[JAGNUTS] Fw: [JONAT-chat] Sector 2 part deux

[Ian Bailey]

A report on the JONAT run from a participant FYI.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trey McCay" <tmccay@automatikdesign.com>
To: <jonat-chat@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 9:12 PM
Subject: [JONAT-chat] Sector 2 part deux


> Man, oh, man...today was a GREAT DRIVE!
>
> Bill was feeling feisty so he put the top down for the ride.  Scott's
> carburetor problem "vanished" for the day with the doctor (me) present, so
> he was able to come along for the first--and most important--half of
today's
> drive.
>
> I was successful in fixing my AC and still have no speedometer but the
> radios worked to keep me at bay in "sensitive" areas.  Nobody got a
ticket.
> Whew!  We did find a few occasions to enjoy our collective muscle.
>
> The "Plantation Run" was quite an event.  Words ill describe the wonderful
> "olde town" sights one sees along this path while enjoying the twists and
> turns of the river road.
>
> Weather was perfect.  We stopped for a photo op and potty break at Oak
Alley
> Plantation.  Coming back to the parking lot, we found a bus load of French
> tourists decidedly more interested in our cars than the houses before
them.
> I explained to the gentleman playing "translator"  (yes I speak French but
> not that well) about the tour and he gathered every one around and
explained
> it to the crowd.  They were impressed and excited as could be.  That was
> really quite a rush!
>
> Then, while taking pictures, some Americans asked us about our "club or
> something,"  so I got to give the whole story again.  They were also
> impressed and one guy said that he would do it if we held a tour for GMC
> trucks.  Bzzzzt!  Sorry.
>
> Heck--one woman came up to me and after telling me repeatedly, "That's the
> most beautiful Jaguar I have ever seen!"  was almost willing to get in for
> the ride.  Shame.  She was attractive but the light changed. . .and I
moved
> on.
>
> The latter quarter of the journey was pure interstate--making up for the
> wandering morning's drive.  But we had fun and again, no casualties.
>
> Dave from Houston could not have been nicer and is--judging by his Jaguar
> shirt and pens--a true fan of the marque.  His itinerary was well thought
> out, full of options and perfectly documented.  He even included a
"welcome"
> bag with maps and flyers for various attractions!  A good "plus" I will
have
> to remember for future runs.
>
> Future runs?  Could we be so bold as to try this again in the future?!?
> Well, I hope so.  It was a great deal of fun for all involved.  I can only
> hope that more will attend and that we can find at least three people who
> will try to make the entire circuit.  If I had the time, I know I would
try
> it and do so in my oldest car (speaks well for Jag).
>
> OK--I' exhausted but will try and play with the video stuff for a bit.
> Greg, what is the best way to deliver this stuff?  FTP?
>
> Trey
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