Thanks to Alan and Erik

[2fpower]

Well, you might not have noticed, but I just got my 10 year sticky on MUD. Thought I might share how it happened, and the kindness of the members.

First off, if you don't know me already, I keep about everything, nothing goes in the trash, including emails.

Here is an email chain from a few days over 10 years ago.

First I sent an email to someone named Erik and another yahoo named Alan: @tornadoalleycruiser @Chef


From: kelly holloway [mailto:kholloway@everestkc.net]

Sent: Mon 9/3/2007 7:16 PM

To: echristiansen@carondelet.com; Loshbaugh, Alan J.

Subject: TORNADO ALLEY CRUISERS

Good Labor Day to ya!


I have been dreaming of getting a 70's fj40 and finally I am about ready to take the plunge. I thought it might be smart to get some advice from people in the area of what I should look for. I am not scared of building a cruiser, but I know it usually is better(more affordable) to find one 75% done and finish it.


At any rate, do you all have meetings or events here in KC? I am in Lenexa.


Thanks for your time,


Kelly


-----Original Message-----

From: Loshbaugh, Alan J. [mailto:LoshbaughA@missouri.edu]

Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 9:18 PM

To: kelly holloway; Christiansen, Erik

Subject: RE: TORNADO ALLEY CRUISERS


Hey Kelly;

I live in Colunbia, so Erik's your guy; and a good guy at that Feel free to ask any q's tho;

alan


-----Original Message-----
From: Christiansen, Erik [mailto:echristiansen@carondelet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 2:14 PM
To: Loshbaugh, Alan J. <LoshbaughA@missouri.edu>; kelly holloway <kholloway@everestkc.net>
Subject: RE: TORNADO ALLEY CRUISERS

Kelly join ih8mud.com and go to section

http://forum.ih8mud.com/forumdisplay.php?f=53

it is the club section for the tornadoalleycruisers.. When you get closer to purchasing an FJ40 please feel free to ask questions and someone can assist you with your purchase. If you want to check out local trucks etc please feel free to holler and or come over and ask away.. I'm localish to you in Blue Springs.. 913-486-xxxx is cell/home.

Yes it is easier to get one approximately done if done correctly.


Many thanks to Erik and Alan (and the many others) for advice given back then, and continuing today.

Without folks like you to teach us and show us how to treat members like family and to have an inclusive club, this would not be the same.

Yours in Land Cruisering,

Kelly

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

I should be to blame for costing you a lot of cash. Chef and I have spun a lot of wrenches over the years. And you are always welcome to come by. I'm still localish. We did however come up with a parts shuttle a few years later. Kelly I'm honored to be your friend you are truly an asset to both the club and my family. Welcome to the community 10 years later. Interesting story about Kelly; I closed on a house and needed to relocate the main plumbing line in the basement. @2fpower and @Robkc came over, possibly a day after closing, cut the basement floor out, moved the main line, sweat that thing back together and POOF.. I had a 3 car garage. One of the first times I had met Kelly in person and he went above and beyond to help me with something i knew NOTHING about.

 

[trainrech]

More like cult founding members.

Did I say “cult”? I meant “obsession”.

Did I say “obsession? I meant “strong focus”.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

For some reason this just showed up. Gotta say darn nice to know ya @2fpower

 

[2fpower]

Right back at you!!

Really look forward to wheeling some 45's around.