That scenario probably fits about 98% of us. Lurked for a year or so then finally joined in 2003 when needing some advice. Don't post much compared to many others but still on here reading several times a day. Will probably continue to hang around until the site folds or I fold... whichever occurs first.

Found this site in 1999 when I lived in Big Spring Tx. That's about 90 minutes from where Early_S_man lived. Then moved to Az in late 1999.
Wish I had a clue about him at the time. I'd have made the drive to meet him. No question.
His Tech approach is what gave me the confidence to buy my '72 with bad MFI. Got it running pretty well....then I swapped in a 3.2.

Not 100% sure he cared for my decision very much.

I lurked a couple years before joining bc I was careful about my online presence. :rolleyes:

I would NOT have a 911 were it not for Pelcan's awesome tech community....

Is yer name Earl ;)?

This forum has been invaluable to me in so many ways. Pick a subject and somebody here is knowledgeable about it. So many members have advised me on purchases and given how-to advice on a variety of subjects that I could not have gotten elsewhere. I try to contribute when I can, and hope I’ve added to the value others get from PPOT.

Tweeze didn’t disappear, she’s just not single anymore. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I didn't realize Tweeze was still here since I quit stalking her online....or mebbe she's over in PARF :)

Yer still a dawg though....DAWG!

I'm a bit slow this morning....and don't know (see) what's at the end of this post (phone)....but hi Tweeze.....I get it now :)

I am more of a lurker these days. I still check in, but have been very busy work wise. Also, I kind of got a bad taste in my mouth after my 3.2 motor build thread. The venom was strong!

I'm getting better!

Dan, I suspect there are more like you who have backed off on the forum because of people spewing venom. I guess you just have to reconcile with the fact there are keyboard jockeys who do that. I remember I got a treatment years ago from a member for seemingly no basis. Tobra came in and made a just comment on my behalf. I've done that once or twice over the years too on behalf of the forum or another person. Mostly you just have to ignore people like that.

YupSmileWavy

But can you MONKEY roll?

Oh yeah...I'm still here for a cabinet position....KEG party 2020 :)

Glad to see you're still here and think of you often, Dan! SmileWavy

I was looking to buy an MG around 1999. One of the guys in my ski club suggested a 914 instead. Some one suggested Pelican for Porsche Parts and I joined the forums in the summer of 2000. It saved me from Automobile Atlanta!

No you're not, you'll be stone dead in a moment.

You're not fooling anyone, you know.

I think I’ll go for a walk!

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↑ Who the heck is this guy? His posts are all pretty strange...

Recent one from the Chernobyl thread...

I’m on multiple times a day just to lurk and see who is building or changing
Whatever on there cars but only post when I’m in trouble with something.
Like others have stated I could not own a Porsche without this forum so a huge
Thanks to everyone.

Mike