Larry,
The "List" started several years ago (Oct 1997) with a handful of
people. At that time we all tossed around ideas of how the list should
work, what rules it should have, etc.
I saved a lot of those email messages because I was impressed with the
ideas from several of the original listers. Some listers came from the
MG list (that was having some sort of "battle" at the time). Some were
introduced to the Spridgets list by one of the operators of the Team.net
site, (Roger Garnett).
Everyone involved, invited everyone they knew with access to a computer
and an interest in "Spridgets" to join in.
Something Frank wrote says it all;
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Sat, 18 Oct 1997 21:30:17 -0400:
Truth of the matter is that Spridget people are "REAL" down to earth
friendly people. The following is a quote from a good friend of mine who
owns a big Healey. It was said at Sprite Bash 93.
"You Sprite guys are truly genuine down to earth people, you take parts
off you own car to fix a total strangers car! You can open someone elses
bonnet with out them having a fit! Nobody is trying to stab anyone in
the back. And you have fun with your little cars!"
I didn't say it, I'll just never forget it!
Frank Clarici
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Glad I'm here!
Kevin V.
Larry Cogan wrote:
>
> John: When you posted your comment yesterday, I ruminated about your
> plea for less banter and obligatory LBC content. Ive been on the list
> about a year and either because of my location or personality, Ive
> only met one list member. (He aint much but boy is his wife cute!)
> But because of the rich tapestry of banter mixed with wise and
> wiseassed remarks, Ive come to feel a friendship with many list
> members. As time passes you will come to almost anticipate who will
> say what next! This sort of thing adds a fabric and a context to what
> you read. It develops over time. I came to Spridgets after being on
> a list for a fifties American car. That car, new, was the province of
> upper middle age/class folks. For some reason the list reflects that
> today. It is run wth an iron hand, the language police are rampant,
> no one would dare post a non content message, and if one dares deviate
> from the rules that person is summarily delisted! In short the list
> is boring. I still have the car, still get a digest of the list and
> immediately delete it when it arrives. I wouldnt drive twenty miles
> to meet with any of them. Im sure they are nice folks, but I dont
> "know" any of them after three years! This is a hell of a lot more
> fun. And always a whole lot more car useful than the other. Give it
> time and as the twisted individuals emerge you will salivate with glee
> every time a new list msg makes the bell ring. Welcome to the
> list....say onboard, youre in for a hell of a ride. Larry, Melbourne,
> FL
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