Goodbye Old Van

asadi wrote:
"Tom Littleton" wrote in message
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Howsabout a mid-80s Mercedes diesel station wagon? I've seen 'em for
under 2
grand US, they run on diesel or vegetable oil/biodiesel, and if you
change the
oil and don't run 'em dry, they are good for at least 3-400K miles with
little
other maintenance.

there's a consideration......actually, given the economic pressure on auto
sales, I might be able to get a good value on a 4wd(one of the smaller
ones), that I can then use down on the shore for beach access......Time
will tell, but if history is any guide, I will end up with some
dilapidated piece of crap that oddly remains functional despite zero
amenitiesg
Tom


What you need is something in a bronze color - it won't show the dust from
those gravel roads as fast...

Maybe four captains chairs with a rear sofa that folds down for an emergency
bed when you arrive streamside a couple of hours early.

Front and rear heat/ac..front and rear radio/CD player...flat panel TV with
a VC player...leather interior....tow package up to 7,500 pounds...

..it's like tying flies Tom....it's what Gallager said...."You got to have
style!"

john



which brings back a fond memory of handyman's grill at 3-streamer's on a
lovely evening. so...gotta have a grill too!!

jeff

"jeff" wrote in message
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which brings back a fond memory of handyman's grill at 3-streamer's on a
lovely evening. so...gotta have a grill too!!

jeff

The Handy One takes fishing outings to a whole new level, to be sure. On my
typical dedicated fishing vehicles, I am lucky to have a grille, let alone
carry a grill.
Tom
p.s. Then again, my vehicles, while they have ferried more than a few, are
acquired with the goal of getting me to and from fishing locales. No style,
no amenities, just pure transportation.

Tom Littleton wrote:
"jeff" wrote in message
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which brings back a fond memory of handyman's grill at 3-streamer's on a
lovely evening. so...gotta have a grill too!!

jeff

The Handy One takes fishing outings to a whole new level, to be sure. On my
typical dedicated fishing vehicles, I am lucky to have a grille, let alone
carry a grill.
Tom
p.s. Then again, my vehicles, while they have ferried more than a few, are
acquired with the goal of getting me to and from fishing locales. No style,
no amenities, just pure transportation.



yeah...well, as you ripen, you'll become more appreciative of such
luxuries as a handyman grilled sausage, burger, hot dog with beer at
streamside in the cool evening in the company of good folks...i'll be
happy to have you transport me to that destination in whatever vehicle
you have at the time.

jeff (a bit beyond ripe, and feeling the lure of mike's brats)

"jeff" wrote in message
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yeah...well, as you ripen, you'll become more appreciative of such
luxuries as a handyman grilled sausage, burger, hot dog with beer at
streamside in the cool evening in the company of good folks

please, don't misread me. I am nothing if not completely appreciative of
angling road trips with Mike Shaw. Heck,
I daresay I've been fortunate enough to have shared everything from
streamside dogs, to burgers, to steaks to corn on the cob, along with
suitable libations with that man on at least a hundred outings! I just don't
outfit the fishing car for such duties.
Tom

Tom Littleton wrote:
"jeff" wrote in message
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yeah...well, as you ripen, you'll become more appreciative of such
luxuries as a handyman grilled sausage, burger, hot dog with beer at
streamside in the cool evening in the company of good folks

please, don't misread me. I am nothing if not completely appreciative of
angling road trips with Mike Shaw. Heck,
I daresay I've been fortunate enough to have shared everything from
streamside dogs, to burgers, to steaks to corn on the cob, along with
suitable libations with that man on at least a hundred outings! I just don't
outfit the fishing car for such duties.
Tom



but, i thought we were offering suggestions for a new old fishing
car...in these times, i think the ability to cook victuals may be an
important component. plus, if you move nearer the sand and sal****er,
you'll need one of those fancy platforms attaching to the front or rear
of your vehicle with rodholders and room for a cooler. a grill will fit
nicely too. i'll provide the grillables...

jeff (just tryin to be helpful, donchaknow...g)

"Tom Littleton" wrote in message
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"jeff" wrote in message
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which brings back a fond memory of handyman's grill at 3-streamer's on a
lovely evening. so...gotta have a grill too!!

jeff

The Handy One takes fishing outings to a whole new level, to be sure. On
my typical dedicated fishing vehicles, I am lucky to have a grille, let
alone carry a grill.
Tom
p.s. Then again, my vehicles, while they have ferried more than a few, are
acquired with the goal of getting me to and from fishing locales. No
style, no amenities, just pure transportation.



Think boy! Think!

Consider this, you got an always on 'check engine light.' A tablespoon or
two of outboard motor oil in every tank gives the prettiest little puff of
smoke...and you loosen the running boards to make that cute little flapping
mechanical bird wing sound as you go down the highway....

(not to mention it's dependable!).....I think....

john