Turkeys at Carlisle

[Geoff C.]

Left to Right: Patrick Hulst, Joe Lucia, Dick Whittington and Page Campbell. Check out Pat's waddle! The chicks must love him.

[Joe L.]

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Geoffrey-----

No, you got it wrong! I'm the THIRD one from the left in this picture. You'd think that you'd know what I look like by now!

[Geoff C.]

[Craig S.]

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Hey Geoff - was great to see you again too.......I was busier floating around the site this year so didn't spend as much time there as in the past....but enjoyed our conversations and those GM drawings!......Craig

[Geoff C.]

Craig: same to you buddy *NM*

[Dick W.]

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Smurf's with beards and feathers. Hmmmm.

[Joe L.]

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Geoffrey-----

That field office of yours is quite a place, indeed. The number of "movers-and-shakers" that pass through those portals in a day is absolutely incredible. Each of them leaves a little bit of themselves behind and, thus, contributes to the wellspring of knowledge which, ultimately, is collated and will be available to future generations. It's just amazing how your field office is able to attract such contributors but, undoubtedly, your reputation and the opportunity to work with you is what influences such devotion.

I understand that, at some point, the "Brand-X Research Institute" is going to take over several of the "offices" located in the rear corridor. There, visiting Corvette scholars will be able to focus their absolute total attention on creating the world's most perfect reproductions---absolutely flawless in EVERY detail. Time spent in the offices will be short in order to make room for the next Corvette scholar to enter and immerse theirself in thought. Of course, each scholar will naturally take care of the paperwork before exiting the "think tank". Without the paperwork, all would be lost (and, messy).

As he did so capably for me, the porter will minister to all the needs of the scholars. His most important function, of course, is to ensure that the scholars don't run out of paper! Heaven forbid that should happen.

Have no fear for the welfare of the porter; I took care of him handsomely. You see, the porter relies on volume business. While the "per visit" offerings may be modest, he knows that each and every one of his flock will be back to see him many times. You will note that the vigor and intonation of his departing gesture to each of his flock varies with the nature of the offering. Copper brings a scornful look and sarcastic "thank you". Smaller diameter "silver" offerings, unless deposited in large quantity, will delete the scornful look, but the sarcastic "thank you" will remain. Larger diameter "silver" offerings, especially when offered in quantity, will bring a much more since "thank you". Finally, paper offerings are the most prized. They will bring a hearty and sincere "thank you". Such a response will impress all the others present and earn one a reputation as a "big spender from the east".

[Dick W.]

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And "Big Smokies" see to increase the need to ponder In the "Research Institute. The porter with the gold tooth seems most appreciative.

[Page C.]

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Glad Carlisle isn't close to Thanksgiving.
Great seeing you guys,
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