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Next Year's (2008) Walter Reed Car Show
Today there was a car show held at Walter Reed Hospital for the troops there recovering. It was sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). I found out about it (along with RUFUS) with very short notice - not enough time to get anyone registered and processed through the security procedures to get on to the Walter Reed facility.
HOWEVER, it is also planned for next year, perhaps in the Spring. August has proved to be just too hot, especially for the troops in their condition - the heat index was 105 degrees today in Washington, DC. But there was about 40 cars there and a rather large number of soldiers that did get out to look the cars over, sit in them, talk to the owners about them, etc. My son Tom, was there with his car (Focus SVT) and found it a VERY rewarding experience. The soldiers were very appreciative of this event, and a number expressed that it did them a wold of good to be reminded of what they once held very dear to their hearts - CARS!! See some pics are here: http://gallery.mac.com/jrussrhodes#100007 The pics are, for the most part, of the cars only. The photog was reluctant to take pics of the injured soldiers. SO, I just wanted to ask if there is any interest from those of the network within driving distance of Walter Reed Hospital for the event next year. I will be posting the info when I receive it (and I will ensure I get it much sooner next year). I think it would be great to have a bunch of SVXi to show up. We will receive a great warm feeling from this, I'm sure!! What do you think???? Thanks, Harry
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newsvx 1992 SVX LSL, #1215 1997 SVX LSi, #370 "I live with fear every day. Sometimes she lets me go racing." "Getting Older and Slower" Locker: http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?newsvx |
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Count me in Harry. Let me know the dates and I'll be there.
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Jerry 2005 Baja Turbo 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor jnj7707@yahoo.com |
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Great, Jerry!! I am looking forward to this already!!
Harry
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newsvx 1992 SVX LSL, #1215 1997 SVX LSi, #370 "I live with fear every day. Sometimes she lets me go racing." "Getting Older and Slower" Locker: http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?newsvx |
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I would love to go. It's way too early to tell, but (so far) count me in.
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Rebecca 92 Claret SVX LS-L (180k) 09/91 #5,732 06 Suzuki Boulevard M50 7k 68 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (70k) Storage/hibernation for now. Past SVXs: 94 SVX Emerald Pearl FWD (Sold) 96 SVX Bourdeaux LSi (Sold) 92 Pearl SVX LSL "Stay Puft" 5MT (140k) #148 (RIP) 95 Brilliant Red SVX LS (162k) 12/94 #564 "Killer Tomato" (RIP) |
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Super, Beck. And you have some friends (and a brother) to also bring along too - not that Jerry doesn't have friends to bring along ).
This could really turn into a fantastic mini-meet of sorts while doing something very worthwhile and rewarding. It would be a "feel-good" day for sure! Harry
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newsvx 1992 SVX LSL, #1215 1997 SVX LSi, #370 "I live with fear every day. Sometimes she lets me go racing." "Getting Older and Slower" Locker: http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?newsvx |
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