Here's thinking a bit out of the box, but I think technology has
something to do with this. Before we went to the shows to see the
cars, hear them, look at that rare Tucker, California Spyder or Isetta
... Or in our case the rare Tiger, Cobra 289 or Berkeley.
But now with the internet you can see and hear any and all these
things on You Tube, so going is less entertaining?
Also I notice back home that everyone is just too busy watching TV or
playing on the computer, so maybe that's part of it too. For me, when
I get home, I can't wait to fix something on one of my cars. I guess
I'm just a masochist.
Of course, running these events takes fresh blood, but usually the
old guys are too reluctant to let go.
Alan
On 10/18/10, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I just returned form the Autumn Classic in Morgan Hill, CA, an all British
> event. ( it rained constantly but we all had a good time. The ride home was
> 5
> hours of heavy rain). We were informed this was to be the last one after 18
> years. The numbers of attendees was 25% from what was needed to break even.
> If we don't support these events, we will have nothing for the future and
> nothing to interest the next generation about our LBC's. I don't go to win
> prizes. I attend because it is a chance to see friends and meet new people
> with like interests. We talk about repairs, paint and improvements, all
> kinds
> of stuff. The wives mingle and we all enjoy the meals together. It is not
> the
> same as the internet. We need to keep these events alive.
> Richard Kahn
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