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General Discussion / Re: ‘Camping’: Is it really necessary?

« on: May 07, 2009, 03:29:49 am »

"A good campsite can be just as good as a motel. However, after several days on the open road it is a welcomed comfort to spend two or three days in a motel. When I use motels I make a practice of entering in the morning, and staying the full 24 hours. That way I get the full benefit of the rest. On one tour I stayed in motels one day out of every four days on the road. On another tour I stayed in motels one day of every six days. On one 93-day tour I stayed in motels only five or six days total. The big thing with me is getting a good night's rest, and having a safe secure place to do it."

Westinghouse.

This make a lot of good sense.  Also, the ACA maps, which may be the best way to travel cross-country, do provide lots of good camping/motel information.
In addition, I am sure, but not ridden across the country, one will find much good information from Locals along the way.

gary

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GPS & Digital Data Discussion / Re: General GPS How To Sticky?

« on: May 07, 2009, 03:01:14 am »

Fred,

Thanks for this link.  Wonderful, with pictures to boot. 

Reading your recent posts.  Cool.

But I do not know how to post this reply, using the correct method.

gary

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GPS & Digital Data Discussion / Re: Hello to Fred Hiltz

« on: May 07, 2009, 02:36:15 am »

Thanks, Paul,

I am new to this forum. Recently having purchased a garmin eTrex HCx GPS.  As a member of ACA, I am grateful for this forum. As I look around, I see many informative posts by Fred.  Like many of you, who learn from friends in "clubs," I am finding this forum a unique place to find helpful, personal, information from new friends.

I have downloaded ACA GPS Data User Guide to read.  Looks like it would be best to use my PC rather than my Mac, as that may be what garmin likes best.

Will post my questions under a new thread as I am planing to ride west from Cleveland on the Norther Tier next month.

Thanks.  Gary

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Classifieds / Re: How do you buy an item from a member?

« on: May 07, 2009, 01:42:08 am »

Good post.  I, too, like the idea of talking with the seller on the phone.  Today, phone calls are inexpensive, and as you say, one can get a good feel of the person over the phone.  gary