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Re: Inter marque waving

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Subject: Re: Inter marque waving
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 05 May 2001 15:56:04 -0700
References: <001401c0d5b6$07bf0fe0$31ed07c3@jonmac> <3AF484BC.2E5ED62A@gte.net>
Hey John, He was only wishing you "Victory?!!!!  :)
 
Joe
 
John Macartney wrote:
>
> Graham Stretch wrote:
> the only drivers that will respond are other Triumph drivers, and
> often the drivers of Stags and TR's
> won't wave either..
>
> Mmm, I'd noticed that too, especially from the 'antler' fraternity. It
> probably goes back to the days when the Stag first appeared,
> attracting a bunch of hooray Henry's in the process who looked down on
> any other Triumph because it was cheaper and couldn't afford a Jaguar.
> Of course - and fortunately - there are many exceptions to this rule
> among current 'antler' owners who I like to count as friends. However,
> only two weeks ago when I was out trundling, an antler appeared in the
> opposite direction trailing steam from a fractured head gasket (flame
> flame flame) and I gave a friendly flash followed by a wave. All I got
> for my trouble was a 'V' sign - so I completed my journey hoping the
> blighter busted the other head gasket as well <smile> As he passed, I
> detected an exhaust note more akin to a Ford V6 ...
>
> Jonmac
>
> IN THE SHADOW OF MY FATHER
> http://www.toolbox.ndirect.co.uk/triumphbook
> THE CROCUS AND A CORNFLOWER http://www.toolbox.ndirect.co.uk/crocus
> The SLOW progress with 'Canley Girl':
> http://www.toolbox.ndirect.co.uk/

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