At 02:07 PM 3/4/98 -0800, you wrote:
     -- mega-snip --
>A reserve of funds are necessary for the list, to cover repair costs,
>software upgrades, etc.  Without this reserve, a major failure will bring
>the list down permanently.  Our current reserves are detailed at
>    http://www.vanagon.com/links/list_donations.html
>
>We currently have just over $200 in reserve... a fairly small amount.

Hi Coyote,

Your explanation of the need for a reserve makes good sense -- I certainly
wouldn't like a major failure to take us down.  The recent experience was
bad enough; i was afraid that my westi and I might wind up "orphans."

Let me express directly to both you and Chris my deep appreciation for all
that you contribute.

Gail
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Gail Fitzpatrick
'87 GL Westi, 124k   [Frieda]
Sacramento, CA
<redwood@speedlink.com>