> afford. i consider myself somewhat of an 'enthusiast,' but i must
> confess that the first gathering of lbc-er's that i attended, i was
> quite disappointed. while one or two of the group were quite
> friendly
> and helpful in terms of advice, most looked down their noses at my
> member of this generation that you mention), and often one encounters
>
> a sort of snobbery at these gatherings of 'enthusiasts' that you
> refer
> to.
I must agree with the observation of attitudes. I am just 24 myself (no
goatee but have had a beard a few times!), and my first visit to a
British Car show had me leaving in disgust at the way people acted
towards me. I couldn't walk up to a car or ask a question without
either being glared at or ignored. I must admit that the second show I
went to, this past weekend, was much better...I think maybe because it
was an MG-only show, but everybody was much more friendly, and that
makes a world of difference. But I don't know if that rude treatment
was because I am 24 or just because I somehow wasn't "one of them."
Either way, it shouldn't be that way...this isn't a competition, it is a
hobby. It still amuses me how triumph people hate MG people, who hate
Triumph people, and they all hate Miata people...how we can't actually
spell M**ta but have to leave out some letters, etc etc. But I won't
go that direction...!
I did meet some great people at the shows tho, I don't want them to
think I forgot about 'em! Dan Masters, and Mark Endicott (who has a
gorgeous Midget...I forgot...did you chrome the head too? heh heh),
Stan Fischer, some guy who spent $4000 on a custom interior, etc etc.
Sorry if this post sounds negative, but it is sort of frustrating.
Anyway, I felt like I had to say something. Thanks for listening!
adrian
'75 midget pieces
1500 engine parts ready to be reassembled
tranny in the shop for a check-up
body *still* getting trimmed
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adrian@icx.net
"Anything tastes like chicken
with the right seasoning!"
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