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Re: now I remember...

To: JWoesvra@aol.com
Subject: Re: now I remember...
From: Derek Harling <derek.lola@sympatico.ca>
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 10:26:39 -0400
Well said, Jack - almost eloquent.  SVRA is in good hands.
Derek

JWoesvra@aol.com wrote:

> I don't think anyone was upset about your initial posting. I think it was
> funny and helpful at the same time, and we ALL are glad you are OK.
>
> Some of the followup bantering was a little tasteless and perhaps went on too
> long.
>
> You have to remember that the appearance of cars such as yours at vintage
> races, while in my opinion perfectly acceptable, does offend some of the
> folks who have more exotic or rarer cars, not that Lee Raskin is one of them.
> Many of these people think that common or inexpensive cars polute the waters.
> I feel sorry for them. There is a place for everyone as long as the common
> goal is to prep your car to the best of your ability and make sure it looks
> correct for the period it represents. I have seen very rare cars with
> horrible preparation and substandard safety equipment.


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