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It seems that we have started introducing ourselves on the list. I like the
idea, so, here goes.
I am Philip Dillard, Head of Technical Services, Library, Southern Utah
University, Cedar City, Utah. Yes, I'm a Librarian, but normal in all
other respects! Cedar City is in the heart of "color country".
Our motto: "Sure, I guess you could say it's pretty...if you're easily
impressed by spectacular grandeur!" This place is an outdoor heaven-on-earth...
and only 3 hours from Las Vegas, where my wife and I go every couple of
months to soak up the "culture".
I got my first VW, a 36hp beetle, new in 1957 (paid $1608 for it...and
wish I still had it!). Cannot recall a time since then that I have not
had at least one air-cooled jobbie. Why? Because VW is the only car that
a mechanical moron (i.e., librarian) like me can understand, work on, and maintain.
As such, I see owning a VW as making a small principled statement that there is
some part of my life that I have some control over. Yes, the influence
of St. Muir is pervasive in my life!
Besides VWs, another "hobby" is Gilbert & Sullivan, the guys that did the
famous comic operas ("Mikado", "Pirates of Pinfore", etc.) I have published
two books on these guys...my book on Sullivan came out last year.
My wife, Jill, and I live on a 7 1/2 acre "farmette" ten miles outside of town...
where I can line up all my T3 parts cars in a neat row without any neighbors
screaming at me. We play at being "farmers", but mainly just like the peace
and quiet and wonderful view that go with living away from town.
I currently drive a '71 Squareback that I spent two years restoring, have a
'71 bus ("Hitler's Revenge") which I am semi-restoring...and have just
finalized a deal to pick up a '71 Fastback to restore for my wife.
Well, I'm sure I've told you more than you wanted to know. I will end by saying
that I feel a friendship with many of you on this list...even tho we probably
will never meet. I look forward to finding out more about you from your
introductions.
Best...
Phil
dillard@suu.edu
"I've got to be me...everyone else was taken!"