One of the things that I have enjoyed while being a member of this group are the people and their stories. We've helped people through some tough challenges, some hard times and many good times. But, we've always banded together to help someone out.
There is one saga of which I have a distinct and fond memory. It started almost three years ago with http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=57175&pid=737654&st=0&#entry737654. A woman from Maine named Joan Arbuthnot started a topic asking help in finding, evaluating and pricing a 914. Joan had purchased her first, and to that point, only 914 brand-new in 1971. The people of this club welcomed her with open arms and gave her considerable advice and direction. And, eventually directed her to a car for sale by another member that she wound up purchasing.
Now, in many of her posts, Joan told us that she was "older". I never really looked to find out what older meant. But, it didn't really matter. Joan purchased a car located across the country from her with the help of some club members. She then flew out West and drove her new 914 over 3,000 miles back to Maine. We all followed along as she made her trip.
I bring this up now because I just saw that Joan http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=57175. She is moving to France and will not be taking the 914 with her.
We all wished her luck and supported her when she was making her cross-country trek. I would like to take this opportunity to wish her well in her new endeavor. Best wishes Joan and remember that being a member of the 914Club is a lifetime membership.
Are you sure you don't want to take the car with you? I understand there are some great twisties in France.
Exactly what I thought when I read Joan's ad.......Just finished the car to the way she likes it....ship it over there and drive it.
Hi Joan
Course I remember as I hooked her up with Jim Chambers to buy that sweet 71.
Too bad she is selling it but someone should snap that car up as it is/was really nice
sat next to joan at b-fast for an ecr a couple of years back when i lived in mass. very nice lady.
while the car looks nice, show the inside of the house! what a classic looking nor-east house!
good luck on your move joan!
scott
Joan we wont forget you, and we all wish you well in your new endeavors!
AA
Joan gave a sizeable donation to my AIDS/Lifecycle ride a couple of years ago as well! Thanks Joan, and I'm sure you'll enjoy France!! Where abouts are you going to be?
That car looks beautiful. It might even have better paint than mine
Bon Voyage, Joan!
Joan sent me flowers one day when I was working with HPH!!
B
hum..
How close it that to Leman?
Have fun! Please stay in touch. I would imagine you can get internet access over there.
We will miss you greatly.
B
hell, I wanna go to Uzel. Looks really nice!!!
pic of the harbor
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Uhmm I hate to tell you, but my Uzel is land locked. Don't know where that is, looks great though!
I remember a man from nantucket... but not the woman from maine...
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