There’s something funny about this stretch of November.
We’re not quite in the holiday rush yet, but we can feel it gathering speed right behind us.
Everyone’s talking about Thanksgiving plans, travel routes, food prep, family dynamics… but it still feels like we’re in neutral, waiting to drop into gear.

The days are short, the mornings are cold, but somehow the holiday spirit isn’t quite here yet. There’s no snow. No twinkly lights. No big seasonal moment. Just that strange in-between feeling — like we’re all holding our breath while someone warms up the car.

Maybe that’s okay. Maybe this is the moment. A week that feels like an appetizer — a small taste of nostalgia before the full buffet drops and we’re all running around with wrapping paper in our hair.

For Vanagon owners, it’s the perfect time to coast a little.
Take the long way home. Sit in the van with a mug of something warm. Do a quick once-over on the basics before the real winter weather shows up (whenever that is).
The heavy stuff can wait. This week’s about easing into what comes next.

And when that first snow finally hits, we’ll be ready for it.
We’ll hit the gas. We’ll grab the keys. We’ll welcome the chaos.
But for now — it’s enough to enjoy this pause. The quiet before the season. The last stretch of calm before the holidays start roaring at full volume.

Take a breath. Coast a little. The next part is coming fast!