Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:53:11 -0600
Reply-To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Black Friday vanagon and camper items?
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My dad was that way. He would spend an entire weekend making some part he
could have bought for two dollars. People brought him lawnmowers and boat
motors and computer every week in our neighborhood and he never charged a
cent for the repairs he made. Don’t send it to an early grave at the dump!
Jim
On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 7:49 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
>> >
>>
>
>
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> ________________________________________________________________________
> Mark Belanger - mbelanger@gmail.com
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