I should have a few photos of the Thicko festivities at Blackhawk. Considering
how the rest of my weekend turned out, they might not either, but I'll let you
know.
Fitz
"Wm. Severin Thompson" wrote:
> OK Youse guys... time to send pics and favorite stories about Thickodom for
> the ride mooch's story...
>
> Send them to me...
>
> Flounder
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Think Fast Ink <thinkfast@mindspring.com>
> To: Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson@thicko.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2000 11:10 AM
> Subject: Re: Club Thicko North (Mosport)
>
> > Flounder:
> > Because this has been a very slow news month, I believe I'm reduced to
> > writing my next British Car column about the Team Thicko phenomenon
> (plague?
> > pestilence? infestation?) currently rampaging across the vintage racing
> > firmament.
> > It's about time the steely glare of Public Awareness is brought to bear on
> > this malignant Spridget disease and the guilty parties are identified and
> > suitably chastised.
> > Only trouble is, I'm gonna need some photographic evidence.
> > Like fr'instance, has anybody got pictures (even snapshots will do) of the
> > Team Thicko paddock parties? And howabout pix of the Thicko racecars (pre-
> > and post-wreck shots of the Red Rat Bastard might be particularly
> > appropriate).
> > Let me know what you can find, as my deadline is next week.
> > BS
> > ps: naturally, the Team Thicko website, decals, and all the logo apparel
> > will be plugged mercilessly.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson@thicko.com>
> > To: Thickos <team-thicko@autox.team.net>; vintage race list
> > <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
> > Cc: Vaughn Rockney <vintagegarage@erols.com>; Matthew Primack
> > <mattprimack@yahoo.com>; little britain motor company <lbmc@nexicom.net>;
> > Judy Marchione <judyvm@att.net>; Judy Cull <vscda@iserv.net>; Gene Carter
> > <gene_carter@avid.com>; Craig Eddie Haskel Bielat <CraigEhaskel@aol.com>;
> > Charles Maranto <cmaranto@midlink.com>; Burt Levy
> > <thinkfast@mindspring.com>; BillDentin <BillDentin@aol.com>;
> > <rwg1@cornell.edu>
> > Sent: June 25, 2000 9:58 PM
> > Subject: Club Thicko North (Mosport)
> >
> >
> > > To all,
> > >
> > > Thickos will again invade our neighbors to the north for the VARAC
> Vintage
> > > Classic 2000, June 30, July 1 & 2. Despite the long pull from the
> Cheddar
> > > Curtain,/Land of Lincoln border... it's a "must" event. Enough track
> time
> > to
> > > send you off looking for more race gas, and a fast, fast track that will
> > > send you searching for courage, horsepower... or both.
> > >
> > > Rick Gurolnick (AKA Dr. Dreadful) and his ultra quick 356 will be there,
> > > Roger (Wayward) Garnett, Danny (the Jeweler), Paul (Otis) Fitzsimmons,
> and
> > > myself, (Flounder) will once again brave Canadian customs. Haven't heard
> > > whether Rick (Bigfoot) Cook will attend in his new Land Barge. Thickos
> > North
> > > have pledged their usual warm welcome.
> > >
> > > There's apparently a trackside meal provided by the club for Saturday...
> > so
> > > we are planning a scaled down version of "Club Thicko" for Friday. Club
> > > Thicko is an evolution of our animal sacrifice pit parties that have
> > > continued to grow to unbelievable numbers. At the recent Blackhawk
> > Classic,
> > > we fed over 75 Friday... with just an impromptu deal... and Saturday,
> the
> > > numbers swelled to over 200. I kid you not. We set up a PA system and
> play
> > > music most of the day, play a little live music in the evening, and cook
> > > massive amounts of burnt cow and other offerings. Here's how it works.
> We
> > > attempt to coordinate what to bring, we fire up the grilles, and get to
> > it.
> > > Our Minister of Food and Beverage , Jim (Elmo Mancini... the Meatball
> > > Magnate from Logantucky) Donato is not attending... so please, if you
> like
> > > to join us, just let me know what you're able to bring. Everyone is
> > > welcome... this is an "inclusive", rather than "exclusive" deal, OK?
> > >
> > > So, we're looking forward to racing with our talented comrades to the
> > north,
> > > and hope to see you in Thicko Village on Friday night.
> > >
> > > WST
> > > Flounder
> > > Team Thicko
> > >
> >
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