4 Mar
2002
4 Mar
'02
3:37 p.m.
On Mon, 4 Mar 2002, Vintage Computer Festival wrote:
We're now in the planning phases for moving Jim
Willing's Computer
Garage from Oregon to Kansas. We're currently looking for the best
equipment option for moving.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
(0) If you use a trailer, you had better watch the weather forecast.
We're beginning the severe storm season in this part of the country.
Finding a long, dry period may be difficult.
(1) Most truck rental agencies only rent lift-gate trucks round trip.
(2) Trucks will provide more bracing and/or places to tie rope to.
(3) If you get a truck, don't forget the insurance.
(4) Also, don't run a strict schedule. Things will go wrong.
(5) U-haul AFAIK does not have lift-gate trucks.
(6) Have two people. Switch off driving duty every 3 hours. Bring an ice
chest and supplies to make meals as you drive.
--
Jeffrey S. Sharp
jss(a)subatomix.com