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16.
Lake Tahoe Conclave
June 23rd -27th
Please forgive the dearth of information in the last few
days. We have been quite overwhelmed by the reception given
to us and our car. Approximately 550 Heleys have arrived
in the Horizon Casino Hotel carpark. The organisers have
been worried as to how so many people could be handled but
so far it has all gone remarkably well.
On Monday there was the popular choice judging day. All
the cars were lined up in 20 different classes at a local
school's running track. We were put in the 'Specials ' class
along with some cars with proven race history and unusual
stories. The awards were given out on Tuesday evening and
we were thrilled to receive first place in our class. Everyone
is keen to hear the stories of the Around the World Rally.
We stood out by the car from 8.00 a.m. to 3 p.m. My, it
got hot, but it was worth it.
Tuesday Peter had to get an oil change and check some gauges
so Kathryn and I went off for a trail ride on horseback,
a change from four wheels under you. Very relaxing and beautiful
scenery.
My
trusty steed , Packer
Wednesday was the day at the racetrack. We both tested our
skills on the autocross. We still await our final positions,
but Peter was faster than me.
Wedneday evening Peter and I give our Presentation on 'Around
the World in 80 Days' with 180 slides by Power-point
projector. It goes extremely well with loads of technical
questions for Peter. The big ballroom was full to overflowing.
I have never spoken to so many people before. Now committed
to the next project - drive round Australia.
Thursday we take a trip round the Lake on our own and miss
on the organised tour. We have to get the rental car back
to Reno and pick up another for Kathryn and Philip
to take on the return trip to Baltimore. We do a car swop
on the way back to Tahoe, daughter and Philip take over
the hot Healey and I sit in the lap of air-conditioned luxury
for the short return drive. Bliss! but I wouldn't swop it.
Pictures will follow.
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