Not to sound too geeky, but Gerry is the collection of software and
related/archived data; it's not the physical machine. In theory, that
collection could be run on a virtual machine, which we could move at
will to different l host machines, even hosting it on some cheap cloud
service like Amazon EC2. I realize that's not quite as romantic, but
it avoids the inevitable downtime due to engine fires on the
cross-country relay ;)

On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Andrew Martin <campahvan@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I think anyone volunteering to transport Gerry must submit detailed photos
> of their Vanagon and copies of its maintenance history for the last two
> years.  Only after majority List member approval will anyone be allowed to
> have direct contact with Gerry.  All participating Vanagons will be
> implanted with a GPS tracking device so the List can monitor Gerry's
> progress and issue traffic/road construction alerts.  Perhaps there could
> also be a few prearranged List Member gatherings along the route so Volks
> could get a glimpse of Gerry as he passes through their area.  Oh, and Gerry
> told me he'd like to see the Grand Canyon, Silicon Valley and maybe Crater
> Lake if it's not too much trouble?
>