Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:59:02 -0400
Reply-To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Sold our van after 21 years of incredible experiences
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We never met but I saw you and your van at the Flying Circus VW show a couple of years ago. Sharp vehicle. Hope you made the new guy pay dearly for it
Take care!
Stephen
Mobile
> On Sep 11, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> After 21 years, it is time to say goodbye to an incredible group of people,
> many of whom I now call friends. Without your help, advice, guidance, and
> support there is no way my wife and I could have enjoyed our Vanagon more
> nor gone to so many incredible places. While I was not a weekly poster to
> the list, I read the comments daily, posted when I thought appropriate, and
> sent numerous private emails. You taught me so much that I have helped
> stranded owners along the road, at campgrounds, and in my area. My first
> post to the list in Jan 1996 was about tires and I am happy to say my last
> post was not about oil. I was a member of the list when Ron S. decided to
> start his own business selling parts and was a member of the original group
> who purchased and imported the Propex heaters.
>
> From Virginia, we took memorable trips trips to BC on four occasions,
> Alaska twice, Quebec, Baja, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia several times, all
> along the US and Canadian Rockies, and all around the US. And we did it
> without once being towed or stranded. Why? Because of all the advice on
> preventive maintenance, what to watch out for, which replacement parts to
> purchase and where.
>
> While our van was in excellent shape cosmetically and mechanically and I
> would have taken it anywhere, for a variety of reasons we decided to sell
> it to someone who will take care of it, enjoy it like we have, and will be
> a valued member of this list. On my advice the new owner (Ryan) has joined
> this list and is already benefiting from reading the questions and advice
> posted. One day soon, I feel certain he will introduce himself to the list.
>
> Now, I can be one of those people who can go up to a Vanagon owner in
> parking lots, gas stations, campgrounds, etc. and tell them all about my
> experience with a Vanagon I once owned. Big Grin! But honestly, I never
> tired of talking to people about their experiences with these really
> wonderful vehicles and my wife and I will always say some of our most
> memorable experiences in life were the people we met and trips and sights
> we experienced in our Vanagon.
>
> I hope to see you on the road somewhere since I know that I will still stop
> and talk to Vanagon owners to see if I can put a name from the list with a
> face.
>
> All the best and happy travels,
>
> Harold
>
> Harold Teer
> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
> Harrisonburg, VA
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