Well, I would nominate my favourite anti-social director for the post of
tour un-organizer (dis-organizer?). Kristen has orchestrated my last three
trips to
the far side of the pond with a modicum of success. It was she who suggested
BMHT the last time we were there, and may have even suggested Goodwood to
some of the crowd.
I've asked mjb to add her to the list. Kristen L. Moore, klm@emi.com, seller
of several Triumphs, friend of at least one Triumph, B&B finder, castle
woman, and for those who don't know, my spouse.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alexander Joseph H [mailto:AlexanderJosephH@Waterloo.deere.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 1998 1:35 PM
> To: 'Jim Hill'; fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: 2001 Millennium FOT Tour
>
>
> Jim & all
>
> Regarding the FOT Thread proposing a 2001 Tour
>
> Exactly!
>
> Seriously, I think there is enough talent and resources in the FOT to
> develop this plan.
>
> Certainly this is a very cohesive group. No one has ever
> failed to pay their
> dues or broken a rule. Obviously with no Board of Directors
> to muck this up
> this is a very well run non-organization
>
> Let the idea simmer. I am for it. I would not have the
> knowledge or talent
> to do this project justice, but I certainly would support it,
> in every way
> that I could.
>
> It is consistent with a long term plan that I have. Perhaps
> someone could
> come up with a baseline proposal.
>
> Time for a short story....I was riding the "tube" in London
> when I spotted a
> young guy wearing a "Brooklands" T-shirt. I tied to strike up
> a conversation
> with a kindred spirit. He said, "Oh this shirt. I got this in
> a garage sale.
> I have NO idea what Brooklands is."
>
> Regards,
>
> Joe Alexander
> Vintage Triumph of Iowa
> Amici Triumphi
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Hill [mailto:Jim_Hill@chsra.wisc.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 1998 11:45 AM
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Required Reading
>
>
> Fellow FOT:
>
> I think this is starting to come together . . .
>
> Roger Beasley wrote:
>
> > [T]he Goodwood Festival of Speed . . . was an unforgettable
> experience
> . . . . the most awesome collection of wheeled machinery that mortals
> are likely to encounter . . . Racetorations . . .displayed two of the
> finest race modified TR-3s you are likely to see . . . It was a true
> thrill to rub shoulders with greats such as Stirling Moss,
> John Surtees
> and Mario Andretti . . . <
>
> R.M. Bownes III suggested an itinerary including:
>
> > Goodwood, BMHT, Coventry, McLaren, Williams, Lotus, Aston Martin,
> Silverstone, Blenheim, 100 acre wood & Pooh Stick bridge, Windsor,
> Brands Hatch, Thruxton Circuit, Abingdon <
>
> And then there's this Alexander fellow (Hi Joe!), who has declared
> himself "Vintage Triumph of Iowa" [no dues, no meetings, no board of
> directors, no back biting, no newsletter and no plans to
> invite the VTR
> National Convention to Iowa]. Clearly this man has plenty of
> time on his
> hands to begin organizing . . . [drum roll] . . .
>
> The Vintage Triumphs of Iowa
> 2001 Millennium Tour of Goodwood & Environs
>
> Joe - please sign me up for VTOI and a spot on the Tour. I'll
> volunteer
> to be in charge of not holding meetings.
>
> Jim Hill
> SpyderWeb Vintage Racing
> Amici Triumphi
>
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