Date:         Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:11:06 -0800
Reply-To:     Julianna Thoennes <mumbrue@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Julianna Thoennes <mumbrue@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gone but not unsubscribes. Long-time member is hanging up the
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Comments: To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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Jim,
It’s been impossible to imagine how hard this must be for you and your family.  I am so grateful to have gotten to meet you when I did.  Life has been challenging for us and I haven’t paid much attention to emails.  Im thankful I saw your post on Facebook. I am so grateful that you have time to get things in order and say what you need and want to before you go. I’ve really enjoyed who you are in the world, and hope that whenever you go beyond the veil of the physical realm, that it’s as amazing to explore as Earth has been.  I need to visit more of Alabama!  I know your family will treasure any time they camp in your sweet butter Westy.  Thank you for letting us know what’s so.  I just want to say that I just love you and hope that you don’t experience much pain if at all possible.  I’ve been praying for you.  Peace be with you and your family.  ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Julianna Elligsen 
1991 VW Vanagon Westfalia (Ophelia)
1984 VW Vanagon Westfalia (Stella Blue)


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> On Jan 28, 2020, at 5:58 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I have been a member of the diesel and general Vanagon groups since around 2003 when I acquired my diesel Westy. I had already been in the gerry group because of my ownership of a red 1990 Carat bought new.
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> A very alert few of you will know me though Felder Industries, purveyors of superior Vanagon parts to the gentry mostly though the stiff competitive alternatives to the offerings of A. Bell.
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> Today I was handed a bill of health that cuts short my tenure in this business (and all others). I have known I have mesothelioma first over a year, but today I discovered that it will all be over in a matter of weeks. It was a good run and I enjoyed it with you so much. Wish it could continue.
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> Best regards,
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> Jim Felder