Thank you's for Atom Fest

[positron]

[quote="wisp"]

I'm guessing this might be someone from Oklahoma (found on the FOX23 News Forum) 


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Wisp- Thanks man, good find!

[Bruce Fielding]

Actually I think she must have been into bondage... She was always on at me to tighten my seatbelts...

[Driver]

And she's a mindreader or my fame has far reaching boundaries! She was always saying "Driver tighten your belts". Who knew I was so renowned in Oklahoma! 

[1965Cobra427]

Be patient and she'll tighten them for you - -

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[1965Cobra427]

Thank you to Tim and Rick - for yeoman service in working out the details of (the dreaded RV's) and the on-track activity and 1,000 other things. Tim has been my daily source of encouragement since day one.

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Thank you to Linda - She managed the merchandise area and so many more details - she's camera shy though -

Thank you to Ken and Jeff who worked tirelessly on Traqmate installs and downloads, banners, facility maps and more -

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To Gabe and Christina - for working the club room, directing, intervewing, photographing, getting autographs on the AtomFest bonnet

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To Jim, Kyong and the whole Synergy team for being everywhere and lending a hand, or tires, or parts, or an Atom, whatever was needed

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To the Hallett crew, safety and corner workers, mechanics and owners who gave us a great venue and safe, fast, exciting enjoyment of our Atoms

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To Terry Kennedy - He pioneered long distance drives Accross America

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To Simon and his entire crew - What a pleasure is was to see them jump in and help everyone in need.

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To Joe Park - for running a 1:22.6 right before our very eyes!

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To Bruce and the AAOC - Without you guys, none of this would have been possible. It was so great to have Bruce, John, Ben, Alec and Rob cross the pond to be with us.

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[rfmarz@frontiernet]

The whole affair, from the beginning was nothing short of AWESOME!

[Bottoz]

Whew... my AtomFest journey is complete. I got home around 9pm last night.

ThankYous in order of appearance:

Randy Lamp - For EVERYTHING! One special personal item was allowing me to ship my Wheels and Tires in advance to AtomFest. Top Notch!
Bolus (Eric), DarthChicken (Adam) and McFred (Jessie) - For meeting up in Amarillo. Sorry I was late! It was amazing to see 3 other Atoms in person. The caravan had me smiling the entire way to Hallett.
DarthChicken and Bolus - For letting me park in their Garage.
Spanky (Dennis) - For a huge slice of PanCake at breakfast.
Bruce - For the Mirrors. OMG I can see! It's amazing what one small change can do to my impression of the Atom.
RibCrib - Mmmm mmm that was some good eats.
Hot Shot (Randy) - For allowing me to drive his car on Thursday.
RyanD, Bolus and DarthChicken - For allowing me to yell profanities at 1:00am while they're trying to sleep.
Silver (Aaron) - For the Beer.
CalScot (Peter) - For the Beer.
Synergy (Kyong and Jim) - For the Beer.
Atom UK Factory guys (all of you) - For the Beer. And for all the advice/help throughout the entire event. You are the worlds best and most experienced Atom dudes.
TraqMate - For the data. I don't ever want to use a simple transponder again!
Jason or Jeremy or J (sh1t I forget... the UK Factory guy I gave a ride to Tulsa with) - For great conversation and freezing with me on the way back to Hallett. Speaking of....
The "Lost" boys - For getting lost on the way back from Sonic. Even though we were turned around and cold, it was a 'BLAST' making our way thru traffic.
Atoms on track - For being great drivers. That whole experience of being on track with loads of Atoms at one time will remain in my memory forever. The Atom alone is a joy to see on track. Add half a dozen more and the joy multiplies.
Corner Workers/Starter/Grid Lady - For all the smiles, thumbs up, signal flags and waves.
Bolus - For the big bad Torque Wrench.
Shinoo - For the use of your Jack Stands. Me Likes!
McFred(s) - For the use of your Jack.
Rick - For offering his sun glasses. I went through Sun Glasses like some of you went through Exhaust Gaskets. Also for the track tips
Mark and Julie - For 'giving' me the Atom Club Ski Hat. You drive a hard bargain!
Gage (Gabe) and Christina - For the ton of Pictures and for the Caravan to Memphis.
Spanky - For the White Russian. Seriously it's my favorite drink. We share great tastes in autos and adult beverages!
Silver - For the couch at your house. I hope I didn't leave any thing behind. You know... got a plunger?

I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting. As Bruce said, as I read people's post I can associate a voice and/or accent with the text I read. It's great. The friends I've made at AtomFest will for sure last a very long time. In fact, I'm meeting Gabe and Christina at a Ski Resort this January. I saw Dennis and Aaron in Dallas on my return trip from Florida. And, if anyone is in Colorado Springs... my doors are open!