edward wrote:
>
> Steve Tritle wrote:
> >
> > Nick Pitt wrote:
> > >
> > > ----------
> > > From: mgs-owner
> > > To: bleckstein
> > > Cc: mgs
> > > Subject: Re: Measure of enthusiasism?
> > > Date: 21 November 1996 20:50
> > >
> > > bleckstein@monmouth.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I'll probably regret writing this, but here goes:
> > > >
> > > > I've been in the hobby 20 years. I have nine MGs. I don't care for
>racing,
> > > > autocross and have limited feelings for car shows. I'm nuts about the
> > > cars,
> > > the
> > > > people, the history and tradition of MG and understand others' likes and
> > > > dislikes in the hobby. I certainly am not designated to condemn anyone
>for
> > > their
> > > > special interest or views.
> > > >
> > > > I have seen some crash into the hobby like a comet and enter every show
> > > and
> > > > event until it becomes all consuming. Two or three years later they are
> > > gone.
> > > > They did that, they have been there, there is nothing left.
> > > >
> > > > I started with a TD ,and attended local club meets for two years before
>I
> > > ever
> > > > heard of the NEMGTRegister. Then I attended a GOF or two. Slowly I got
>to
> > > know
> > > > the people, the History of MG and aquired another car or two (a BGT and
>a
> > > TC)
> > > >
> > > > Suddenly in 1986 I was swept up into the Ocean to Ocean trip and for 19
> > > days I
> > > > didn't see my wife or kids, the longest separation ever in our thiry
>years
> > > of
> > > > marriage. I soon was in charge of the Circuit of Britain and almost
>four
> > > years
> > > > of endless work went into it. My wife did twice as much as me and she
> > > can't
> > > > drive stick!
> > > >
> > > > I have now gone on five extended trips, two with my wife, two with my
> > > sons.
> > > I
> > > > have missed three. I believe I am an enthusiast with out being a
>fanatic.
> > > >
> > > > In the NEMGTR there is a fellow named Izzy Ramos. His TD has been apart
> > > for
> > > 15
> > > > years, and he has no other MG. Yet he works on every GOF and devotes
> > > hundreds of
> > > > hours to the hobby. Is he an enthusiast, I think so.
> > > >
> > > > I think the Ramoses of this world who stick with the hobby and devote
> > > themselves
> > > > over long years are more valuable to all of us then those who arrive on
> > > the
> > > > scene, devour the hobby and are gone.
> > > >
> > > > If you like to polish your car and nothing else, thats fine. I once
>spent
> > > a
> > > > lovely English evening going through a grave yard looking for Captain
> > > Eyston
> > > > grave. Nuts? Probably. That was however important to me.
> > > >
> > > > Anyone on this list who has been on it more than a month, is somewhat of
> > > an
> > > > enthusiast just doing that.
> > > >
> > > > Please, we must respect every aspect of this hobby, and no one has the
> > > right to
> > > > judge the commitment and inner feelings of the other.
> > > >
> > > > David, you are usually entertaining, witty, and an asset to this list.
> > > Time
> > > > however will be the ultimate test of enthusiasm. And no, I am not angry
>at
> > > you.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > >
> > > Well said.
> > >
> > > Geof Love. The English Connection
> > > -------------------
> > >
> > > I agree wholeheartedly, esp. the bit about burn out. I have seen this
>happen
> > > in so many activities; amatuer theatre, trade unions, work, etc.. Take it
> > > easy. Listen to everyone's point of view, and above all be tolerant. You
>CAN
> > > be a genuine and valuable enthusiast without beinga fanatic.
> > >
> > > Nick Pitt
> > > ('73 B Roadster still not finished and other hobbies plus wife
>children
> > > and a job!!)
> > Bravo! I have the same accoutrements....plus 2 dogs.
> > Steve Tritle
>
> Steve, Where are you? I think I saw that you were in Chambersburg. I
> am in Reedsville, just 6 miles south of Pottsville. I have a small
> T-Series restoration shop here, and have been fairly heavily involved
> with MG for a long time. I am not too sure you may be doing the right
> thing by using Red Line in your gear box. The TD box is not the best,
> and is subject to quick and heavy wear. I usually use Castrol 80W90
> HYPOID with a decent additive. If you do use Red Lione products, I
> think you must be certain that it is equivalent to a hypoid type oil.
> If you do use it, will you please let me know your comments when you
> have had time to test it? I shall be very interested. Thanks.
>
>
> Geoff Love. The English Connection.Geoff,
I am in Chambersburg. I use 80W90 Castrol now myself but have heard
others swear by Redline. I am just looking for something to allow me to
shift smoother especially in cold weather.
Steve
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