Re: [A/S] Hopeful for the Haddaway leadership

["alisterbrownne" <toeinman@xxxxxxx>]

I probably shouldn't reply because I'm not in the group (WBCCI), but 
I've been on this list long enough to form some opinions, and have 
clicked over to the forums page and WBCCI page when directed by Jack 
in his posts. From the posts I believe it will be about 2 years from 
the time Jack started posting his non-formal rally in 2006. Jack, 
correct me if I'm wrong, but if you are planning the rally, aren't 
you the host? So far there is a pot luck planned, and if I understand 
the non formal rallies, there is usually happy hours. How much 
planning can you cram into 2 nights and 1.5 days of a non planned 
rally before you have a declared formal rally for us old farts, WW2 
vets, blue haired, old-timers that can party harder and longer than 
the younger set could ever imagine. You know there is still about a 
year and a half to go, I bet you won't be able to refrain from adding 
to the schedule. Any action out there?


> That July event will really test us since I can
> imagine the cries that we shouldn't be doing something
> while the International is going on.  My answer is if
> 15 units go to International, the other 45 of us
> should sit on our butts?  Not all of us have the time
> or desire to take part in the International event.


If you anticipate problems why not move it forward or back. Possibly 
those that are going to the international would be supportive of your 
rally and you could get another 10-15 trailers out. 


> 
> 2006 will be a make or break year for me.  If we don't
> see any meaningful change or the local situation gets
> ugly, we will be out on our own.  

That's a shame you feel this way. Soon I'll have an Airstream  and 
hope to be an active member, and if things are as bad as you say they 
need your help. Your a young guy, be nice, be helpful. You too will 
soon be old and the younger generation will be knocking at your door. 
In a couple of years you'll see. In the meantime don't let things get 
ugly. Life is too short. We all have different interests, we all come 
from different walks of life. Airstreams are the things that bring 
you folks together, enjoy what everyone brings to the table young and 
old. AL