Now, some six hours or so later, I haven't received that message from either list so it would appear that it did not go through. EXCEPT - Bob Palmer posted a response to the Tiger list, so he got it somehow. Dick Barker responded to that, but I don't know if he received the original. Steve Laifman indicated that he received a blank message (no, he didn't have a smart ass comment - must have caught him speechless).
The original message was: - - - - - - - It was a beautiful sunny day, the BBQ was fired up and picnic tables placed behind Smitty's shop. The burgers were big and juicy, the cheddar was sharp and tangy, and the folks had a good time.
Over the course of the day, about 60 people dropped by; some for the duration, others for just a few minutes. Tigers and Alpines numbered about 15 each, 3 Hillmans (Hillmen?), and a Sunbeam Minx 4 door sedan. The last car was driven by an 89 year old lady who has owned the car since 1968. Her step isn't as springy as it used to be and she has lost her hearing, but she still likes a party!
The big show was when Dick Barker headed fome with the Le Mans Tiger. He came to a full stop at the "Yield" sign, brought up the revs which rattled windows throughout the area, and released the clutch. As he straightened out the car a half block later, we could hear him shift to second, and then he was gone! The neighborhood kids are still telling stories about the spaceship that touched down and burned those two black trails in the middle of their street.
"Ole" Olson
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