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Is that a bug in your teeth???? Russ

Well, I’m off to the Fayetteville, Ark. British car show http://www.britishironnwa.org. Going to meet up with Dr. Hess, Ed and Ruth Young, possibly Julian D, and hopefully a lot of other Locosters and Seveners at the show on Saturday. This is one of the best British car shows in the midwest, so please come by and talk Se7ens, Russ

I've been out at 17deg. And that is before I put in a heater and windshield. Those are my best things I ever did to my car, Russ

Man, I wish you could have stopped. You missed a good one, Russ

Man I wish I knew about that sooner. All ready commited to the Fayetteville show. That would have been fun sence I missed LOG and Flying Miata O/H. Keep us posted on these type of events, Russ

Well here is the report on the Kansas City All British Car Show that was held this weekend. 180 cars total. Most were extremely well done. All kinds of cars from per war MG’s to modern Jag’s and Lotus’. There was even a British made Dutton 7 there. The only one I have ever seen in person. I had two Locosters show up from the list, One from the middle of Kansas and one who drove all the way from Chicago just to see my car (now that’s impressive). I talked to several people who would like to build someday so I gave them a sheet of paper with the web sites and book names on it for them to investigate. I even had one couple that the wife WANTED her husband to build a Locost. Man that is 90% of the hurdle, right there. Lotus class (my class) had 4 cars in it. A beautiful $60k Elise, a neat Europa that had a cool zetec conversion in it (including 2000 driving miles worth of bugs from going to LOG in Colorado), an extremely clean white (and fast) Turbo Esprit, and my lowly Locost Se7en. Damn it was hot and sunny out on that grass all day Sunday. Oh yeah, back to the results. The Europa got 3rd, the Esprit got 2nd, and....................................................................................... I got FIRST!!!!!! I think all the old British cars felt some kinship with my car. This is the most competition that I have had to go against and to beat out all those REAL Lotus’, I am humbled. Still thinking about a time for The Midwest Se7ens Gathering in 2008. Labor Day was nice but HOT!!!!! Maybe early June might be better. Any Ideas??? Russ

So far I have not had a challenge. Nearily everyone has been very respectful around me. I'm glad because with 1300cc and 58 screaming HP I don't think I'm much of a threat, Russ

I pile it from one side of the garage and pile it on the other. Does that count????? Russ

Thir ain't no dry counties fer 200 miles in any direction. Russ

This is what is going on this year Edge of Hell and the Beast Haunted Houses open at 8 p.m. and run on Fridays (opening at 8 p.m.) and Saturdays (7:30 p.m.) The Liberty Corn Maze opens with five mazes, two with a MU/KU Border Showdown theme. The maze is open weekends and Labor Day through Oct. 30. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $9; $7 for children 5 to 13. Go to www.libertycornmaze.com or call 816-781-9196 for more information.. The Amazing Rhythm Aces with guest The Elsea Smith Band play at 8 p.m. at Knuckleheads. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. “Moonlight and Magnolias,” the first show of America Heartland Theater’s 20th season opens and runs through Oct 14. Tickets are $25 to $33.50 Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 816-842-0000 or go to www.ahtkc.com for more information. Friday and Saturday Rock the Light at Starlight Theatre. Friday acts include Chris Tomlin, Leeland, BarlowGirl, Decemberadio, Robert Pierre. Saturday acts include Toby Mac, Hawk Nelson, Superchic(k), Family Force 5, Special D. Call 816-363-7827 or go to www.rockthelight.com for more information; Combo tickets are $35 to $70 in advance, $45 to $80 at the gate; single day Friday tickets are $19 to $45 in advance, $25-$50 at the gate; Saturday tickets are $25 to $55 in advance, $30-$60 at the gate. Friday through Sunday The Goodguys Sixth Mid-Western Nationals at the Kansas Speedway. Tickets are $15; children 7-12 $6; seniors $12; kids 6 and under get in free. Call 925-838-9876 or go to www.good-guys.com for more information. There will be more than 3,000 rods, customs, classics; plus a swap meet. The Kansas City Irish Fest at Crown Center. The festival will features three days of music, dancing and exhibits with more than two dozen locally and nationally known bands playing traditional music and Celtic rock. Hours are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Regular tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the gate. Senior (65 and older) tickets are $5 per day. A weekend pass is $20. No admission fee for children 12 and under. Visit www.kcirishfest.com or call 816-997-0837 for more information. Friday through Monday Santa-Cali-Gon Days in Independence. Go to santacaligon.com or call 816-252-4745 for more information. Renaissance Festival opening weekend in Bonner Springs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $14.50, $6.95 for kids. Go to www.kcrenfest.com or call 800-373-0357 for more information. .The festival runs weekends and Labor Day and Columbus Day through Oct. 13-14. Saturday Sept. 1: Melon Festival, City Market with Cowboy Shoot Out 9 a.m.-noon, KCJK 101.1 FM melon contests, 10 a.m.-noon, Wonderscope Kids tent, Mother Nature Storytelling, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., cooking demonstrations 9 a.m.-11 a.m., (816) 842-1271, www.thecitymarket.org The Black Crowes play at 7:30 p.m. at CrossroadsKC at Grinders. Tickets are $28.50. Sunday Kansas City All Brirish Car Show Merriott Hotel KCI Airport The Greaserama Car Show goes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Boulevard Drive-in Theatre, 1051 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, Kan. Call 913-262-0392 for more information. Nickelback, Puddle of Mudd and Daughtery are at Kemper Arena at 7 p.m. Tickets are $47.50 to $55.50. “Oklahoma!” ends at the New Theatre. Call 913-649-7469. Ben Harper plays at 7:30 p.m. at the Uptown. Tickets are $40 to $50. Ginuwine plays at 8 p.m. at the Beaumont Club with Strawberry Champagne, $35, $75 21 and up VIP Pops in the Park at 7 p.m. at Shawnee Mission Park. Free. Gates open at 5 p.m. Shawnee Mission Park is at 7900 Renner Road. Call 816-471-0100 or go to kcsymphony.org for more information. Monday The Greater Kansas City Labor Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Memorial Drive and Main Street and goes to the Liberty Memorial. Call 816-213-3011 for more information. The National World War One Museum will be open from 10

Hot and dry here in KC. Just right for the KC All British Car show this Sunday. I hope to see a lot of you at my Locost display, Russ

What the bloody h&ll is that??? Man that is crazy, Russ

Skinny, you're crazier than a loon. I wish I was up there with you guys, Russ

There are a couple of events coming up here in the Midwest. They are the Kansas City All British Car Show on Sep 1st and 2nd and the Brits in the Ozarks Show in Fayetteville, Ark. on Sep 14th and 15th. My British made Locost will be on display at both of these shows along with hopefully some other Midwest Se7ens. Please drop by and say hi, or better yet, bring your Se7en and display it alongside mine, finished or not. I will be happy to talk to all who want to listen about all the joys (and troubles) of owning these cars. I plan on using these shows as a dry run for the “2008 Midwest Se7en Gathering” some time next summer. Drop me a line if you are planning to come and I’ll keep an eye out for you. The web sites for these events are: http://kcallbritish.tripod.com and http://www.britishironnwa.org/show07.html . SEE YOU THERE! Russ Amos

There are a couple of events coming up here in the Midwest. They are the Kansas City All British Car Show on Sep 1st and 2nd and the Brits in the Ozarks Show in Fayetteville, Ark. on Sep 14th and 15th. My British made Locost will be on display at both of these shows along with hopefully some other Midwest Se7ens. Please drop by and say hi, or better yet, bring your Se7en and display it alongside mine, finished or not. I will be happy to talk to all who want to listen about all the joys (and troubles) of owning these cars. I plan on using these shows as a dry run for the “2008 Midwest Se7en Gathering” some time next summer. Drop me a line if you are planning to come and I’ll keep an eye out for you. The web sites for these events are: http://kcallbritish.tripod.com and http://www.britishironnwa.org/show07.html . SEE YOU THERE! Russ Amos

There are a couple of events coming up here in the Midwest. They are the Kansas City All British Car Show on Sep 1st and 2nd and the Brits in the Ozarks Show in Fayetteville, Ark. on Sep 14th and 15th. My British made Locost will be on display at both of these shows along with hopefully some other Midwest Se7ens. Please drop by and say hi, or better yet, bring your Se7en and display it alongside mine, finished or not. I will be happy to talk to all who want to listen about all the joys (and troubles) of owning these cars. I plan on using these shows as a dry run for the “2008 Midwest Se7en Gathering” some time next summer. Drop me a line if you are planning to come and I’ll keep an eye out for you. The web sites for these events are: http://kcallbritish.tripod.com and http://www.britishironnwa.org/show07.html . SEE YOU THERE! Russ Amos

It was a complete car but if you put the old next to the new you would swear they were different cars. Russ

My wife just tolerates it. My 17yr old daughter and 14yr old son think it is an embarament and don't like it at all even though their friends think it is cool. Russ

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I think Brent is volunteering??????????????????????????????????????? Russ

No No NO. Not me. I just was mentioning Door County would be nice. I'm having enough trouble organizing the Kansas one. Which, by the way, may turn out to be a more midwest (Ks, Mo, Neb, Iowa, Ark) instead. Russ ps: I would love to have an excuse to take my car up to the Door.

Any Se7en guys in the Boston area? I am being forced to go there to look at colleges for my daughter who is a HS senior this year. I'll have some free time to meet with you and BS. We'll be there 28-30th Sept, Russ

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/391522682.html

I was out last nite and saw over 40 of those tasty ones. Max speed of 25MPH so not a problem. They were in a city park. Wish I had my bow with me but they are not in season yet. They are a major problem here in east Kansas. Almost need a Roo guard on the Locost. Russ

Look at Julian D's locost on Yahoo http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_North_America/photos/browse/9eca. It is the best of both worlds. 240z donor in a locost. Looks like a Se7en on steroids. Russ