In a message dated 96-01-04 13:25:07 EST, tobin@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca
(Tobin T. Copley) writes:

>I'm big on carrying an extra can of gas on the roof on long trips--it's 
>not a big deal, and good insurance.  My westy has an uncannily accurate gas 
>gauge and I still carry a gas can whenever we take a trip up into the 
>boonies.
I would too, and now since it's a habit anyway...  ;)
>
>As for feeling worried about running out of gas on long trips, just use 
>the odometer as a gauge (THAT works, right?),
odo..what?  Just kidding - yes I do that too

(snip discourse on gas tank surgery)

I'm hoping I won't have to go this far - you'll hear it here first if I have
to resort to dismemberment!  TIA, Tobin!

Ruthie
'75 Wsety - the Great Pumpkin