theVAP Episode 9: Talk of the Town!

[Safari Tim]

Episode 8: Talk of the Town

Mystery Guest Revealed!

theVAP interviews Wally Byam! Wally steps into the future about 50 years and talks with us about his trailers and caravans. Tune into this very special edition of theVAP!

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker as they discuss:

theVAP Listener Survey
Colin’s restoration update
Listeners question: How to service a deadbolt
Rob’s trailer door commits suicide!
Doohickey saves doors bent on self destruction
AS suicide doors flying open explained
Zolatone paint 101
Paint spray guns explained: siphon feed, gravity feed, and pressure pot.
Zolatone.com vs ZolatoneAIM.com
Talk of the Town – Old radio show from 1954 with Wally Byam and Mr. & Mrs. Pat Terry

Find out more at www.theVAP.com

Unless I get some feedback that people want this annoucement, this will be the last time I post show releases here. They come out every other Thursday so you can check it out at www.thevap.com. I would suggest that you subscribe, its free, and will make sure you never miss a show.

Thanks for listening!

[axleman]

Tim,

I for one, like your information - VAP previews!

I know Colin (we worked together on Vintage Thunder) and very much respect him. He is quite an Airstream authority and I understand business has picked up for him. This is a great testament to his abilities in the Airstream restoration world.

Your pod cast is very informative and I "enjoy the show".

Simply two cents from a retired Axleman!

Best Regards,
Henry

[robandzoe]

If you want to hear first hand from the man himself on TRAILERITES - you!, then listening to the show is a must. Happy Holidays everyone!

Rob

[jcanavera]

Tim, I appreciate the reminders. I just got an Ipod so its fun to listen when I'm on my daily commute to work. While I have Itunes set up to download the podcast, you are my trigger to actually do the sync with the Ipod.

Jack

[wheel interested]

I also like the pages as well. I have been saving them right along with the podcasts.

I too just got my Ipod and now subscribe instead of a manual download. I like the art that shows up for the pod cast!

Pretty cool! Looking forward to listening today and hearing Wally!

[juel]

Boy do I feel out of the loop. I just went to listen on my computer and loved the interview; however, I neither have an Ipod, nor am I completely sure what they are. I think technology is passing me by at a dead run. I spent last night trying to get my laptop to pick up my home wireless connection. (Didn't ever work) I had to call my granddaughter's boyfriend to help me. Now that's embarassing. Still didn't work. Loved the broadcast on my computer. Please keep reminding us. Some of us need all the help we can get.

[47WeeWind]

Juel:

For those of us who are far trailing edge types when it comes to new technology, just think of your Airstream as your "pod". Mention it to young'uns but only very briefly, noting it is silver, portable, wired and can be filled with thousands of tunes. Then quickly move on to a different topic we unhipsters are comfortable with, like Medicare or presecription drugs.

[87MH]

Originally Posted by 47WeeWind

Juel:

For those of us who are far trailing edge types......quickly move on to a different topic we unhipsters are comfortable with, like Medicare or presecription drugs.

....or where the closest bathroom is - ifyaknowwadImean....

[juel]

You all are funny. My pod is cream colored. Not all of us are silver you know. At least I think I remember it's cream. My eyes aren't what they use to be, better go look. Now where did I put that big round thing?

[Stefrobrts]

Too funny! Juel, everyone who travels in a tiny little pod should have an ipod. It lets you carry your entire CD music collection (and anything else you can pull off the 'net) on a little gizmo that fits in your pocket. Of course, if most of your music is on vinyl records or 8-tracks, it might not be so useful for you (Fred)

[wheel interested]

Originally Posted by juel

You all are funny. My pod is cream colored. Not all of us are silver you know. At least I think I remember it's cream. My eyes aren't what they use to be, better go look. Now where did I put that big round thing?

http://www.digitalrv.net/webcast/ When you get to the page select "mobile tech reviews" Then there is an article about Ipods. This is from the hi-tech gadget writer that writes for Airstream Life.

[azflycaster]

Originally Posted by juel

You all are funny. My pod is cream colored. Not all of us are silver you know. At least I think I remember it's cream. My eyes aren't what they use to be, better go look. Now where did I put that big round thing?

Juel, your cream color is only skin deep. We are all silver underneath.

[juel]

Let's see. "lets you carry your CD music collections with you" That would consist of CCR and oops, that's it. I did buy my husband the Eagles Farewell Tour, oops that turned out to be a DVD, my mistake. I also bought Paul McCartney from Red Square, oops that turned out to be a DVD too. I tried to play those things in every CD player we have before I got the hint. Maybe I'm not ready for an Ipod yet. I'm dynamite at renovation, that should count for something if you're listening Santa.

[wheel interested]

Originally Posted by juel

Let's see. "lets you carry your CD music collections with you" That would consist of CCR and oops, that's it. I did buy my husband the Eagles Farewell Tour, oops that turned out to be a DVD, my mistake. I also bought Paul McCartney from Red Square, oops that turned out to be a DVD too. I tried to play those things in every CD player we have before I got the hint. Maybe I'm not ready for an Ipod yet. I'm dynamite at renovation, that should count for something if you're listening Santa.

The software lets you access ITunes music store and it automatically adds any music from your music library to your IPod. All you have to do is do a search by title or artist or genre, purchase it and it downloads immediately. You can listen before you buy, and there are free songs, podcasts or even movies. You can buy an audio book. I love mine!!!!!!!!!

[pinkflamingoes]

Keep the updates coming!

I'm an insomniac and it gives me something besides bad news in the paper to think about at night; sometimes I actually fall asleep to it. (Not because it's boring).

My iPod has helped with the more tedious parts of working on the Airstream. During good weather I plug it into my boombox and crank it without headphones while plugging away. Also, I wear them inside and pretend I'm in a glossy sexy TV commercial instead of a stay at home Mom just doing housework. Works for a few minutes.

[Safari Tim]

OK, I'll keep the notices coming.

Thanks for the feedback, just want to make sure I wasn't cluttering the forum.

[cosmotini]

Tim,

I listened to the show last night in my office while I was working. It made me stop work and listen. I believe this is the best VAP to date. Keep it up and keep reminding us!

Thanks,

Dennis

[Jim & Susan]

Yep, Ditto, etc. I love the VAP, lots of great info. Please keep posting the notices.

[safari57]

CD's? What happened to cassettes? I just managed to replace almost all of my 8 tracks with cassettes. What a journey that was! Now you are talking CD's? And iPods? Mork comes to mind. Come on you guys, some of us seem to be strolling along the technology path while others appear to be in a 100 yard dash. My friend at IBM keeps telling me his is not going to help me fix my 386 computer the next time it crashes - jeepers, some of us like to make absolutely sure the technology is fully tested before we make the move ya know.

Barry

[Stefrobrts]

I just finally got around to listening to the latest ep. Cool! They mentioned my 'doohicky' thread What fun! Great to actually hear Wallys voice (considering he's been dead since long before I was born). What a fantactic episode!