>On Tue, 1 Nov 1994, Pete Sellers wrote:
>
>> So far, it has been the equal of all tasks and power demands
>> (the worst instance was a 1.5 Cu ft refrigerator, a 600 watt microwave, a 
>> small hot plate/warmer, a light set, a CD player, and extension cords ... 
>> all at the same time).
>> 
>> We have tried alternative means to get the "younger" members to join us. 
>> Having sufficient electrical power for the "toys" seems to be the condition 
>> for us to keep the peace and get maximum participation. So now we just call 
>> it ...

Dave Garth says:

>Nothing ruins the peace and quiet of camping more often than generators. 
>Noise that would be acceptable IMO in a city is unacceptable out in the 
>woods.
>
>Pete, I noticed that almost everything (except the microwave) that you 
>used with the generator would be adaptable to 12 volts (without an 
>inverter) or propane. A much friendlier alternative.

I noticed that almost everything could be left at home and not missed. Isn't 
that the idea of camping? 

Andy E.

A.C.Erskine@lut.ac.uk