[TR] Missing Randall Young in more ways than one

[Bob]

Andrew,

The problem I have is forgetting things I used to know. I have owned 5 
different Triumphs, 2 3's, 2 4's and a 6. Restored them all over the 
years. Sometimes I have to think twice when a problem arises on my 
current 3,4 and 6. I am hoping the list and its collective knowledge 
continues and passes on to our sons and daughters.

Randall and Fred have passed on and we will miss them and their help but 
with the help of Randall's archives and the list we will continue.

Bob

On 8/12/20 9:57 AM, andrew uprichard wrote:
>
> Every morning I browse various TR websites and chat pages.  One trend 
> I have noticed is various individuals who like to show how much they 
> supposedly know by demeaning or ridiculing those of us who maybe don’t 
> know everything there is to know.  Goodness knows how many dumb 
> questions I have asked over the years.
>
> It made me think (again) about Randall. If anyone had the credentials 
> to be arrogant or condescending, he did.  He knew more about these 
> cars than most of us collectively ever will.  Yet he was always kind 
> and sincere.  Some of you may remember the individual a few years ago 
> who was trying to restore a TR3 and asked the most fundamental of 
> questions:  Randall was consistently patient and helpful while I am 
> sure some of us rolled our eyes.
>
> Maybe people are trying to assume Randall’s mantle as the TR guru.  
> Well, it isn’t going to happen, people.
>
> Please let me be clear – this list has always seemed to me a friendly 
> and intimate place (with just a few exceptions).  I have seen less 
> traffic recently and I sincerely hope it continues for as long as we 
> work on our beloved cars.  Mark does a great job and if I haven’t 
> thanked him enough, I apologize.  Mark – remind us again how to 
> contribute.
>
> Andrew Uprichard
>
> Jackson, Michigan
>
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