Great news, they want us to come back. Really, Janis and the guys have been asking about us and this week we confirmed a date with them.
http://www.operationcomfort.org
On Saturday, December 12th the Houston Cobra Club will be heading just south of San Antonio to the Lonesome Dove Land and Cattle ranch. This ranch is owned by Vietnam veteran and his wife and they graciously donated some buildings for Operation Comfort "Automotivation" to use for restoring cars and rehab for the wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. Last years event drew 30 Cobras and over 50 people to show our appreciation for the sacrifice the soldiers have made. We'll rally at the Guest House Int'l on I-37 less than 5 miles from the ranch at 10:30, caravan there, stay for 3-4 hours, visit, give some spirited rides to the soldiers and the kids, spend some time in their shop and probably work on someones car (was it Andre' or Phillips last year). For those that want to spend the night, we stayed at the Guest House last year and went to the Riverwalk for some adult beverages and TexMex that night. For those that didn't make it last year, go to this link to read some of the stories and how we were touched by these young men and their families.
Operation Comfort - Automotivation -
They have a wish list of some items they need for the shops please help out where you can. They understand everyone is tightening the belts and budgets especially just before Christmas but spend some time with these folks and you'll be touched by their stories. I have some miscellaneous tools around my garage that are either not being used or duplicates I'll be donating and they love gift cards.
I'll post more as the time gets closer. We're up to 10 Cobras and 20 people so far from the Houston Group. This is an open invitation to the entire Texas Cobra Club, your families, friends, neighbors, other car clubs, motorcycle clubs etc. If you know someone with media ties, please let them know what's going on, we need lots of publicity for this cause.
Here's the wish list>>>
10 lb. spool of .023 welding wire
drill set (s)
full ratchet set (s)
full socket set (s)
full wrench set (s)
portable air compressor
floor creeper (s)
floor seat (s)
goop soap
work bench (s)
shop rags
Matco Tools gift cards
They are also interested in purchasing a used car hauler if any members know of one for sale.
http://www.operationcomfort.org
"God bless all the soldiers"