And here's a way to do an incremental archives search:

http://xio.com/vanagon-search.cgi

Mike

Jake de Villiers wrote:
> This is a pretty good way to search the Archives.
>
> http://www.google.ca/custom?sitesearch=gerry.vanagon.com
>
> On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:35 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> Re: slow searches on Vanagon archives. I generally search subject line
>> only. It speeds up searches. Even when searching through a number of
>> years. Works well for common topics. Especially if you know what terms
>> to use. (see below)
>>
>> A suggestion (one I *try* to follow --- ;^)
>>
>> Make subject of email sent, clear.
>>
>> I'll bet there's awesome info in threads with unclear or "clever"
>> subjects. (not knocking "clever")
>>
>> Is there a Vanagon.com page with Vanagon/Westy terms (slang and
>> correct)? As a newb, I had to learn some of the terms used on this
>> list. I'm sure I'm not alone.
>>
>> i.e. "Refer" = fridge. "LP" = liquid propane. etc.
>>
>> Would upgrading the Vanagon server hardware really make searches faster?
>>
>> I understand it may be a hassle to do, but count me in to donate a
>> little $ if this will help.
>>
>> If it requires an "intervention", well, don't count me in!  --- ;^)
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> --
>> Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> Crescent Beach, BC
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>