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Thursday Holiday TAAS Meeting

 

Hi TAASers.
Hope all is well with everyone.?
I was hoping for another in-person meeting this week. ?Leslie suggested Mr. G’s for a get-together. ?I don’t know if we can get a quiet space there for a gathering. (Last time it was crowded.) I don’t believe we have any business we need to handle, so it will be a social meeting. ?The club can afford some appetizers.?
Thoughts on an inexpensive ($15-$25) gift or equipment exchange.
Mark
 

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I don’t mind meeting at Mr. G’s but it’s kind of late to think of gifts.?

On Dec 16, 2024, at 1:26 PM, Mark Strollo via <mark@...> wrote:

Hi TAASers.
Hope all is well with everyone.?
I was hoping for another in-person meeting this week. ?Leslie suggested Mr. G’s for a get-together. ?I don’t know if we can get a quiet space there for a gathering. (Last time it was crowded.) I don’t believe we have any business we need to handle, so it will be a social meeting. ?The club can afford some appetizers.?
Thoughts on an inexpensive ($15-$25) gift or equipment exchange.
Mark
 

I like the idea of the old equipment exchange we've done in the past.? Maybe limit it to Amy's tripod cost and we should all be able to contribute.? Just kidding.?
I don't care if you put a limit on equipment costs as long as it's in decent, usable condition.?

7 PM?? Can you make a reservation there? Honestly, I don't know.?

Weather permitting.? My FIAT is leaking antifreeze so it won't be a very late night for me.

John Sillasen?
 

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Too many respiratory infections going around for me to feel comfortable about going to a crowded restaurant at this time. Sorry to miss you all.?

Amy

On Dec 16, 2024, at 1:45?PM, John A. Sillasen via groups.io <jasillasen@...> wrote:

?I like the idea of the old equipment exchange we've done in the past.? Maybe limit it to Amy's tripod cost and we should all be able to contribute.? Just kidding.?
I don't care if you put a limit on equipment costs as long as it's in decent, usable condition.?

7 PM?? Can you make a reservation there? Honestly, I don't know.?

Weather permitting.? My FIAT is leaking antifreeze so it won't be a very late night for me.

John Sillasen?
 

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i’m in lmk and i’ll find something useful to put on table?

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Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 1:43:41 PM
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I like the idea of the old equipment exchange we've done in the past.? Maybe limit it to Amy's tripod cost and we should all be able to contribute.? Just kidding.?
I don't care if you put a limit on equipment costs as long as it's in decent, usable condition.?

7 PM?? Can you make a reservation there? Honestly, I don't know.?

Weather permitting.? My FIAT is leaking antifreeze so it won't be a very late night for me.

John Sillasen?
 

Amy does make an excellent point. I mean, yes I have had 8 Covid-19 vaccines, RSV, Sr. Flu Pneumonia, Shingles, TDAP and I still wear a mask!

Dang, would have been nice but I think she's right. I am now going to pass too.

John
 

While I’m OK with meeting TAASers in person,I still wear a mask when in public indoor places. I feel like Amy does about crowded restaurants.

George
 

I'm sorry that I will miss you all, but I will be in Boston until Friday. Have a wonderful Winter Solstice meeting and gathering.

LB


On Mon, Dec 16, 2024 at 1:57?PM Chuck Hinckley via <chuck=[email protected]> wrote:
i’m in lmk and i’ll find something useful to put on table?

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of John A. Sillasen via <jasillasen=[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 1:43:41 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [TAASCT] Thursday Holiday TAAS Meeting
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I like the idea of the old equipment exchange we've done in the past.? Maybe limit it to Amy's tripod cost and we should all be able to contribute.? Just kidding.?
I don't care if you put a limit on equipment costs as long as it's in decent, usable condition.?

7 PM?? Can you make a reservation there? Honestly, I don't know.?

Weather permitting.? My FIAT is leaking antifreeze so it won't be a very late night for me.

John Sillasen?
 

Gonna miss this, too — goin' out of town again.
Happy Holidays!


On Mon, Dec 16, 2024 at 3:40?PM Leslie Brown via <lfbro=[email protected]> wrote:
I'm sorry that I will miss you all, but I will be in Boston until Friday. Have a wonderful Winter Solstice meeting and gathering.

LB

On Mon, Dec 16, 2024 at 1:57?PM Chuck Hinckley via <chuck=[email protected]> wrote:
i’m in lmk and i’ll find something useful to put on table?

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of John A. Sillasen via <jasillasen=[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 1:43:41 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [TAASCT] Thursday Holiday TAAS Meeting
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I like the idea of the old equipment exchange we've done in the past.? Maybe limit it to Amy's tripod cost and we should all be able to contribute.? Just kidding.?
I don't care if you put a limit on equipment costs as long as it's in decent, usable condition.?

7 PM?? Can you make a reservation there? Honestly, I don't know.?

Weather permitting.? My FIAT is leaking antifreeze so it won't be a very late night for me.

John Sillasen?





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Dang! Next time for me, have fun. Jay
 

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Hey John -

I used to own a Spyder - back in 1982-85.? It leaked antifreeze - had a split in the radiator where the drain cock/valve was on the bottom.? It happened just when I was going to race it at the Lyme raceway.? That got canned as I spent the day getting it repaired.? FIAT - Fix It Again Tony.? I *loved* that car - but it was a maintenance headache.? Good luck!

On 12/16/24 13:43, John A. Sillasen via groups.io wrote:
I like the idea of the old equipment exchange we've done in the past.? Maybe limit it to Amy's tripod cost and we should all be able to contribute.? Just kidding.?
I don't care if you put a limit on equipment costs as long as it's in decent, usable condition.?

7 PM?? Can you make a reservation there? Honestly, I don't know.?

Weather permitting.? My FIAT is leaking antifreeze so it won't be a very late night for me.

John Sillasen?



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Geoff McLean
McLean Research Associates
Lead Night Sky Ranger, The Last Green Valley
NASA Solar System Ambassador
Adjunct Professor of Astronomy, Connecticut College
Astronomy programs for Girl Scouts of CT
 

I feel your pain, Geoff. This is only my/our third FIAT but I've had 16 Alfas and oh how I could tell stories!

They only used 20w-50 weight oil so I used to put a light bulb covered with a carpet under the hood just to start my '75 Alfetta sedan to keep the oil from being sludge.

The CT Alfa Romeo Owners Club used to rent Lime Rock every year? - sometimes sharing the track with the FIAT/Lancia club.? Maybe you were a participant? This would have been in the early '80's through like '89 when I stopped being President of CT-AROC.

John


On Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 11:01 AM, astronomy
<astronomy@...> wrote:

Hey John -

I used to own a Spyder - back in 1982-85.? It leaked antifreeze - had a split in the radiator where the drain cock/valve was on the bottom.? It happened just when I was going to race it at the Lyme raceway.? That got canned as I spent the day getting it repaired.? FIAT - Fix It Again Tony.? I *loved* that car - but it was a maintenance headache.? Good luck!

On 12/16/24 13:43, John A. Sillasen via groups.io wrote:
I like the idea of the old equipment exchange we've done in the past.? Maybe limit it to Amy's tripod cost and we should all be able to contribute.? Just kidding.?
I don't care if you put a limit on equipment costs as long as it's in decent, usable condition.?

7 PM?? Can you make a reservation there? Honestly, I don't know.?

Weather permitting.? My FIAT is leaking antifreeze so it won't be a very late night for me.

John Sillasen?



-- 
Geoff McLean
McLean Research Associates
Lead Night Sky Ranger, The Last Green Valley
NASA Solar System Ambassador
Adjunct Professor of Astronomy, Connecticut College
Astronomy programs for Girl Scouts of CT

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