The problem with this type of post is that you are taking being snubbed at
shows too personally. Believe me when I say it has nothing to do with you and
everything to do with the other person. What both of you wrote below about
people's behavior towards you at car shows is something we have all
experienced and still experience. For example, there are some folks who, when
I walk up to their car with my three year old in hand, ignore me because they
appear to be afraid I'll hang around and let my kid go to town on their car
with that ice pick she's packing. Others, quite appropriately, are not
bothered by my 3 year old (as long as she keeps the ice pick in its sheath).
The point is that it has little to do with your age except in the way you let
these things affect you. When you are older you learn to ignore the assholes
and focus on the good people. Just remember that the snobs, unsociables and
other assorted cretins are too focused on themselves and their petty agendas
to be of much interest anyway - so why bother?
Dr. Doug
My garage - social club for 1969 MGs only - others need not apply
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net On Behalf Of J. Adrian Barnes
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 1997 2:06 PM
To: robert williford
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: enthusiasts?
> afford. i consider myself somewhat of an 'enthusiast,' but i must
> confess that the first gathering of lbc-er's that i attended, i was
> quite disappointed. while one or two of the group were quite
> friendly
> and helpful in terms of advice, most looked down their noses at my
> member of this generation that you mention), and often one encounters
>
> a sort of snobbery at these gatherings of 'enthusiasts' that you
> refer
> to.
I must agree with the observation of attitudes. I am just 24 myself (no
goatee but have had a beard a few times!), and my first visit to a
British Car show had me leaving in disgust at the way people acted
towards me. I couldn't walk up to a car or ask a question without
either being glared at or ignored. I must admit that the second show I
went to, this past weekend, was much better...I think maybe because it
was an MG-only show, but everybody was much more friendly, and that
makes a world of difference. But I don't know if that rude treatment
was because I am 24 or just because I somehow wasn't "one of them."
Either way, it shouldn't be that way...this isn't a competition, it is a
hobby. It still amuses me how triumph people hate MG people, who hate
Triumph people, and they all hate Miata people...how we can't actually
spell M**ta but have to leave out some letters, etc etc. But I won't
go that direction...!
I did meet some great people at the shows tho, I don't want them to
think I forgot about 'em! Dan Masters, and Mark Endicott (who has a
gorgeous Midget...I forgot...did you chrome the head too? heh heh),
Stan Fischer, some guy who spent $4000 on a custom interior, etc etc.
Sorry if this post sounds negative, but it is sort of frustrating.
Anyway, I felt like I had to say something. Thanks for listening!
adrian
'75 midget pieces
1500 engine parts ready to be reassembled
tranny in the shop for a check-up
body *still* getting trimmed
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adrian@utk.edu
adrian@icx.net
"Anything tastes like chicken
with the right seasoning!"
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