I am on her side. But only if they take it slow and stop at all the places to look at and the best restaurants to eat at. Sleep at the 24 hr garages or in hotel parking or at busy rest stops are fine. Hotel is better. Let them have a good time. And if it turns out the other way, let them have a bad time and learn how to deal with one. Don't worry too much. Here in the US it is like driving in town. There is a gas station every few miles with a shop and toilet and a hotel nearby. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "bueses" <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 7:56 PM Subject: The Answer to the To drive or ship a Westy Question
> Well, I have finally decided on the solution to my gut wrenching list > question of "Ship the Westy from Salt Lake to Boston or drive or rent"? > > And the answer is: > > Let the wife drive it! > > I know, I know, a real man would not let "his baby" head out across the > country w/ his wife driving, but this is the new millenium! > > Dennis was right-don't be afraid to drive it! So I have taken the extreme > option which is send the wife unit off w/ it accompanied by her able > sister! > > She actually decided that since she had the time, hates to fly, & thought > $1200 to truck it was a waste of $$$, her driving it was the best plan. > How > could I disagree & in any event, once she has decided something, I have > learned over the last 30 years, she is gonna do it come hell or high > water. > > So, I took it into my favorite VW mechanic, gave him a blank check to > check > out & fix anything that might need repair or break down on the road, & he > ran the bill up to a whopping $71 for a new fan belt, check out the > cooling > system, & my master cylinder for some minor disappearing brake fluid that > can't be seen, & he said it was good to go. > > He either wants to get rid of my wife, or it is in great shape? > > So, next week, watch I-80/94 heading east for Detlef, the yellow 84 Westy > w/ > Thelma & Louise at the wheel. They will be armed w/ her AAA RV towing > card > & a cell phone as back up. I will also prepare a listing of Vanagon > friendly > helpers along the way. > > After I fly in later, we will be embarking on a eastern visit & trip back > to > SLC by the end of May & I will be driving! > > Pax, > > Tom-am I out of my mind? > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.5/322 - Release Date: 2006.04.22. > > |
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