[Vic Piano]

Hi Bill, We'd like to host another Florida "Barner's Bash" in 2014 however, last year we were unable to secure the support from (we'll call them "sponsors") that we've enjoyed in previous events. We did have participation from a lot of Florida Barner's that helped make the 2013 Bash an enjoyable event. It does take a lot of pre-planning to stage an event, (more then posting "promos"), and it is also difficult to schedule the event to meet everyone’s time frame. In previous events we've taken part in the Billetproof show at Don Garlits Museum, taken a tour of the National Parts Depot automobile collection, toured the Edison, Ford estates in Ft. Myers, been treated to excellent BBQ by Mr. Moose in St. Pete and Tom M. in Ft Myers. We've also enjoyed the fixin's of John (oldford2) and his wife Barb at Fred Howard Park on the Gulf of Mexico in Tarpon Springs. You, (Bill) have been a staunch supporter of the event with the creation of the "Miss Shelly Award", etc.

The event has become somewhat of a tradition, and we’ve enjoyed the participation of a bunch of Barner’s over the years, but I’m not sure that the interest and/or willingness to participate on the part of attendees and sponsors (to provide raffle prizes, etc.) still exist. I’m game to do what’s necessary to hold another Florida “Barner’s Bash” in 2014, as long as I know we’ll get a modicum of support from Barner’s and those that support the hobby providing parts and/or services.

For those reading this, if you fit either criteria mentioned above and would like to lend your support, please let me know. I hope we can continue the tradition. Vic