[rdorman]

I don't know why I am continually amazed at what an emotionally charged issue these sort of threads become. They certainly are and have been for me. I am just burnt out on them.

Perhaps they are so 'passioniate' because this is such a unique event not only for Cobras, but the automotive hobby in general. At least it is like nothing I have ever attended before. Limited as though that experience may be.

One thing that does seem apparent, is that the event is 'loved'. Sure not one of us agree with everything. When does anyone agree with everything any one does or says? Hell, I wouldn't want it that way. It would be TO boring!

Like any family and family member, the amount of discourse can exceed ones tollerance. This is where I am at. Not to say I am not looking forward to the 'fling' in what ever way it may come about. Just that the 'flavor' is not as sweet as it once was.

I guess it is like most things in life when there is an emotional attachement. The higher the 'highs', the lower the lows. The bigger the risks, the bigger the gains.

I give a $hit about: seeing this 'family' thrive, being able to get past its differences, being able to help and support one another, maintaining the feeling of brotherhood that I have come to greatly enjoy, and about seeing events that foster these continuing.

People often ask me what I like most about about the Cobra. I tell them it really has nothing to do with the car. I tell them it is the people that I have come to know because of the Cobra. The people that I would like to think I can call 'friends'. People that I have had the distinct pleasure of coming to know because of the car.

Of course, not everyone I have met I am pleased to have the experience. But the vast majority. Those that fit in this catagory, I will simply avoid. I also know that some feel the same about me. Not all relationships are good. A simple fact. This doesn't make these people necessarily 'good' or 'bad', simply incompatible.

I wish I had the words to put an end to all of this. But frankly, I am at a loss. I don't know where this will lead and what the outcome will be. I just know, that I want the good to continue.

Rick