In Memoriam

John Thomas

…And If You Order Right Now…

BY PETER LINSKY

ORPCA member John Thomas, succumbed to medical issues on Wednesday evening, November 22. Not everyone receiving this notice knew John but he joined our club in 2010 and was active in local drives, social gatherings, and PIR outings. He enjoyed driving his white 911 Carrera Targa and more recently his Macan GTS. As timed moved on the medical issues that plagued him became worse and by 2022/23 he was unable to participate in any club event. John was in hospice when he passed on. If we learn of a funeral or celebration of life we will advise you of date and time.

Doyou grow as weary as I do of seeing those television ads for residential gutter and downspout screening systems? You should be aware that your house isn’t the only major investment at risk of clogged downspouts. As a PCA member, you should be receiving regular E-Brake blasts from National.

If you are the owner of an early Boxster or know someone who is, make sure you or they pull up the E-Brake blast of October 24. Scroll way down to find the article entitled “Watch for Leaves”. Here’s a direct link to the story: https://www.theautopian.com/whyparking-under-a-tree-can-kill-a-first-gen-porscheboxster/

In a nutshell, these early cars lack a filter screen for their folding top and roof drains, and if those drains become clogged with debris, water can back up and flood the area beneath the seats - right where the car’s critical immobilizer unit lives. Read the story and find out what happens next - and how to deal with this potentially very costly issue. n