i second the following notion.

On Sat, 11 Apr 1998, GMBulley wrote:

> Let's not get wrapped around the axel on this fantastic idea:
>
> 1.  with a little effort, we all can create CD's of this stuff for our own
> consumption. The only difference in having the list admins do this is
> *convenience*, (and the ability to put GOBS of other neat stuff on the CD, See
> below).
>
> 2.  It has been clearly and publicly stated that NO ONE is trying to make a
> dime off this CD. If by chance any profit comes, it will go back into the list
> budget, a good thing for all. Personally, I say make it sale-able for a
> reasonable cost ($7.00 U.S.?) and make some money for the list reserves.
>
> 3.  Our archive includes the posts of some nattering naysayers who believe
> they have "rights" over their posts, despite a CLEAR disclaimer on Vanagon.com
> that tells them in advance that they DO NOT.
>
> 4.  If these naysayers are going to turn into Ted Kazinski, move into a wee
> cabin, and start bombing Vanagon owners over this issue, we can simply
> eliminate their oil filter recomendations from our CD. Who cares?
>
> Press on. Make the CD. Make it searchable/with index. Put the VW diagrams on.
> Further, Here are some other ideas for the blank space on the CD:
>
>   A national directory of reputable mechanics with brief directions/phone #'s
>   A directory of the suppliers we all know and love, and directions on how to
> contact them when you need a fuel pump FedEx'ed to Starved Rock State Park,
> Campsite #22.
>   A directory of listee-recommended camp sites, state parks, etc. with
> description of what makes each interesting.
>   A directory of listees who don't mind fellow listees knowing their
> whereabouts/phone number if you are broken-down, just in town, need a beer, a
> welcome place to overnight and commiserate/celebrate VW
>   A directory of "unfair law enforcement" zones
>   A collection of camping recipes you can make easily on a small, two-burner
> stove.
>   A list of "Fun Things To Do Out in the Boondocks" for the times when you're
> uninspired.
>
> Add your own. These little directories wouldn't take up much room.
>
> MAKE THE CD.
>
> gmbulley
> cary, nc
> Prov.17:22
>

Sudhir H. Desai                         1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6
cdes@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu            1996 Subaru Outback 2.2 liter flat-4
sudhir_desai@geocities.com              1997 Jeep Cherokee

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