I don't drive a Vanagon because it is cool.  I drive a Vanagon because someone introduced me to the joys of Vanagon camping many years ago, and ever since then, I can't live without it.  Lola is my joy in life, also my nemesis when she is acting up.  In a lot of ways, she is like a child that I have agreed to accept responsibility for.  When she is good, she is oh so good, and when she is bad, she's horrid *smile* 

So I'm still nursing those Napa batteries along, one of these days I'll get around to replacing both of them.  In the meantime, there is a New Year's camping trip to prepare for.  Decided on South Beach State Park, just South of Newport, Oregon, within walking distance of the Rogue Brewery.  I can do the primitive camping thing in the summer but in the winter, I want my creature comforts.  Heat is nice, so is light.  The days ARE getting longer, but it's still dark from 5 pm to 7:30 am or so.  Weather on the Oregon coast is forecast to be pleasant this weekend.  So looking forward to getting out for a few days!

As the year draws to a close, I wanted to say Thank You to everyone on this list who posts and who has helped me over the past 5 years or so.  When I have a problem I know who I can go to.  That is priceless, and I appreciate each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart.

Have a fabulous New Year!

Ellen
Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI
Two camping cats  

�Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you 
realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.� ~Lao Tzu