I heard they were in training at a greyhound track in Florida, alternating
as "bunny" for each race...
KeS
>From: "Kelly, Katie" <kkelly@spss.com>
>To: "'Jim Ochi'" <jochi@liquidaudio.com>, "'Dennis & Sherry Armstrong'"
><miata@pacbell.net>, navid@interwoven.com, Bay_Area_Autocross_List
><ba-autox@autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: Dear Santa (2)
>Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 11:28:09 -0800
>
>MEMO TOP SECRET MEMO TOP SECRET MEMO TOP SECRET MEMO TOP SECRET
>
>Dear Hermie the Elf,
>
>As you were made well aware at our last meeting, the Donner and Blitzen
>debacle was supposed to remain in confidentiality, as per orders from
>Santa.
>Look, we've got a big shipment coming up on the eve of the 24th. If people
>start finding out we're two reindeer short, they might get nervous, and
>they
>might start asking questions. None of this makes for good publicity,
>especially with this rash of startup .coms appearing everywhere you turn.
>With our rising costs of wrapping paper, ribbon, let alone Reindeer Feed
>production, we'll be lucky to break even this year.
>
>If you want to keep your job, you're going to stay tight lipped about this.
>As of now, Donner and Blitzen are FINE, and are merely taking a sabatical
>this year after all their years of fine service.
>
>Over and out,
>Rudolph
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Ochi [mailto:jochi@liquidaudio.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 11:19 AM
>To: Kelly, Katie; 'Dennis & Sherry Armstrong'; navid@interwoven.com;
>Bay_Area_Autocross_List
>Subject: RE: Dear Santa (2)
>
>
>Dear Dennis,
>
>Go ahead and get the Hoosiers - the Reindeer Feed technicians down at the
>lab have consumed way too much during the off season. Just last week,
>during rooftop training exercises to prepare for the big day, both Donner
>and Blitzen managed to fall through the roof of the training hut. Due to
>this unfortunate mishap, Santa has instituted a strict diet and training
>regimen to be followed year-round. This regimen should save on our
>Reindeer Feed costs, and lower our health insurance premiums, thus freeing
>up funds for Hoosiers.
>
>That said, full-tread Kumhos seem to be most totally excellent for the more
>slippery locations, like GGF and Oakland, and for running in the
>rain. They also last much longer than the Hoosiers. And, you can drive on
>them to the events. Hoosiers appear to be faster on concrete and stickier
>surfaces, like 3com. At least, this has been our experience on our
>relatively heavy sleigh.
>
>Sincerely,
>Hermie the elf
>
>
>
>At 10:42 AM 12/6/2000 -0800, Kelly, Katie wrote:
> >Dear Dennis,
> >
> >Contrary to popular myth, you don't need Hoosiers to win, especially on a
> >Miata. Kumhos work just GREAT, and they'll last a lot longer, meaning
>more
> >Reindeer Feed for you.
> >
> >I am a strong proponent of Reindeer Feed. I conduct Reindeer Feed testing
> >down at the Lab. I was once a Feed Engineer, but I was promoted to Feed
>Lead
> >about six months ago. It's a tough job, managing this crew of about
>eight.
> >They're good on the inside, but a bit cliquish. It took a long time
>before
> >they saw the light through the fog. But I stuck with it, followed my nose
>so
> >to speak.
> >
> >I am very proud of our product, and I agree with you - tires should never
> >interfere with Feed Consumption.
> >
> >Sincerely,
> >Rudolph
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Dennis & Sherry Armstrong [mailto:miata@pacbell.net]
> >Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 9:35 AM
> >To: navid@interwoven.com; Bay_Area_Autocross_List
> >Subject: Dear Santa (2)
> >
> >
> > Dear Santa
> >I was informed by Misses Claus That the additional cost of
> >Hoosiers would put a shortage on Reindeer Feed. & have
> > a large impact on Christmas for the Children.
> >
> > I know all my friends play on Hoosiers, But I think they
> >would let me play with them on Kumhos. After all I don't
> >need to win, Just play along. I will get in big trouble with
> >my mom if I play to win & neglect my HOMEWORK!!!
> >
> > Dennis Michael Armstrong
> >
> >P.S. A renewal of North American Pylon
> >would also be nice.
> >
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Navid Kahangi" <nkahangi@interwoven.com>
> >To: "Dennis & Sherry Armstrong" <miata@pacbell.net>;
> >"Bay_Area_Autocross_List" <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 2:10 PM
> >Subject: RE: Dear Santa
> >
> >
> > > Dear Dennis,
> > >
> > > I am considering your request, but I'm wondering if you are making s
> > > mistake! All of your autocross friends are asking for Hoosiers this
>year.
> > > Some of them don't even play with their perfectly good Kumhos and BFGs
> >that
> > > they got last year anymore.
> > >
> > > I have checked your record and you have indeed been a good boy. And
>to
>be
> > > honest, we have a lot of Kumhos here in stock at the North pole. But
>are
> > > you sure you don't want to go with some Hoosiers?
> > >
> > > --Santa
> > > Not sponsored by Hoosier
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > > > [mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Dennis & Sherry
> > > > Armstrong
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 12:47 PM
> > > > To: Bay_Area_Autocross_List
> > > > Subject: Dear Santa
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Dear Santa
> > > > I have been a good boy this year. I have been spending more
> > > > time with my Family, I have been helping out my wife around
> > > > the house. I have even gone the extra mile & helped out
> > > > customers, & my co-workers. I even took a Vacation Day
> > > > today to go to my Daughters School Play.
> > > >
> > > > All I want for Christmas is a set of Kumho Race Tires. Just
> > > > put them under the Christmas Tree on Christmas morning.
> > > > I would also like to get them Heat Cycled if possible, But I
> > > > will take them any way possible. I would like to have them
> > > > before next season so I can play autocross with my friends.
> > > >
> > > > I will leave milk and cookies for you by the fireplace, Or
> > > > anything else you may like.
> > > >
> > > > Dennis Michael Armstrong
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