Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:12:56 -0800
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Black Friday vanagon and camper items?
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Great advice, Jim. So many things can be fixed. And if you want it fixed,
chances are you'll have to fix it yourself, because there are few people in
the business of fixing, any more, unless it is high dollar fixes. At one
time there were people who worked as "handymen," and "tinkerers." Some of
these folks worked routes. Seamstresses (seamsters?) took in clothing to
be mended. Shoe repair shops still exist, but many of the shoes now are
not repairable. Hiking boots, for example, have glued on soles that though
replacement soles are sold, glue won't hold because the inner soles can't
be properly cleaned. Stitched down and Goodyear welt soles are vanishingly
rare, restricted to a very few brands.
And some things, the replacement parts are of such poor quality that fixing
won't last. Even my 50 yo Hoover vaccuum cleaner had to be ditched,
because the only dust bags available are so thin they split when the vacuum
is turned on. They force us to buy new one way or another.
And don't get me started on cell phones. Batteries cannot be replaced in
almost all newer models!
But yes, we all should be fixing when we can. And sorry for the rant, not
appropriate anyway because it's not Friday. I apologize again.
mcneely
On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 5:37 PM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> I would like to encourage everyone I know to not participate in the black
> friday madness this year but instead, take that Friday and repair something
> you already own. I know your Vanagon will love you for it. These days,
> repair is rebellion. Owning a Vanagon is rebellion. What's not to like?
> Weld. Sew. Join. Glue. Patch. Replace. Paint. Just make something you
> already love last longer.
>
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 7:31 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Ok folks,
> >
> > You are much better shoppers then me. Keep a eye out for great
> > deals on the best camping chairs, USB remote control lights, camping
> > stoves, and such. I am no good at that and always learn about the cool
> > stuff after it is too late.
> >
> > What are you folks looking out for?
> >
> > I’ve noticed that our venders don’t seem to have much for sales anymore
> > but rather just highlight an item.
> >
> > So, if you find a great camping addition post away. Sorry for the post
> > for the Canadian listers. I don’t know if there is a equivalent shopping
> > day in Canada.
> >
> > At the moment I am not looking for anything. I just want to enjoy my van
> > as is. But, cool improved, light weight, or more efficient or newly
> > created items seem to keep showing up.
> >
> > Example, My wife brought home a bus ornament with changing LED lights
> from
> > the local drug store. Amazing the bus items keep getting created.
> >
> > Best,
> > Eric Caron
> >
>
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