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ListersMy wife and I were out for a walk in the neighborhood on a cool afte=
rnoon today and the conversation turned to what had happened in our lives o=
n this date over the years. The day after Christmas in 1971 really stood ou=
t to both of us.We had been stationed in Hawaii during 1970 and 71. Near th=
e end of 1970 the first major downsizing of troops in and about Vietnam was=
happening, We had to leave Hawaii along with our year old son, process out=
of the military after flying to California and head back home to Pennsylva=
nia.=C2=A0
At the same time Hawaii was prepping for a dock strike amongst the longshor=
emen. Fortunately we were able to ship our 1966 3000 to California just pri=
or to the shutdown.=C2=A0
When our orders to depart Hawaii finally came through we were able to meet =
up with the Healey in CA and head east.=C2=A0=C2=A0Made it from San Jose to=
Gallop New Mexico before the water pump let go and we limped into town.=C2=
=A0 The local Ford dealer was next to the small motel we found to stay in a=
nd the garage offered to help with tools if I could find the parts. Had a p=
ump shipped via the Greyhound Bus Company from San Diego (UPS, Fed Ex and A=
mazon Prime did not exist back then). Pump arrived and we installed it in t=
he dealership. By the way the pump shipped was an early one with the pulley=
held on with a nut and the old one was a press fit.=C2=A0 Three spot welds=
with a stick welder on the nut to pulley joint held it all together.=C2=A0
So, 50 years ago today "we three" where in Gallop enjoying peanut butter sa=
ndwiches, very tainted drinking water and making some new friends.=C2=A0 We=
were also anticipating the rest of the drive across America on what was le=
ft of Route 66 and what might happen along the way.=C2=A0
We pulled into our hometown in western PA on New Years eve.=C2=A0 Another A=
ustin Healey adventure completed.
All the best to all of you folks. Enjoy the ride. (if you can get it starte=
d!)=C2=A0Happy New YearPerry and Kimberley
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<div>My wife and I were out for a walk in the neighborhood on a cool afternoon
today and the conversation turned to what had happened in our lives on this
date over the years. The day after Christmas in 1971 really stood out to both
of us.</div>
<div>We had been stationed in Hawaii during 1970 and 71. Near the end of 1970
the first major downsizing of troops in and about Vietnam was happening, We had
to leave Hawaii along with our year old son, process out of the military after
flying to California and head back home to Pennsylvania. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>At the same time Hawaii was prepping for a dock strike amongst the
longshoremen. Fortunately we were able to ship our 1966 3000 to California just
prior to the shutdown. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>When our orders to depart Hawaii finally came through we were able to meet
up with the Healey in CA and head east. <span
style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;">Made it from San Jose
to Gallop New Mexico before the water pump let go and we limped into
town. The local Ford dealer was next to the small motel we found to stay
in and the garage offered to help with tools if I could find the parts. Had a
pump shipped via the Greyhound Bus Company from San Diego (UPS, Fed Ex and
Amazon Prime did not exist back then). Pump arrived and we installed it in the
dealership. By the way the pump shipped was an early one with the pulley held
on with a nut and the old one was a press fit. Three spot welds with a
stick welder on the nut to pulley joint held it all together. </span></div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>So, 50 years ago today "we three" where in Gallop enjoying peanut butter
sandwiches, very tainted drinking water and making some new friends. We
were also anticipating the rest of the drive across America on what was left of
Route 66 and what might happen along the way. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>We pulled into our hometown in western PA on New Years eve. Another
Austin Healey adventure completed.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>All the best to all of you folks. Enjoy the ride. (if you can get it
started!) </div>
<div>Happy New Year</div>
<div>Perry and Kimberley<br>
<div><br>
</div>
</div>
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