May / June 2008

 

Recently have had the pleasure of neat conversations with some of our Inliner friends.  Aren’t they (Inliners) special?  For sure!  Won’t say a different breed, but they are, by and large, a "Class Act!"  Doubt it?  Call any Inliner, at a reasonable time, with your projects/problem and be prepared to hear some solutions right on down to "Hands On."  You'll soon see what I'm talking about.

Speaking of that "Inliners attitude" and needing to get off "high center" as to forming new Chapters.  I telephoned a couple of such Classy Inliners recently.  For example, made contact with Casey Charles in Prescott, Arizona.  What a nice man, recently retired from the U.S. Army (so in my eyes a HERO of the first order), and he just might get the ball rolling in that area.  He has graciously consented to make an attempt.  So it's possible an Arizona Chapter is on the horizon.

Also contacted Kevin Scott in the Bay Area (California) and expect, or hope anyway, something will happen there.  Kevin gives me reason to believe there's some "cooking" going on.

Another possible Chapter is in the Oceanside/Fallbrook (California) area.  Have had some positive contact with Mike McCormack; sent him some info and he has already arranged a terrific place to hold get-togethers.  Incidentally, Mike has a KILLER CAR!  Hope he gets an article on his exceptional ride off to Wanda soon.  Many pictures and videos of this car with Bob Palmini (Spalding Cams), Al Cunningham, Sonny Rossi and, of course, Mike at Sonny’s working on it are out there.  And, Mike, we can hardly wait to see them.

Since my personal goal of establishing more Chapters this year than last is rapidly going down in flames, I may have to commit hari-kari, sewerside, or at least resign in disgrace.  Here we are halfway through the year and not one new Chapter.  Disgraceful at least!!  I am severely depressed.  Like a good soldier, I'll try to not break down completely, but the strain is telling and taking a toll.  HELP!!  Need new Chapters!!  Call me, I'll help.  Puhleeze?  Seriously, a Chapter in your area does some positive things within our great Club and for you, the member, specifically.  The camaraderie, parts sourcing, advice, best way to proceed, how to do it, and help in doing it.  From personal experience, my greatest pleasure is helping someone (a fellow Inliner) or receiving help from another.  Of course there are other benefits, even if y'all get together only once a year or so.  This is a start, but there are others, not the least of which is making new friends.

Convention in Iowa!  Luke Lucas and his cohorts in the Mid-West Chapter are the hot topic at our meets.  The scheduled events are really exciting.  Plus, it's in the HEARTLAND of AMERICA!  If there was a way for every Inliner in the world to make this event, my heart would sing.  It’s going to be a "BLAST!”  I am PUMPED!

Some happenings I'm aware of:

 

Read in the Fort Worth paper yesterday that there are twice as many cars on the roads today than in 1970!  I know where they are!

Finally, if you're of a mind to, a prayer for some of our ailing members would be appreciated by those with ailments and me as well.

If I can help, you call me and see ya……….Bill