I, for one, think this is a great idea, and would be willing to offer whatever
limited (and unfortunately, I do mean limited) help I could. Besides, for
those outsiders who get stuck in the NYC area, just a friendly face could mean
a whole lot.
Michael (living in Brooklyn, and loving it)
Albert F Jones wrote:
>
> Fellow Listers
>
> The following is a message posted on the Triumph list. OK. Don't all
> shout shame at once, but this looks like a good idea, for all LBC
> enthusiasts. Perhaps we should start something similar with our MGs too.
> I, for one, would be happy to include my name in such a list, and, if
> no-one else wants to keep a register, I would be happy to. Just send me
> the appropriate details, and when someone is looking for help they can
> apply for a few options and they will be given to them. We couls perhaps
> also use this for the transportation of heavy parts from one area of the
> country to another, just a thought.
>
> Let me know what you all think and I will start a list.
>
> Elizabeth Jones
> Comfort, TX
>
> >
> >I do not live on the coast - I am more in the middle of NC. But, if a
> >Triumph owner is in my area and needs help, we will do what we can. We know
> >the good mechanics in the area. We have a small shop with plenty of tools,
> >compressor, jacks, etc. We also have a big home with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths.
> >
> >If you are near the intersection of I-77 and I-40 and need help, give me a
> >call or page.
> >
> >If there is not a list of folks willing to help, one sure should be created
> >and published.
> >
> >There is a VTR Travel Assistance Program and the details are at
> >http://www.vtr.org/travel/travel-form.html. below is a partial copy of the
> >page.
> >
> >"One of the benefits of VTR Membership is participation in VTR Travel
> >Assistance Program (VTAP). Simply put, the Travel Assistance Program is a
> >"self-help" plan, where British car enthusiasts offer whatever help they can
> >to other enthusiasts unfortunate enough to break down on the road. You don't
> >have to be a mechanical expert to participate, just willing to offer
> >whatever help you can to a fellow enthusiast. Participants in the program
> >are listed in the booklet by state, county and city, to make it easy to
> >locate someone nearby in case you're in trouble. We will list only your name
> >and telephone number for security reasons. The booklet is small enough to
> >fit easily in your car."
> >
> >TW
> >
> >
> >--
> >Thomas P. Winslow
> >1966 TR4A IRS - CTC57665L <> 1968 TR250 - CD4783L <> 1968 TR250 - CD5272L <>
> >1980 MGB LE GVVDJ2AG503563
> >189 Hicks Creek Road, Troutman, NC 28166
> >h704-528-5868 * f704-528-5868 * p704-878-1157
> >E-Mail: winslow@vnet.net * tom_winslow@msn.com
> >Web Page: http://www.iredell.com/triumph.html <>
> >http://www.iredell.com/gmc4sale.html
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> >[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ron L'Herault
> >Sent: Saturday, December 05, 1998 4:30 PM
> >To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> >Subject: list of helpers for trip
> >
> >
> >
> >A friend is taking a trip downt the East coast of the US in his TR-6 in
> >January and was wondering if there was a list of people willing to help if
> >he had a problem. I seem to remember that someone once compiled such a list
> >but I can't remeber who or where the list is kept. Does anyone else know?
> >
> >TIA
> >
> >Ron
> >lherault@bu.edu
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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