Well said Kelvin!!
Rick
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
To: "Mike Torrusio" <miket@maine.rr.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 16:10
Subject: RE: I'm a bit lost
> Mike:
>
> This is a very common problem with any kind of event being put on.
>
> This is a convention, not a car show. The car show is only one part of
> a multi day event. There are tours, technical discussion groups,
> dinners, hospitality suites etc. etc.
>
>
> You will have to judge how you wish to participate. If you only intend
> to come down for the car show, to see the cars and just walk around a
> bit, then I would not recommend registering for the event.
>
> I would suggest contacting the event organizer to ensure that the car
> show is open to the public and there are no liability problems with
> walking in.
>
> Some events do have closed car shows that are not open to the public due
> to insurance or location concerns.
>
>
> If you want to come down and be a part of the event, which includes
> going on the tours, restaurant runs, sitting in on lectures, hanging out
> for the parking lot bashes etc, then you should register, even if you
> are not driving or showing a British car. You will then be a registered
> guest of the event, with insurance coverage and event information.
> There are a lot of us that can't be there with a car for various
> reasons, but that does not have to be a restriction on the amount of
> enjoyment. You are welcome to join the tours with your non-British car
> and a lot of times such vehicles come in really handy for shuttling
> other attendees who don't have British cars either.
>
> Registering or not registering is mostly an honor question depending on
> how much you intend to be a part of the event. Non registered visitors
> are usually not hassled as on the whole the events are put on by
> friendly people. If you get out of line or are blatantly out for a free
> ride, you may be asked to register or leave, but I would think you would
> have to work at it.
>
> The same logic goes for joining the National Registers. These are
> organized by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts and really deserve the support
> of the people who enjoy the cars. It's a very cold world out there with
> a lot of people who have not the slightest concept of why we enjoy these
> cars. Any organization that works to preserve enthusiasm deserves
> support.
>
>
>
> Kelvin Dodd
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