Nice to know you're not forgotten.
First things first, my apology's for taking so long to respond. I finally got a "dial-up" service this week. Actually three days ago. They (Verizon) have promised me at least a DSL line for months.
Since the IV, the Mrs. and I are totally moved, my new toy store has been built and is 99% complete. No heat yet, but I have been told my boiler arrived today. Final inspections are still to be had before I get the OK. Randy has since moved and has been computerless for over a month now.
I was under the understanding that Ron-Computerworks, posted some updated information awhile ago, right after he called me, as well as Shana from CF. Going through the search engine though I could find very little.
Updating for what I can, but first the comments that I keep everything close to my chest about the Flings. Guys do you have any idea how many times our schedule and information on each Fling changes? Almost daily! Especially when you have less than 87 days to put it together.
How about this just for a few samples; "WE" were supposed to be on the "Hot Rod Power Tour" last year, the Fling was also being scheduled to be on the Hot Rod TV show. The Fling was supposed to be at one of the most prestigious private airports in the country. The Fling was going to have a fully sanctioned autocross within blocks of the hotels. The Fling had a local but national restaurant chain, (not The Lube) backing us, providing us with a Saturday night that would have been very memorable for years to come.
One after one these events were cancelled for numerous reasons. Mostly legal, H.R.P.T. couldn't get permission from every States Attorney Generals office for us, thus ending any further involvement on their part for the year. The restaurant chain that was involved, not only got behind the Fling 100%, they also had WG (?) Grinders get on board. These people were on board and ready. Tents were ordered, extra help was being hired and trained. A really high-end band was being brought in, and on and on. The problem is, neither Randy nor I realized that the property where these two restaurants are located are owned by the Nationwide Ins. Inv. Group. When the powers to be found out about the event they refused the parking lot to the restaurants, and certainly didn't want a "rowdy car club" (their words, not ours) to take over a 5 +/- acre parking lot for the night.
This was all dropped on us within 3 weeks of the Fling. Talk about scrambling! DV JR., Randy, haven't talked to you or seen you enough this summer, but in my opinion you did one hell of a job fella and I thank you.
Rick Dorman, butted heads with Jr. more than once, but they both came out looking prettier than they went in. (My opinion of course) The Poker Run was Rick’s idea, organized by Rick and basically run by Rick. I have never been in a Poker Run, and frankly didn't think it would be nearly the hit it was. Half way during the day of the Poker Run, I was getting reports from my brothers in blue about the RUN. Can you believe my fellow Officers were keeping track of what cruiser spotted the most Cobras! You know "they " don't wager on anything, especially in an official capacity...I'd like to know what the winner got though!
Rick, get that cam fixed and PLEASE change your mind about another Run! You surely don't want me to organize that!
DVSF- "V"
Is there to be...absolutely. People relax, sit back, take your fall runs, get together, have fun, and enjoy the Fling videos over the winter. (I see where Mid-O has taken over that task- yes?)
Meanwhile I assure you the plans for DVSF V are well underway. I was in Ohio last week and had a meeting with our beloved Police Chief. The biggest and most repeated question I get from the City of London is, "Do you want to separate from the Strawberry Festival?"
My question to "YOU" is, do "WE" want to separate from the Festival and take over the entire downtown? A lot of planning and co-operation among the sponsors will have to be made before hand. They will be allowed to take up the entire area that the Festival now takes.
DV...temporarily gone but certainly not forgotten. I hope that's a good thing.
For those that want to know. E-mail:
doublevenom@netzero.net
New Cell # 231-425-6823 (I dropped my old cell in a bucket of paint!)
PS..just realized I incorrectly typed my new e-mail. Correct e-mail is now listed