Back in April or May when talk of the big show in Texas started to heat up, I figured I wouldn't be going due to a whole heap of logistical problems. First, I had to get there, but I didn't want to go without my car.
Then, I got to "talking" to this cruzer guy who hangs out here on the site. He says he would be happy to store my Marauder in his large air conditioned garage if I wanted to have the car shipped down there. Strange offer from a guy I never met. So, this cruzer guy send me his telephone number and says to call him if I wanted to discuss the idea further. Again, I have never met this guy. So, I figure what have I got to lose?
I give cruzer a call. Now it turns out that his name is Maury and he is quite a nice guy to chat with. We talk cars, airplanes, work, religion, geography (he used to live in Long Island -- I am out there on business all the time). Well, the call is coming to an end and Maury practically insists on lending me his garage.
Now I am really thinking that this Texas thing may come together for me. After all, I have an offer that I dare not refuse!
Now I chat with the girlfriend and tell her that I have an offer from Maury. She wants to know who Maury is. She wants to know how I can trust my car to a guy I met on the internet. I said I spoke to him on the telephone. It only takes one conversation with Maury to know that you will like him and you can trust him.
So, the deal is done. My car will be meeting me in Texas and staying in air conditioned comfort courtesy of Maury!!
I make the travel arrangements for the car. Now Maury wants to know what time he can pick me up at the airport. I tell him I will take a car service. He says he will not hear of it and insists on picking me up at the airport.
When I arrive in Texas, and as soon as I get off of the airplane, I am met like I am family and get a huge hug from Old Man 0Marauder. How good can life get?
Well, it does get better. Maury has a photo album just for me of the off load process when my car got to Texas!!
I got my car back today. Needless to say, the return of my car to New York was equally flawless thanks to Maury! More photos, more reassuring telephone calls.
Maury, let me say it again: You are the greatest. I appreciate all of your help! You made it possible for me to attend one of the greatest events.
THANKS MAURY!