Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>
> To the Esteemed Brethren of Thickohood,
>
> Some personal notes, and the usual crap...
>
> Alas, if it weren't for bad luck, I might not have any luck at all.
>
> I woke up this AM with a familiar feeling... (no, not Mr. Happy standing
> at attention...)... something I dread. It feels to me like I've split my
> hernia open again. Some of you long standing Thickos might remember Elmo
> Mancini giving me shit for showing up at Road America 3 years ago
> without the cylinder head on my car. I was recovering from hernia
> surgery then, and couldn't lift the freaking thing. Anyway, it feels
> like something's amiss. I can't see my doctor until later this week as
> I'm in Denver on business 'til Wednesday.
>
> So, if my self diagnosis is correct, I'll opt to go under the knife
> ASAP, so hopefully I'm race ready for Mosport. By the way, my hernia is
> above the navel... anyone else had one of these? Last time they didn't
> use the mesh... I suspect they will this time.It's kind of like a C
> section for men... they gut you like a fish.
>
> So, what does that mean for Blackhawk? Count on me being there, but
> unless I'm completely wrong about all of this, I'll be instructing,
> spectating, and acting in my usual roles as the "Smartass Poster Child",
> and "Chef Boyaryoudum", but not driving.
>
> The only good news about all this hernia shit, is that while I'm down
> for the count, I can find time to update the web site.
>
> In other news, I've snacked on Elmo's ass for not sending out
> confirmations for Thicko Village. He claims to have done so, but must
> have done so privately, since I wasn't copied on them.
>
> Gary "Black Bart" Speckman has made a whole bunch of pantywaist remarks
> about his students recently. Gary's lesson starts every time the green
> flag drops... and he hasn't learned it yet.
>
> I'm announcing two new divisions of Team Thicko.
>
> Someone, (perhaps a member of our Canadian or English contingent???)
> suggested "Ecurie #$^*@&#^ (insert whatever the French equivalent for
> Thicko is... I can't remember...). This division will be for those
> racers higher up the food chain than the average Thicko, that lust in
> their heart for the fun we have, but couldn't bear the stigma attached
> to rubbing shoulders with the "commoners". I think we'll have some fun
> with this. Of course we'll put the massive Team Thicko marketing staff
> right on this, with sportswear, vinyl graphics, maybe even an ad or two
> in race publications, seeking members. Of course, a hefty premium will
> go along with this "elite" membership. I figure if we do it right... we
> can have some of the tight asses in vintage racing subsidizing our beer
> fund.
>
> The second "new" division of Team Thicko, is affectionately known as
> "Team Otis", after our hero, Otis Campbell of the Andy Griffith show.
> Otis, the perennial loser, was often quoted as saying "What a mess I've
> made out of my life". I know a number of you Thickos have already
> "overqualified" for this little group.
>
> We picked up about 20 new members from my last "weak duty" membership
> solicitation. We need more people to make fun of.
>
> Elmo says Thicko village will be 25+ race cars in addition to the
> support vehicles, motorhomes, wives, children, significant others, dogs,
> law enforcement personell, etc. It's gonna be fun. If I'm recovering
> from the hernia surgery as expected, I'll place a target on my back and
> you guys can tee off on me as usual.
>
> That's all for now. Speak up out there... y'all are too quiet.
>
> Flounder
Hey Flounder,
You gonna be strong enough to lift a guitar at Blackhawk???
Bill D
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