[SEL] Fw: No Joy on Arden

[Mike Royster]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Royster" <mr at carolina.rr.com>
To: "Arnie Fero" <fero_ah at city-net.com>; "Steve Royster" 
<steve_royster at hotmail.com>; "Curt Holland" <curt at imc-group.com>
Cc: "Dave Rotigel" <rotigel at alltel.net>; "Arnie Fero" <fero_ah at city-net.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: No Joy on Arden


> "Into every life a little rain must fall."    How sad it is to see your 
> heros as they fall into the depths of old age and comfort.  Also known as 
> the "Level of Christian Fat", when monks got "comfortable", gained weight, 
> got lazy, and no longer felt the need to wander into the woods to mission 
> to the savages and leave the creature comforts behind.
>
>  So we have the sad tale of Dave and Arnie, retired and semi-retired they 
> wander aimlessly over the internet now, fearful of what the weather might 
> bring out there in the real world.  I am shamed for them, embarrassed for 
> them, and I pity them.  Real men, manly men and hearty women will be at 
> Arden this weekend spinning flywheels in whatever weather nature throws at 
> them.  Rain, wind, snow; I laugh openly at you!!!!!  Have we all not 
> slogged through the mud at Coolsprings, the floods of Portland, and the 
> snows of Arden?  Did we not have a good time and stories and pictures of 
> our fate? Are we not better and stronger for the adventure?  Do we let the 
> elements rule us?
>
>  I choose to make a stand, I choose to be at Arden.  Me and my kind, real 
> engine folks, shall be spinning flywheels in whatever Ma Nature throws at 
> us this weekend.  We will have fun, curse the elements, toast those 
> departed, and pity the weak willed, whose flesh rots in the armchair by a 
> toasy fire reading engine magazines dreaming of eighty degree days and 
> zero humidity.
>
> My brother and I look forward to seeing all of you there, you hearty 
> souls!
>
>  Arnie and Dave?  I knew them when.....................
>
> Sincerely,
> Mike Royster
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Arnie Fero" <fero_ah at city-net.com>
> To: "Steve Royster" <steve_royster at hotmail.com>; "Mike Royster" 
> <mr at carolina.rr.com>; "Curt Holland" <curt at imc-group.com>
> Cc: "Dave Rotigel" <rotigel at alltel.net>; "Arnie Fero" 
> <fero_ah at city-net.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 11:30 AM
> Subject: No Joy on Arden
>
>
>> Hi Guys,
>>
>> After consulting the latest weather forecast, Dave and I have decided to
>> call it a show season.  We won't be coming down to Arden.
>> http://www.erh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?CityName=Arden&state=NC&site=GSP
>>
>> From our standpoint it looks like a long drive in the rain for basically 
>> a
>> one-day show at best.
>>
>> So, please convey our regrets to Dawn, Ann, and Missy, give them big hugs
>> and kisses from us, and console them as best you can.  We'll see 'em in
>> person next year, hopefully during warmer and dryer weather, and 
>> hopefully
>> when they're wearing far less in the way of clothing.  8->>
>>
>> Steve, you need to know that this was about the toughest decision I've
>> ever had to make regarding attending a show.  I was REALLY looking 
>> forward
>> to those roast oysters!!!
>>
>> Keep warm & dry!!
>>
>> See ya,  Arnie
>>
>> PS - Dave, don't forget to cancel the motel room.
>