Fw: RE: Re: [Idyllchat] Thank You Idyllchaters

Mon Oct 1 11:48:19 EDT 2007

I just got back from our Untour in Switzerland, and let me preface this by
saying we are geeks. Between the four of us, we had 2 laptops, 5 cameras, 3
cell phones (1 set up to work internationally, 2 with local SIM cards),
headlamps with rechargeable batteries, etc.
With all this electronic gear, we were charging things every night and none
of it needed a voltage converter. Everything we brought us was rated for
100-220 volts and 50-60 MHz. We simply needed plug converters.

Whatever you are bringing, read the input ratings on it. If it says,
"100-240 volts,  50~60 MHz", then it will work in Europe. A voltage
converter will cost you $40-$60. A plug converter will cost you $12.

The only thing that never works right is a hair dryer. Because of this,
almost everywhere you go supplies one. They don't want you starting a fire
with your American hair dryer.

  - Jay

p.s. - I found a new kind of grounded plug (for me) in Switzerland. This had
the normal 2 round prongs, but also had a third round prong centered
horizontally, and slightly lower than center vertically. The old grounded
plug was a big round plug with the standard 2 round prongs and 2 contacts on
the top and bottom of the round plug part for the grounds. Our Untour house
came with a converter from the old EU grounded plug to the new EU grounded
plug, but I don't know if that's standard for Untours.

On 9/29/07, Lynanne Guynn <lynannerg at msn.com> wrote:
>
>  Bev is my daughter.  I had asked her where she got her converter/adapter
> set that I've borrowed each time I went to Venice.  Lynanne
> Visit my Blog at www.lynanneg.blogspot.com
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Bev
> *Sent:* Friday, September 28, 2007 4:11 PM
> *To:* 'Lynanne Guynn'
> *Subject:* RE: Re: [Idyllchat] Thank You Idyllchaters
>
>  I don't know where I got it, but the converter is made by Proctor-Silex.
> I've had it since before our first Venice trip.  It "converts 220/240 VAC to
> 110/120 VAC, 50-60 HZ".  It also came with different plug adapters as well.
> Note: I think we found that some chargers are already designed to convert to
> 110/120 without needing a converter, and may just need the adapters.  If the
> charger doesn't say the it converts, then you'd need to use the converter
> also.
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* Lynanne Guynn [mailto:lynannerg at msn.com]
> *Sent:* Friday, September 28, 2007 7:40 AM
> *To:* bev.guynn at yahoo.com
> *Subject:* Fw: Re: [Idyllchat] Thank You Idyllchaters
>
>  What is the name of your converter set, and where did you get it?
>
> LM
>  Visit my Blog at www.lynanneg.blogspot.com
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Roberta Churchill
> *Sent:* Friday, September 28, 2007 7:23 AM
> *To:* Lynanne Guynn, Janet Backus
> *Cc:* idyllchat at lists.untours.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Idyllchat] Thank You Idyllchaters
>
>  This may have been answered before, but if it wasn't I would like to
> relate my experience.  I purchased a "convertor" for my battery charger from
> Radio Shack before I left for Venice two weeks ago.  The "convertor" killed
> the charger.  It fit the outlet but wasn't of the correct  voltage,
> according to a store in Canareggio.  Fortunately, I had taken an extra set
> of charged batteries so I could continue photographing.  I am going to
> return the convertor" and see what they say.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Lynanne Guynn <lynannerg at msn.com>
> *To:* Janet Backus <mzjanb at sbcglobal.net>
> *Cc:* idyllchat at lists.untours.com
> *Sent:* Friday, September 21, 2007 10:38 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Idyllchat] Thank You Idyllchaters
>
> The only thing I can add to your wonderful list is, take several backup
> batteries and a  battery charger for your camera.  It's amazing how many pix
> you will take when you know you can delete at will.  And you will also need
> a converter for the plug for the charger.  And always have those backup
> batteries with you.  Nothing is more frustrating than to have that aha
> moment with a dead battery.
>
> My first year with a digital camera I assured my daughter I wouldn't take
> many pix because I'd been to Venice many times and didn't think I'd take
> many pix.  Wrong!!  She said, "take lots - you can always delete"
>
> Well, even after deleting  I had run out of space and had to delete some
> more.  Make sure you have no less than a 1 GB memory card.
>
> Have fun, and report back to us when you return home.
>
> Lynanne
>  Visit my Blog at www.lynanneg.blogspot.com
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Janet Backus
> *Sent:* Friday, September 21, 2007 8:34 PM
> *To:* idyllchat at lists.untours.com
> *Subject:* [Idyllchat] Thank You Idyllchaters
>
>  Thank you to all the Idyllchaters who answered my many concerns,
> interests, and questions surrounding my first Untour trip to Southern
> Tuscany.
> You lightened my concerns, peaked my interests and had humorous,
> intelligent and informative answers to all my questions.
> Be assured that more than one "ah ha" moment will occur thanks to
> something one of you commented on.
> I have my Euros.  I am ready to pack all in my brand new bright blue 21"
> suitcase.  I have a new digital camera, with recent instructions from a
> camera store.  I've gotten (for the first time in my life) a Debit/ATM card
> and a Capital One credit card.  I've learned a smattering of Italian that
> will be spoken with a Chicago accent.  I know how to pack my meds.  I have a
> money belt.  I'll make copies of passport, credit card, debit/atm card,
> medical cards, drivers license.
> All of those things are thanks to your comments and stories in the
> archives.
> Thank you so very, very much.
> Grazie.  Buona sera.
> Janet
>
> PS - if you have any last minute suggestions, I'll still pick up until
> Tuesday, 9/25 - then  Buon giorno Alitalia!
>
>
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