Dave,
Unfortunately, I have not driven an MG lately. What's the registration
fee? ;^)
Mike
Dave Brown wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Thanks for sharing your experiences with the rest of us who had neither the
>time nor
> money nor Healey to participate.
>
> Please forgive those who lack the civility to correct and advise without the
>use of
> incendiary invective which crushes all the joy one might find in automotive
> pastimes.
>
> Have you driven an MG lately?
>
> Dave
>
> Mike Maclean wrote:
>
> > 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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