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70coupyel
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:36 pm    Post subject: Drive Nacho Drive. \ Bad News Alert / Reply with quote

It looks like Sheena and Brad have been robbed. Here is the info I took off FB from Steve Schweck:

"Steve Schwenk
‎\\\\BAD NEWS ALERT////

Sheena & Brad - traveling around the world in a T-3 Vanagon named "Nacho" - were robbed within the last hour or so. Someone broke into Nacho and took all of their electronic devices and camera equipment worth well over $3,000.

They are presently in Junín de los Andes, a village in the province of Neuquén, Argentina.

This is a terrible set-back for them. It is really a drag that bad people can ruin something so positive and wonderful. But on the other side of the coin, Good People can often help make up for the bad people and the things they do.

So I am calling on all Syncronauts and T-3 lovers to please make a small donation to help them finance replacement of the vital equipment that was stolen. You can read the details at their FB page, below.

Any donation will help. We all benefit seeing their great photos and will continue to do so as they make their way around the world.

Please donate what you can. Even $5 will be a help if enough people chip in. Here is a link to their paypal on their blog:

http://www.drivenachodrive.com/donate/

Thank you! And yes, many of us can and will vouch for them. Thanks for pitching in!"[/b]
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That really sucks ... at least they are ok; which sometimes isn't the case.

Thanks for the link ... i just sent some $$$ their way.

Safe travels!!


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Contribution sent - it's a karma thing. VW Logo
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:03 pm    Post subject: stolen Reply with quote

Blue Bay Bus That's a bummer Crying or Very sad , I feel a kinship to there bus I have it's old interior in mine. Let's try to help! Thank God there are OK! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's too bad. I've been following their blog too. It would be a shame to not get any more updates!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Drive-Nacho-Drive/218388858200902
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I only just found their blog a few days ago. This is a very impressive trip and I would hate to stop getting the updates. It's very well written as well.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im in.. Sending something now
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shocked Arrow Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:27 pm    Post subject: Bad People Suck! Reply with quote

Sorry to hear... sent you a little something. Your shower set up inspired me. Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm in too.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sure why not. good luck.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Me too. I just sent.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sent you guys some cash too! i hope it helps.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chipping in from the UK too where I am following with envy Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Done, that's a bummer. Their ramblings up until now have reinforced my faith in human spirit. I'm glad they're both safe! Their mods have been an inspiration to me as well.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Done. Wish I was doing that right now.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Read about this on Facebook. Sorry to hear it happened.

A donation is a small price to pay for the hours of entertaining reading drivenachodrive has provided..
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just donated... good luck Guy's
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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A donation is a small price to pay for the hours of entertaining reading drivenachodrive has provided..

....my thoughts exactly - wonderful writing, photos and it appears a great attitude to life Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chipped in. Hope you guys are safe. I've been following Drivenachodrive as inspiration for my trip.

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