Greetings to the 70's gang
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Hi Bill , Long time no hear or see, glad you found OSO, there are many great stories and many more to be told. You and I used to have a very good relationship, we always talked at the races, You were always picking my brain in a very complimentary way. We had some good races against each other, AAAAHHHHH the good old days. I just started a thread inquiring about the whereabouts of George Bartell, I would like to commission him again to do a portrait if he is up to it, He did two of me that my wife Allyson comissioned, which are great, and very special. If he is not able, maybe he could recomend someone of same mind set and quality for a very close friend of mind that I won three world championships with. All the best to you and family, I look forward to hearing from you. please email me. Richie Powers [email protected] .
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Thanks for remembering. Here are a couple of photos. (Click the images for larger versions)
Bill Vogel
Bill Vogel
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Hi Mike: I am happy to say I located George, and spoke with him yesterday. He just finished 30 custom portraits for the monterey historic races and is a little burnt, but was excited to hear from me again, and we started recalling all the past times, and celebs. associated. He has consented to do a portrait for my very close friend, it`s a surprise so can`t say name. You are so right, about his portraits, he captures everything and makes the portrait very special. Question : are you and your dad going to the old fart thing in Oct. if so you need to talk studebaker into coming with you.
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Hey Billy: Is your profile correct -- do you live in Yorba Linda, CA? I do too -- for the last 30 years! This is my first post here -- still writing columns and articles for the boating mags.
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This stuff is priceless. we need more of it on here. I've still got my very first powerboat magazine i found in my dads old filing cabinet, and it is from 1974 i think and has a picture of Super Toad in it, I think it was the Henessy cup?. I could check.
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Hi Bill. I was wondering if you'd be happy to chat about those days? I'm doing a little research and trying to get to know all the charcaters and you of course, were in the thick of it!
Would love to chat if you have time?
David
Would love to chat if you have time?
David