Hello fellow and fella Vanagonites,

In two weeks I will be giving myself the MacDaddy of 40th birthday
presents of all. I'm quitting my job, getting rid of my apartment, and
taking off on a cross country adventure!!! It's OK if you hate me a
little - all of my friends and family do...

I'll be leaving Pennsyltucky (York,PA) on September 5th and heading
across via Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota at
a fairly rapid pace. Then I hope to slow down a little and take in some
Forests. Key spots are Jackson Hole/Grand Tetons-WY, Boise-Idaho,
Eugene-Oregon, The Redwoods-California, SanFran-of course California,
Sierra Nevada's, Flagstaff-Arizona. From there...I don't know. Head back
East...? Stay awhile...? Go back to my favorite spot...? Who
knows...surely not me.???

Anyone who wants to give advice, share experiences, or cheer me on,
please do. This list has been a great source of useful information and a
great confidence builder. I love you guys/gals. Thanks for all of the
late nights/early mornings, e-mail printouts to file, and great
commradery. I'll be watching for you all across the country. Keep an eye
out for me - I'm in the yellow Westy with the Arizona state flag on
front - PA plates on rear.

Soon to be 40, unemployed, and homeless. Won't my parents be proud?
Peace -donna
'84 Westy (Pepe)

Forget the "homeless" part - I have a VW Westy!!!!!