Slipstream - November 2002

“Moonlight at the Oasis” Happy Hour
by Dennis Chamberlain
Happy Hour Crew: Dennis Chamberlain,
Dee Lersch, and Mark Gluck
The weather forecast was
ominous for our “Moonlight
at the Oasis” happy hour.
Despite that, a smattering of
adventuresome Mavericks ventured
south to Joe Pool Lake, and they
were rewarded with a clearing of the
clouds and a calming of the winds.
We were also rewarded with the
company of none other than the Hill Country region’s registrar
and D.E. instructor Kerry Watson, who had driven all the way
Photo by Dennis Chamberlain
Mark Gluck, Kerry Watson, and Matt Platts
Photo by Dennis Chamberlain
David Mock
from Austin – her well-known red 944 in tow -- for the happy
hour. (OK, well, she was actually on her way to the Maverick
Region’s MSR D.E., and Joe Pool Lake happened to be in
her path). Kerry apparently arrived early because, by the time
I arrived she was already in a position to recommend their
signature drink, the name of which cannot be repeated in this
family publication. Nonetheless, it was most impressive.
. . . name of which cannot be repeated in
this family publication. . .
Another unexpected treat was the casual mentioning by
Mark Williams’ that, parked outside, was his new 2003 Boxster
S. Mark Gluck and I practically ripped off the Oasis’ front door
in our haste for our first close-up inspection opportunity. Also,
Photo by Dennis Chamberlain
Mark Williams
during dinner, Kerry was kind enough to modestly answer
some D.E. questions -- including a couple of heel-and-toe
pointers.
Be sure to take notice that our November 21st happy hour
will be at TBC, the indoor racing facility on Stemmons, just
south of Regal Row. The vehicles are electric, and the food is
provided by Sonny Bryan’s.
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