[Chevelle-list] Chevelle World arrived today

[Clint Hooper]

That's definitely some good news about the magazine improvements. It
definitely sounds like you have been "busier than a grasshopper in a
henhouse" this year.<grin> Trust me,all of us ACES members appreciate all
you do. More than most,I know just how much work it is running an
organization this size. I'm very sorry I didn't have my car at
Chevellabration this year and haven't been able to attend any of the
regional meets. Without boring anyone with the details,it has been a
difficult year for me and unfortunately,it's showing signs of getting worse
before it gets better.
Bless you for your thoughts and prayers. I promise to hang in there.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
1969 El Camino protourer
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
"You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a
pile of brass."

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chuck Hanson" <acesprez at comcast.net>
> >
> Yep, we'll bring it back, Clint.  The photo count for that section has
been
> down a little over the Summer (I guess during the warm weather folks have
> plenty other things to do than send us pix of their cars), but we plan on
> bringing it back in the Sept/Oct issue.  Currently I've been concentrating
> on getting caught up on writing/producing all the back issues, and am
> finally starting to see the end of the tunnel.  In fact, I'm working on
the
> May/June issue now, and after that the July/Aug issue will have CB'06
> coverage.  Also been working with another Member to index all the CW
> articles since the beginning (10 years worth!), which has turned out to be
a
> fairly formidable task.  I believe ACES Members will appreciate the hard
> work that went into it, however.  Probably run it in the Sept/Oct issue as
> well.
> Here's a bit of news you might enjoy, too, Clint...  Beginning with the
> CB'06 issue we're going full color from cover-to-cover, and adding four
more
> pages of content.  I guess my thoughts are if we can't go monthly with the
> mag, why not instigate improvements that will give Members a bit more bang
> for their buck?
> As for your Elky making it into the mag, I would have to say the biggest
> inhibitor is not taking it to one of our Regional events, Clint.  Because
CB
> is such a busy event for me, I never get a chance to shoot feature cars
> there, and have to rely on our Regional attendees to provide me with
> material.  Plus, the added possibility of having your Chevelle
photographed
> for CW may have a slight effect on attendance ( we hope).
> Of course, I'm always on the lookout for Chevelles that meet our criteria
> for features; not only do they have to be great cars with considerable
> craftsmanship and other attributes, but it seems I'm always short on '64s,
> '68s, and El Caminos.  I believe your Elky fills at least the majority of
> that criteria.
> At any rate, I hope our paths cross again soon, Clint,  I hope things are
> going well on your end; reading some of your posts on the Chevelle List
has
> given me some insight to the difficulties you're facing now.  You're in my
> thoughts an prayers, my friend.
> Warmest regards,
> Chuck