A great big thank you www.GT40s.com
A BIG THANK YOU www.GT40s.com
I now have the story. This website was motivated by Robert Logan, owner of Roaring Forties in the land of the Kangaroo, Koala bear, not forgetting to mention Fosters. Also some rugby and cricket players. He put his idea to Hershal Byrd who said he knew just the person to make it happen, Ron Earp.
To these three gentlemen a huge big thank you for their initiative and foresight. They've changed my life forever and I'm sure that all other forum members and visitors to the site would agree wholeheartedly.
In January last year when I dropped in to check on progress on the GT40, Ken MacLeod asked me if I had heard of the GT40 website. I said I hadn't and went home and immediately signed up. My life has never been the same since!!!!
Being one of the 'older boys' it took me a long time to get my head around computers. If in doubt ask a six year old! During 2002, a business associate nagged me on a regular basis to get on to the Internet. He predicted, that as I said above, that it would change my life forever. I'm thankful to him as well. We often need people to make fire under our whatsisnames.
As the website revolves around a car I've always found the sharing of technical and historical information brilliant. It also allows one to wander off the subject (I'm probably one of the main culprits!) and thanks to OFF TOPICS many issues such as aircraft, motor bikes, trailers, animals, jokes and even politics have been discussed. It makes life most interesting and one learns much from fellow forum members. I've been and am always hugely impressed by the intelligence, intellect, wit and often sharp and thought provoking responses. I've been told that on other forums there are often fights and arguments but apart from the occasional glitsch www.GT40s.com has been civil, friendly and fun.
Thanks to Robert Logan's brainchild, I've had four visitors from three countries. Three stayed with us for about a week at different times and one visited. Three of the visits led directly to new business deals. They all said, 'Ah, there are the dogs.'
My British born, nitpicking (Virgo!) editor wife has often said that my car building and motor racing buddies and I are all barking mad (thanks for that expression Barry Davison). However, she made my day when she said what nice friends I have on the forum and that she would be delighted if they came to stay again!!!! You see, I'm trying to tell you what a good bunch you are!!!! We have an open house and if any of you want to head to the bottom end of Africa, come and stay. The scenery, barbeques and wine are good!!
I have one particular lasting benefit and I mean this sincerely. Whenever my blood pressure rises and I feel like throwing my toys out of the cot, the picture of Pete swimming with the dolphin pops into my mind. Now how the hell can you be cross when you see in your mind's eye Pete's happy smile with the equally cheerful dolphin?
Obviously some good guys in Oz. Just a pity they regularly beat us on the cricket and rugby fields.
Thanks once again Robert, Hersh and Ron.
Have a great Festive Season and may 2005 be a good one!
Andre 40
A BIG THANK YOU www.GT40s.com
I now have the story. This website was motivated by Robert Logan, owner of Roaring Forties in the land of the Kangaroo, Koala bear, not forgetting to mention Fosters. Also some rugby and cricket players. He put his idea to Hershal Byrd who said he knew just the person to make it happen, Ron Earp.
To these three gentlemen a huge big thank you for their initiative and foresight. They've changed my life forever and I'm sure that all other forum members and visitors to the site would agree wholeheartedly.
In January last year when I dropped in to check on progress on the GT40, Ken MacLeod asked me if I had heard of the GT40 website. I said I hadn't and went home and immediately signed up. My life has never been the same since!!!!
Being one of the 'older boys' it took me a long time to get my head around computers. If in doubt ask a six year old! During 2002, a business associate nagged me on a regular basis to get on to the Internet. He predicted, that as I said above, that it would change my life forever. I'm thankful to him as well. We often need people to make fire under our whatsisnames.
As the website revolves around a car I've always found the sharing of technical and historical information brilliant. It also allows one to wander off the subject (I'm probably one of the main culprits!) and thanks to OFF TOPICS many issues such as aircraft, motor bikes, trailers, animals, jokes and even politics have been discussed. It makes life most interesting and one learns much from fellow forum members. I've been and am always hugely impressed by the intelligence, intellect, wit and often sharp and thought provoking responses. I've been told that on other forums there are often fights and arguments but apart from the occasional glitsch www.GT40s.com has been civil, friendly and fun.
Thanks to Robert Logan's brainchild, I've had four visitors from three countries. Three stayed with us for about a week at different times and one visited. Three of the visits led directly to new business deals. They all said, 'Ah, there are the dogs.'
My British born, nitpicking (Virgo!) editor wife has often said that my car building and motor racing buddies and I are all barking mad (thanks for that expression Barry Davison). However, she made my day when she said what nice friends I have on the forum and that she would be delighted if they came to stay again!!!! You see, I'm trying to tell you what a good bunch you are!!!! We have an open house and if any of you want to head to the bottom end of Africa, come and stay. The scenery, barbeques and wine are good!!
I have one particular lasting benefit and I mean this sincerely. Whenever my blood pressure rises and I feel like throwing my toys out of the cot, the picture of Pete swimming with the dolphin pops into my mind. Now how the hell can you be cross when you see in your mind's eye Pete's happy smile with the equally cheerful dolphin?
Obviously some good guys in Oz. Just a pity they regularly beat us on the cricket and rugby fields.
Thanks once again Robert, Hersh and Ron.
Have a great Festive Season and may 2005 be a good one!
Andre 40