Date:         Thu, 6 May 2004 08:52:32 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Road Haus Two
Comments: To: Chuck Reisinger <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Chuck; You can't use RoadHaus Two I've already got that name assigned to Joy
Hecht and her Westy Matilda'.
As far managing images on the road ........ Get a Sony Digital Mavica model
MVC-FD73. It uses a 1.44 floppy and makes beautiful pictures even in near
dark (has a good flash) and a zoom lens. It's not the latest technology but
at least you skip the computer requirement for several days or even for the
entire trip if you keep good notes.

Stan Wilder

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Reisinger" <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 10:43 PM
Subject: Road Haus Two


> We purchased our first 89 Westy Dec 03...been getting her ready for a long
> US and Canada trip...some mechanical left...then we're ready to hit the
> road....I'm looking for topics, issues, and things in general that we've
not
> thought of...do to our lack of experience...
>
> BTW:  There are two adults and two Golden Retrievers traveling
>
> We're in good shape:
> 1.  I've read and studied every post on www.westfalia.org
> 2.  Also on www.vanagon.com
> 3.  www.volkscafe.com
> 4.  www.thebusdepot.com
> 5.  www.gowesty.com
> 6.  www.vanagain.com
> 7.  www.roadhaus.com
>
> We have our packing list isl complete...the only really issue is the roof
> rack...the plates are attached to the pop top...I have cross bars...just
> need to get  the risers...all the estra camping stuff is bought...
>
> Big concerns and things we could use some help with:
> 1.  Laptop on the road
> 2.  Mac or PC...heard that Mac was much better at handling
> images...(pro/cons)
> 3.  How to get mail while underway
> 4.  Where to find a reliable msg service.
> 5.  Which cell phone company is worth the trouble )
> 6.  Is Onstar worth having
> 7.  Using the power of FREE CAMPING
> 8.  Working up a realistic budget
> 9.  The biggie...managing digital images on the road (camera and laptop
> suggestions appreciated)
>
> Feel free to email me directly or post here:  Chuckphoto@earthlink.net
>
> Thanks in advance
> Chuck