<VV> Conventions

[shortle]

Why are we talking about 2006? Buffalo was a great convention in my book. In a year are we going to start talking about Ventura? And by the way Ventura was also a great convention. 
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


-----Original Message-----
>From: Cliff Tibbitts <tibbitts at qx.net>
>Sent: Jul 7, 2011 12:22 PM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> Conventions
>
>"Yes, Ronnie, that is what the Convention is about for the spectators ...
>But, the Convention does not 'just happen.'  There is great of effort made
>behind the scenes by the hosting club[s].  The Buffalo Group did an
>excellent job ... but, there was nothing easy nor enjoyable about it for
>them while making it happen."
>
>Ken P
>
>Thank you Ken for pointing this out.  So many times it is forgotten.  Our
>club hosted the convention in 2004, and while I wasn't a member at the time,
>I was there, and have seen the aftermath.  Hosting a convention takes a
>terrible toll on the local clubs.  I know ours did.  
>
>Life is fraught with problems and if where to park the trailer, or why isn't
>my AC working better are the biggest issues one faces, then life must be
>pretty good.  My hat is off to any club or group of clubs willing to host a
>convention.  At the rate we are going, no one will want to host them before
>long.  I only wish I could be at Denver, but alas it is just too far away
>right now.  (not that Denver is likely to get any closer in the years to
>come) just that the money isn't there right now for the long trip. 
>
>Just a big THANKS to anyone willing to host a convention and to take on the
>inevitable complaints.  YOU ROCK!!
>
>Cliff Tibbitts
>Central KY Corvair 
>Lexington, KY
>
>
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