Well, another Triumphest has come and gone. The weather this time around was fantastic, if just a tad hot Thursday and Friday. Hopefully that wasn't part of the cause for a few water pump failures on Saturday, a TR3 on the rallye and another, a white early model Spitfire. I hope the spare water pump I brought later that night, and gave to Joe Curry to pass on to him did some good. I never got to see either of them Sunday morning to find out. There were plenty of cars to see though, of all the usual suspects. I was a little surprised that many of those that I know in Los Angeles and surrounding areas didn't make it - Too bad, but I also realize that things happen. I also hope that the really bad treatment by the Hotel itself, and the Saturday night hotel dinner staff won't reflect upon the San Diego club (and just for the record, I am not affiliated), which really isn't their (or any club hosting an events) fault - I'll certainly be writing to the Hotel to relay my displeasure, as I was one of the many that got the wrong end of the dog at the dinner with no real attempt at resolution, as well as the debacle trying to check in to ones room! I thought the Friday night hospitality party was great, with decent food, a great setting, and even a live band to listen to. A nice way to end the evening - Overall even with the above mentioned snafu's, I had a good time as usual. I guess that because for myself, it's the great people and the cars that I go for, and there were plenty of both. My only complaint, this being of most Triumphests (and there may not be any resolution because of the nature of the event) is that I would like to see the rallye start when the vehicle judging is over. That is, if the car judging is to end at noon, then start the rallye at say 12:30. I love to be around to talk to those people that have questions or just to converse about our cars, some which have traveled pretty substantial distances. My wife really enjoys the rallies, and I always feel rushed to get the car ready to go before the last car to rallye is to be let out. It then cuts into the time that I can spend with the other folks that are there. That's my only real peeve - and a minor one at that. I did miss the guys from Rimmer Bros. as they have been at many of the Triumphests in the past, and it's always a pleasure to talk to them. As usual, Peter and Eric from Moss Motors and of course Charles Runyan from The Roadster Factory were there. As we all know, without people like them, keeping these cars in the great shape that most of them were at the show would not be possible, and it is great to discuss Triumph trivia (or anything else) with them as well. Overall a good event, with fantastic weather in a beautiful setting on the bay with Triumphs all around - what more could one want!
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