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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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I'd be intrested... its' around VA I'm assuming? Just trying to gauge if I'm in driving distance...
I've done the VA drive before (to Richmond actually), have an ex that lives there and I went to visit her once...
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-Craig 94 LSi 5spd Barcelona Red, 14Xk miles. Full custom exhaust (Stebro cat-back, custom rest of the way forward) 8000K HID kit from Tom (SVXfiles), Energy Suspension front sway bar bushings, Non-Droopy visors, Race Concepts C/D + Dimpled Rotors, Axxis Ultimate pads,SS brake lines, Bontrager Works #009 (or something like that), stripped interior. (up next) Full cage, fuel cell, 327 swap |
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777,
Washington, DC isn't as far a drive as Richmond. Hope you can make it. I hope this will be in the Spring ....... Thanks for your response - I look forward to seeing you. 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'm in.
You still planning to drive on the 9th, Harry?
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First the smiles, then the lies. Last comes gunfire. |
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Yep, I plan to autocross on Sep 9 - I am about 98% now and good to go ......
Hope your trip was good and you and Liz had fun in London!! Harry PS: Could you bring a CD of the autocross runs we talked about? Thanks.
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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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Advice to people traveling from the south, From the moment you cross the line from NC( Emporia, VA) to Fredricksburg Cops are super heavy and Will pull you really quick. O and D.C is fun to Navigate!
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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