[CR]Re: Cirque reminiscences ...

(Example: History)

From: "John Pergolizzi" <jtperry@worldnet.att.net>
To: "John Pergolizzi" <jtperry@worldnet.att.net>, "scott davis" <francopedia@yahoo.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 20:19:15 -0400
Subject: [CR]Re: Cirque reminiscences ...


----- Original Message -----
From: John Pergolizzi
To: scott davis
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 7:56 PM
Subject: Cirque reminiscences ..



> Well,
> I've almost recovered from my sleep deprivation of this past weekend. 5
> hours a night (or less!) at my delicate age just don't cut it.
> Some thoughts:
> -The look on Dan Artley's face when he talks about his Honda hot rods. 16
> years old again!
> -The joy on Bob Hovey's face put there by his "new" Masi Special.
> -Pete Weigle's glow over the "button" award to Dale.
> -Harvey Sach's stepping up to the plate to assist me and Johnny Baron at the
> auction.
> -The look on my face when Harvey started to "sell"!
> -Johnny Barron's look when he told me the amount raised at the auction. I
> expected a couple of hundred bucks; maybe.
> -Brian Baylis when he declared himself the son Faliero never had when he
> visually caressed that bad boy 1948 track iron. Davie Staub would sure
> liked see'n that one.
> -Wishing I could convince the fringe to do whatever is neccessary to get to
> N.C. Yes, Goodrich, Helman, Bell, Berger, Albert, etc. I'm talking to
> youse!
> -Mike Lebron's exhaustion on arrival and joy on winning an award. He'll be
> back.
> -Jamie Swan and I just sitting on the bleachers on Sunday; taking it all
> in.
> -Chasing at 25mph the "lead group" only to catch and find out it was the
> "chase group". More chasing.... then "we're lost". At least I was on a 32
> plus pound touring bike and not a fixed gear.
> -Gentle rideing around Irving Park. NICE.
> -Packing bikes yet again with B.B. in "the loft".
> -Hard core negotiations with Giusseppe Bender Zannoni. The guy beat me up!
> -Mikie Schmit's just being glad to be there. And bagles from Jersey! Class
> act. Thanks.
> -Ray Etherton's "confession. Only you and I and the Mrs. will know. But
> whose Mrs.?
> -Rideing Charlie Young's Death Cycle Speedwell. Are you sure the b.b. isn't
> disloged fron the tubes?
> -Wayne B., you lucky dog. I'm still in lust. Speeking of
> lust....Lisa....ughhhh....IHOP...ughhhh...
> -Peter Gilbert's most generous offer at the auction. Thank you.
> -Karen Rawls treat'n me to BBQ. UMMMMMM....
     -Mark Poores resonating voice; the smile comes right through.
     -Tom Sanders' beating me in a sprint. In your dreams Tom. No, really.
     -Me and Jan Johnson laying down on the forth floor. Peter dosen't read this so I'm O.K.
     -Paulie and Rita Lee on a fixie tandem and then on the old Raymond Valance tandem. Paulie you guys made it happen. BVVW members rock!