped
I didn't get lice in jail. My mother did speak to me about it, but mainly
just to reinforce that people are responsible for their own behaviors, and
the consequences. I won't say I have lived up 100% to their expectations,
but I didn't take beer to Johnson County, Texas again, and I've tried to
manage my own needs.
I have been back a few times, the Brazos River was a great camping and
fishing destination. Back then, most every farm along the river would let
anyone camp on the river for a dollar a night, or 5 dollars a week. They
generally had tables, grills, and outhouses, too. Today the properties are
all owned by either city folks or for corporate retreats, with a handful of
places having been developed as privately owned RV parks.
On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 8:10 PM, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@gmail.com>
wrote:
> I did the GoWesty kit on my 84. It was super easy. It has paid for itself
> many times over.
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 3:46 PM, John Lauterbach <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Thank you for all your suggestions.
> >
> > First, my Son is very experienced at getting the battery charger and
> > extension cord out of the garage and letting the battery charge while he
> > sleeps.
> > Second, I got him a AAA membership that is off of my AAA membership (the
> > one with 200 mile towing); however, the morning he needed to call AAA,
> > he had left his wallet at home.
> > Third, battery is fairly new and the folks at the local Tires Plus have
> > watched him grow up so he wouldn't have to spend much for a new battery.
> > Fourth, the Go Westy solution looks low cost and easy enough for him to
> > install
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 2:17 PM, Dan N wrote:
> >
> > *"I was gonna say, the best reminder is the cost of a battery. Works
> >> like a*
> >> *charm."*
> >>
> >> yup... and few jumps...
> >>
> >> note: if his van has an aux. battery he can use it to jump himself, no
> >> need
> >> to wait for someone...
> >>
> >> :-)
> >>
> >
>
>
> --
> m.
>
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