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  1. Leighmcg

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    #101 Leighmcg, Aug 27, 2011
    OK, he says 3pm would be better. Bring on the noise!!
     
  2. F355Bvc

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    #102 F355Bvc, Aug 27, 2011
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    So meet at Home Depot at 3PM !!!!!!!
    I will send out an email.
    Others, please, Feel free to do the same !!
     
  3. Gatorrari

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    #103 Gatorrari, Aug 27, 2011
    I may be able to make that. I'm going to Six Flags in the morning (for free! aside from parking) but I should be home by 2. I can switch cars and drive out to Suwannee. No guarantees, but I'll try to make it.
     
  4. Gatorrari

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    #104 Gatorrari, Aug 28, 2011
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    We met up at the Home Depot at 3; Leigh and Brian were waiting in the Testarossa. After chatting for awhile there, we went to the house and chatted some more for about 45 minutes or so. I thank them for their hospitality. I had not been there since a Christmas party we had had there some years ago.

    Brian is looking (and feeling) much better than when I saw him in the hospital a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully that will continue and this will soon all be in the past.

    Just one photo this time!
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  5. Texas Forever

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    #105 Texas Forever, Aug 28, 2011
    This is good to hear.

    Dale
     
  6. Leighmcg

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    #106 Leighmcg, Aug 29, 2011
    Thank you, Jim & Jeff, for coming out yesterday. It was great to see you & I know Brian enjoyed the visit.
     
  7. F355Bvc

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    #107 F355Bvc, Aug 29, 2011
    Very Sorry that I couldn't make it ! Something came up , late Sat. that prevented me from coming !! I am glad to hear of Brian's progress !! Look forward to seeing him out and at some car events soon ! Maybe ICA !!!!
     
  8. spirot

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    #108 spirot, Aug 29, 2011
    Hey Brian,

    sorry I could not make it. Glad you are feeling better! lets get back to racing!
     
  9. sunburn

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    #109 sunburn, Aug 30, 2011
    Brian,
    I had company over the weekend so I couldn't come. However, I did honk my horn and rev up the 456 at 2:30 in my driveway! Hope to see you out soon.

    Rick . . . .
     
  10. Leighmcg

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    #110 Leighmcg, Aug 30, 2011
    Thought I heard something...
     
  11. henryr

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    #111 henryr, Sep 13, 2011
    whats the update ??????????????????
     
  12. Leighmcg

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    #112 Leighmcg, Sep 14, 2011
    Brian is rapidly getting back to normal. He's talking about redesigning the Norma and getting back on the track, so you know it's just a matter of time (not much of it!) before he's back to his old self. I'll try to get him to post an update to let everyone know how he's doing.
     
  13. deepak

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    #113 deepak, Oct 3, 2011
    Brian looks just fine. With the same shine in his eyes.
     
  14. LMPDesigner

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    #114 LMPDesigner, Oct 7, 2011
    I owe so many people so many thanks that sometimes I forget who I have chatted with. So sorry for this delay.

    As most of you know-I had a "small fender-bender" in my race car about two months ago. There was a certain amount of personal injury (who knew hang-nails required 2 weeks in the hospital??) of which I am, thankfully, recovering from.
    Progress is slow but good. My doctors all agree that I will get back to my original, annoying self in time.

    I have the helmet (in it's full glory) in my office-in case anyone wants to see. I also have pictures of the car, which are on my laptop, but I can send copies to anyone interested.

    I have yet to fully absorb the consequences and lessons from this event but I have learned some things-which I shall, hopefully, never unlearn.

    First and foremost is that the words of John Donne- "No man is an island entire of itself " holds more truth than we know.

    The outpouring of concern and interest in my condition and welfare has perhaps been the only good thing to have come from this experience.
    One has thier family and friends of course, but one never really understands or appreciates the depth of love and concern until one goes thru such an experience as I have.

    I wish I could find some better way or words to express my gratitude and thanks to all of you. But I am no John Donne.

    If I can offer any more words it would be this:

    Do not take for granted those around you-whether they are family or friends.
    Spend a moment and realize how special they all are to you, and how special you are to them.

    Thank you all for your concern, interest and love. I have been deeply touched and changed (for the better) by it all.

    Brian Willis
     
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    #115 rob lay, Oct 7, 2011
    Great to have you back Brian and glad you are doing well considering the horrific accident.
     
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    #116 Schatten, Oct 7, 2011
    Welcome back Brian! Glad you are back on track to being back to your old self.

    Would like to see that helmet of yours and other pics if you don't mind. You could always post pics in the subscribed section if you don't want them out in public eye.
     
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    #121 BigTex, Oct 7, 2011
    Welcome back.......
     
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    #125 GrayTA, Oct 7, 2011


    Glad to have you back Brian!!! Very happy to see you posting here!!




    PDG
     
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