Date:         Sun, 12 Apr 1998 10:28:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Dane Tessler <dane714@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
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From:         Dane Tessler <dane714@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Demographics
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Ok,  here's my 2 cents:

41. Born, Charleston, S.C.(Navy Brat). Raised in NYC and Tokyo, Japan.
Went to Bard College in Upstate NY, where I was majoring in Hard Partying until I took a flying lesson on a whim.
Ended up at National Aviation Academy in St. Petersburg, FL.  Got my tickets and landed (no pun intended) a job as a flight instructor and sightseeing pilot in Key West,  where my love affair with Florida went into full swing.

I now live on Treasure Island, FL with my wife and two kids.  I thrive on flexibility so I work as a part time musician, part time pilot, 
and full time Dad. 

I've had three VW's:  A 1959 Bug (my first car bought for $50),  A 1971 Bus (worked all summer to fix it up for the proverbial California trip and wrecked it two days before departure!), and currently and 87 Vanagon Camper.  The current vehicle is serving three purposes:  1.  It ties up a loose end with regard to the ill-fated 71 Bus.  2.  It is helping me enjoy my mid-life crisis in style.
3.  It is providing a wealth of wonderful experiences with my family, as you can see by going to 
http://members.aol.com/Dane714/westfalia.html

My other loves are guitars and sailboats.  Plan to trade in the pontoon boat for one as soon as the kids get a little bigger.

Was there something in there about driving habits?  OK

-I always warm it up for 30-60 seconds before leaving
-I "baby" it with slow smooth acceleration
-I have never had it above 65MPH or 4000rpm. (wouldn't want to miss anything)

I'm trying to milk the head job that was done on it before I got ahold of it.

That's about it.


Dane Tessler
87 Westfalia 138K
Treasure Island, FL


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