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Subject:Re: which route to CA?(long)
From:Larry Hamm
Date:Thu, 30 Oct 1997 17:08:03 -0700

Ron Lussier wrote:

> At 09:51 AM 10/30/97 -0500, Forhan, Thomas wrote:
> >Also Route 50 across Nevada is a forgotten highway going through very
>
> >desolate territory. You'll get the same views going through the
> desert
> >on the Interstate, and services, parts and people will be much more
> >available.  This part of Route 50 would be, in my judgement, one of
> the
> >worst roads in America to have a Vanagon problem that needed
> >professional assistance.
>
> I agree with your assessment about being desolate.  Route 50 ("The
> Lonliest Highway in America") is IMHO a LOT more beautiful than Rt. 80
>
> through Nevada, and a LOT more pleasant to drive.  I agree that I
> wouldn't
> want to have engine problems, and I also suggest taking extra fuel.
>

Which ever way you go, check the weather forecast beforhand if you plan
on travelling two lane highways in the West.If you get hit with a storm
similar to the recent Colorado dump, we may not find you 'til spring!
This is not a joke...
Larry

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