From pethier at comcast.net Thu Feb 17 13:02:17 2011 From: pethier at comcast.net (pethier at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:02:17 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Lotus-cars] Ron Hickman has died. Message-ID: <511254194.1117749.1297972937162.JavaMail.root@sz0119a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=493098 Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack" 2004 Suburban 8.1 2005 Lotus Elise 2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4 pethier [at] comcast [dot] net http://www.flickr.com/photos/pethier http://www.triumphtransamerica.org http://www.mnautox.com From shiples at comcast.net Thu Feb 17 14:33:30 2011 From: shiples at comcast.net (Steve Shipley) Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:33:30 -0800 Subject: [Lotus-cars] Ron Hickman has died. In-Reply-To: <511254194.1117749.1297972937162.JavaMail.root@sz0119a.emer yville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.0.20110217133303.03b95820@mail.comcast.net> I saw him at the Monterey Historics in 1995 as I recall. He had a cartoon of the ultimate Lotus design by an anonymous draftsman. A driver, with engine and fuel tank attached to their back. Front suspension attached to the feet. "Simplify and add lightness" At 08:02 PM 2/17/2011 +0000, pethier at comcast.net wrote: >http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=493098 > >Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA >1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack" >2004 Suburban 8.1 >2005 Lotus Elise >2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4 >pethier [at] comcast [dot] net >http://www.flickr.com/photos/pethier >http://www.triumphtransamerica.org >http://www.mnautox.com >_______________________________________________ > >Lotus-cars at autox.team.net >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $11.47 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/lotus-cars/shiples at comcast.net From rodbean at earthlink.net Thu Feb 17 22:14:24 2011 From: rodbean at earthlink.net (Rod Bean) Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:14:24 -0800 (GMT-08:00) Subject: [Lotus-cars] [Chapman-era] Ron Hickman has died. Message-ID: <17384697.1298006064606.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Thanks Phil. Very sad. 78 isn't all that old.... or at least that's what I'll say when I turn 70 this year. Ron Hickman has left a wonderful legacy. Not only has he provided us Elan enthusiasts with untold hours of pleasure even as he became better known among do-it-yourself-ers for the Workmate, apparently, he was a great pleasure to talk ... er.. listen to among those who were lucky enough to meet him. I think it's time for a memorial tour in the Elan. I'll find some nice roads, drive around and think about how fortunate it was for us that Ron existed. Rod -----Original Message----- >From: pethier at comcast.net >Sent: Feb 17, 2011 12:02 PM >To: lotus-cars at autox.team.net, chapman-era at autox.team.net >Subject: [Chapman-era] Ron Hickman has died. > >http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=493098 > >Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA >1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack" >2004 Suburban 8.1 >2005 Lotus Elise >2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4 >pethier [at] comcast [dot] net >http://www.flickr.com/photos/pethier >http://www.triumphtransamerica.org >http://www.mnautox.com >_______________________________________________ > >Chapman-era at autox.team.net >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $11.47 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/chapman-era/rodbean at earthlink.net From lotus_mk7 at yahoo.com Sat Feb 19 12:41:46 2011 From: lotus_mk7 at yahoo.com (Lotus Europa) Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:41:46 -0500 Subject: [Lotus-cars] [Chapman-era] Ron Hickman has died. In-Reply-To: <17384697.1298006064606.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <17384697.1298006064606.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: I met Ron at Log 14 (Elite Reunion). I was fortunate to win 2nd in class for my Europa. The plaques were incredibly nice and most of the special guests were gracious enough to sign the back of mine. Ron's name is there along with jay chamberlain, graham arnold, Patrick peal, Peter Cambridge and 8 others like Bill Allen and Warren King. Chatting with Ron and several others in the evening in the parking lot after dinner was awesome. That time and the plaque -- well they are some of my treasured Lotus memories. We will miss Ron. David Young 71 Europa S2 65 Seven S2 Sent from my iPod On Feb 18, 2011, at 12:14 AM, Rod Bean wrote: > Thanks Phil. Very sad. 78 isn't all that old.... or at least that's what I'll say when I turn 70 this year. Ron Hickman has left a wonderful legacy. Not only has he provided us Elan enthusiasts with untold hours of pleasure even as he became better known among do-it-yourself-ers for the Workmate, apparently, he was a great pleasure to talk ... er.. listen to among those who were lucky enough to meet him. > > I think it's time for a memorial tour in the Elan. I'll find some nice roads, drive around and think about how fortunate it was for us that Ron existed. > > Rod > > > -----Original Message----- >> From: pethier at comcast.net >> Sent: Feb 17, 2011 12:02 PM >> To: lotus-cars at autox.team.net, chapman-era at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Chapman-era] Ron Hickman has died. >> >> http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=493098 >> >> Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA >> 1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack" >> 2004 Suburban 8.1 >> 2005 Lotus Elise >> 2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4 >> pethier [at] comcast [dot] net >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/pethier >> http://www.triumphtransamerica.org >> http://www.mnautox.com >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Chapman-era at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $11.47 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/chapman-era/rodbean at earthlink.net > _______________________________________________ > > Lotus-cars at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/lotus-cars/lotus_mk7 at yahoo.com