[Spridgets] FYI Northern California Listers

[Linda Grunthaner]

Yes Dave please let us know how we can help even if it is paypal.
Linda

On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 5:14 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> David,
>
> I hope you will post the results so we can help.
>
> Herb
>
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 6:11 PM, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net> wrote:
>
> > I know several of you have ventured to Chico, CA over the years for their
> > All British Car Meet, that has been held pretty much without fail for the
> > last 20 years.  For the most part, the survival of the British Car scene
> in
> > Chico and that meet pretty well owe it's existence to Tony Rodriguez, the
> > long time owner of Economy Foriegn Car Parts, in Chico.  This past month,
> > Tony, who is only about 50 years old, was diagnosed with stage four
> > cancerous brain tumors.  The prognosis is not good, and at this time, I'm
> > told Tony is physically doing ok, but is forgetfull and easily confused.
> > Being self-employed, Tony has very limited health care insurance.  He has
> a
> > wife, and two sons, 17 and 21.  I've witnessed the outpouring of good
> will
> > from this list for strangers before,  and am hoping I can rally some
> help,
> > however small for Tony.  I know that without his influence and help over
> the
> > years, I probably would  not have found or hung on to my love of LBC's.
>  Can
> > someone who has done this before advise me on how to set up a fund on his
> > behalf?  I've heard much complaints about PayPal, so I'm unsure if that
> is
> > the route to go.  Also, if you need to order any british car parts,  his
> > lone employee, Mike, is trying to keep the store open, as that is the
> family
> > source of income.  They source parts from all the usual places and then
> > some.  The business phone is 530-342-1821.  Mike can ship anywhere.
> >
> > I'm sorry this is so jumbled up, but my thoughts are spinning a mile a
> > minute.  Tony has been a good friend.  I've lost friends and relatives
> > before, but never known ahead of time that it is coming.  I'm two states
> > away now and may not get to see him again.
> >
> > David Riker
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