Ed,
Just what is your problem? Are you saying everyone with an unfinished
restoration should stay away from an event that is held open to the public at
large? It's very admirable that you "donate" to these events when you have no
car to show. What category should I have registered under? Half finished
restoration? Do they come to my house to judge the tub?
This was a 5 day meet. I told the Kitterer's that my car was not completed
and so would not register for the meet. Bob suggested I show up on Tuesday for
the popular judging event as all the cars would be in one place. I stayed about
two hours and took pictures along with many other non-participants from the
general public who had the same opportunity as I did to talk to anyone at the
meet. I would not have shown up if I thought I was not welcome under the
circumstances.
There were also several big Healeys in the parking lot from local owners
who
showed up for this one event, but did not register. I guess we should get their
names and send those other deadbeats a bill also for the privilege of attending
a
public event. Or maybe everyone with a membership in a club that is hosting one
of these meets should be forced to pay for registration, even if they will not
be
attending.
By the way Ed, I "saved" $95, not $75.
Mike "Deadbeat" MacLean
JustBrits@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 08/14/1999 1:47:53 AM Central Daylight Time,
> macleans@earthlink.net (from the spridgets list) writes:
>
> Now what we have here is a full blown "CHEAT" !! I am coping to the healeys
> list because there are National Officers of both Clubs plus many Local
> Officers.
>
> << Because my Bugeye is not finished, >>
>
> So what?? I've been to events in my Healey, wife's Honda, wife's Cavalier,
> and my
> '70 El Camino. NEVER been "unregistered".
>
> <>
>
> and the reason was ??????????????
>
> <<and participation was very limited. >>
>
> Sure doesn't sound like it. In fact, sounds the other way around.
>
> << In fact, I was only a spectator on popular judging day last Tuesday. >>
>
> So? Lots of cars and a boat to look at and learn about, huh??
>
> << I was warmly greeted by Bob and Annice Kitterer, who along with their Mark
> IV in disguise Bugeye, had many great looking Healeys on display by their
> fellow club members. The Spridget connection was represented by two square
> bodies and four Bugeyes. The majority were of the larger Healeys. Bob took
> me around and introduced me to some very nice folks in the San Diego club,
> some people from out of state and even someone with the last name Healey! >>
>
> And for that privilege, you're not willing to pay??? Who do you think paid
> for them to 'cross the pond' ?
>
> << I had a nice conversation with Norman Nock about big Healeys. >>
>
> Shoulda gone to his shop instead of "...not participating..."
>
> << They even had a Healey speed boat on display. >>
>
> And how many events canb you go to and see one of them (for "free")???
>
> << I took many pictures >>
>
> But still didn't "participate", huh?
>
> Sounds to me like you got a He*l of a lot for "not participating" and saving
> the lousy $75 registration. Mike!!!
>
> Folks do not attempt to put on these types of events to make a fortune for
> their Club/Chapter but nor do they do the work to lose money.
>
> Send them the money!!
>
> Regards..........
>
> Ed
> '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey)
> Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter - AHCA (20 year Member)
> Member, AHCUSA
>
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