I hope none of you own a "Stag". <g> <g>
Larry Fischer
Los Angeles, CA
>
> >From: Susan Hensley <susan@bearcom.com>
> >Reply-To: Susan Hensley <susan@bearcom.com>
> >To: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Put it in perspective!
> >Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:17:02 -0600
> >
> >Hey all,
> >
> >Everybody, please lighten up on what started as a light, fun topic!
> >
> >Look at it this way -- like it now or not, Triumph has associated the
> >Spitfire sportscar with the Spitfire Supermarine fighter. How many
> >vets, British or other, have raised a lawsuit, lobbied Washington,
> >burned Paul R. in effigy, etc. over this past association? Answer:
> >none.
> >
> >The whole idea of this new group is to enjoy our cars and the LORE of
> >our cars, which again, like it or not, has included the fighter
> >connection.
> >
> >So let's ENJOY it, instead of beating it to death! The association
> >seems to romanticize the sportscar history to me, and makes a valid
> >connection to England's past, to no one's detriment. Let's continue in
> >that vein, instead of breaking away from it!
> >
> >Okay. Everyone has had a chance to have say in this. I move we accept
> >the continuing legacy Triumph has already built for us, and MOVE ON to
> >topics that will advance this new organization. Submit your logos to
> >Patrick, whether they have military/aircraft/whatever connections or
> >not, and the vote will decide. Next topic: How to organize regional
> >meetings -- do we appoint/volunteer local squadron leaders? Go for it!
> >
> >I think the "military" squadron is an ideal venue for this club, but a
> >valid point brought up by several listers is to not get ourselves lost
> >in it. We're not about military history, we're about our cars, but
> >having squadrons and flights and insignia makes it a lot more fun, as
> >long as we base it all on our cars. I do agree we need to design our
> >own, unique logo/badge, and stay away from using a pre-existing model.
> >Another list I am on has done so quite successfully, and the logo is the
> >focal point for a lot of fun, conversation, and camaraderie.
> >
> >Okay, ranting mode off -- it's lunchtime and my blood sugar level is
> >low! ;)
> >
> >Let's Progress!
> >
> >Keep Triumphing,
> >Susan :)
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