We were honored by YOUR presence! Thanks for making the long journey.
My proudest moment was when you guys came rolling in: my daughter Sallie, seeing the convoy, said to me, "Dad, that's a lot of Land Cruisers." This from a four year old who had never seen a 60 and who was two when we sold our 80 to Andy.
Alex asked me last night why I had joined after lurking for a number of years. I didn't have a very good answer at the time, but have thought about the question ever since.
I think the answer is that you voluntarily join a club for two reasons: (1) you have something in common; and (2) you recognize yourself in other members. Well, now owning my 3rd, 4th, and 5th Cruisers I have #1 covered. As to the second reason, I think the answer is that I see in you guys who I was (Gehn, Trio), who I am (Alex and David H.), and who I hope to be someday (Alan). (Ok, Alan, please don't come up here and kick my desk-jockey butt, I am not saying you're old). Jin had the same reaction to Mary, Lynne, and Misty.
I look forward to seeing you guys soon!
Sincerely,
David, Jin, and Sallie