Nice post.
I haven't met the likes of Earl Kagna, John Sims, Bill Bolton, Steve Byers and
others. But I'd like to.
Dick Matson / Bj8
> From: p_cquinn@tpg.com.au
> To: eoingalvin@cogeco.ca; healeys@autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:38:56 +1000
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] My First Drive
>
> G'day Eoin
>
> They are just magic cars to own, drive and enjoy.
>
> However there is something else about Austin-Healey ownership and that's
the
> fraternity between owners. That fraternity doesn't matter if you live next
> door to a fellow owner or are half way around the world.
>
> I know of no other group that will open their homes to complete strangers
> who the only thing in common they have is the affection for a type of motor
> car.
>
> We have had people from all over the world stay with us. One couple was
from
> Switzerland and they knew no English (except Austin-Healey), but she knew a
> little French which thankfully my wife knows.
>
> As the bloke who unwittingly started the Healey Hilton in 1975, welcome to
> the fraternity.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
>
>
> Eoin Galvin
>
> BN1
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