[Nobbc] Fw: RIDE REMINDER

Wed Aug 31 14:07:35 MDT 2011

Hi all,

Like all of us, I was in shock when I heard about Ron's passing.  Ron was such
a great guy, and an enthusiastic, positive leader for the club who everyone
admired.  Although I have not been active in the club since moving out of
state years ago, I periodically stayed in touch with Ron.  I am deeply
saddened by his passing.

I joined NOBBC back when founders Steve, Ron, Mike and Dean gathered under the
revolving Coddingtown sign for rides once or twice per month.  A move to MN
then took me away from the NOBBC and Sonoma Counties wonderful back roads for
several years.  I am now back in Santa Rosa, albeit my '65 Morris Cooper S is
not yet road worthy until I can find time to put it back together after a
drawn-out freshen up, including engine and gearbox rebuild.  Ron checked in
every once in a while to ask when I was going to show up for a ride, but the
pressures of a career and young family kept me out of the garage.  This is now
much more of a disappointment than I could have imagined had I known that a
club ride with Ron leading the way in his MGA would have to reside in my
memories only.

I wouldn't want to miss Ron's anniversary ride, so I will be watching this
space with interest, selfishly hoping that his Birthday isn't in the next few
weeks.  If it is, I might ask to ride along with someone, but I'd rather use
it as a motivator to get out in to the garage and finish my car.  Ron's been
ribbing me to get it running for a while, and I can't think of a better way to
personally honor his memory.

Craig

> From: dan at drummondlaw.com
> To: nobbc at autox.team.net
> Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:06:55 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Fw: RIDE REMINDER
>
> Good thoughts all. Most people are remembered on their birthdays, not the
anniversary of their passing. I concur Ron's birthday is a more suitable day
to mark in his honor. I'm also happy to lend a hand and lead some rides to
help share the load. I've led a few, but Ron was always right behind me to
honk when I made a wrong turn. John is right, Ron had a tremendous knowledge
of the Sonoma County back roads. See you Saturday.
>
> Dan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of JOHN KENNER
> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:32 AM
> To: 'North Bay British Car Club'
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Fw: RIDE REMINDER
>
> I will be happy to be the person who does the ride reminders and
scheduling.
> I will also be happy to be a ride leader as long as I know the route we are
taking.
> Ron's knowledge of the local roads was huge and mine is not.
>
> Greg's version of our future is how I foresee it as well,
>
> JOHN KENNER
>
> 510 231 6803 OFFICE
> 415 806 2457 CELL
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Greg Tatarian
> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 10:53 AM
> To: nobbc at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Fw: RIDE REMINDER
>
> Regarding the future of the club, there will always be a NOBBC as long as
there are British car lovers in this area who want to share the driving
experience with friends and cohorts. Continuing with the organizational tasks
should be pretty easy; notify members of drives and events, moderate the
mailing list, coordinate with Tcherek for the web site (which needs updating
and a memorial for Ron), and maintaining the membership list.
>
> Unless and until anyone objects or wants to take on all or part of those
responsibilities, I will be in touch with Candy, as well as Mark Bradakis, the
AutoX list owner to obtain the necessary password to take over the moderator
duties and get access to the membership list. I'll also get in touch with
Tcherek regarding the website.
>
> Since we get busy with work during the summer months, we don't make all of
the drives, so while I am willing to notify members of the upcoming drives, it
would be great if one or two other people can put themselves in the position
of coordinating with the others so that at least one person is always
available to take the leadership position on each drive. John Kenner and I
have worked together on many NOBBC and GGLC drives and BBQs as well as some of
my tech sessions, so I'm going to ask him now if he'll agree to do this (I
think the answer is yes), so how about one or two more volunteers?
>
> I like John's idea of a memorial drive on Ron's birthday, but am hoping it
wasn't during the rainy season - I'll ask Candy unless someone knows Ron's
Bday.
>
> Greg Tatarian
>
> On 8/31/2011 10:28 AM, Mike Gianandrea wrote:
> > I agree with Greg about keeping the anniversary dates separate and
> > distinctive, just so long as we have a day to remember our friend Ron.
> > We have a great group of friends with different skills, backgrounds,
> > and a good assortment of cars, this is a group that we might not have
> > had if not for Ron and his friend Steve. I would hope that the club
> > will go forward without Ron, but certainly in his memory. I will see
> > you all Saturday at Bad Ass 10 AM.
> >
> > Michael Gianandrea
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Tatarian"
> > <gtwincams at gmail.com>
> > To: <nobbc at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 9:29 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Fw: RIDE REMINDER
> >
> >
> >> I like the idea of an annual memorial drive for Ron on a day that is
> >> different from the club anniversary drive, so that those two events
> >> have their own character and significance.
> >>
> >> Greg Tatarian
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