Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 11:45:29 -0400
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From: Helen Fahy <72510.1173@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Subject: Re: Nova Scotia Trip Report or why I love my Vanagon/Westy
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Hi Jerry,
Did you get up to Cape Breton Island? That is our favorite part of N.S.
The last time we went there, we did not take the Westy. Next time, maybe
this fall, we will.
Helen & Joe Fahy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Royston, Jerry" <gmr@OBPA.USDA.GOV>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 9:38 AM
Subject: Nova Scotia Trip Report or why I love my Vanagon/Westy
>
> Got back from Nova Scotia yesterday and had a great time. A really
beatiful
> place to visit and very Westy-friendly. Didn't see as many as I thought I
> would but saw enough (in addition to a bunch of whales). I already miss
the
> cool weather as I try to get used to this miserable 95 degree
heat/humidity
> here in DC. What I'm really happy about, however, is how well the Westy
> ran. 2,906 miles and no mechanical problems - zero, none, not even close.
> Used half a quart of oil but that's mostly due to the drip from the poorly
> fitting oil plug. The worst thing that happened was that my
brother-in-law
> backed his car into my sliding door on a stopover on the way up. While a
> bit depressing, I didn't let it ruin the trip. Was somewhat self
conscious
> about it, however, since I had the van painted last year so I had to
explain
> to all the other Westy owners what happened. Anyway, I think it's
important
> for people to report on these successful problem-free trips so that we get
> more of a balanced view of the Vanagon's reliability. This was my first
> really long trip in the Westy and I must say after being on the list for a
> year that I had my trepidations. But she's proven herself now and I would
> drive her anywhere. If anyone wants info on Nova Scotia, don't hesitate
to
> contact me. The parks there are relatively empty and beautiful. We even
> camped on top of a 7-story parking lot in downtown Halifax. Beautiful
view
> of the harbor and walking distance to the museums. Next year, it's off to
> Newfoundland.
>
> Gerry Royston
> '87 Westy
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