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Subject:Re: Maiden Voyage of the Weisel (Westy Diesel)
From:Neil2
Date:Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:11:27 -0700

I just dumped thousands into this crate and you want me to Jinx my trip
(AAA, cell, tools, manual)!   hehehe

Headed to pick up me Bentley now.  Shoulda bought it 3 months ago!  Packed
my tools at lunch.  Thanks!

On 4/30/08, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I avoid I5. Too fast (or was for air cooled engine. Maybe Jetta engine
> and 15" wheels/better tires will make it possible?) 101 is much better
> "pace" and visually pleasing.
>
> AAA, cell phone, parts, tools and manual.
>
> Safe travels Neil2
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hey volks,
> >
> >  I just shedyuled a vacation for 3 to 10 May for me Vanagon's maiden
> voyage
> >  to SoCal.  Thanks to Neil1, I got the kitchen sink to work!  Perhaps
> I'll
> >  even drink this cult's kool-aid when we're back!
> >
> >  Question:  What are the pros/cons of I5 and 101 given my 1.6
> diesel?  I'm
> >  concerned about the ability to climb hills on the route.  I've not
> driven
> >  btwn Grants Pass and SanFran on I5 so don't know of the terrain
> (hills).
> >  Looked on Google Earth and that alley didn't look any worse than the
> one
> >  between Portland and Grants Pass.
> >
> >  I plan to take my son/daughter (12/9) down I5, see MtShasta, Yosemite,
> Kings
> >  Canyon and come back up 101.
> >
> >  And yes, I'll buy a package deal on the park pass/es to save cash.  Any
> and
> >  all feedback will be greatly appreciated!
> >
> >  --
> >  Neil
> >  '82 Diesel Westy
> >  Me other car is Swedish
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
>
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>

--
Neil
'82 Diesel Westy
Me other car is Swedish