Thanks for posting the summary of our get together Andy, I enjoyed reading
it. (And yes, it got through to the BCars list just fine!)
> we enjoyed a fine meal, accompanied by what appeared to be some Mexican
> brand of stout ...
Negro Modello.
> ... with a taste that I'd describe as Guinness Lite.
... except sweeter.
> The evening proved highly educational for me, as I've grown up used to
> basic British cars which provide thoughtful, dignified increases in speed,
> not the "acceleration" associated with American cars. And yet here was Pat,
> Jim and the other Jim engaged in deep, highly-technical race conversation
> involving _Minis_, if you can imagine, with me on hand to frown thoughtfully
> from time to time and contribute useful remarks (e.g. "Really!") at proper
> intervals.
You may have noticed I spent much of the evening merely smiling and
nodding agreeably with whatever was said. Amazing, this racing stuff.
Thanks again, Andy.
Cheers,
Pat Vilbrandt Fluke Corporation Everett, Washington USA
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