[Spridgets] Carlisle, anyone?

[Howie]

TSD rally all the way, Dean. Do it!

Howard

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On May 20, 2013, at 7:50 PM, "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I must confess, The big revelation for me with Rick's latest gathering
> was Jack's Merryman's tech talks.
>
> I had no idea that he had his hands in so many RARE vintage car
> restorations.  Sebrings, Speed Wells, etc... and not only Sprites,
> but other notable vintage British sports cars.
>
> And not only cars, but he has restored alot of old vintage motorcycles
> (which I found out while talking to him at the AACA museum).  This
> was a special treat for me, since I had worked at a motorcycle shop
> during my high school years and had worked on Triumphs' and Nortons.
>
> Not to mention the AACA museum had a special exhibit on British
motorcycles.
>
> Jack should write a book on all that he has done.  Daniel, hook up with him
> and make an effort to preserve the "secret history" of the BMC specials.
> He has intimate knowledge on the factory prepared engines.
> If you don't than someone else will; maybe me.
>
> If the only thing that happened at Rick's next gathering was an hour talk
> by Jack, then I would I would gladly attend.
>
> Fortunately Rick's event was more than this.  It was a chance to hook up
> with some cool folks of the past.
>
> Another cool thing that popped up was that couple that showed up at the
> Fireside mountain grill on Friday night.  I don't know who she was, but she
> had a real clean Bugeye with a 1275 and a Moss supercharger. It was
> unbelievable. And she was talking how she wants to make it "original"!
> I think I was the only witness on that one.  Why are all the cool chicks
> taken?
>
> None-the-less, there were reasonable criticisms of the event.
> There was a lot of travel between several hotels that were in close
> proximity.  I think we would be better off to stay at one hotel in Carlise
> and with some local events.  Nothing at the hotel, but perhaps some
historic
> tours in the area.h
>
> I am going to provide my suggestions to Rick and Cindy to make the 60th
> a success.  Most importantly, I think a rally through the rolling hills of
> central PA is in order.  How about a mileage Rally? What ar your thoughts?
>
> Don't worry. The sixieth will be something very special.