[tcb] Re: Safe show?

  • From: <thatvwguy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:51:48 -0500

I think it was a matter of 1) thinking surely they will stop any minute now, 
and 2) not wanting to alert local law enforcement for fear it would impact on 
the show either the next day or the use of the facility next year.

---- Will Wood <evilscientistboo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> One question then.  Drunk driving, intoxication in public.  Drag Racing.  
> Didn't anybody have a cell phone and call the local cops or was it "I don't 
> want to get involved?"
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: ThatVWGuy@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >Sent: Apr 24, 2008 12:08 PM
> >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [tcb] Safe show?
> >
> >Sammie, I couldn't agree more!  
> >
> >Burnouts / racing on a narrow road lined with campsites and intoxicated 
> >individuals in a state park at midnight...does any part of that sound 
> >reasonable?  One blown brake line, wheel cylinder, blown tire, etc. And 
> >someone could have easily been seriously injured or killed. How hard is it 
> >to have fun in a way that doesn't jepordize someone elses safety?
> >
> >The Chamberlins and others did an awesome job putting on a great show and 
> >should be commended.  I think it is terrible that this puts a taint on the 
> >show. 
> >
> >There are rumors going around on the VOSA site that there will not be a 
> >Classic next year due to the idiotic behaviour this year. Can anyone confirm 
> >or deny that?  I know if I was running it I would have to think long and 
> >hard before taking on that liability. Let some drunk get hurt and you can be 
> >damn sure they will be suing everyone they can name for not protecting them 
> >from their own stupidity. 
> >
> >
> >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> >Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:43:41 
> >To:tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [tcb] Re: I need a Boogr free zone
> >
> >
> >Nope; I agree Denis.  Drunk in public or speeds in excess of 10mph at any 
> >time in the show will ban you from the park.  Last year we had VW races in 
> >the middle of the night posted on U tube.  Races again this year.  Steve 
> >needs to have everyone sign a liability release and a code of conduct form 
> >that will result in being banned if not followed.  Cops should have been 
> >called a couple of times this year.  It just takes a few idiots to ruin the 
> >show for everyone.
> >
> >Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxx> wrote:   
> >Poor Steve is going to have to make a code of conduct. I think that the 
> >"loud zone" means music and conversation, howling at the moon. But I will be 
> >happy if I never hear racing engines with squealing tires again. It is just 
> >plain infantile and obnoxious. I know I sound like an old man, BUT I AM AN 
> >OLD MAN! 
> >  
> >Ennis is a good show for exhibitions of speed, not the Classic. These guys 
> >are going to force security people on the show. Something that has not been 
> >necessarily before. 
> >  
> >Maybe I'm angry because it's all supposed to be about me!   
> >----- Original Message -----  
> >  
> >From: sammie smith <mailto:bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>   
> >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx  
> >Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:10 AM 
> >Subject: [tcb] Re: I need a Boogr free zone 
> >
> >Well, now that you have brought the subject up:  Yeah, think Steve should 
> >probably ban him from the show.  Some of those types could get us banned 
> >from the park.  There are people who party and have a good time and maybe 
> >drink to much sometimes, and then there are drunks.
> >
> >Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxx <mailto:coocoo@xxxxxxx> > wrote:    
> >Call me mean, but I found nothing to like about him. I drove many many miles 
> >to be with my friends, not to be subjected to him. He took up a lot of the 
> >time when I was supposed to be happy. 
> >  
> >Now, I come home and he is here, too! 
> >  
> >Maybe I'm just too old and stodgy. I'll be glad if I never run into him 
> >again, unless I'm in Murray.
> > 
> > 
> >----------------
> > 
> >No virus found in this incoming message.
> >Checked by AVG. 
> >Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.4/1395 - Release Date: 4/24/2008 
> >7:24 AM
> >
> > 
> 


Other related posts: