RE: [modern] Vacation

["Chad Shue" <chadshue@hotmail.com>]

   I have to agree with those who take the SUV or Mini-van on those longer 
trips. I have just returned from a wonderful trip from Seattle (Redmond) to 
the Columbia River Gorge and back. The purpose of the trip was to take our 
daughter (9) to a concert and overnight camping trip. Imagining all the 
things needed for this trip and the fact that we could sleep in the van 
(we're not big tent people), I left WOCAT at home and took the van.
   For those on the list from this area and know what the drive on I-90 to 
the Gorge is like, you will understand why I am now in the process of 
determining (making up) reasons why I have to make a few return trips. This 
is the kind of road trip that Jaguars were meant for. The highway is in 
reasonably good condition and the scenery really showcases the diversity of 
Washington State. But, most importantly, it is mostly OPEN roadway.
   The van serves its purpose well but it will never beat the Jag on the 
open road.

Chad Shue & WOCAT



>From: jbergs@worldnet.att.net
>Reply-To: Juris Bergs <jbergs@worldnet.att.net>
>To: Brett Gazdzinski <Brett.Gazdzinski@wcom.com>
>CC: modern@jag-lovers.org
>Subject: RE: [modern] Vacation
>Date: 11 Aug 2000 21:02:05 -0800
>
>Hi Brett,
>
>My family and I were also on vacation.  We drove up to Boston and then 
>Maine.  On the
>way back we stopped at the Jaguar headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey.
>
>While I would have loved to drive our Jag, I can identify with those who 
>don't take theirs on
>a trip.   It simply didn't have the space we needed for everything we were 
>carrying plus the
>kids; therefore, I had no choice but to drive the SUV.  Not very exciting, 
>I know, but
>functional.
>
>Best regards,
>Juris Bergs
>
> > ** Original Subject: RE: [modern] Vacation
> > ** Original Sender: Brett Gazdzinski <Brett.Gazdzinski@wcom.com>
> > ** Original Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 13:25:42 +0000
>
> > ** Original Message follows...
>
> >
> > Hello all Jaguar lovers!
> > My week of vacation is over, and its back to normal for me.
> >
> > We did a lot of trips in Farquar...
> > NY City and Hudson river valley,
> > Washington DC(Mount Vernon)
> > Lancaster PA
> > Cape May N.J.
> > Ocean City N.J.
> >
> > Farquar behaved very nice during all the driving(about 1000 miles)
> > with no problems other than the differential whine.
> >
> > I have listed something on E bay to get some cash for a good rebuilt
> > differential, and hope to replace it on my next spell off in 3 weeks.
> > This will be the fourth time I replace it, and hopefully the last!
> >
> > The XJ40 seems to belong on the hi way, so much better there than around
> > town...the cat just purrs along at 70 to 80 mph, and its a real
> > pleasure to spend time at speed on the hi way.
> > I did not see many Jaguars at all on the hi ways, except in down town
> > areas.
> > There are lots of Jaguars around in my town, but I have no idea what
> > the people use on longer trips, as they are rare on the major hi ways
> > and turnpikes after you leave the usual commuter paths.
> >
> > Longer trips on the PA turnpike and interstate 95 had no other Jaguars
> > in sight, except in Philadelphia and Washington.
> >
> > Lets get these Jaguars on the hi ways!
> >
> > Brett
> > 1990 XJ6
>
>
> >** --------- End Original Message ----------- **
>
> >
>
>
>
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