Date:         Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:51:26 -0500
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2 weeks enough to cross country - w/kids?
Comments: To: John <kayakjr@juno.com>
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Two weeks is plenty of time, although you may want to invest in a
mobile DVD or videogame system. But be careful of your math, I think
you would be hard pressed to fly all four of you out there and then
spend money on fuel, tools, etc. driving back for less than $1300.

Chris

On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 22:18:04 GMT, John <kayakjr@juno.com> wrote:
> I am buying my friend's 87 Wolfburg (Weekender-no stove) Westfalia.  The only problem is it is within 5 miles of the Pacific Ocean in Washington state and I and within 5 miles of the Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts.
>
> My wife and I are trying to decide if 2 weeks is enough time to cross the country with 2 kids under 11 - and still enjoy it.  I can't get away for more than 2 weeks from the office.
>
> The van is a stock 2.1 4-speed, no AC.  We used it for 2 weeks around Washington state last year.
>
> The other optins are shipping  -about $1300 or so or getting the van witha friend and doing the drive in one weeks time (the most time he can give me).
>
> Any opinions and experiences appreciated.
>
> John
>
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