The problems getting non-ethanol gas here in New Hampshire has not gotten any better. My source for 100 oct LL has been threated by the State Gov. The company told me that if he was caught selling Av Gas to people who don't own a airplane, he could loose his lease, and his brand "Phillips 66" Plus, a huge fine. So, no gas at Concord Airport. I've made a safe station in the woods behind my house to remove the ethanol from gasoline. It is easy, but can be dangerous due to the containers, and possibly of a explosion due to the nature of gasoline. I make about 3 gallons of ethanol free gas a day, until I get 15 gallons in 5 gallon gas cans. That should last my snow blower, tractor, and wood chipper until Spring. I've not had a problem using my de-ethanol gas yet.

My Ryobi chain saw is a 24 inch model. It uses a 40 amph battery, and will run a fully charged battery for over an hour and half. I use to cut oak, maple, ash, and cedar trees around my property. I had to replace the blade once. The trees I cut are all about 2-4 inch, and then go in t he chipper. All I do to get it started is put a freshly charged battery in the slot, and pull the trigger. The saw runs almost silently, only the chain running over the gears, and head piece make a rushing sound. When cutting only a rushing sound, with low rerr of the blade in the tree. I wear leather gloves, and a hard hat. Some of the trees are dead, and while cutting break off high, 1/2 way to the top, and could hit your head on the way down. These are known as widow makers. Good Luck.

Hello Jerry and all, When I left Louisiana, I sold all my gas powered tools. When I arrived in New Hampshire, and saw all the trees that surrounded our new home in Bow, I decided to buy all battery powered, or electric powered tools. New Hampshire, has a more than draconian prohibition on non-ethanol gasoline. There are no gas stations in New Hampshire, that can sell non-ethanol gas through a pump. But, you can buy non-ethanol gas in 1 gallon, 2 quart, and 1 quart sealed gas cans over the counter at Lowes, Home Depot, and other hardware stores, but the price runs to over $20.00 per gallon. So, I bought into the Ryobi 40 amp battery power tools. My first purchase was a chain saw. Then multi tool weed eater, and then a hedge trimmer. I bought new batteries and each came with a charger. So, I keep all the batteries fully charged and ready. I also bought a strong gas powered wood chipper, lawn tractor, with dump trailer, leaf sweeper, rake, and flat bed trailer. I also learned how to remove the ethanol from gasoline. The process is easy, cheap, but, dangerous as hell.

I also have the same set-up the Tamron 24-70 VC, and the Canon EF 24-105L IS. I found that for walking around while in Europe, the Tamron being a 2.4 low light lens, made shooting in churches and low light projects work better. Plus, Tamron's VC made carrying a tripod a non-problem. Now, I shoot the 24-105 IS Canon lens for close wildlife in the yard my go to lens. The deer, porcupine's, a fox sit tight enough to allow me to get close enough to take a great shot. I sometimes can hand feed one or two squirrels, but when bring out me 5D Mark IV with 24-105 they jump and run. I think they view it as a possible weapon. I've pretty much retired from photography since my knee replacement, and further injury to my arthritic left foot. Just getting around is the basic problem.

Here in New Hampshire, it is impossible to find any gas stations pumping non ethanol fuel directly into a car. You can look at the website "Ethanol Free gas stations" and find all the ethanol free stations in your State by town. NH lists a few, but all note sold in containers. This means the gas is prepackaged in a can. The cans do not have a spout, but once opened the can is ruined. Ethanol in the gas in a small engine will ruin the carburetor, by dissolving the plastic hoses, plastic parts etc. 100 oct Low Lead, aircraft fuel is a pure fuel, and has a long shelf life, and never needs to be stabilized. It does burn a little hotter than MoGas with ethanol, so there is no carbon build up. It will not dissolve plastic parts, and engines will start easier

Here in New Hampshire, all the stations do not have ethanol gas. You have to buy it in a 1 gallon can, for about $20/ gal. in any big box store like Home Depot. A real rip off.

Since the U.S. has mandated ethanol in our auto fuel, the ethanol has wrecked havoc in our small garden engines. I've found a solution to the problem. I've been buying 100 oct. low lead at the local airport FBO. 100 oct LL does not need any stabilizer, and small engines love the lead for lubrication. I now have a new Simplicity Snow Blower, running on 100 oct LL, along with my lawn tractor, and wood chipper. I also have an array of battery operated yard tools from Chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, and hedge trimmer. Those tools are all Ryobi 40amp. I'm in the process of having a standby generator whole house propane generator installed. Here in rural New Hampshire, it's not uncommon to loose power for two to three days and maybe even four days.

I'm still a user of B&H, and Adorama, and other internet stores. When I lived in Louisiana, I did everything possible to avoid New Orleans Parish sales tax, of 11%. So, after retirement, my wife and I moved to New Hampshire. The Live Free, or Die State. No sales, no income tax, we saved a wad of money after that move. NH does have a small tax on prepared food, collected on your restaurant bills. NH also has a small tax on dividends. Real-estate taxes are governed by the local town governments. There is no Homestead Exemption, so you're taxed at 100% of appraised value. Now, the real savings, low property insurance rates, minimum flood insurance costs, and very low auto insurance rates. There is lots of room in NH, if you want to move here.

Yes, much faster, quick lay-off one of the witches.

Hello Jerry, and others, The reason for all this product repair problems fall on the U.S. Congress. In 2008 Congress failed to renew the "Right to Repair" legislation. That legislation encompasses everything from cars, to wash machines, printers, cell phones and other imported, and domestic items. I own 2 BMWs, but the two are not the same model, nor year. The 2008, has full documentation for home repairs, the 2009, has no documentation at all. Repair manuals after 2008 do not exist. This is also the cut off for cell phone repair manuals, printer repair manuals and most Auto manuals. I've done research about how automobile companies are working full time to lock out not only individuals from doing simple maintenance, but even local repair shops. GM is developing key type plugs to keep you from changing simple parts. Porsche is working on keying spark plugs. Tesla has a system that when their cars break down, the car will call a number, and Tesla will deliver you a replacement car while they repair your Tesla. Imagine what it will be like when the U.S. shifts to all electric autos.

I don't know about a Z9. I do know a Z4 has only 2 buckets. And on a nice day will blow your toupee off.

I wouldn't say you are "up tight" Just that you're drinking the corporate cool aid.

Hey Gerry, You might want to look at a Z4. From the start it will take your breath away.

You guys are all wet, about "owners manuals". Since Congress allowed all the "Right to Repair" Laws to expire in 2008. This gave all manufactures the right to not allow you, as a owner, to repair all sorts of Autos, computers, cell phones, and all sorts of imported or domestic products.

My wife and I took the very same trip. You will be on the roof of the Long Boat, when passing all the Castles on the Rhine, so weight of the equipment is a non-issue. You can leave all the other lenses and stuff in your stateroom, under lock and key. The little towns along the Rhine will need at least a 400mm lens on your camera to get a viable shot. In the cities, I'd use a medium wide angle, for the street views. Churches are mostly dark inside, so if you have a low light lens that will be your indoor lens. I carried my small lens collection in a backpack, and changed according to subject. I use a Tamron 24-70 2.8 for my low light lens on my Viking River Cruises. I'd also take along my 200-400mm L for the Rhine River sites. Most of the Castles are on the side of valley, or on top of the mountain. Keep in mind the boat will be moving, and you'll be sitting at a table on the roof. Take comfortable shoes for walking on pavement, and cobble stones. Enjoy your trip. You'll be in Holland, Denmark, France, Germany, and Switzerland.