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Not a lot to report this month, just nasty weather and I'm getting very tired of the cold. I am allergic to 'cabin fever'.

Progress is slow going on the Cabriolet body but we're getting there. Andy's helper also works at Ford and has been reassigned to Detroit while the Fern Valley plant undergoes renovation and is only home on weekends.

I'm selling off many 356 parts that I haven't used in years and don't see a foreseeable need. I have some duplicate Porsche literature that needs a good home. For example I have the original 'Excellence' and the later 4 volume set, still sealed in factory wrappers. I have a set of Pellow's works including the videos. I also have some early VW parts and literature...

Recently there has been some discussion about serving alcohol at KY PCA events. I contacted National and received an 'official reply' and it has been forwarded to Steve McCombs for review.

Another item of discussion is the 'policy' of buying dinner for folks that attend our regular monthly meetings. It only benefits the locals that come to meetings and the $300/400 spent per meeting can be put to better use. I don't think we should be buying drinks at the meeting dinners because of the potential liability issue. If our members can afford a Porsche they can surely afford a modest meal at the meetings. I have never taken advantage of the free dinner offer but I have accepted a beer occasionally.

Another item that has come up is the Pacesetter and how it is distributed. Some folks would like it by electronic means. The Pacesetter is on the KyPCA website www.kypca.org and available to all. Very simple, if you prefer to read it on the website and don't want the paper copy, just contact me and I will delete you from the bulk mail list.

We have been encouraging folks to sign up for the yahoo list. To sign up, go to http:// autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/kypca/. This is a forum for instant messages that is available to all. It is simple to sign up and any notifications will be sent direct to your e-mail account.

TV commercials are always fodder for comment. Without mentioning names, watch how one female spokesperson reminds me of bobble head doll. News teasers have always p*** me off ('the world is coming to the end, details at 11'). Weathermen (and women) also tease with 'details later'. I have always wondered if the weather reporters get paid by the word. They ramble on and on and finally get to the point. I have also noticed that the sportscasters have a difficult time hiding their team bias.

Recently a friend just put a deposit down on a brand new Porsche and mentioned it on Facebook. He said "I can’t wait for the new 911 to arrive". Next thing he knew, 4000 ’radicals’ added him as a friend.

Ken Daugherty
Resident Curmudgeon