Dean sez "Not sure I am ready to join up with Jag owners, but
> the Lotus guys might have good beer..."
Say what???:):) Just had a weekend trip with 3 E-types and 2 BJ8's. GREAT
fun. We Jag owners actually allowed the Healeys to follow us at three car
lengths and to only pass when asking "may I":):):)
tom
>
> [Original Message]
> From: Dean Caccavo <healeybn7@yahoo.com>
> To: healey \(E-mail\) <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 8/16/05 12:26:43 AM
> Subject: Re: Joining of the clubs - why not?
>
> I am all for organizing into a bigger group. Never
> understood why there were more than one and often
> mixed then up. After ten years it is still not
> clear...
>
> As an example this year when planning my trip to
> Monterey (Historics), I considered taking the Healey.
> I used to take it. It is a beautiful ride - top down
> from LA along the coast - 5-6 hours. Always left the
> top in the garage.
>
> It is unfortunate that us Healey folks are too
> disorganized to secure good track parking and too
> proud to join up with other British car marques. As a
> result the two or three of us that go have been
> relegated to the far out field parking. This is the
> same place they put the other ho-hum marques -
> Delorean's, Pacers, RVs and useless tourist sedans.
> First 10 years was OK, then last year I was forced up
> a freshly plowed fire trail full of gopher holes and
> weeds. Dragging the exhaust and oil pan up that hill
> was enough to keep the toy racer away from the
> historics.
>
> At least with the BMW club the M5 parking will be
> great. The club will be supportive and in the end I
> am sure I will be more relaxed. Maybe it is time we
> realize that there is power in numbers and join up so
> we can experience some of the benefits the larger
> clubs enjoy.
>
> Not sure I am ready to join up with Jag owners, but
> the Lotus guys might have good beer...
>
> Dean
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