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Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-17-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,064
Posted By myoung
Mileage loss with bio/ethanol diesel...

I keep quite close track of mileage with each tank of diesel fuel I use. We have a 2015 BMW X3 with a nice little 2 liter Turbo diesel. In nearly 12,000 miles of towing with both real #2 diesel...
Forum: Base Camp 06-06-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,401
Posted By myoung
An alternative solution to Airstream for easy towing...

...and a whole lot more.

For years, I asked Airstream directly to build some nice trailer for towing with any of the many, many vehicles with 3,500 pound gross weight and 350 pound hitch weight...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-25-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 345,800
Posted By myoung
Three's a start...

John,

So far we've identified 3 on this forum. In time, perhaps we can compile a list of others. There have to be about two dozen so far and I believe that quite a few are in production now. The...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-24-2016, 12:04 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 345,800
Posted By myoung
Ordered ours on Monday...

...after getting the full tour of the Bowlus Road Chief from John Long on Friday at the PCA Werks Reunion in Carmel Valley.

Within minutes we were hooked. We put 50,000 miles on our 75th...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-20-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 345,800
Posted By myoung
Bowlus groups or gatherings???

Question for John and Tintini: Are there any formal or informal groups or gatherings of Bowlus owners?

When we had our Airstream, we certainly enjoyed the company of others. We were Charter...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 04-15-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,423
Posted By myoung
A little late in posting photos, but being late...

A little late in posting photos, but being late is becoming a habit I'm afraid.

Here is a link to around 40 photos from the rally. Enjoy.

MobileMe Gallery (https://gallery.mac.com/mikero1#100919)
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-18-2010, 08:17 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
My brief experience with SketchUp Pro

I wanted a drafting app with dimensioning and was able to get SketchUp Pro for free as an academic.

I used to be a draftsman (mostly Summers in college) and have used other CAD programs years...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-17-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
A more likely restriction is...

...based on the number of purchases of the same model or version. From time to time, Apple has limited the number of purchases of iPhones at the same time so as to limit resales via Ebay, for...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-17-2010, 04:43 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
Unhappy One of the lucky ones!!!

How did you get through the maze? I tried over a dozen times on the 15th and never got past the errors, timeout conditions, etc. The lines were so overloaded. Even so Apple says that they took...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-17-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
Why don't you...

... run all three OSes on the same Mac?
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-16-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,163
Posted By myoung
Nuts. We're headed for Montana and Glacier NP...

Nuts. We're headed for Montana and Glacier NP then. Enjoy the rally.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-16-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
Our first Mac,...

... the 128K model, cost about $3,500 including the dot matrix printer in 1984 even with the academic discount that my wife obtained. That's when $3,500 was real money.

It's astonishing to see how...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-15-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
For the record, ...

... Safari (free, by the way) is not proprietary unless you believe that apps that run on both Windows and Mac OSes are proprietary. Indeed, Webkit, the underlying code of Safari, has been open...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-15-2010, 05:24 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
This really happens....

I got my iPad the day it was released. On the following Wednesday, I showed off the magical device to the largest group we've ever had attend an Apple Special Interest Group (SIG) in our adult...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-14-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
Interesting support comparison...

When I was CIO of our subsidiary of a large, global bank, my annual support budget for 1,100 Windows computers was $3 million. We once had a department that used Macs exclusively. For those 25...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-14-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
But, look at all the...

... fun and productivity you will have lost by waiting for iDoitall, which, of course, will never come. What's the point?
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-14-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
Apple passed Microsoft two weeks ago...

... as the American company with the second highest stock capitalization. Presently, Apple stands at about $232 billion in market cap; Microsoft has about $224 billion; ExxonMobil has about $286...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-14-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
Start by thinking of the iPad as a Touch with 4...

Start by thinking of the iPad as a Touch with 4 times as much screen size. Then, add the iPad-specific apps and you will see what a difference this makes in usability and convenience. Books, movies,...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-14-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,962
Posted By myoung
Use the iPad once and ...

... you'll reflexively reach for your credit card. :)

With access to books, music, video, TV, and 200,000+ apps, the iPad is a beautiful fit for the traveling Airstreamer. I find that iPad...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-25-2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,893
Posted By myoung
The Wall is not for all...

... a contrarian's point of view.

When the design award was announced, I asked Harry Weese, a member of the committee that chose the design, for a chance to speak to him about how it affected me...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-16-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 952
Posted By myoung
Desert Bloom Weekend at Picacho Peak

There hasn't been a thread on this informal event, so I'm jumping into the vacuum.

Anyone interested in joining our time in the desert between Tucson and Phoenix have a look at the event...
Forum: On The Road... 03-11-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,494
Posted By myoung
Where would we meet..

...on May 18th. And, please lay out the schedule for the following days. I'd have to depart for home on May 25th.
Forum: On The Road... 03-11-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,494
Posted By myoung
Temps in May 2009 in Page, AZ

Here's a graph of high and low temps for each day in May 2009. Looks like perfect weather to me. Can't wait to enjoy the shoots and the good company.
Forum: On The Road... 03-10-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,494
Posted By myoung
May is best for me...

I am available in May between the 6th and the 24th inclusive.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 03-05-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,393
Posted By myoung
We've tracked every penny of expense since before...

We've tracked every penny of expense since before we retired 5 years ago using a spreadsheet that I wrote. It does a few extra tricks like compute the anticipated annual expenditures by extrapolating...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-05-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,286
Posted By myoung
Retired. Retired Concord watch on the very day I...

Retired. Retired Concord watch on the very day I retired. Now, I either look at the sun to approximate the time or look at my iPhone for improved accuracy.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-24-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,461
Posted By myoung
Hey, Rodney and anyone else who'd...

... like to photograph the Mission San Xavier del Bac this Friday, Feb 26th. I plan to start relatively early in the morning to get the good light. I'm sure that there will be plenty of opportunity...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 104,089
Posted By myoung
RPM of peak torque??

Should our Dodge ever bite the dust, we would consider the Touareg TDI seriously as a replacement. I haven't been able to get the specs from our local VW dealer, so could you please let us know the...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 02-19-2010, 06:34 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,969
Posted By myoung
In search of buried treasure...

The treasure hunt devised by our hearty pirates Jan and Richard gave us all the chance to take in Old Town Cottonwood. I enjoyed the brilliant colors on the crisp, clear day. Here a a few pics and,...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-10-2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,461
Posted By myoung
Interesting...

I've never been to either place but they look intriguing. I'd like to try them.
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 02-07-2010, 06:37 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,969
Posted By myoung
Photo outings anyone??

I was wondering if anyone would like to visit nearby locations for a few hours of photography. Jerome, Tuzigoot, Sedona, and Camp Verde all come to mind and perhaps we could discover others.

I'll...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-31-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,461
Posted By myoung
Terrific...

Have you shot the Mission? I'd like to do that early Friday and perhaps later in the day. With its northern orientation, getting the best light might be difficult, but it will be worth the effort,...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-31-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,461
Posted By myoung
Three of Rosemary's friends are coming from...

Three of Rosemary's friends are coming from Chicago on Mar 24th, so I'm going to use the occasion as an excuse to be away. Heading for Tucson on the 25th and will probably stay thru the 28th. Hope I...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-22-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,028
Posted By myoung
Not much here in the West Valley

As of 6am this Friday morning, according to the weather station down the street, we have had only 1.20 inches of rain since January 1st. The highest wind gust was only 18 mph.

Again, the West...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-19-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,461
Posted By myoung
Count me in if I can work around my teaching...

Count me in if I can work around my teaching schedule (Mar 1-5 and Mar 22 so far). I'd like a spot from which I/we could find some good photography locations. Gilbert Ray campground is near the...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 01-18-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,246
Posted By myoung
Depending upon usage...

...a smartphone might suffice. We've used our iPhone all over the country and except in remote areas of Wyoming have had internet service everywhere. We have a 1st generation iPhone but the newer 3GS...
Forum: On The Road... 01-13-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,494
Posted By myoung
Sorry, can't do April or May 1

But, the May 8th date is okay with me. I have teaching obligations thru May 1st. However, the rest of May thru say May 24th works well.
Forum: On The Road... 01-13-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,494
Posted By myoung
Time to set dates and schedules?

I wonder if we might set some dates and schedules now and put them on the forum calendar. Got to make some plans. I'm itching to get on the road.
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 11-18-2009, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,714
Posted By myoung
Thumbs up THOR: Thompson/Orthwein

:flowers::flowers::flowers:There is an obit for Thompson in today's WSJ.

In it I learned that THOR is a concatenation of the first two letters of the names of Thompson and Orthwein who purchased...
Forum: Photography 11-11-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,342
Posted By myoung
It depends upon the meaning of "on"..

I believe the context of the query is about naming photos and providing descriptive info. Certainly, iPhoto can do that.

Your interpretation of "on" as a layer is another point of view. But, even...
Forum: Photography 11-11-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,342
Posted By myoung
It's a built-in feature of iPhoto...

...and perhaps other applications as well. iPhoto is free with all Apple computers so there is no need to purchase another piece of software for this task.
Forum: On The Road... 11-09-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,494
Posted By myoung
Have you guys seen White Pocket??

This place might be a bit challenging to visit but between stays at other locations, it might be well worth a day or two camped out in our tow vehicles if we can't get the Airstreams too close.
...
Forum: On The Road... 11-09-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,494
Posted By myoung
Hope it's May-ish...

...and early enough to visit all the sites before we have to leave for Chicago about May 25th.
Forum: On The Road... 10-10-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,494
Posted By myoung
Terrific plan...hope that I can be there...

Zep,

I really appreciate your initiative on this adventure. Hope that I can clear the time to take it all in. You'd think that being retired and living just down the road a piece it would be easy...
Forum: On The Road... 08-02-2009, 06:20 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,494
Posted By myoung
How about a 4CU photo tour?

As we all know, the Four Corners is a landscape photographer's dream. We just passed thru Arches, Mesa Verde, Four Corners, Monument Valley, and Grand Canyon with our granddaughter in search of her 7...
Forum: Boondocking 07-19-2009, 06:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,285
Posted By myoung
Pass should work for everyone in your party...

We just got back from visiting 7 National Parks with our granddaughter who is 10 years old. One pass was sufficient. My wife was never asked to show her pass and the Rangers charged for our...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 06-27-2009, 06:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,957
Posted By myoung
Yellowstone and Grand Teton with our 10-year old...

Yellowstone and Grand Teton with our 10-year old granddaughter. Terrific. No problem getting a reservation at Flagg Ranch either.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-01-2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,680
Posted By myoung
I routinely use a tiny plugin adapter to power my...

I routinely use a tiny plugin adapter to power my Apple 17-inch Powerbook G4 off the 12v plugs in our Airstream. I've operated this way for hours and hours. The AC adapter on this laptop is a mere 65...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-31-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 64,275
Posted By myoung
Do the math...

A 25 FB has a GVWR of 7,300 pounds. A 22 has a GVWR of about 4,500 pounds.

If pulling a 25 FB with a relatively inexpensive Equal-i-zer and an SUV produces zero, zip, nada sway, what possible...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-31-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 64,275
Posted By myoung
If you have so much extra cash lying around....

...I think I have a few places you might put it. Buying either of these hitches for a 22-foot Safari is way, way overkill, IMHO.

I don't get it. :huh:
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