Another two cents worth. There are a number of clubs in California but like
Bob Evans was saying about the people the clubs tend to also be independent.
As a result they do not show up on any roster such as the AHCA. Being
independent does have the draw back that it is much harder for those who are
interested to find the clubs. We found our local club by accident. When we
did find it we also found a surprising number of beautifully finished cars and
a large number being brought back to life. But Evans is right, we have a lot
of distractions year round.
Bob and Ann
60 Sprite
>>I'm going to disagree with you on this. I think that there are allot of
LBC's on the west coast, it's more of a social issue.
With out passing any judgments, I've found people in the west are less
interested in social clubs and organizations.
They are prone to be more independent in they're pursuits. You'll see
this across many aspects of life, including churches, Lodges such as the
ELK, Moose, Masonic, Odd fellows, etc. The Boy Scouts, etc.
If you look at some of the gatherings in California such as the Moss
meetings in Button Willow , or the Monterey Show, The turns outs are
quite large. The people just don't belong to any Club.>>
>> Ray, We here in NJ (take that Bob Evans) are the luckiest
>
>You know, George, when it comes to Sprites, I am going to surprise you
>and agree with you 100% on this point. When compared with other areas
>of the country, we in California are not really involved with their cars
>as those in the snow and rust belt. Just look at the Austin-Healey Club
>of America membership and local/regional clubs. You will find them
>everywhere from Alabama to New York to Nebraska to Michigan. I am not
>sure how many members it has nationally, but there are only 116 in
>Calfornia, although it is the most populous state in th Union. Although
>California is home to the big gorilla of parts suppliers, there a dearth
>of shops that work on English cars.
>
>Why is there such a "lack of interest" in California. Probably for the
>same reason that so many people are drawn to California: the weather
>and the wide range of activities it offers. People have too much to
>choose from: the beaches, the mountains, the deserts, the continual
>organized sports programs from pre-school to professional, and drive-by
>shootings and high-speed pursuits. As a result, Californians don't seem
>to have the time to invest in SECs (small English cars). In the winter,
>they don't need to find an activity to keep them busy such as highly
>polishing wheel cylinders in their dank basement or garage.
>
>There is a certain irony is this, since in Southern California we have
>virtual year-around top-down weather that is the envy of so many. But
>you just don't see the SECs out there! What a pity. I would prefer
>more top-down cars and fewer "sports" teams filled with such poor
>sports.
>
>Bob Evans
>Anaheim, California
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