Two (simple?) Questions...
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:13:47 -0700, John Davies
<saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
>away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
>momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
>type.
>
>http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
Sorry that link is dead. Try www.rei.com and search for "compass"
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
<saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
>away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
>momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
>type.
>
>http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
Sorry that link is dead. Try www.rei.com and search for "compass"
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:13:47 -0700, John Davies
<saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
>away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
>momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
>type.
>
>http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
Sorry that link is dead. Try www.rei.com and search for "compass"
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
<saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
>away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
>momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
>type.
>
>http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
Sorry that link is dead. Try www.rei.com and search for "compass"
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:13:47 -0700, John Davies
<saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
>away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
>momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
>type.
>
>http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
Sorry that link is dead. Try www.rei.com and search for "compass"
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
<saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
>away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
>momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
>type.
>
>http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
Sorry that link is dead. Try www.rei.com and search for "compass"
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
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twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message news:<4o_Yc.7537$2L5.2753@newssvr23.news.prodigy.c om>...
> Two simple Answers:
>
> 1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>
> 2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>
TW-
Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
John
> Two simple Answers:
>
> 1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>
> 2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>
TW-
Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
John
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twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message news:<4o_Yc.7537$2L5.2753@newssvr23.news.prodigy.c om>...
> Two simple Answers:
>
> 1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>
> 2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>
TW-
Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
John
> Two simple Answers:
>
> 1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>
> 2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>
TW-
Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
John
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message news:<4o_Yc.7537$2L5.2753@newssvr23.news.prodigy.c om>...
> Two simple Answers:
>
> 1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>
> 2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>
TW-
Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
John
> Two simple Answers:
>
> 1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>
> 2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>
TW-
Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
John
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
John R wrote:
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message news:<4o_Yc.7537$2L5.2753@newssvr23.news.prodigy.c om>...
>
>>Two simple Answers:
>>
>>1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>>
>>2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>>
>
>
> TW-
>
> Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
> Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
> but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
> mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
> it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
>
> As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
> could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
> them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
> everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
>
> John
I'll say they've been good to you. GSAs are the fastest wearing tires
I've ever owned. I seriously doubt it's a sidewall issue, and if you've
been rotating them that frequently, unless you have bad shocks or front
end parts, you should be in good shape.
I had an issue where NTB could not balance my tires (read incompetence).
Every time I took it in for a shimmy due to what I thought was tire
balance, I'd come away with a shimmy and go through my entire front end
again looking for a problem. I'd conclude that it _had_ to be tire
balance and there the circle went.
Finally, I took it to Sears for a balance and it's rock solid.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message news:<4o_Yc.7537$2L5.2753@newssvr23.news.prodigy.c om>...
>
>>Two simple Answers:
>>
>>1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>>
>>2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>>
>
>
> TW-
>
> Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
> Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
> but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
> mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
> it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
>
> As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
> could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
> them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
> everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
>
> John
I'll say they've been good to you. GSAs are the fastest wearing tires
I've ever owned. I seriously doubt it's a sidewall issue, and if you've
been rotating them that frequently, unless you have bad shocks or front
end parts, you should be in good shape.
I had an issue where NTB could not balance my tires (read incompetence).
Every time I took it in for a shimmy due to what I thought was tire
balance, I'd come away with a shimmy and go through my entire front end
again looking for a problem. I'd conclude that it _had_ to be tire
balance and there the circle went.
Finally, I took it to Sears for a balance and it's rock solid.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
John R wrote:
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message news:<4o_Yc.7537$2L5.2753@newssvr23.news.prodigy.c om>...
>
>>Two simple Answers:
>>
>>1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>>
>>2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>>
>
>
> TW-
>
> Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
> Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
> but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
> mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
> it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
>
> As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
> could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
> them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
> everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
>
> John
I'll say they've been good to you. GSAs are the fastest wearing tires
I've ever owned. I seriously doubt it's a sidewall issue, and if you've
been rotating them that frequently, unless you have bad shocks or front
end parts, you should be in good shape.
I had an issue where NTB could not balance my tires (read incompetence).
Every time I took it in for a shimmy due to what I thought was tire
balance, I'd come away with a shimmy and go through my entire front end
again looking for a problem. I'd conclude that it _had_ to be tire
balance and there the circle went.
Finally, I took it to Sears for a balance and it's rock solid.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message news:<4o_Yc.7537$2L5.2753@newssvr23.news.prodigy.c om>...
>
>>Two simple Answers:
>>
>>1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>>
>>2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>>
>
>
> TW-
>
> Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
> Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
> but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
> mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
> it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
>
> As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
> could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
> them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
> everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
>
> John
I'll say they've been good to you. GSAs are the fastest wearing tires
I've ever owned. I seriously doubt it's a sidewall issue, and if you've
been rotating them that frequently, unless you have bad shocks or front
end parts, you should be in good shape.
I had an issue where NTB could not balance my tires (read incompetence).
Every time I took it in for a shimmy due to what I thought was tire
balance, I'd come away with a shimmy and go through my entire front end
again looking for a problem. I'd conclude that it _had_ to be tire
balance and there the circle went.
Finally, I took it to Sears for a balance and it's rock solid.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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John R wrote:
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message news:<4o_Yc.7537$2L5.2753@newssvr23.news.prodigy.c om>...
>
>>Two simple Answers:
>>
>>1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>>
>>2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>>
>
>
> TW-
>
> Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
> Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
> but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
> mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
> it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
>
> As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
> could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
> them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
> everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
>
> John
I'll say they've been good to you. GSAs are the fastest wearing tires
I've ever owned. I seriously doubt it's a sidewall issue, and if you've
been rotating them that frequently, unless you have bad shocks or front
end parts, you should be in good shape.
I had an issue where NTB could not balance my tires (read incompetence).
Every time I took it in for a shimmy due to what I thought was tire
balance, I'd come away with a shimmy and go through my entire front end
again looking for a problem. I'd conclude that it _had_ to be tire
balance and there the circle went.
Finally, I took it to Sears for a balance and it's rock solid.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
> twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message news:<4o_Yc.7537$2L5.2753@newssvr23.news.prodigy.c om>...
>
>>Two simple Answers:
>>
>>1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
>>
>>2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
>>
>
>
> TW-
>
> Yup, almost 48K on them and they'll probably go another 10K!!
> Unbelievable? I really have no complaints about them- good in snow
> but they do load up in mud quickly! (not that I've done any "serious"
> mud- 5 or 6 inches is about it). And yes, I'll be putting BFG AT's on
> it in October, in time for the slippery stuff.
>
> As this is my daily driver, I'm wondering with that kind of mileage,
> could the sidewalls be getting weak, causing the "shimmy"? I rotate
> them every other oil change and there is no cupping, etc... I know
> everyone bashes the GSA's in here but they've been good to me.
>
> John
I'll say they've been good to you. GSAs are the fastest wearing tires
I've ever owned. I seriously doubt it's a sidewall issue, and if you've
been rotating them that frequently, unless you have bad shocks or front
end parts, you should be in good shape.
I had an issue where NTB could not balance my tires (read incompetence).
Every time I took it in for a shimmy due to what I thought was tire
balance, I'd come away with a shimmy and go through my entire front end
again looking for a problem. I'd conclude that it _had_ to be tire
balance and there the circle went.
Finally, I took it to Sears for a balance and it's rock solid.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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There's a Topographic GPS out there by Garmin I think! IS that the Sportrac
series?! Been a while.
Looks kinda cool as I'd rather have it for camping/hiking/jeeping (back
country stuff).
But since I live in Canada it's a little expensive to buy the GPS WITH it's
US topo's (comes installed) but then have to turn around and spend $200can
on the Canadian set (which isn't even out yet!).
Anyhow, check that one out!
"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:5489j09c256vougs3evuk6rsivj78pu3a3@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:42:12 -0400, "Steve Pretti"
> <stevepnospammever@compcoms.com> wrote:
>
> >Compass here:
> >
>
>http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...Display?storeI
d=20002&langId=-1&catalogId=20002&productId=145556
>
> I seriously doubt a marine compass will function in your Jeep - it was
> never intended to go in a steel box. Most boats have very little
> ferrous material other than the engines.
>
> Here's a start:
>
>
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
>
> No cheap auto compass will do more than give you a rough idea of what
> direction you are headed. My recommendation is just wait and get the
> GPS.
>
> You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
> away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
> momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
> type.
>
>
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
>
> BTW, have you seen this GPS? It's on my Xmas wish list.
> http://www.thegpsstore.com/detail_MA59818.asp
>
> Also BTW, Davy Crocket was once asked if he ever got lost. He replied,
> "Nope, but I was a mite bewildered once for three days."
>
> John
>
>
> John Davies TLCA 14732
> http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
> '96 Lexus LX450
> '00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
> Spokane WA USA
series?! Been a while.
Looks kinda cool as I'd rather have it for camping/hiking/jeeping (back
country stuff).
But since I live in Canada it's a little expensive to buy the GPS WITH it's
US topo's (comes installed) but then have to turn around and spend $200can
on the Canadian set (which isn't even out yet!).
Anyhow, check that one out!
"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:5489j09c256vougs3evuk6rsivj78pu3a3@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:42:12 -0400, "Steve Pretti"
> <stevepnospammever@compcoms.com> wrote:
>
> >Compass here:
> >
>
>http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...Display?storeI
d=20002&langId=-1&catalogId=20002&productId=145556
>
> I seriously doubt a marine compass will function in your Jeep - it was
> never intended to go in a steel box. Most boats have very little
> ferrous material other than the engines.
>
> Here's a start:
>
>
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
>
> No cheap auto compass will do more than give you a rough idea of what
> direction you are headed. My recommendation is just wait and get the
> GPS.
>
> You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
> away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
> momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
> type.
>
>
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
>
> BTW, have you seen this GPS? It's on my Xmas wish list.
> http://www.thegpsstore.com/detail_MA59818.asp
>
> Also BTW, Davy Crocket was once asked if he ever got lost. He replied,
> "Nope, but I was a mite bewildered once for three days."
>
> John
>
>
> John Davies TLCA 14732
> http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
> '96 Lexus LX450
> '00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
> Spokane WA USA