Ross Jones wrote:
>
> I apologize for the use of the four letter word. As usual, I wasn't
> thinking, and hot blooded. Actually was only going to send the message to
> Roy at Cantab, but since I got no response from this board for five days, I
> thought sharing it would maybe bring more info. I made a mistake. Either my
> questions/queries are too stupid, or I am still too new to e-mail etiquette.
>
> Also apologize about my previous post about the "Huns". Growing up and
> living in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, I meant no offense to
> people of German heritage. To the local people here, I am considered
> "English". To those of us who are not Amish, they are "Dutch". To the
> manufacturers of Mercedes Benz, Porsche, and BMW's, they are considered
> "Huns". Or Nazis, to be more precise. Just the facts around here, Jack.
>
> In reality, I am of Welch/English heritage, and a Quaker. My most famous
> relative was Capt. Lewis Warrington, who is known for having fired the last
> shot in the War of 1812, from his ship the Peacock, against an English
> frigate, the Nautilus. It was four months after the war was over, so my
> family is famous for stupidity. Killed 28 English sailors because they would
> not strike their colors. A kinder, gentler ancestor is George Bingham, an
> early American painter.
>
> Sorry again for the expletive. Had about four or five members of this group
> offer good information on my brake problem, and other problems in the past.
> Tried to offer what I knew to help others with what little I have learned
> since purchasing my Morgan. Topics I am proficient in, such as cabinet
> making and woodworking, have not appeared since my joining the list.
>
> On second thought, I am also a veteran, having served in the 82nd Airborne
> Division during Viet Nam. So to hell with expletives. I will say whatever I
> want, and you can just delete it if you don't like it. Or ban me from your
> list. I don't care. In case you don't know the rules, if are not a
> paratrooper, your opinion means nothing to the Airborne. Show me your wings,
> and I will humbly apologize.
>
> No offence, Chuck, but I am just ticked enough to write this, which I will
> most likely regret tomorrow. Drinking too much Hun Beck's beer tonight.
Show me your Morgan. I am not interested in wings.
The issue here is not wings my friend but Morgans that don't leak brake
fluid.
Mine don't leak and I gather yours do.
Toad
'57 Plus 4
'59 Plus 4
'33 Super Sport
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