that is what i do. Then i write those numbers in the front page of my
bentley.... well worth it!  also, put the phone number for bus depot (not
the toll free #, but the tech number)
cheers

Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
University of Idaho
www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356

On Mon, 26 Nov 2001, Chris Stann wrote:

> I would gladly give away my personal info if it could actually could come to
> good use.  Several issues come readily to mind:
>
> 1)  The list would need to be regularly maintained.
> 2)  Readily accessible yet reasonably secure.
> 3)  There are some people I do not want to have my phone number or my
> address.  Some of those people have been or may be on this very list.
>
> So, how about emailing the list before a trip with a subject like "Emergency
> contacts needed" with the travel itinerary in the email.  Then we'd have an
> option of giving away our info on a more personal basis.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> Chris.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Ben McCafferty
> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 11:13 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Phone list?
>
>
> Hi all,
> I'm a member of BMW Motorcycle Owners of America, and they publish "BMW
> Owner's Anonymous" once a year.  It's a small book that lists members who
> are willing to help other members out in case of breakdowns, etc.  It is
> divided by state, and city.
>
> A member submits their name, location, and contact info, as well as what
> type of assistance they'd be willing to give (tools, driveway, tow, etc.)
>
>
> Would anyone else be interested in such a thing?  I'd be willing to compile
> it in Word or Excel and distribute it in soft copy, then you could print
> your own to take on the road.
>
> Let me know if there's interest.  Also any thoughts on how we could
> safeguard the list so it doesn't end up being a mailing/soliciting list for
> some unscrupulous telemarketer...  <g>
>
> tx,
> bmc  :)
>
> "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."
>