Small world
Our post of yesterday marking the 33rd anniversary of our move to Portland brought in a nice note from fellow blogger Joe Sherlock, who did us one better. He crossed the country from New Jersey in not one but two Volkses:
Congratulations on 33 years in Oregon.Your post made me realize that we arrived in Oregon just a month before you -- from New Jersey also, towing our 1967 Beetle with our VW Scirocco. Traveling from Mt. Laurel, we arrived in Corvallis on 7/23/78. And have lived in the NW ever since.
I've posted a photo of our Beetle in tow here.
Here's to 33 more years.
You said it, buddy.
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Comments (3)
"The Microbus wouldn't even reach 60 mph..."
I just rolled up the windows, always good for another 3-4mph.
But the VW Bus was probably the most dangerous vehicle on the road. A 20 mph front-ender nearly killed my dad. Nothing but tinfoil in front on the steering wheel. Safer riding a bicycle. At least you have a helmet.
Posted by Harry | August 16, 2011 4:21 PM
Isn't that ecumenical, a guy from North Jersey acknowledging that Mt. Laurel is also in Jersey. Best wishes to all.
Posted by Newleaf | August 16, 2011 5:52 PM
VW proved that dangerous piles of junk would sell well if marketed effectively. Or should I say, marketed defectively?
Posted by Abe | August 16, 2011 6:15 PM