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Subject Topic: Thank You To Alan Parker
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08/5/2006 at 10:15pm
 Location: Liverpool
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Hi all, I was recently unlucky to find damp in my caravan, but then lucky to find this site. After reading the article by Alan Parker on how he and his lovely wife Annette repaired their caravan. I wanted to try to repair mine but didn't have a clue how to go about this. I noticed that Alan only lived a couple of miles away from me, so I decided to contact him to see if he could give me any advice or help. Alan said he would come to see my van with his trusty damp meter. Well, after giving me some good advice he EVEN offered to let me take my van to his house were he would help me repair it. Alan if you ever read this you are a real star and a gentleman in my eyes. I would like to thank you and Annette for all the kindness (and cup of tea) you showed me and Paula. If there is anything I can do for you mate just let me know. So to anyone else who comes to this site looking for help I'm sure you'll find someone like Alan who is prepared to give up their time to help others.

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08/5/2006 at 10:28pm
 Location: Bristol
 Outfit: Lunar Conquest 544 a
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Well said Paul , Alan is a top bloke  when it comes to damp repairs .

atb

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08/5/2006 at 10:31pm
 Location: Warwickshire
 Outfit: compass rallye 460 2 and mondeo V6
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wow thats really nice of him, it restores my faith in human nature

well done Alan



08/5/2006 at 10:44pm
 Location: leeds
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well done Alan, never even met you but you must be really proud of yourself and what lovely comments for your wife!!!!

I have learnt everything I know from coming here, and if it wasnt for all you guys I wouldnt know half as much as I do now!!!

always on hand to offer advice on everything from technical stuff that goes way over my head to the most mundane stuff that has easy answers I just didnt think hard enough or wasnt experienced enough!!!!

Alan you are a true credit to the site and it makes me want to carry on caravanning because I know no matter what problems I face theres a load of experienced and friendly people on here to help and guide me through!!!!

enough said

 

 



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08/5/2006 at 10:57pm
 Location: Nottingham
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Alan - or 'Als' as he likes to be called is a top man. I am in the middle of my repair at the moment and would not have started it if it hadn't been for such blokes like him.

It is extremely comforting to know there are people still around that will help others without reward or gain - top marks in my book Als. Paul you are indeed fortunate to be just round the corner from him.

What would be great possibly if there was a 'meet' one weekend of all people who are members of 'I fixed it myself' club, so that we can all have a look at each others repairs and even give advice and help to others if they came along with their damp vans who are sceptical about doing it themselves. A point to ponder maybe...


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08/5/2006 at 11:09pm
 Location: Northern Ireland 5.92oW 54.68oN
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Well said Paul Als is indeed a good man, having met him before I can tell you he would always help a fellow camper out, Hey Als when ya coming over to fix me van lol.

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08/5/2006 at 11:56pm
 Location: N Yorkshire
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well done. top bloke.


09/5/2006 at 3:25am
 Location: Whitburn Scotland
 Outfit: 1976 Thomson T-Line Glendale
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I would just like to add my tuppence worth to this thread as well.

Als is a true gent who will help anyone when he can, and if he can't he will help to point you in the right direction. Having spent a few holidays with Annette, Als and Michelle I can honestly say that Als is a true friend, he is a long way from ours but when he learnt of my illness last year he was ready to come up here to help us out in any way he could.

Through the loooong time I have been posting on these forums I have often been pleasantly surprised by the way that folks on tis site are forever going out of there way to help each other, from the small bits of advice to the amazing things,  like when Velveteens camper was wrecked and someone gave her there one that was for sale, not only did they do this at no cost to Velveteen but several other members got together and ferried the camper from the North of England to the South, which was truly amazing.

Alan and many others on this site have time and time again restored my faith in humans and just how things ought to be.

Glad to see Alan getting the recognition as he is indeed worthy of such high praise!

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09/5/2006 at 10:17am
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well I am now blushing and no i am not going to post a photo of it

Paul

It was a pleasure to meet you both and advise you on the repair, the offer is genuine and open ended  , when your ready we will get the van over here and sort it out no problem.

Chris I am packing me tools now matey , please purchase  two first class tickets on easyjet for me lol. air lingus or ryan air as they land sideways

Emmo

I have often thought about and in deed mentioned to Paul that I would love to have a meet where the fixed it club could meet up somewhere central and we actually fixed a caravan on site just for the hell of it. maybe an idea for the 2007 national rally ( the fixed it corner) .

and to the rest of you I would like to say a big thank you for you kind words. I love this site and have often stated that it is the greatest website on the internet for camping of all types. the advice is second too non and the folk as the friendliest bunch i have ever known, like papa it has restored my faith in human nature.

till we meet

als.



09/5/2006 at 10:23am
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What a great guy, there are still gentlemen out there then!

Ali



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09/5/2006 at 9:17pm
 Location: Dunfermline
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Here, here. If it wasn`t for guys the likes of Alan (and Wizard) then I would never have even contemplated trying to repair my caravan. Have Just finished today and am in the process of editing my website to join The Caravan Fixers Club.


09/5/2006 at 9:38pm
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dont forget to send me your link for my webpage kparsfan.

cheers and well done .



09/5/2006 at 9:45pm
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Cheers. Will Do


09/5/2006 at 9:57pm
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A Diamond member and a REAL DIAMOND GEEZER by the sound of it.

It's great to hear of these really good people.



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10/5/2006 at 11:00am
 Location: Cheshire
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As someone who has just bought a van, (but found that the front locker lid was broken and therefore inside the locker is damp) I find messages like this, and all the advice available are very encouraging.  My hubby and I are not good at DIY, but we are currently sourcing a replacement lid, and then will have a go at replacing the wood in locker - fingers crossed that it hasn't spread any further.

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10/5/2006 at 11:07am
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What a star!

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Jane



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