<VV> JR Update and Rain

[J R Read_HML]

Yes,

Geoffrey and sister (Julie? - I think), were able to meet me and point out 
an historic Route 66 bridge to me.  They are two very enthusiastic Corvair 
minded folks - and come from a long time Corvair family, based on our brief 
( 1/2 hour or so) meeting.

I'm JUST NOW getting to the messages (350) that came in while I was on that 
trip.  This is the first I learned of the mishap.  So, hope they are both OK 
and the car is not "critical" either.

Yes, I WILL get to part 4 - and beyond, but since I was out of town AGAIN in 
a Corvair - it might take a couple days to get back in the groove on that.

Attachments (if any) are scanned with anti-virus software.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Geoffrey A Johnson" <geoffj at unm.edu>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 3:36 PM
Subject: <VV> JR Update and Rain


> Today my sister and I got out my 63 Coupe  that has been sitting a little 
> to much recently.  Headed West out of town to meet JR as he passed through 
> Albuquerque with his new 65 Convertible.  Was very nice to meet him, and 
> his beautiful new 65.   Chatted for a little while and then parted ways 
> and we headed back into town.  We took the long way enjoying the drive. 
> Then  going though a construction area a car pulled out straight in front 
> of us.  I had no time to do anything, not even honk, but aim for the best. 
> This car was on the left, curb on the right.  Hit the breaks and did I 
> mention it was pouring rain?  Barely missed the car, clipped the curb and 
> went over a three foot embankment and landed by the side of the road.  We 
> basically did as good as possible.  A few inches to the left I would have 
> hit the other car.  A few to the right I would have hit the curb HARD. 
> Luckily we landed in soft mud and no body damage to the car.  Tire and rim 
> look OK but it is steering a little funny now so we have it up on ramps to 
> inspect everything and allign it etc...
> Enough excitement for the day.
>
> -Geoff Johnson
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