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Loring Timing Association (Maine) => Loring (AFB) land speed venue => Topic started by: entropy on January 26, 2009, 05:24:09 AM

Title: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: entropy on January 26, 2009, 05:24:09 AM

Gary (TRNorBRN) and I will be driving up from Texas to arrive Thu pm or Fri early am, hopefully with JohnnyCheese and Mike (Texanzone).

TeamFatAss will be bringing bucket o' bolts bikes to run, but TFA also likes to help out where we can.

If you need help say the word!

Karl
guntekd@chevron.com

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Dean Los Angeles on January 26, 2009, 09:21:20 AM

You have to ask? There isn't an event anywhere that couldn't use double the volunteers that they have.

Of course volunteers come in the same bell shaped curve as any thing else. Some volunteers you want to handcuff because they are so valuable, other you just want to handcuff. :evil:

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: entropy on January 26, 2009, 10:08:57 AM

Quote from: Dean Los Angeles on January 26, 2009, 09:21:20 AM

You have to ask? There isn't an event anywhere that couldn't use double the volunteers that they have.

Of course volunteers come in the same bell shaped curve as any thing else. Some volunteers you want to handcuff because they are so valuable, other you just want to handcuff. :evil:

Handcuffing volunteers? 
hmmmmm... why does my mind wander so... 
slap-slap!
OK, I feel normal again.
 :-D

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: 55chevr on January 26, 2009, 10:43:00 AM

Bob,
These Texas bikers are a good bunch. Met them last spring at Maxton ... Joe

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Dan Stokes on January 26, 2009, 07:34:01 PM

Don't know nothin' 'bout no stinkin' volunteers....

Wish I could make it up there - I'd be happy to do my thing (what ever that is) with your vols, too.  You're just too close to Bonneville and I'm going for my first B'ville experience.

Best of luck
Dan Stokes
Volunteer Coordinator, ECTA

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: TRNorBRN6001 on January 28, 2009, 08:34:53 PM

Thanks 55Chevr, your one classy guy yourself.

I like cone duty!!!

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Bob Wanner on January 28, 2009, 11:15:36 PM

We've had a steady stream of volunteers for our inaugural event in Maine, and that is a relief. We have a good idea of who'll be doing a couple jobs, but will  clarify that in the next few months. Ideally we'd like to have our core crew multi-skilled in different jobs, so we can both rotate jobs and give everybody a break to be able to really enjoy a long weekend. But,we turn nobody away,ever, as a volunteer !!!
On an ironic note, I retired from the FDNY over 12 years ago, where they used to call me Bob, or Bobby, or Bwana, or Borg, or Crash, but never Mr.Wanner. AND, as a lot  of the guys in this sport are old, we don't call each other Mr, either.
I assume its a term of respect due to your appreciation of what we've accomplished with LTA ? To give you an out, when you meet BobbyHotRods , Bob Jepson , my partner in this, call him Mr.Jepson, he's really old. And talks funny,too.
^^^^^ All in jest, no bosses at LTA/09, just co-conspirators, with a mutual interest, SPEED !!!!
Dan Stokes !!! Sure will miss you up there, could use a Volley Whip, lol.. If you reconsider due to the rain that's forecast, or lack of rooms, or the lines, or............let us know ?
I don't want to sound like a broken record, but this will be The LSR event of 2009 !
Mr. BOB W

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: entropy on January 29, 2009, 06:52:37 AM

Quote from: Bob Wanner on January 28, 2009, 11:15:36 PM

...call me Bwana Bob...

I don't want to sound like a broken record, but this will be The LSR event of 2009 !
...

we can do that  :-D

This WILL be a great event :cheers:

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Frank06 on January 29, 2009, 08:15:43 AM

I live in Maine and would love to ride up and volunteer.  Please keep us posted on opportunities!

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Bob Wanner on January 29, 2009, 08:34:13 PM

Check out on the "Welcome to the LTA forum ", I just posted a nice map and description. I think..
Bwana Bob W

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Nosgsx1300 on February 04, 2009, 04:14:26 AM

I WILL be at any events you have there
I am 6 hours away but have a hunting camp in Lagrange ME (2.5 hours away)

I will hopefully race but at least be there friday morning thru sunday to help
Hopefully the track conditions are better then maxton
altho I personally haven't seemed to notice the bumps

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Bob Wanner on February 08, 2009, 06:25:19 PM

I'm posting this on all the LTA threads.
A little reminder to remember SSS Jon W and how kind he is to maintain this beautiful thing, Landracing .com for all of us.
Consider patronizing all the advertising sites here (hits) and when you meet him, let him know how you appreciate him.   
Also ask him how he got that Hot woman to marry him.
BOB, I'm thankful, big time,  W

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: TURBO KING on February 09, 2009, 06:56:27 PM

Fly up Al from ECTA.  The best starter in the world.  Everyone knows him and will feel safe.

Walt

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: 55chevr on February 09, 2009, 09:09:39 PM

Al "the bomb" Freitas  ?

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: MiltonP on June 06, 2009, 04:51:43 PM

I'm sure Al will appreciate this opportunity to get back in starting line shape after he is healed up!
 :roll:

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Bob Wanner on June 06, 2009, 09:01:28 PM

Actually, shortly before Al got all gravel rashed and rib wrecked, he had planned to run the Blue Dresser all the way up to Maine to be part of our History.
Leave the man rest, I'm sure he'll be uncomfortable, to say the least, for a few months after his misadventure.
If you are reading this Al, take comfort in the high regard your extended LSR family has for you.
A High Speed recovery to you !!!
Bob Wanner

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Thomas_Cronan on July 07, 2009, 07:19:24 PM

Bob, i will be there hopefully by thurs or friday if you need a hand with bike tech, or impound or whatever needs to be done.
TC
ECTA 200MPH CLUB @ 20YEARS OLD

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Bob Wanner on July 07, 2009, 07:58:03 PM

We'll be putting out a new topic here very shortly about volunteers , asking about time available and LSR skills to match with jobs we have,..stay tuned, and Thank You !!!
Bob W

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: TURBO KING on July 07, 2009, 08:35:52 PM

Thomas and his family are wonderful people.

They have helped out many people in the ECTA many times over the years.

They and the SNART Team are the best of the best in LSR.

Great to hear you guys are coming!!!!


Walt

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: Thomas_Cronan on July 07, 2009, 08:42:33 PM

Hey Walt,
well it will just be me and the girlfriend...
cant talk anyone into going!!!
TC
ECTA 200MPH CLUB@ 20 YEARS OLD

Title: Re: Mr Wanner: do you need volunteers for event #1???
Post by: 55chevr on July 07, 2009, 08:54:42 PM

Snart team have helped me out more then once ... Joe