Date:         Sat, 2 May 1998 00:05:18 -0230
Reply-To:     Philip Menchions <pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA>
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From:         Philip Menchions <pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA>
Subject:      Re: Newfoundland Trip details
Comments: To: Stephen Davis <sdavis@MAINE.MAINE.EDU>
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On Fri, 1 May 1998, Stephen Davis wrote:


> > You can still camp anywhere you want. There was a move affoot by
> > government to clamp down on this last year but there was such an uproar
> > they soon thought the better of it.
> >
> > Not everybody caamps in gravel pits. One of the nice things about the
> > place is that the shoreline is public access ( that includes lakes and
> > rivers as well ).
> >
> > Phil,
> > '89 Westy
>
> Phil
>         Thank God that they did not outlaw pit camping!  I did not mean
> to imply that the only place people camp is in gravel pits, I apologize
> if I offended.  Your province is one of the best places to camp.
> The scenery is just great and the hospitality generous.  Could you give
> me a little more detail about the public access, like how from the water
> is it public domain?  I was also wondering if there were many good
> repair shops/dealers around the island? When I have been there before I
> was driving a Saab, so I wasn't looking for VW stuff.
>         We hope to be on the west coast this August and would love to
> meet some Newfoundland Westie owners if you are on that side of the
> island
>
> Later,
> Stephen Davis
> 85 Westie
> Wilton, ME USA
>
The shoreline reservation is 10 meters(33').  You'll find some wonderful
spots to camp.  It can really be done on the cheap if you're
self-sufficient ie porta potty :).

Shops/dealers are scarce when it comes to VW. there's just not alot of
them around, particularly Vanagons.  On the west coast there's M & F
Motors in Stephenville.  As you go north everything gets scarce.  Helps
to have some spare parts, tools, etc.  and a good roadside assistance
membership to get you back to civilization.  yes you'll find mechanics
but they probably never worked on a VW before.

The west coast is beautiful.  I was fortunate enough to work/play there
for 5 whole months last year and hope to get there again this year.  I
live on the east coast myself.

Last year was the 500 year discovery celebration by the English. Next
year will be the 1000 year discovery celebration by the Vikings. Yes, we
were discovered twice but the Vikings forgot to tell anybody about it :)

Phil,
'89 Westy