You're a kinder person than I--I would have just sat down and told him
to get stuffed. Anyone that tries to reserve 14 chairs at a crowded
event is a dink and shouldn't be accorded any attention.
On Aug 5, 2008, at 7:00 PM, Glenn Franco wrote:
> As a VTR member for almost 20 years and attending a number of these
> conventions I have to comment on my and my wifes experiences with this
> particular convention.
> So far a good experience, the Detroit Club has been very
> accommodating.
> The events have been well planned out but they could have contacted
> local VTR members that are from the area for more information.
>
> The reason I belong to the VTR is that I have a fondness for the mark
> and have a barn full of these cars that have been restored or need
> restoration.
> What really irritates me (pisses me off) is the arrogance of some
> members.
>
> I must comment that the FOT beer swap that Marty Sukey planned went
> extremely well. I and a few others brought some local and home brew
> that
> crowd enjoyed. I would suggest this should be a regular event at the
> triumph gatherings. So good plan Marty it was a pleasure meeting
> another
> FOT member and home brewer.
>
> What really irritated us was the arrogance of one particular VTR
> member
> Daryl Floyd. After sucking down on the ( and mine) free beer, he had
> the
> nerve after waiting in line for the chili dogs to say that the empty
> table was all taken ( 16 seats and never full after that) and we
> couldn't have a place to sit for a moment to eat our dogs. It's
> disconcerting looking at a table with 14 empty chairs that is full
> because someone says so. There were quite a few people eating on the
> lawn due to the invisible attendants at this table. After we left in
> disgust the table never did fill up. We wondered if there was some
> cover charge for special VTR members. This sucks and we find it
> personally offensive.
>
> Our money, I assume, was printed on the same press as their's and we
> should have had access to seating at this venue. I find it disgusting
> behavior when individuals act in this manner.
>
> If the goal of these events is to promote camaraderie and the Triumph
> Mark I'm all for it.
> If I have to put up with this B%% S%%t. then I guess I'll by a
> Miata..
>
> Sincerely Disgusted
>
> Glenn Franco
> 3 TR6's. TR250, Spit Racer, 1500 Spit
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