Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:28 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: What have I done!
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Hi Vanagon List friends,
We are about to head to the airport and meet up with the amazing folks that have been caretaking, traveling, and loving their van for 30 years and more. We can’t wait to get there, meet them and start our journery to Vermont.
One of the Previous caretaker is a silent member of this list!
We will be stopping at the Every Bus event in NC on the weekend.
If anyone sees a brown van with Temp Vermont plate on it it will be us!
And, stay tuned just in case we need a bit of list wisdom or we have a update.
Best,
Eric Caron
> On Apr 10, 2022, at 6:08 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Eric has taken this to my shop email. Looks him and Tom Buese have a plan.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net> <ddbjorkman@verizon.net <mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net>>
> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2022 5:09 PM
> To: d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM <mailto:d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] What have I done!
>
> You know, you really should have 2 drivers for each vehicle. It's a long drive, It's the only safe way to go. I really want to help you guys out and keep you safe. Dennis, I can get to Long Island and take the trip down to Florida with you and then we will have 2 drivers per vehicle, and we can be sure everyone arrives at their homes safely.
>
> Just trying to help you guys out.
>
> Dave B.
> the Boston one
> looking for adventure
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM <mailto:d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sat, Apr 9, 2022 11:19 pm
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] What have I done!
>
> Maybe I can make that weekend-following week work out. I don’t need too much arm twisting to go to Florida. We can drive down in Red Van, get the van hang for a few days, tool around in my electric vehicle (golf cart) and have some cool meals at some water front joints and then caravan back north. Maybe I get there before you and Tom and by your ride from the airport.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>> On Behalf Of Jeff Palmer
> Sent: Saturday, April 9, 2022 10:45 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re: What have I done!
>
> Yes, but who else has a foot of snow in their front yard?? I must be the people’s choice!
>
> Just kidding (sort of!!)
>
> Jeff in sunny Winnipeg
>
> > On Apr 9, 2022, at 8:53 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET <mailto:ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>> wrote:
> >
> > Hi friends,
> >
> > Several Vanagon List friends offered to help me bring our new van home from Florida.
> >
> > It turned out the Van is located only 20 miles from Denis’s Florida home!
> >
> > But, it was very important to pick up the van from it’s previous family before they left. I think we both felt it was important for this van to change caretakers in person.
> >
> > these vans have karma and this new one to me certainly has that and lots of stories as well.
> >
> > List member and amazing friend Tom Bues offered early on to fly to Florida with me and after looking at the timing and such This was the right solution.
> >
> > Funny thing is I think both our wives are happy to see us go on an adventure and didn’t jump right in to join us!
> >
> > Now, any list members from Florida to Vermont up for a driveway camping visitor?
> >
> > Any Vanagon camping events happening in southern states the weekend of April 22?
> >
> >
> > Dennis was totally up for helping me drive the van home! The timing looks like that will be too early I think.
> >
> > Tom and I can just Mosey home!
> >
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >> On Apr 9, 2022, at 5:20 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hey Eric. I'll help drive back from Florida. We just have to get there. Maybe Dennis would be interested. He is used to driving to Florida, and a Westy back would be heaven for a nap. Not only that, but he can tell you lots about your new ride after the drive home. We'll pick him up on the way down.
> >>
> >> By the way. You Lucky Son of a Gun!! An '84 Florida well kept second owner Westy. Next you will tell me they lived in Nevada when not in Florida. Folks dream about that.
> >>
> >> I am so jealous. But it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Tell Heidi I agree about the manual tranny thing. I wouldn't go any other way unless I run into someone like your Florida friend and they offer me a pristine automatic Westy cheap.
> >>
> >> Have Fun;
> >>
> >> Dave B.
> >> the Boston one
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET <mailto:ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>>
> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> >> Sent: Fri, Apr 8, 2022 11:49 pm
> >> Subject: [VANAGON] What have I done!
> >>
> >> I don’t ever want to be without a vW bus!
> >>
> >> While my van was being updated I was without a van.
> >>
> >> When I start projects I feel pressure as I can take a long time to finish and the van can be out of commission.
> >>
> >> The solution?
> >>
> >> Hve a second van!
> >>
> >> The stars aligned and a 84 Westfalia with 2.1 GW engine and well appointed for travel was offered and to my surprise my wife said yes!
> >> The previous owners are amazing folks and the second owners. I’m proud to take on it’s care.
> >>
> >> It is basically ready for the road though I’ll want to do a few updates.
> >>
> >> This van is standard and wife Heidi is very happy about that.
> >>
> >> The karma is right and the magic there so now we just need to figure out how to get it from Florida to Vermont!
> >>
> >> And, I hope you folks are ready for a flood of more questions and observations!
> >>
> >> Eric Caron
> >> 85 GL Auto 2.3
> >> 84 Manual GW 2.1
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