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PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 8:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

brettsvw wrote:
I view driving my split the same as riding motorcycles.


A friend once told me "driving an old VW is like riding a motorcycle. Drive like you are strapped to the front of it, because you are".

He drives old VW's and new motorcycles.

Good to hear things are getting better for you every day. Keep it up!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 1:48 am    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Good to read the driver is getting better!
The bus is for sale now:

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Very Happy

Getting ready to go camping this coming weekend in my new (to me) 88 Vanagon Westfalia! I'm much better but not close to where I want to be. I still am pretty weak in my left side and the fusion in my right foot will probably leave me with a permanent limp.

I am blessed to be alive and all of your thoughts and prayers have been a big boost to my recovery. You guys and gals are the best!
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

God bless, Gene!
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

hickmangene wrote:
Very Happy

Getting ready to go camping this coming weekend in my new (to me) 88 Vanagon Westfalia! I'm much better but not close to where I want to be. I still am pretty weak in my left side and the fusion in my right foot will probably leave me with a permanent limp.

I am blessed to be alive and all of your thoughts and prayers have been a big boost to my recovery. You guys and gals are the best!


This is so great to hear!! Have fun camping in your Westy!
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

That's great man! I hope you have a great time camping in your new rig. Keep the healing up!
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 3:49 am    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Enjoy, I have owned three vanagon westies. the perpect campmoble.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 7:17 am    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Our best to you for continued healing and happiness.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:34 am    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

outstanding, where are you camping at?
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:46 am    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

You have been the best boost defeating fraught. Gimp is good.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Good for you! Hope you enjoy your camping time
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 7:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

zuggbug wrote:
outstanding, where are you camping at?


I'll be camping about an hour and a half away at Morrow Mountain State Park...really just big hills but very scenic!
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 2:45 am    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Wow this is great news, and the 88 Westy is an awesome ride. Have a great time and keep up the good work in pt.

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Very Happy

Getting ready to go camping this coming weekend in my new (to me) 88 Vanagon Westfalia! I'm much better but not close to where I want to be. I still am pretty weak in my left side and the fusion in my right foot will probably leave me with a permanent limp.

I am blessed to be alive and all of your thoughts and prayers have been a big boost to my recovery. You guys and gals are the best!

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Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Very Happy

Look forward to seeing any of my Samba well-wishers and friends at the Farmington NC SEVWA show and race October 16. I hope to be camping out with a friend visiting from Scotland UK Saturday night if everything isn't rained out (will hurricane Matthew still be looping round and round by then???). Come by and say hi to the slightly lame guy in the '88 Westy! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Looking forward to meeting you. See you at Farmington
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Gene,

I hope you are doing well. I see you Instagram and i hope that is a good sign. Best wishes as we head into Spring!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:51 am    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Very Happy

Thanks, I am doing better, but have hit a "wall" in recovery - apparently my back was damaged in the accident too and I have a very herniated disc in my back affecting the nerves to my left leg. I have returned to driving a bit in the local school system but I can't stand for the hours necessary for classroom work. I do go camping a bit in my 88 Westy and I'm thankful for that!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:22 am    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Just a word of praise from a fellow bus lover for your admirable and impressive perseverance! Man, you took a hit and you've hit right back with all your progress. Sorry to hear about the back, but it seems you've got a strong will and spirit and the back may too mend further. Dont' know ya, but certainly proud of ya!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Shocked

This has been a tough year, but I am very thankful for where I am and for all of my friends here on the Samba and in the VW community at large - you guys are great!

Don't be afraid to drive the old things, but drive them carefully and defensively! Install 3 point belts like I did in my '67, always lock your doors when driving (strengthening the body) like I do, and don't remove original safety related parts like heavy front bumpers. Mine absorbed a bunch of the crash energy and still folded like a pretzel!

Most of all, just enjoy!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Samba member? Bus wreck in Pinehurst, NC Reply with quote

Does locking the doors help strengthen the body? I always unlock all of the doors incase I need to make a quick exit or if someone needs to pull me out.
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