[Spridgets] Midget 50th

Woerpel dwoerpel at wi.net
Sat Jul 23 12:08:10 MDT 2011


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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