Arlo,
I can sympathize. At least you didn't have people booing & throwing
things, such as the time I carried a politician from an un-popular
party, in my Mog at a parade! I wish HE didn't talk to me!
Cheers,
Fred Kuzyk
President, Morgan Sports Car Club of Canada
Visit the Morgan Sports Car Club of Canada's website at:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/msccc
Visit the HOLY SMOKES Tobacconist Website at:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/msccc/HS.HTM
Arlo J. Levisen wrote:
>
> DFLer's: speaking of Morgans for sale, I haven't seen a Morgan reported
> upon in the Auction Express section of Old Cars Weekly for months now.
> I wonder if there is a marque in America with a slower turnover rate?
>
> I have to share this one: I was recently asked if I would bring and
> drive our Morgan in the Ortonville, Minnesota, "Cornfest Days" Parade
> and, in so doing, transport a Cornfest Days Queen candidate. I agreed
> and this past Sunday at about 2:00 pm I found myself seated next to a
> young lady to whom the Fairy Godmother had not been exceptionally kind.
>
> I know life's not fair, but most people spent more time oohing and
> aahing over the car than the candidate - and before very long she
> figured that out. So, she got embarrassed and then miffed - and then
> she wouldn't wave anymore. Looong parade!!
>
> I don't think there is a moral to the story or at least I can't think of
> one.
>
> Later,
>
> Arlo Levisen, Revillo, SD '87 Plus 8
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