Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:05:50 -0800
Reply-To: Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Black Friday vanagon and camper items?
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They just never bothered to clean it out, so a combination of branches,
dirt and moisture combined to form a natural ready-crete. Nothing some
minor disassembly and a regular screwdriver used in chisel form couldn't
take care of...
-MB
On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 5:52 PM Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:
> Curiosity has me... what was wrong with the wood chipper?
>
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
>
> On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 5:50 PM Mark Belanger <mbelanger@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Well said, Jim.
> >
> > I volunteer at a quarterly event in my town called Repair Cafe, where I
> go
> > with my tools and know how and spend a Saturday fixing things that other
> > neighbors bring in. I've fixed everything from a computer to a small wood
> > chipper and it's very gratifying to hear, "I was just going to buy a new
> > one, but now I don't have to." Anything to keep another item out of the
> > landfill...
> >
> >
> > -MB
> >
> > 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
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > ________________________________________________________________________
> > Mark Belanger - mbelanger@gmail.com
>
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