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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Howard,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’d love to participate in such an event, this year, but I’m booked solid, already.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The area you mention is chocked full of fabulous driving roads (drove it several years ago, with Porsche 356 group) and great places to eat and stay overnight.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My recommendation would be to do it, even if you only get a small handful of Spridgeteers willing to join you. You’ll all still have a great time and be glad you did it. Personally, I’ve found the small groups are more fun, anyway.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I used to put together similar events, over Memorial Day weekend, for a small group of my friends driving Spridgets (only me), MGAs, MGBs and Porsche 356s. I think six or seven couples are the most we ever had. Usually four of five couples, which allowed us to completely fill a bed & breakfast lodging and have the place all to ourselves. I still have friends, who participated in those events, urging me to “do it, again”. I probably will, someday, but right now, I confine my efforts to planning & managing/hosting Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Countryside Tour (shameless plug <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😊</span>).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Spridgets <spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net> <b>On Behalf Of </b>miniac7--- via Spridgets<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 19, 2019 12:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> spridgets@autox.team.net<br><b>Subject:</b> [Spridgets] Spridget Mountain Run<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Fellow Spridgeteers,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div id=yiv1589105306><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>After a dismal response to this message last time around, I thought I would throw the idea out there one more time to see if it sticks with any of you. This is the second and last such notice on this idea.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I am thinking of planning a multi-day Spridget driving event in the mid-Atlantic area. The mountains of the western part of Virginia to be more specific. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I would develop the driving routes which would incorporate solo or group drives through the scenic local twisties, as well as along the Blue Ridge Pkwy. I would arrange for a local hotel venue at a competitive group rate. I envision this being a Friday afternoon/evening arrival, a full day of drives on Saturday, and a morning drive before a mid-day departure on Sunday. Each night we would enjoy some parking lot tire kicking, maybe with an informal swap meet thrown in for good measure. Lunch during the drives and dinners each evening would be on our own. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>What we won’t have are registration fees, a car show, an awards banquet, a regalia room or pre-paid anything.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I’m thinking the May/June 2019 timeframe might be good before the days heats up.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I’m trying to gauge your possible interest in something like this prior to spending time on more detailed planning.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>You can either respond via email for all to see or just email me directly with your thoughts.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Howard Collins<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Virginia Beach, VA. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>