> 
> 
> >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
> 

Come on, give the guy a break; he's explained that it's the only way he
can get his grandchildren to join along. Who ya gonna blame for that, 
generation X? 

Neil Wigley