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John, thanks for letting us know about your positive encounter. It's nice to hear a GOOD story about a gov. official. keep up the good work and good luck with your new friend. Tom![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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John,
Way to be pro-active and put a postive light on the hobby.....we need more ambassadors like you.![]()
The Funeral on Saturday was well attended.The next chapter in this story is beginning to unfold.....
Over the weekend, the husband of the Tom Green County, Texas Tax Assessor/Collector died. Ronnie Glenn Jetton was just 59 years, 2 months and 27 days old when a brain tumor got him. It was just a few short months from diagnosis to death. Services will be held on Saturday, July 16th. Our condolences to his wife, Cindy (Tax Collector) and their entire family.
FYI: In the state of Texas, each County Tax Assessor is responsible for the county Vehicle Registration Office - It was Cindy who was so helpful with our Deuce registration as a Texas Former Military Vehicle (one of just a few in the county).
Ronnie was a life-long auto and vehicle enthusiast, mechanic, and restorer. He is well known with local and regional car clubs (Mustang, Corvette, etc.), motorcycle clubs, antique car groups, low-rider groups and the whole spectrum of such organizations. Everyone in the county who has, in the last decade or longer, registered their vehicles under Cindy's purview. Cindy has asked our funeral home to contact these groups so that Ronnie can have "one last ride" in his honor. She has specifically asked that the Deuce participate. It will be a privilege to do so.
I say this with the utmost respect....
I kinda figure that when the "grand mistress" of vehicle registration ASKS for MV participation in her own husband's funeral procession, then the "official" attitude concerning MV's in Tom Green County, Texas is quite favorable.
Ronnie was a good and decent man who will be greatly missed. We pray that one day we'll be met at the Pearly Gates by him in his personal "heavenly ride".
I'll let y'all know how Saturday's funeral services and procession goes.
Originally Posted by [B said:phil2968[/B]![]()
I'm glad you have things so well. Here in Polk County Florida anything with 3 axles is considered a commercial vehical. That really messes me up as commercial vehicals are not allowed to be parked in a residental area. Bummer, I own 3 of them!
My county also forbids anything with more than two axles in a residential area. In fact, that seems to be a common law here in Fla although a lot of areas don't enforce it. I don't think there's much chance of challenging it since it's a general zoning ordinance and actually isn't specificly linked to "commercial vehicles" (that's just sort of assumed). However I did talk to my county commissioner and he seemed to be open to the idea of revising the ordinance for collector type vehicles. However I ended up getting an M-37 instead so I never pursued that avenue.Wonder if you can successfully challenge that? Since you are not commercial (I assume) how can your vehicle be commercial? Just pondering.
Great Posting Cold Warrior! I happen to be one of those Code Enforcement (though New Construction) MV Owners here in the City of Alexandria Virginia. Although I keep "Sandy" parked infront of the closest VFW post, I too know that most God fearing patriots appreciate us "Steel Soldiers" who participate in and support parades like the annual George Washington Day Parade in Febuary. Not to mention the $th of July Parade 134 miles away in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Local City Ordinances and Laws prohibit commericial vehicles from parking overnight on city residential streets, though nothing that I have inquired about prevents a privately owned, licensed vehicle from being parked in a driveway or street. Matter of fact, two summers ago, one of my inspectors hit me up on the radio and said there was a camoflaged duece parked on the street in old town. After a few minutes in city hall that morning finishing up with a New Construction meeting, I found myself rushing the door to get to the reported location. I was just beside myself when I arrived at the condo building on Cameron Street and Henry (US 1), to find a Texas tagged, M35A3 less the crew cab doors, parked alongside the curb. I just couldn't help but wonder of his journey up from TEXAS!
After several pictures and placing my business card (along with a picture of my truck and a short note) several of my coworkers showed up to get "tailgate training" on the subject vehicle. (sorry guys no pictures currently available).
I know! worthless with out pics!
I caught the fever several years ago after wanting one for years. The proverbial watershed opened up after the first duece! 1988 M35A2C USAF picked up from Camp Lejuene, N.C. in spring of '08. Second and Third, 1969, 1971 M35A2 w/w from Harrisburg, Pa. in Fall '08. Multiple M105A1 and A2's from Harrisburg, Pa. and Richmond, Va. That in turn got me into several M101's then generators...........You all know how it goes!
I have met the best people being interested in this hobby. I have attended the Rally in Syria, Virginia and have been fortunate enough to develop relationships with several of you Steel Soldiers!
Gotta hit the rack as it's getting late. Keep it going and don't forget, not all of your local Code Enforcement Staff understand the hobby. They are charged with enforcing locally recognized policies and ordinances. Typically it is a complaint from someone who just "doesn't get it" about MV's. Best advice: Maintain your dignity, be polite to your neighbors and keep your vehicles legal. Be proactive. Open up the dialogue with your local enforcement officers and get them involved early on. Sometimes your best defense is your initial offense!
Keep her at 2500rpm!
Cheers!
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