This is what we formed the OSHIT group about a few years ago. The fun
the excitement, the meeting new/old people. That feeling of
camaraderie and satisfaction in watching that first drive.
I enjoy that and am sad that I could not make the trek to
BusterCluster. I am thrilled that those that made it found out what
we East Coasters have known for a while. Just get together and get it
done. No formal organization, just plan a day or weekend and go do
it. And have a blast!!!
As always, looking forward to the next one I can get to.
Larry
On Aug 2, 2006, at 10:04 AM, Peter C. wrote:
> Some reflections on the Cluster at Buster's... my turn
>
>
> Not too far from Buster's house is a thriving business that
> manufactures magical moments and memories from money and mouse
> droppings. Its fireworks are easily visible and audible from Buster
> and Pam's garage. It happens every night of the year. People pay
> their money to have someone perform for them; to hear "It's a Small
> World" ad nauseam, and to have the warm feeling that human-kind is
> doing just fine, that we're all one big happy family, until they
> leave the gates.
>
> Meanwhile, twenty-odd people, who mostly know each other only via
> e-mail postings, show up at Buster's and there's REAL magic.
> Everyone pulled together for a single cause; to get Buster and Pam
> riding in their Sprite by Sunday. This was not done for sympathy or
> charity, but for the basest of all rationales, it just - felt -
> good. Simple.
>
> Buster may think that he and Pam are the recipients of something
> special, but I'm sure we all came away with something special. It
> was quickly obvious that the Sprite was the medium, not the
> message. Pam was clearly in her element caring for a bunch of
> hungry and thirsty dirty old, and young, men. The camaraderie was
> astounding.
>
> When Ron first posed the possibility, it was a no-brainer. I have
> been the recipient of his, Frank's and some other listers'
> generosity in the past. Certainly I would participate but not
> because I felt I owed it, but rather I knew how good it would feel
> for Buster and Pam. What I didn't know was how rewarding it would
> be to be amongst all of these fine people. It is interesting that
> despite different backgrounds, incomes, jobs, and politics, a
> common passion exists for these cars, humble as they are.
>
> Buster and Pam, you guys are very deserving of this small gift.
> Ron, thanks for being the catalyst (cat-a-list?). The rest, thanks
> for being yourselves. It was a real treat for me to be with you all
> in this adventure.
>
> Let's do it again!
>
> Peter Caldwell
>
>
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