I agree. Lets move on so I can think of my little monster tucked away in
his nest in New York while I deal with the %$#@ in China.
Dayton
>From: Susan Hensley <susan@bearcom.com>
>Reply-To: Susan Hensley <susan@bearcom.com>
>To: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Put it in perspective!
>Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:17:02 -0600
>
>Hey all,
>
>Everybody, please lighten up on what started as a light, fun topic!
>
>Look at it this way -- like it now or not, Triumph has associated the
>Spitfire sportscar with the Spitfire Supermarine fighter. How many
>vets, British or other, have raised a lawsuit, lobbied Washington,
>burned Paul R. in effigy, etc. over this past association? Answer:
>none.
>
>The whole idea of this new group is to enjoy our cars and the LORE of
>our cars, which again, like it or not, has included the fighter
>connection.
>
>So let's ENJOY it, instead of beating it to death! The association
>seems to romanticize the sportscar history to me, and makes a valid
>connection to England's past, to no one's detriment. Let's continue in
>that vein, instead of breaking away from it!
>
>Okay. Everyone has had a chance to have say in this. I move we accept
>the continuing legacy Triumph has already built for us, and MOVE ON to
>topics that will advance this new organization. Submit your logos to
>Patrick, whether they have military/aircraft/whatever connections or
>not, and the vote will decide. Next topic: How to organize regional
>meetings -- do we appoint/volunteer local squadron leaders? Go for it!
>
>I think the "military" squadron is an ideal venue for this club, but a
>valid point brought up by several listers is to not get ourselves lost
>in it. We're not about military history, we're about our cars, but
>having squadrons and flights and insignia makes it a lot more fun, as
>long as we base it all on our cars. I do agree we need to design our
>own, unique logo/badge, and stay away from using a pre-existing model.
>Another list I am on has done so quite successfully, and the logo is the
>focal point for a lot of fun, conversation, and camaraderie.
>
>Okay, ranting mode off -- it's lunchtime and my blood sugar level is
>low! ;)
>
>Let's Progress!
>
>Keep Triumphing,
>Susan :)
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