Date:         Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:49:35 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Black Friday vanagon and camper items?
Comments: To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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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
> >
>


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