Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 09:21:05 -0700
Reply-To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Warm thanks to Ken and Able
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This is the kind of synergism that could keep me in the Vanagon fold! I've
been toying with going back to a Sprinter and after 7 years of searching
just recently have gotten the name/number of an independent Sprinter
mechanic to assist me with the sooo expensive ownership aspects (repairs
and maintenance aren't easy while fulltiming). Thanks to all of you doing
the work to improve what is already the best brand to own (Vanagon).
On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 2:42 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> Yes, it all takes time. I went through all of my records for the past
> almost 20 years and put in all of the shops that I had recorded selling
> parts to over the years (that way I know they work on Vanagons at least at
> some point). Plus adding the shops folks recommended today that weren't
> already in the database. Currently over 420 shops all around the USA.
> There are still more to add, but I think it is a good start!
>
> Ken
>
> On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 5:12 PM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Thank you Eric...
> >
> > I for one applaud those that take on some new projects... in fact I even
> > voiced my support for Ken when he asked on facebook for peoples opinions
> on
> > the project. I said do it if its something he wants to take on, it can be
> > fun! In the end, the whole community wins. Can't beat that.
> >
> > As for the Vanagon Rescue Squad, VanAlert has been given permission to
> > absorb their member database into our app. I am currently going through
> the
> > database one user at a time contacting them to make sure their
> information
> > is correct and updated. Nothing worse than out dated information when
> > you're broken down. The migration is a slow process... probably 300
> members
> > out of 1300 have already been emailed in order to 1. get their permission
> > to be moved over to VanAlert and 2. to make sure all of their contact
> info
> > is correct.
> >
> > Thanks again...
> > Abel.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 4:01 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi fellow vanagon listers,
> > >
> > > I wanted to say that I really appreciate the work that Able and
> > > Ken are putting into giving us a updated portable app and a updated
> web
> > > site.
> > >
> > > When Able first posted the app I saw at least one post asking
> for
> > > the info to be on a web site. When discussing the vanagon.com web
> site
> > I
> > > read the comment isn’t it a duplication of the app?
> > >
> > > I am so grateful for so many resources and so many different ways to
> > > access the information.
> > >
> > > As a blind technology user I use my Mac for some things, my Windows PC
> > for
> > > others, My iPhone for others, and sometimes I just ask a sighted
> friend.
> > >
> > > I love the Rescue Squad app and still have it on my phone but it is way
> > > out of date. Still perhaps it may become updated some time. If so it
> > > would be great to have two apps.
> > >
> > > Plus Vanagon Rescue Squad is such a cool name and image. I want a red
> > > blinking light for my vanagon for the next time I hand over a fuel pump
> > to
> > > a stranded bus owner.
> > >
> > > Right now lots of folks use the Samba.com but for me it is
> almost
> > > useless to use as a screen reader user. Another updated site would be
> > > great but I wouldn’t want the Samba to go away.
> > >
> > > I wouldn’t want just one VW parts vendor or one site. We have room for
> > > many and they come up with a surprising number of choices from sink
> > > faucets to sky lights.
> > >
> > > Our vender sites are all different. Some I can use easily. Others not
> > so
> > > easy. Some I call and get great info quickly others it is a challenge.
> > > Still I appreciate them all and benefit in different ways from
> different
> > > places.
> > >
> > > I hope we can continue to put our energy into supporting these gifts.
> > >
> > > Now, anyone want to help the Samba with a little updating so I can more
> > > easily find my next vanagon!
> > >
> > > And Thanks to all of you on this list for being there as I’m about to
> > > start my summer projects. And though Facebook is great It just doesn’t
> > > work for me as well.
> > >
> > > so, keep the choices and options for vanagon community going.
> > >
> > > Eric Caron
> > > 85 GL Auto Westfalia
> > > Planning to go out for it’s spring maiden cruise in just a hour or so!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
--
Neil2
'82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
'86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
'08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
'90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL)
Fulltiming since August 2008
Nunquam Pendite Divendium
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