Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:38:50 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: List energy needed
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Hi David,
This is just the energy I need to get me over the last bit of waiting.
I’m. Sure once the bus is home I will feel centered again.
I’ll send you a note separately about the camp out. It. Is happening and you should have gotten a email update a few weeks ago.
Eric
> On Mar 30, 2021, at 8:58 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
>
> Take heart Eric! Dennis just wants everything to be just right. My Westy took 18 months but boy oh boy it was worth it. I felt like I was chewing nails while walking on eggs, with spikes in them. It's not long now. I have seen and experienced the latest iteration of your van and it is really something. You and Heidi will be impressed. You will not have any trouble in any kind of traffic or windy road, including speed, acceleration, steering control and braking.
>
> Now, let's get to that camping thing. I hope you are talking about West River Westies. I have heard no news yet and am wondering why? Where can we sign up etc.? Both Diane and I will be fully inoculated by then and we need some VW camping. Bad.
>
> Now to your floor/rug. To save our rug, we went to a linoleum store and bought a remnant for short money and cut it to fit. Easy to remove and clean, and it will cover up your rug while seeking a replacement. When you get your replacement rug, you will have a cover for when mud camping.
>
> That's all I can think of right now.
>
> Dave B.
> The Boston one
>
> Please post to the list if you do not get duplicate e-mails.
> I'm still here and get posts, but ones I send don't seem to make it to the list.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Mon, Mar 29, 2021 11:00 pm
> Subject: List energy needed
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Despite my van not being with me for about 14 months. I’ve really enjoyed the list. I’ve even gathered projects I can do, based on list discussions.
>
> But, man this is getting tough.
>
> Van was expected back last weekend but The shake down cruise found some issues.
>
> Several folks have asked me off list if the van is home.
>
> So, answer is not yet and most likely soon but not sure.
>
> So, send me some positive energy, or at least a tire or oil thread! Something to keep my van energy alive.
>
> I’m hosting a camp out in July and can hardly think about it not having had a van for so long.
>
> So, lets see if I can get Alistair to create a welcome home item for my van, Rear light hinge? Worlds best window crank? Rear reflector light protector?
>
> Ideas for best center rug as mine needs replacing?
> More on sound deadening? I have a person waiting for pictures of my van at Cascade audio to make recommendations.
>
> Looks like I may have the dreaded water leak at front driver’s side so keep tips ready for me as I think that is on me to address.
>
> Any new camping toys make it to your busses?
>
> And,
>
> One big thanks to Jim Felder, Several years ago I purchased a brown steering column cover as my lower section was failing. He sent me the lower and the upper. I’m told my current upper one is now cracked and thanks to Jim I’ve located my spare and I think it is rock solid.
>
> So, Anyone with brown dash parts pleas hold on to them or if cleaning out the shed let me know. Finding those parts especially for Automatic is going to get hard.
>
> And, lastly, thanks to those offering slider door hinge parts, I’ll get back to you off list soon.
>
> I hope this message reaches all of you and that you can spare me some Vanagon community positive energy.
>
> Our vans have great karma, and I need that energy with me again.
>
> Best to all and now start that tire thread or anything else!
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL auto
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