re: Must you be male to own an ALFA?

[TJCallahan@domain.elided]

In AD v7n643, Beth wrote:

<<Is the Digest another 'Guys Only' club? If it is, you boys might as well 
tell me now.>>

It is not another "Guys Only" club. It is, however, a largely male digest. 
This being indicative of the cultural sterotypes that cars and males go 
together while cars and females do not. There was a thread a few weeks/months 
ago in the AD discussing the male/female upbringing and how males are more 
often allowed/steered/directed toward cars than females. Pity, really, that 
this appears to be true.

The AD does sport a few females -- Tess of NWARC fame (haven't seen you for a 
while, still busy?) and April to name just two. Apologies to the others I 
have not mentioned.

Welcome, Beth, to the AD. May you stay with us for a long time and both 
contribute to and benefit from the digest.

Sorrow and sadness over the collision (I have a personal bias against calling 
these event "accidents" -- there's nothing "accidental" about them). Mr 
Akins, of VA locale, may be able to offer some insights into dealing with 
insurance companies, he has in the past. Others here have had similar 
discussions with insurance companies, perhaps a recap for the AD or private 
offerings would help.

ciao

Tom (recovering from a quick but great trip to FL and VERY behind in AD 
reading)
'63 Spider
'86 Alfa Jetta (ich bin Berlina)
Seattle

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