From cruz.n.usa at gmail.com  Sat Dec  6 19:32:45 2008
From: cruz.n.usa at gmail.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 18:32:45 -0800
Subject: Many Thanks
Message-ID: <A457D784-BF1E-40ED-94E3-33DD17799240@gmail.com>

Fellow Cascaders,

I hope this finds all you well and in good spirits.  I am reluctantly
writing this note, holding out to the last moment in search of some
hope for circumstances to change.  Many of you know that I moved to
Seattle last December to assume a new position with Washington
Mutual.  Being your hometown bank, Im sure you are all too aware with
what has happened in the last few months.  Many of us WaMulians
(thats what we use to call ourselves) were hoping for the best.

Word has come down regarding our disposition.  Of the 5,300 people in
corporate functions, 4,400+ will be laid off over the course of the
next six months - some sooner rather then later.  My last day with the
Company is quickly approaching next week.  My search for a new job in
Seattle continues but has come up empty thus far.

Since WaMu uprooted me and relocated me here, then eliminated my
position, the Company has offered to return me to the Chicago area in
an attempt to restore part of my life.  Many of you know that all of
my family and close friends, in particular my two wonderful kids all
live in the Chicago area.

With the highest unemployment levels in decades and jobless numbers
increasing each month, theres no telling how long this jobless
situation will last,.  So I find myself needing the support and
encouragement of those closest to me.  Ive reluctantly decided to
take the Companys offer to relocate me back to the Chicago area.

This means I need to resign the VP position with the Club.  The Club
deserves someone who can continue the great traditions and introduce
new experiences.  I havent been in the role long enough to say Ive
enjoyed it, but what I can say is that Ive really enjoyed the past
year with the Club.  You all have welcomed me into the Club and for
that I am grateful.

  I will always be thankful for reigniting many old friendships as
much as making so many new ones.  Like many things in life, you get
out of it what you put into it.  Get involved, help the Clubs
leadership and spend some quality time making new memories with your
fellow club members.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New
Year.

All My Best,

Carlos Cruz

From bgoodrich at embarqmail.com  Sun Dec  7 12:19:55 2008
From: bgoodrich at embarqmail.com (Bruce Goodrich)
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 11:19:55 -0800
Subject: Cahc Digest, Vol 25, Issue 2
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1.1228676401.28086.cahc@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.1.1228676401.28086.cahc@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <000901c958a0$cb298f80$617cae80$@com>

Best wishes Carlos - Someone with your great personality and approach
to life will always land right side up.

Bruce Goodrich
Suquamish

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Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 18:32:45 -0800
From: Carlos Cruz <cruz.n.usa at gmail.com>
Subject: Many Thanks
To: Cascade Austin Healey Club <cahc at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <A457D784-BF1E-40ED-94E3-33DD17799240 at gmail.com>
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Fellow Cascaders,

I hope this finds all you well and in good spirits.  I am reluctantly
writing this note, holding out to the last moment in search of some
hope for circumstances to change.  Many of you know that I moved to
Seattle last December to assume a new position with Washington
Mutual.  Being your hometown bank, Im sure you are all too aware with
what has happened in the last few months.  Many of us WaMulians
(thats what we use to call ourselves) were hoping for the best.

Word has come down regarding our disposition.  Of the 5,300 people in
corporate functions, 4,400+ will be laid off over the course of the
next six months - some sooner rather then later.  My last day with the
Company is quickly approaching next week.  My search for a new job in
Seattle continues but has come up empty thus far.

Since WaMu uprooted me and relocated me here, then eliminated my
position, the Company has offered to return me to the Chicago area in
an attempt to restore part of my life.  Many of you know that all of
my family and close friends, in particular my two wonderful kids all
live in the Chicago area.

With the highest unemployment levels in decades and jobless numbers
increasing each month, theres no telling how long this jobless
situation will last,.  So I find myself needing the support and
encouragement of those closest to me.  Ive reluctantly decided to
take the Companys offer to relocate me back to the Chicago area.

This means I need to resign the VP position with the Club.  The Club
deserves someone who can continue the great traditions and introduce
new experiences.  I havent been in the role long enough to say Ive
enjoyed it, but what I can say is that Ive really enjoyed the past
year with the Club.  You all have welcomed me into the Club and for
that I am grateful.

  I will always be thankful for reigniting many old friendships as
much as making so many new ones.  Like many things in life, you get
out of it what you put into it.  Get involved, help the Clubs
leadership and spend some quality time making new memories with your
fellow club members.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New
Year.

All My Best,

Carlos Cruz


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From phil.danielsbn7 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  7 12:21:21 2008
From: phil.danielsbn7 at yahoo.com (phil daniels)
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 11:21:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Many Thanks
In-Reply-To: <A457D784-BF1E-40ED-94E3-33DD17799240@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <566846.30180.qm@web58101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Thank  you Carlos, for everything.  You have added much to our club in the
short time you have been here.   Members have mentioned how nice it is to have
a rally master in our club.  Others still talk about our trip to Oregon.  We
will miss you and thank you for your participation.  We wish you and your
family all the best and will look for you visiting us regular.
 
Phil
President,  CAHC



--- On Sat, 12/6/08, Carlos Cruz <cruz.n.usa at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Carlos Cruz <cruz.n.usa at gmail.com>
Subject: Many Thanks
To: "Cascade Austin Healey Club" <cahc at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008, 6:32 PM

Fellow Cascaders,

I hope this finds all you well and in good spirits.  I am reluctantly
writing this note, holding out to the last moment in search of some
hope for circumstances to change.  Many of you know that I moved to
Seattle last December to assume a new position with Washington
Mutual.  Being your hometown bank, Im sure you are all too aware with
what has happened in the last few months.  Many of us WaMulians
(thats what we use to call ourselves) were hoping for the best.

Word has come down regarding our disposition.  Of the 5,300 people in
corporate functions, 4,400+ will be laid off over the course of the
next six months - some sooner rather then later.  My last day with the
Company is quickly approaching next week.  My search for a new job in
Seattle continues but has come up empty thus far.

Since WaMu uprooted me and relocated me here, then eliminated my
position, the Company has offered to return me to the Chicago area in
an attempt to restore part of my life.  Many of you know that all of
my family and close friends, in particular my two wonderful kids all
live in the Chicago area.

With the highest unemployment levels in decades and jobless numbers
increasing each month, theres no telling how long this jobless
situation will last,.  So I find myself needing the support and
encouragement of those closest to me.  Ive reluctantly decided to
take the Companys offer to relocate me back to the Chicago area.

This means I need to resign the VP position with the Club.  The Club
deserves someone who can continue the great traditions and introduce
new experiences.  I havent been in the role long enough to say Ive
enjoyed it, but what I can say is that Ive really enjoyed the past
year with the Club.  You all have welcomed me into the Club and for
that I am grateful.

  I will always be thankful for reigniting many old friendships as
much as making so many new ones.  Like many things in life, you get
out of it what you put into it.  Get involved, help the Clubs
leadership and spend some quality time making new memories with your
fellow club members.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New
Year.

All My Best,

Carlos Cruz
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From edmyed at harbornet.com  Sun Dec  7 22:29:45 2008
From: edmyed at harbornet.com (Richard Bittmann)
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 21:29:45 -0800
Subject: great times!
Message-ID: <5016294E044F488A92D08402BD298ABF@richard7je7n03>

Carlos,

Thanks for the great times this summer touring with you.  We'll always
remember the foggy misty tour through SW Washington's backroads, the lookout
over Bonneville Dam, the tour through Toppenish to look at the murals, lunch
at Miner's, and so much more.  We will miss you until you come back to visit
us or we visit you back in your stomping grounds.

Rich & Gretchen Bittmann

From mmasumot at mindspring.com  Mon Dec  8 08:54:57 2008
From: mmasumot at mindspring.com (Cole/Masumoto)
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 07:54:57 -0800
Subject: Many Thanks
References: <A457D784-BF1E-40ED-94E3-33DD17799240@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FFD044489DD44982AD3049F0ED11B867@Rosebud>

Good Luck,
Been on only one 'run' with you and had fun with your DOG.
You may end up out here sometime.

Bob  & Marilyn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carlos Cruz" <cruz.n.usa at gmail.com>
To: "Cascade Austin Healey Club" <cahc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 6:32 PM
Subject: Many Thanks


> Fellow Cascaders,
>
> I hope this finds all you well and in good spirits.  I am reluctantly
> writing this note, holding out to the last moment in search of some
> hope for circumstances to change.  Many of you know that I moved to
> Seattle last December to assume a new position with Washington
> Mutual.  Being your hometown bank, Im sure you are all too aware with
> what has happened in the last few months.  Many of us WaMulians
> (thats what we use to call ourselves) were hoping for the best.
>
> Word has come down regarding our disposition.  Of the 5,300 people in
> corporate functions, 4,400+ will be laid off over the course of the
> next six months - some sooner rather then later.  My last day with the
> Company is quickly approaching next week.  My search for a new job in
> Seattle continues but has come up empty thus far.
>
> Since WaMu uprooted me and relocated me here, then eliminated my
> position, the Company has offered to return me to the Chicago area in
> an attempt to restore part of my life.  Many of you know that all of
> my family and close friends, in particular my two wonderful kids all
> live in the Chicago area.
>
> With the highest unemployment levels in decades and jobless numbers
> increasing each month, theres no telling how long this jobless
> situation will last,.  So I find myself needing the support and
> encouragement of those closest to me.  Ive reluctantly decided to
> take the Companys offer to relocate me back to the Chicago area.
>
> This means I need to resign the VP position with the Club.  The Club
> deserves someone who can continue the great traditions and introduce
> new experiences.  I havent been in the role long enough to say Ive
> enjoyed it, but what I can say is that Ive really enjoyed the past
> year with the Club.  You all have welcomed me into the Club and for
> that I am grateful.
>
>  I will always be thankful for reigniting many old friendships as
> much as making so many new ones.  Like many things in life, you get
> out of it what you put into it.  Get involved, help the Clubs
> leadership and spend some quality time making new memories with your
> fellow club members.
>
> I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New
> Year.
>
> All My Best,
>
> Carlos Cruz
> _______________________________________________
> Cahc mailing list
> Cahc at autox.team.net
> http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo/cahc

From rapoague at comcast.net  Mon Dec  8 21:19:30 2008
From: rapoague at comcast.net (Bob Poague)
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:19:30 -0800
Subject: Many Thanks
References: <A457D784-BF1E-40ED-94E3-33DD17799240@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <056943F38D6748CBAA0BCD1BEF528277@D8400>

Carlos,

We're sorry to hear of your situation at WaMu. We regret not getting to know
you better, but we did learn enough to know for certain that you are a good
guy. We thank you for your contributions to the Club, and we wish you the best
in your return to Chicago.

Fellow Cascaders,
Bob and Millie Poague

From bjd97 at juno.com  Sat Dec 13 11:07:54 2008
From: bjd97 at juno.com (Beckie J Daniels)
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:07:54 -0800
Subject: Christmas party photos...
Message-ID: <20081213.100755.2088.2.bjd97@juno.com>

...are up at http://www.flickr.com/photos/tesla314mom/

Hope everyone and their Healeys are cozy and warm in preparation for the
predicted cold spell this week!

Happy Holidays!

~Beckie
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From PlaneZany at aol.com  Sat Dec 13 18:06:03 2008
From: PlaneZany at aol.com (PlaneZany at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:06:03 EST
Subject: British Motor Industry
Message-ID: <cf2.48f91dbf.3675b5fb@aol.com>

Ever wondered what happened to the British Motor Industry.. 
Maybe a  lesson in here for Detroit.

http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=EAWH0EfMDfc&feature=related

Michael  Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye  (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432

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From mmasumot at mindspring.com  Sun Dec 14 15:41:57 2008
From: mmasumot at mindspring.com (Cole/Masumoto)
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:41:57 -0800
Subject: YouTube - who Killed the British Motor Industry pt 3
Message-ID: <195529203C4A4368B88A381A81CFFCFA@Rosebud>

This one you can open.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YltxeGCJYVw

From cruz.n.usa at gmail.com  Sun Dec 14 18:07:27 2008
From: cruz.n.usa at gmail.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:07:27 -0800
Subject: YouTube - who Killed the British Motor Industry pt 3
In-Reply-To: <195529203C4A4368B88A381A81CFFCFA@Rosebud>
References: <195529203C4A4368B88A381A81CFFCFA@Rosebud>
Message-ID: <2C900838-4866-4243-ADDF-1BB5830606A0@gmail.com>

This link takes you to part 3 of 3.  Be sure to watch the first 2  
parts before this for all of the laughs.

Amazing to think the British arguably ruled the world at one time...





On Dec 14, 2008, at 2:41 PM, Cole/Masumoto wrote:

> This one you can open.
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YltxeGCJYVw
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From PlaneZany at aol.com  Wed Dec 17 20:19:36 2008
From: PlaneZany at aol.com (PlaneZany at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:19:36 EST
Subject: 2009 NW Meet
Message-ID: <c12.46ee4aae.367b1b48@aol.com>

2009 NW Meet will be hosted by the Austin Healey Club of Oregon in 
McMinnville, Oregon.  The dates are September 17, 18, 19th  2009. 
The Hotel is the Red Lion Inn and Suites.  Rooms have been set  aside for 
this event at $75.00 per night and includes a light  breakfast. 
Events scheduled are for arrival on Thursday with dinner  at a local Brew 
Pub.  Friday will be  at leisure with self guided tour during the day and the 
Meet and Greet gathering  on Friday night.  On Saturday we  will have guided 
tours and dinner.  Sunday will be the departure date. 
McMinnville is approximately 40 miles southwest of Portland and is the home 
of numerous wineries and a  world class air museum which is home to Howard 
Hughes Spruce Goose, not to  overlook the magnificent scenery throughout the area. 
 More details will be available as time  gets closer. 
Make your reservations directly with the Red Lion at  1-503-472-1500.  Be 
sure to mention  the AHCO. 
Questions?  Contact  George Koeber 503-244-3731 (_koegeoja at hevanet.com_ 
(mailto:koegeoja at hevanet.com) ) or John Carter  503-578-6599 (jc9821 at msn.com) 


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From PlaneZany at aol.com  Thu Dec 18 20:09:44 2008
From: PlaneZany at aol.com (PlaneZany at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:09:44 EST
Subject: Correction to the 2009 NW Meet information
Message-ID: <d21.4354b00a.367c6a78@aol.com>

There is a correction  to the information sent.  John  Carterbs phone number
is 503-579-6599.  Thanks,  George

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