[TR] List and commercialism

[John Macartney]

I had no wish in my earlier post on this issue to be seen to be setting a wedge between Corey 
Sherman or Gary Fuqua - both gentlemen I've never met (as yet) but hope to do so next year. I'd just 
like to say a very sincere thank you to all who replied to my post both on and off list and for the 
kind things they have said.

Brian Jones wrote:
> If 'the list' were to ask you to stop updating us as you have been, I'd be very surprised and 
> disappointed. And after all, I feel I have a small stake in that Stag.
> I am looking forward to seeing it.

Me too, Brian. What's more, I'm very much looking forward to driving it! More will be announced in 
due course, but it goes without saying that as the route is now starting to show signs of where it 
is going, apart from enjoying *driving* the Stag, I'm hoping that as many listers as possible will 
be willing to join me for a day's ride in it. I'll be asking for contributions to that effect to all 
go into the big charity pot so those who might want to come with me for a day (first come first 
served) can perhaps let friends and rellys know they're looking for a mixture of sponsorship, 
together with the odd birthday or anniversary present thrown in for good measure to help swell 
coffers :) Watch the lists for further details. No bookings being taken at the moment, so don't jump 
the gun anyone! :)

Jonmac