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VW Lounge => General Forum => Topic started by: Soul Rebel 67(Ramon) on April 19, 2013, 07:26:53 pm
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As most members might already know, I'm moving back to sunny St Croix Virgin Islands. I came to Pennsylvania with intention to attend college and return back, but i bought a 67 bug while attending college, starting going to shows then restoring my bug and doing more shows and gtg that 20yrs passed by flying! I've had a BLAST :jump4jo": since i joined this club 09group: , i regret not camping more CampTent$ U guys totally ROCK!!! I never met such a great group of folks from all walks of life hanging out amongst others like a family helping in any which way possible, opening there homes/garages and being there when needed. Mi Casa es Su Casa, My house is Your house whenever anyone wants to visit a Tropical Paradise you guys can come! RSVP please #@rofl3 seriously! Your winter *cold* i will be 7&7sun on the beach!
But on a serious side, since i've been up here my mother has had a minor stroke, anurism and found out she had diabetes, so she had to retire from 35yrs of being a watchmaker. Her hands are not the same like before, a steady tremor and she's not worked on watches since. She spends her days with her chihuawa and the house have been deteriorating undr her without family members helping her everytime she asks. I've been sending her money to hire people to fix stuff and they rip her off without finishing the jobs or dont use propr stuff. I decided last year that i would go back and start repairing stuff and trying to find work. That's another thing, St Croix has a oil refinery that closed down putting over 1500 workers out of work and many people left the island, but my cousin has a landscaping company and he said he would give me some work to get on my feet. I will keep updating u guys on this thread on my departure from the Northeast.
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Not only will we miss you, but nobody can take your place. How can anyone do what you do?
You serve as a beacon for what a dedicated enthusiast should be.
I know you love your island, but as my former Hawaiian son-in-law says; those island get real small, real fast.
Hope you return real soon.
&^beer&
jt
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I met Ramone about 10 years ago at a VW show. He looked like some scary, crazed, dope smoking Jamaican guy so I knew we would get along great. Of course he was there selling parts next to his super nice cruiser. I will miss your smile, my friend and your helpful attitude. I wish you much luck in the islands, send some pictures of the sweet rides you'll see. My only regret is never rolling a fatty with you.
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(http://www.inbrockton.com/forum/uploads/Capt/images/2011-04-29_095644_smiley_fingers_in_ears.gif) I'm NOT listening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We will Miss you so very much. But on a good note........ maybe now I will get a vacaction :jump4jo":
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Good luck Ramon. I'll miss you. doublethumb
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Ramon, this club will just not be the same without you. Your infectious laugh, your smile that comes so easily, your true love of the cars, your willingness to get involved in everything, and your cheerleader-type enthusiasm. You are such an essential part of this family that it's going to be hard to continue, because of the void that your absence will leave.
We do admire your loyalty to and love for your mother, and understand your need to be with her. We know that you need to take care of her and her home.
I'm sure you'll be posting great pictures for us on here, and making us wish we were with you on that sublime island. You better watch what you wish for... we all may charter a flight and show up on your doorstep! dog@@
You'll be missed, good friend.. bawlin)0 =+grouphu9
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" never rolling a fatty with you" #@rofl3
Ramone, what everyone else said!!!!
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Ramon, if you need any help rounding up and packing your goodies let us know. I'm sure you'll have more help then you can shake a wrench at. 0)goodlu)0
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Good luck Ramon you have done such a great job for all of us at SJVW you will be greatly missed.
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Wishing you the best of luck Ramon. You will be greatly missed but I'm sure you will keep in touch with everyone on here or on facebook. Thank You for everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ramon, The only Guy I know that smiles when doing body work. Thanks for being... Hope to see you on the Island, someplace My wife and I always wanted to go.
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Ramon, you will be truely missed. You are a one of a kind person and you are always welcome at our house.
No regrets here... In fact, we need to chill before you leave us. brainfart)
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Update. My 40ft container was delivered today **^bana0, now i'm in the process of crazy/weird packing of boxes.
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As you know we tried to put a benefit together to help Ramon with his moving expenses, but the cost was unbelievable. We've created a donation account so all monies donated go directly to Ramon. We'll have a drawing from the list of all contributors for some great prizes.
http://www.sjvwc.net/forums/index.php/topic,9289.new.html#new Click the link for details
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I am really going to miss you. Hopefully, you will be able to visit often and are welcome to grab Ruby and cruise to shows whenever you are in town. It seems like we are usually double booked most of the time so Ruby would love the attention. (how do you say my bug is your bug in the islands??). Anyway, Tim and I have a spare room and you are always welcome here, 2.
$chat
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Thanks to evryone for the well wishes on my return to St Croix. So far i've emptied my garage and contents from the house. This sunday June 2nd i will be sealing the container to have it shipped by the end of the week. After i know its been cleared and on its way i'll be flying out. I can't seem to find the right words to express how appreciative of everything i've learned and experienced at meetings and events.
I will be volunteering at Volkstreffen then June's meeting, as of now i haven't purchased my ticket because i still haven't sold my van i'm currently driving. If anyone knows of someone looking for a Chevy C3500 Express Utility Van with shelves inside, asking $2500 obo, please give them my email or ph# asap! i'll be posting it on craigslist next Monday.
soulrbl67@yahoo.com
610-986-2069 Ramon
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Oh Ramon.. bawlin)0 =+grouphu9
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Shame Howard already replaced his... This thing runs like a top and has the divider & shelving already installed. Perfect handyman vehicle or mobile tool box
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&^beer& Thanks to Howard and Shawn for showing up and helping me secure ALL my posessions safely in the container today. clap2-* We got everything braced in and rolled the dunebuggy in place for the transition. Tomorow i'll be attending my LAST meeting in the bug! On Weds Soul Rebel will be locked and loaded for departure bawlin)0
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Hope you make the meeting tonight.
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Howard gets all the credit.
A last minute change of plans had me towing the dunebuggy from my house to the container.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/971457_10200482023026241_651253620_n.jpg)
The hard part was done by the time I got there
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Actually the hard part was done when I got there. Took me 45 minutes to find the damn place. Do you know how many Chestnut streets there are in Chester #banghead
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And there is always one more!.....
And I refuse to believe he is leaving..... - it's all a bad dream everybody... that's all..... we'll wake up and he will still be here...
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Ramon's Family and Bro's waiting for Him to show up and Cruise the Island together .. :jump4jo":
BTW, note these pics were taken in January. Just how the hell are you going to be dressed in January let alone being able to drive your Dub..
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img705/7947/herdofbugs.jpg)
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I'd like to see more pictures of those Dune Buggys.
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#banghead Unfortunately, I wont be leaving this week. I had some issues with bank & shipping company, so i changed my flight for next week. I might be attending the picnic on saturday if i can get a ride. :jump4jo":
I have nothing to bring, only my good looks #@rofl3
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So nothing then.....
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#banghead Unfortunately, I wont be leaving this week. I had some issues with bank & shipping company, so i changed my flight for next week. I might be attending the picnic on saturday if i can get a ride. :jump4jo":
I have nothing to bring, only my good looks #@rofl3
That's more than enough!! :jump4jo": :jump4jo": :jump4jo":
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Hi folks from sunny St Croix. A huge thanks again to ALL the SJVWC family for the wonderful times and memories. Im now here stressing until my container with my everyting gets here.
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Keep us posted.
Do you have to tip the dock worker that operates the crane so he don't drop it?
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You're talking like you'll never see us again. I hope that you'll come back for a visit sometime!! =+grouphu9
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Glad to hear your home Ramone
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Karen, ill be back once i have most things fixed and a job making money! I just put in an application at a resort today!
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keep the faith buddy 2@@cool
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Update! Today i finally paid the last taxes and extra taxes i didnt knew existed. US Customs came today broke their seal and i removed both cars and they left, didnt even chk vin#s. After they left i quickly installed the stinger and bumper loaded gas and fired her up!!!!! What a joy it was hearing iit since June 2nd. Tomoro im getting ins and tags and by tomoro evening cruising around! Oh and gas is $3.99/gal.reg.. I still dont have internet use at home, so my pc is useless.
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clap2-*
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Glad to see eveything made it safe. What a joy it must be to be driving again on familiar roads. 2@@cool
Any feedback from you resort application?
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Yea Joe. The roads are like NJ roads #@rofl3 holy n bumpy!
Went to inspection lane and the car got inspected by evryone working. The guy just chkd my vin and said ok thats it! U passed! Its good to know folks in DMV.
No word from resort :confused04:;
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You'll hear from them Ramon. Its probably that they're so blown away by your application that they need to gather themselves before they call you! thumpup)-
Sounds like you were a hit at DMV! Is there anyone you don't know? :confused04:; #@rofl3
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Is there anyone you don't know? :confused04:; #@rofl3
Yea the girl in #4 window at the DMV! Ill kno name and adress soon.
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[LMAO] Well with that charm, smile, and car who could resist you??!! doublethumb
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Yeah and wait till she sees your stinger! dog@@
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bugey--
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Yea the girl in #4 window at the DMV! Ill kno name and address soon
Yoo, Bro. Is this the Virgin Island Girlieeee ? **^bana0 =bana4_+ **^bana0
(http://imageshack.us/a/img189/2338/ramoneshoodie.jpg)
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That's some hood ornament! &^rofl
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if you got one of them, your beetle looks like this...
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and she's always (http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/gonnagetit.gif) for you to get rid of it
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Shawn, fix the pic..
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#@rofl3 &^rofl #@rofl3
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Shawn, fix the pic..
Whats wrong with it?
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Maybe it's Google Chrome, but it shows up as a little square on my thread
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Yep i get a square with a ?
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This One ????
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Cheers
Glen