Mrs van der Mark's Samba

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Mrs van der Mark's Samba

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The fantastic story of the travelling Samba, as published in th VWSA magazine 'Via' 10 years ago. Mrs van der Mark has since passed away, and the Samba is now in the safe care of Capie Jean Viljoen :hangloose:

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Cool! Thanks for that Pine! :hangloose:
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Thats a pretty cool story!! It sounds like a great trip across Africa!
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Hi Pine

Do you have the original? I would love to get a copy - or better yet: the original.

As you know i have a lot of the original paperwork of the kombi - as i don't have this particular piece it would really be great to get it.

Thanks for posting it and sharing it.
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No problem, it's yours!

(Now just give me some time to FIND it again... :wink: )
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Hi Jean,

If you have any pictures of that bus now to share with us that would be really great
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Hi Jean....aren't you supposed to be on honeymooon :flash: ?

I remember seeing the video of the trip at the George show....blow me away. Any chance of organising another viewing at some point? Can you my house and I'll provide the beer and braai!
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I took these pics earlier this year in George, but pics dont' do it any justice - you should see it with your own eyes

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Hi Pine - thx for the offer - much appreciated. I'll get some of my pictures together and post it.

As for watching the film again: anytime. The rest of the year is quite full between my travels, Bonnievale camping weeking, the Classic Car show and we'll certainly have a year-end gathering for the Kombi club. So let's do it early in 2010.
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Forum members.....should we plan a New Year party and leaving do? The movie of Family vd Mark's trip from SA to Germany is amazing and a real trip back in time...
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Kinda Sad, but that does sound like a plan! When, were, would love to try be there...
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jeanviljoen wrote:Hi Pine

Do you have the original? I would love to get a copy - or better yet: the original.

As you know i have a lot of the original paperwork of the kombi - as i don't have this particular piece it would really be great to get it.

Thanks for posting it and sharing it.
Hi Jean

Good news! I found the magazine tonight - pm me your postal address, and I'll drop it in the mail for you :wink:
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Hi Pine - i mailed my address to you - let me know of you don't get it
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Got it, thanks
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