Craig Burlingame writes:
> Hi T.J., I've decided to take Hillmans to the same heights as Alpines and
> Tigers and have decided to host a Hillman listserve. I may regret this,
> but I've been assured everything's pretty automated on this one.
>
> Would you help spread the word so we can reach the greater Hillman
> community out there. I'm sending the following message to anyone who's
> left a message via my Hillman homepage. Some on the Alpines list might be
> interested, so feel free to pick out of this message any parts you might
> like to pass on to encourage anyone interested to join in. Hey, you may
> even be a closet Hillman fan yourself in which case we'd love to have you
> join in. Thanks.
>
> Message sent:
>
> Hillman Fans through out the world can now unite in a special listserve
> set up just for them. Since you expressed some interest in following
> things related to the Hillman Motor Car, I'm sending you information on
> how to submit your e-mail address to be part of this worldwide discussion
> on all things Hillman.
>
> I've made arrangements through my service provider, Brigadoon to establish
> a listserve whereby anyone who subscribes will be sent any and all
> correspondance submitted by anyone on the list. I expect the list will
> grow no larger than 20 or so and the anticipated traffic should be very
> light (at least to begin with).
>
> The way this works is you send an e-mail message with the words "subscribe
> hillman listserve" in the body to the address below:
>
> hillman-request@brigadoon.com
>
> The automated mailer at Brigadoon will then confirm your subscription and
> begin sending you a copy of any message generated by anyone else on the
> list.
>
> When you would like to chime in with some input for the group, send an
> email message to:
>
> hillman@brigadoon.com
>
> and voila!, a copy of your message will magically appear in everyone's
> inbox on the listserve (all 5 of us).
>
> My suggestion would be for each new subscriber to send us all a short
> message introducing yourself and telling us about your passion for
> Hillmans. Include info regarding which town and country you live in along
> with a description of any Hillmans you might currently own or covet.
>
> Don't hold your breath waiting for a first message as it may be a while
> before a real discussion is generated.
>
> I've subscribed to other car clubs and it's a very handy way to keep in
> touch with others all over the world with an interest in Hillmans. Feel
> free to use the list to search for parts or find someone else with your
> model to chat with or maybe find a Hillman for sale. The rules regarding
> use will be fairly simple. It's asked that the conversations be limited
> to things regarding the Hillman Motor Car and the glory days of The Rootes
> Group (and Chrysler period too). You may post cars or parts for sale,
> post a "parts wanted" message or offer advice. You may even discuss the
> merits of the various models and philosophy ad nauseum.
>
> I'm just a hobbyist like you and make no claims of reliability regarding
> those that submit messages for the group to read. In other words, take
> everything you read with the usual grain of salt approach. Having said
> that, I think you'll find that some very helpful and encouraging
> discussion can take place in a format like this and you just might find
> some very knowledgeable and helpful people out there willing to help keep
> old Hillmans on the road with good advice or a much needed part.
>
> If at any time you wish to discontinue receiving messages from the group,
> you simply send an email message with the phrase "unsubscribe" in the body
> and you'll no longer recieve messages. Send request to unsubscribe to:
> hillman-request@brigadoon.com
>
> Hope to hear from you soon and get a good discussion going on Hillmans and
> their proper place in the world.
>
> -Craig Burlingame (codename: mightyminx)
> craigb@oasis.bellevue.k12.wa.us
> http://oasis.bellevue.k12.wa.us/craig/hillman/
>
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