As a VTR member for almost 20 years and attending a number of these conventions I have to comment on my and my wifes experiences with this particular convention. So far a good experience, the Detroit Club has been very accommodating. The events have been well planned out but they could have contacted local VTR members that are from the area for more information.
The reason I belong to the VTR is that I have a fondness for the mark and have a barn full of these cars that have been restored or need restoration. What really irritates me (pisses me off) is the arrogance of some members. I must comment that the FOT beer swap that Marty Sukey planned went extremely well. I and a few others brought some local and home brew that crowd enjoyed. I would suggest this should be a regular event at the triumph gatherings. So good plan Marty it was a pleasure meeting another FOT member and home brewer. What really irritated us was the arrogance of one particular VTR member Daryl Floyd. After sucking down on the ( and mine) free beer, he had the nerve after waiting in line for the chili dogs to say that the empty table was all taken ( 16 seats and never full after that) and we couldn't have a place to sit for a moment to eat our dogs. It's disconcerting looking at a table with 14 empty chairs that is full because someone says so. There were quite a few people eating on the lawn due to the invisible attendants at this table. After we left in disgust the table never did fill up. We wondered if there was some cover charge for special VTR members. This sucks and we find it personally offensive. Our money, I assume, was printed on the same press as their's and we should have had access to seating at this venue. I find it disgusting behavior when individuals act in this manner. If the goal of these events is to promote camaraderie and the Triumph Mark I'm all for it. If I have to put up with this B%% S%%t. then I guess I'll by a Miata.. Sincerely Disgusted Glenn Franco 3 TR6's. TR250, Spit Racer, 1500 Spit _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html [email protected] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires http://www.team.net/archive
