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05-17-2009, 04:38

Dang, Wished we could have been there with you folks.
Have a good time.

Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada

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1a.: Re: Converting JPEG to PDF
From: Curt Sprenger

2a.: Re: My first loaded trip
From: jburgessx2

3.: Pacufic Northwest BlueBirds
From: Marv & Jean

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1a.: Re: Converting JPEG to PDF

Posted by: "Curt Sprenger"
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curtsprenger

Sat May16,2009 8:28pm (PDT)

Ron,

I Agree. Let me know if it's readable on the printed output. I doubt it is.

FYIW...It would be nice to come to agreement(s) , and have one site for all

Bird information. That being said, THE SITE needs to have a full chest of

tools to organize and maintain files (what ever they are), PDFs, JPEGs, word

docs, spread sheets, etc.

Curt Sprenger

1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"

Anaheim Hills, CA

*Read all about Southwest Bluebirds and Friends (SWBB) at

http://www.SOUTHWES T-BLUEBIRDS. ORG ...Then Join us.

"Host of the Annual Bluebird Quartzsite Rally" *

On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 8:11 PM, ronmarabito2002 <"remarabito%40att.net"> wrote:

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> Curt: If that is a jpeg, it is too small. When you zoom in on the image,

> nothing can be read. I did not try downloading and printing to see if that

> would work. I'll try that tomorrow. My printer is busy with something else.

>

>

> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

>

> --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com",

> Curt Sprenger wrote:

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> > Ron,

> >

> > Take a look at

> >

> http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/Wanderlodg eForum/attachmen ts/folder/ 220974265/ item/list.

> >

> > Curt Sprenger

> > 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"

> > Anaheim Hills, CA

> > *Read all about Southwest Bluebirds and Friends (SWBB) at

> > http://www.SOUTHWES T-BLUEBIRDS. ORG ...Then Join us.

> > "Host of the Annual Bluebird Quartzsite Rally" *

> >

> >

> > >

> > >

> >

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2a.: Re: My first loaded trip

Posted by: "jburgessx2"
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jburgessx2

Sat May16,2009 9:21pm (PDT)

Thanks to all that responded. I guess I don't feel too bad about it now. I was beginning to think something might be wrong.

I will be taking I-5 back to SoCal vice 101. I truly enjoy 101 but it's a lot of work in the motorhome with a tow car. I've done it twice now and I think I'll skip it. Of course, now I'll have to climb Shasta and a few others on the way home. Worse yet, I'll have the down hill to contend with and there's a few long down hills on that drive.

Jerry

85 PT40

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Don Bradner" wrote:

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> Yes, you are going to find that your weight to horsepower ratio is less than it was with the Beaver. When you get a chance you will want to weigh your coach, both for information and to make sure you run proper tire inflation by axle.

>

> You happen to be in the one state where it is easy to get free, accurate weights. Most Oregon highway scales are closed most of the time, and when they are closed the scales with outside display are left on for anyone to use. When you see a closed weigh station (unless it is barricaded, which means completely out of service), just roll on in and stop on each axle and get the weight.

>

> Don Bradner

> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder" 49,000 lbs combined weight in normal full configuration, with 475HP - still slow up the steep ones!

> My location: http://www.bbirdmaps. com/user2. cfm?user= 1

>

> On 5/16/2009 at 2:57 PM jburgessx2 wrote:

>

> >We've taken our first trip in our BB with it loaded. We full time and

> >have for 7 years now. We did most of that time in a Beaver and just

> >recently bought our Bird. We left the Ventura, CA area on Thursday and

> >took 101 all the way to North Bend, OR. I've taken a motorhome (not the

> >Bird) on 101 all the way from Seattle to San Diego. In the 85 PT40, it

> >was a good trip for the most part.

> >

> >While this trip was good, it's not for the weak of heart. The portion

> >from Oakland to North Bend is full of hills, twisties, Redwoods, etc. and

> >gives your driving skills a test. It also tests your ability to shift and

> >use the retarder without overheating it. It's a workout that tests your

> >skills - especially with lots of traffic to contend with. Only once did

> >my retarder exceed 230 (closer to 260) and it couldn't be helped at the

> >time - I had to get slow enough to make a corner that snuck up out of

> >nowhere!

> >

> >I guess I must have more weight in the coach than I thought. Since we do

> >full time, I have my tools, golf clubs and other goodies that fill the

> >basement. But, it's no more than we had in our 40' Beaver (no tag axle).

> >I was surprised at how slow it took the steep hills and I'm not sure if

> >this is normal. The steep hills had us crawling at 20-25 mph all the way

> >to the top. The engine temp stayed about 185 and the tranny at about 215

> >so I was in no danger of overheating. I somehow thought the horsepower of

> >the Detroit (330?) would go up hills faster than the horsepower of my 3208

> >Cat from the Beaver (250). I do know the BB is much heavier right out of

> >the gate. Plus, I had 300 gallons of diesel, a tank of water and the tow

> >car (a Miata - 2450 lbs).

> >

> >On the straights, the Detroit hauled butt with zero problems. In fact, I

> >had to watch my speed because it wanted to run faster (70-75) and I wanted

> >to conserve fuel and go 65 at best. My question: Is it normal for the

> >Bird to go up hills at 20-25 mph?

> >

> >Other than that, it was a great trip and we should be headed back to SoCal

> >in about 2 weeks.

> >

> >Jerry

> >85 PT40

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3.: Pacufic Northwest BlueBirds

Posted by: "Marv & Jean"
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marvjeanm380

Sat May16,2009 11:01pm (PDT)

Eleven coaches are gathered at Tokeland, WA this weekend enjoying SUN, fun and fellowship along with good food and lots of coach talk. We are having a great weekend.

Marv

2004 M380

Ocean Shores, WA

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