<< I usually scan for interesting threads, read 'em, select all and delete.
� Signal to noise, IMO, has remained about the same for the past four or
five years.

Jim  >>

I agree with Jim.  Non-Vanagon or non-technical e-mail level is about the 
same.  I do believe that the flame war level has abated considerably from the 
"old days."  Used to be some duzies!  And what we see a lot less of now are 
trip reports.  I joined the list just before Charlie Ford embarked on his 
epic tour.  Then there was the trip to Alaska, Ron Lussier's trip to South 
America, and others.  That's what kept me here until my brain numbed.  Now I 
am satisfied with a lower form of entertainment. ;<)

Tom
Illinois