Oops forgot: Stay tuned for info re: email addresses(voluntary),
pictures, and DVD's. Jim will place these links on the Club web site as
they become available and he is able. Thanks to those posting pictures
and giving us a link.
Phil, awesome sense of speed differential when Ron and John blew by
wasn't it! I saw them coming and figured they would "split" me just for
kicks. ;-)
Dave W.
On 7/23/2011 12:46 PM, Woerpel wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> We only live 2 hrs. from Elkhart Lake but am only getting around to
> let my "family" know we made it home. Those of you that have reached
> your destination we are breathing easier. We hope to hear from all of
> you as you make your way home. Our Canadian family members are
> touring a bit and then heading home. We enjoyed having you and hope
> to see you again!
>
> It rained a bit on the way home and the Sprite never missed a beat. I
> did have the top up(first time in 3years) and the sidescreens on for
> the 1st time in ~6 years but water came in even with towels stuffed in
> the header rail. Most came in under the windscreen wiper drive posts
> as the rubber seals have cracked from sun, age, and probably being
> made of "bootleg" rubber! ;-) I had water sloshing above the
> footwell carpet and thought it prudent to remove the seats, carpeting
> and panels. So, as I sit here waiting for the carpets and body trim
> panels to dry as they hang in the garage, I have a few thoughts:
>
> This event could not have happened without all of you, without Jim
> Johnson and the organizers of LotO, without the "Cheesehead" crew
> (Katie Haynes is now a Cheesehead!), and without our Frank and the
> entire Clarici family. This Spridget Family is very special and very
> unique. I have not experienced anything like it in the Healey Club,
> Morgan Club, or any of the the others I've belonged to over the
> years, years ago VSCDA came close.
>
> I just want to thank you all for being you. Everyone contributed,
> especially with the hiccups we encountered along the way. I will
> never ever forget Wednesday night. It was fun, sad, and moved me a
> great deal. Diane, Frank IV, Tiffany (nice picture by the way...Larry
> took it!), Jennifer, Frankie V, we very much appreciate you coming and
> you will have to put up with Terri and I when we come back east on a
> trip or for an O.S.H.I.T. meeting. Who else would put up with a bunch
> of people invading her home and having to feed them. Diane, YOU are
> awesome. We love you!
>
> Ron is correct and I propose a meeting convene in 3 years time (it was
> 3 years between LotO and EL). Many had suggestions as to where. I
> believe our strength and uniqueness comes from the unity of a
> nationwide/international gathering. Regional get together are fine
> but it's really special seeing everyone from all points of the
> compass. So start thinking.
>
> As for Terri and I, we're going to relax a bit.
>
> Take care all and we'll see you on the list!
>
> Dave and Terri
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