[Ducati] FW: USGP-Georgia Boy Says Thanks

[George Betzhold]

Forwarded to the Lists for Lloyd Horton -

BTW - it was a pleasure meetin' ya thar Lloyd.

George Betzhold
Scottish Woods Log Cabin Resort
Murphy, North Carolina
828-837-5678 Call for reservations
www.scottishwoods.com
Skype ID - bevelsport



-----Original Message-----
From: redbandits at mindspring.com [mailto:redbandits at mindspring.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:47 AM
To: George Betzhold
Subject: USGP-Georgia Boy Says Thanks


(George, I joined the Ducati list specifically to post up a thank you to
everyone that
extended me their gracious hospitality. However, I can't seem to get a post
to the
list. Would you forward the following message to the ducati.net forum for
me?)
_____________________________________________________________________

A large dose of serendipity late Friday afternoon had me scrambling for some
clean clothes, road cash and sunscreen. Greg Calhoun, (Sofia's Last Dance
MCN
2005) had called from Birmingham with the offer of a plane ticket and track
passes,
as he had gotten a bit of bad news concerning a family member's health and
wasn't
going to be able to make the show at Laguna Seca. Tweleve hours later I was
driving
through the early morning darkness out of Atlanta to catch an all day flight
from
Birmingham. A $100 van ride from San Jose to Carmel Valley and I was
standing on
the deck of Hill House enjoying a micro-brew with complete strangers. What
transpired
over the next thirty hours was pure magic. Yes it was hot and dusty at the
track.
And yes I was pretty shagged after tramping around the infield all day, but
what
an experience! Certainly one I will never forget.

The hospitality of Peter and George, as well as, the kindness of all of the
fine
folks staying at the Los Lorealas property that weekend will never be
forgotten.

You folks rock! And Greg, if you are reading this, props to you for your
generosity. Finally, it goes without saying, if any of you make it out to
Barber
Motorsports Park or Road Atlanta, I'll buy you a beer, but it
won't be anything like the tasty offerings from the Half Moon Brewing
Company
and the other varieties you shared with me.

Kindest regards,
Lloyd Horton
Floribama Riders-Atlanta