[at-l] Old cars are great!... was Parking on USFS 42 at Springer

[tmcginnis@ucclan.state.in.us (Thomas McGinnis)]

     Definitely the Yugo. Living in a highly "urban" area, we've 
     accomodated the fact that some persons' days are simply not complete 
     without violating someone else's property. We drive a ten year old car 
     (at least: our Volvo wagon is 14 years old), leave nothing in it we 
     could not bear to lose, AND THEN LEAVE IT UNLOCKED.
     Funny, but since taking this approach ("learned" after 2-3 years of 
     replacing windows and radios 3-4 times a year) ten years ago, we've 
     replaced a window just once. (That was last year, from a spite of 
     "driveby vandalism" that hit 5 cars in the block.)
     I'm not saying your car won't be hit, but it's less likely a target, 
     and a LOT easier to shrug off --- which makes your hike MUCH more 
     enjoyable.
     Cheers!


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Subject: Re: [at-l] Parking on USFS 42 at Springer
Author:  Bill Thorneloe <thornel@ibm.net> at ima
Date:    10/29/98 4:06 PM


I believe that it is legal certainly, for an overnight hike. The question is 
how safe. It is probably safer than to leave the car overnight near Neels Gap 
at a very busy and accessible highway. If the weather gets bad, it may be more 
difficult to get a car out of there. I would be careful to avoid leaving 
attractive items visible in the car, such as super radios, CD players, extra 
camping equipment, etc. You might prefer to park the Yugo rather than your 
Lexus. 
     
At 01:16 PM 10/29/1998 -0600, Gary Buffington wrote: 
>
> Is it legal and safe to leave a vehicle at this parking spot for an overnight 
> hike?
     
     
OrangeBug
Atlanta, GA
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