Oops forgot: Stay tuned for info re: email addresses(voluntary) and
DVD's. Jim will place these links on the Club web site as they become
available and he is able.
Dave W.
On 7/23/2011 12:46 PM, Woerpel wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> We only live 2 hrs. from Elkhart Lake but am only getting around to
> let my "family" know we made it home. Those of you that have reached
> your destination we are breathing easier. We hope to hear from all of
> you as you make your way home. Our Canadian family members are
> touring a bit and then heading home. We enjoyed having you and hope
> to see you again!
>
> It rained a bit on the way home and the Sprite never missed a beat. I
> did have the top up(first time in 3years) and the sidescreens on for
> the 1st time in ~6 years but water came in even with towels stuffed in
> the header rail. Most came in under the windscreen wiper drive posts
> as the rubber seals have cracked from sun, age, and probably being
> made of "bootleg" rubber! ;-) I had water sloshing above the
> footwell carpet and thought it prudent to remove the seats, carpeting
> and panels. So, as I sit here waiting for the carpets and body trim
> panels to dry as they hang in the garage, I have a few thoughts:
>
> This event could not have happened without all of you, without Jim
> Johnson and the organizers of LotO, without the "Cheesehead" crew
> (Katie Haynes is now a Cheesehead!), and without our Frank and the
> entire Clarici family. This Spridget Family is very special and very
> unique. I have not experienced anything like it in the Healey Club,
> Morgan Club, or any of the the others I've belonged to over the
> years, years ago VSCDA came close.
>
> I just want to thank you all for being you. Everyone contributed,
> especially with the hiccups we encountered along the way. I will
> never ever forget Wednesday night. It was fun, sad, and moved me a
> great deal. Diane, Frank IV, Tiffany (nice picture by the way...Larry
> took it!), Jennifer, Frankie V, we very much appreciate you coming and
> you will have to put up with Terri and I when we come back east on a
> trip or for an O.S.H.I.T. meeting. Who else would put up with a bunch
> of people invading her home and having to feed them. Diane, YOU are
> awesome. We love you!
>
> Ron is correct and I propose a meeting convene in 3 years time (it was
> 3 years between LotO and EL). Many had suggestions as to where. I
> believe our strength and uniqueness comes from the unity of a
> nationwide/international gathering. Regional get together are fine
> but it's really special seeing everyone from all points of the
> compass. So start thinking.
>
> As for Terri and I, we're going to relax a bit.
>
> Take care all and we'll see you on the list!
>
> Dave and Terri
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