Reply to "Albert & BC owners unite-spring 08'"

Many thanks to Blaine and Marcus for giving me a Pantera fix in Victoria yesterday. It was great to see Blaine again, and to meet Marcus for the first time. Watching and listening to Marcus arrive and drive away in his beautiful red Pantera was a real treat. Since my car has been off the road, I have not been able to listen to that wonderful exhaust sound for far too long.

I had a couple of opportunities to drive behind Marcus, and was amused by how every single pedestrian's head turned when he drove by. Men, women and children alike were all unable to resist looking and listening. If two men were together, the reaction was always to look first, and then turn to each other to commence an argument about what it was that they had just seen. Great fun!

Marcus, Blaine and I are all hoping to be able to make it to Canmore in spring. We all just have to give Blaine some encouragement over winter to sort out his amazing car so that it runs well enough for the very long trip that will be required.

I forsee a significant convoy forming in Vancouver, because Herman & Steve will probably round up some of the guys from there. Between the Victoria and Vancouver contingents, it could end up being a fair number of cars going. That drive from Vancouver to Canmore alone will be through some world class sportscar driving territory, and I'm turning green with envy just thinking about it. I would join in if it wasn't a 2,400km detour for me.

I wonder if some of the guys from Washington might consider coming too?

The one aspect to the planned event that Marcus, Blaine and I all agreed is truly special is that the Blake's plan is not just for a gathering. Gatherings are great, but to have an event where we will all be able to spend a few days driving twisty mountain roads together is particularly appealing.