Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:35:08 -0700
Reply-To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
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While on our trip across the country in July, we say very few other
vanagons. It was hot
and humid east of the Rockies (Ocean City, MD and westward). Then further
west was just
hot. They are way fewer of us out there anymore. Yes I know there are
some staunch
owners that are out there mostly on their own but they are far and few
between. Like
most of our vehicle types, they more and more do what cars do best, stand
still and
collect dust.
Sorry if it sounds negative but we are all getting older. The eclipse has
a draw but not as
much as a Grateful Dead concert or a Music Festival. As others have
said, it's just plain
too hot....
Good luck to those in the eclipse chase. Don't stare down the sun
though.... :)
Cheers!
Steven
91 Westy
On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 7:16 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> Leaving San Diego this morning, destination Sawtooth National Recreation
> Area in Idaho for the eclipse. After 29 years of ownership, finally got my
> A/C working! This will be my first long trip in cool comfort. All systems
> are GO!
> Rich
>
> San Diego
>
>
> From: David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 6:03 AM
> Subject: Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
>
> Have Vanagon, Will travel.
>
> So how come there is so little chatter about the eclipse? With the folks
> on this list and the vehicles they use, I would expect a lot of action.
>
> Dave B.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
> To: ddbjorkman <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> Cc: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sun, Aug 13, 2017 6:50 pm
> Subject: Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
>
> Our SC plan may require a change since the forecast is for clouds and rain
> over most of the state. TN maybe? Subject to change again on short notice.
>
> Stephen
>
> Mobile
>
> > On Aug 13, 2017, at 6:21 PM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> wrote:
> >
> > That's closer than Illinois to where we are heading. P-mail me where
> you're going to be and maybe we'll hook up. I would love to see your 64.
> I had a 59 Campmobile (Westy) and loved it until I could no longer keep
> it. Sadness.
> >
> > Dave B.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>
> > To: ddbjorkman <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> > Cc: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Sat, Aug 12, 2017 12:22 pm
> > Subject: Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
> >
> > Our plan is still to head to Highlands. Center of eclipse is passing
> over Dillard near GA/NC border at Hwy 23. Whiteside mountain should have
> 2:39 of total eclipse. Driving my '64 bus. I planned a scouting outing to
> find an area near Sky Valley where it won't be as crowded, but my schedule
> and my Syncro's gearbox had other plans.
> >
> >
> > Chris
>
>
>
>
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