Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2021 10:03:55 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: The VW bus travel spirit
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OK,
that’s it. I’m going to start putting together a wish list of folks to visit from this list. I need to give my bus some break in time this year, but then find a driver or two or three and either on our own or with another traveler do a Vanagon loop.
It would be just way too much fun!
Time to start collecting addresses, emails, and cell phone numbers and of course your bus info!
And, I also have hosted busses at my house and have a great spot for 5 busses or more if we camp creatively!
Not to mention West River Westies where we host over 100 participants!
Eric Caron
85 GL Auto
> On Dec 29, 2021, at 9:49 AM, Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Let us know if you are on the road through northern Indiana, Eric! We have
> a nice 5-acre place with electricity available in our barn and whisky and
> guitars on the porch. We have hosted quite a few bus pilots over the years
> and it's always a nice time!
>
> Pete Owsianowski
>
>
>
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> On Tue, Dec 28, 2021 at 4:37 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
>
>> Yes, I admire them, and who knows, once I’ve broken in this van a bit
>> maybe a trip is in my future. Maybe the last gas powered country tour.
>> I’d sure like to visit a bunch of folks on this list no matter how far a
>> journey.
>>
>> Time to hit the road!
>>
>> Eric Caron
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Dec 28, 2021, at 12:52 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey Eric. Those folks went through my driveway to get to you!! I am
>> glad they got to meet you and a few friends. I turned them on to the
>> Vanagon list and a few other things. I hope they are doing well. One
>> really does have to fove a couple of folks who quit their jobs, sell what
>> they own and set off for a couple of years in an old VW bus to find new
>> vistas and a good place to live.
>>> Thanks for the link, I must admit I lost it soon after they left.
>>>
>>> Dave B.
>>> the boston one
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Sent: Mon, Dec 27, 2021 9:32 pm
>>> Subject: The VW bus travel spirit
>>>
>>> Hi folks,
>>>
>>> This past fall I had a email from a couple planning to travel in
>> a 79 Bay window for 26 months and 49 states. They got my info from the
>> Vanallert app.
>>>
>>> I thought I would miss them as I was headed out camping, but my
>> van decided to have an issue so I limped home. I contacted them and they
>> joined my little group that relocated 5 vans to my yard.
>>>
>>> Well in addition to traveling they are gathering stories from current
>> and past bus owners. They have a web site, a blog and a pod cast.
>>>
>>> They ended up interviewing me, and my friends Art and Paula.
>>> So we are in season three.
>>>
>>> There are many podcasts and they do a fun and professional job. And,
>> who knows, maybe they will find you and ask for an interview.
>>>
>>> And, maybe you know some of the bus owners.
>>>
>>> They are fun listens.
>>>
>>> Here is the web site if interested.
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
>>>
>>>
>>> https://ontheroadwithadie.com <https://ontheroadwithadie.com/> <https://ontheroadwithadie.com/ <https://ontheroadwithadie.com/>>
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