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This place is a really amazing resource. The collective knowledge here is truly incredible. You can ask the most arcane, random question and have an answer in 5 minutes. Not only that, but if there is a decent Volvo wagon with a standard transmission for sale in North America, Baz will have a line on it
Mostly, I come for the stories about dogs. |
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Not PPOT specifically, but I showed up here at PP on the air cooled 911 forum when I bought my first 911 (still own it), and ended up with four very close friends from here. The gang as I call them. We chat and laugh every day (mostly via text these days as a couple of us have moved thousands of miles away and two have children now).
I count many more as friendly acquaintances because so many of you live in SoCal, which allowed us to gather at many of the same gatherings over the years. |
Years ago there was a thread about camping tents and how someone had one that liked and recommended it to others. The actual designer of the tent is a member here and commented on the thread. Incredible! :eek:
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The wealth of knowledge here is only exceeded by the camaraderie and friendships. Whenever my Wife has a question or problem she will usually ask "What do your Porsche guys say/recommend?".
Everyone I've met in person is a genuine decent human regardless of how we may disagree (and have opposite views over on the Politics/Religion side). I can be an a-hole over there behind my keyboard but there isn't a single person here I wouldn't buy a beverage for or help in time of need. But my big dream is to someday be kicked upstairs to be a moderator. I hear those guys get paid big bucks and get all the chicks. |
"The Brain of PPOT is diverse and wide..............Pcars bring a rare breed"
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I've met about six or seven plus screen name Pelicans IRL and am glad to call a few good friends. Dad always said "to be a better tennis player, you have to play against a pro". Cream of the crop. I'm glad to be the last pick aka odd man out here most of the time.
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An unknown person that rhymes with Jeff Higgins has influenced my life decisions being on my 3rd Pcar............I'm fortunate he's only 45 minutes away from me and has been like a brother for 30 years.......
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I have actually profited by being a member of this group. Prior to the sub-prime loan bubble, that was being called out here big time. I paid attention and put money on it. My wife and I saved up a healthy downpayment and got ready to strike. We picked up a shabby house in a nice area of Seattle, seller was motivated. It's worth at least 3x what I paid for it, and it pays me $1700 a month, and that is with an expensive property management company that does everything.
On a more personal note, I have definitely had some wisdom shared with me here. There have been times when I got it wrong on a personal issue, posted about it here, and folks set me straight. |
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Many of you guys I consider fairly good/close friends. Even though I've never met you and have no clue what you look like!
Seriously as well, I know whatever I am trying to find out - I can make a post on the PPOT forum and get some very worthwhile advice or information! Oh - and without PPOT - I would have missed out on Roof girl! |
There is a man here who did work on my R1100S many years ago. He wouldn't take a dime from me. There is a classic thread on it somewhere in the archive. I've had the pleasure of riding with him more than once.
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I plan stop counting the years at "69" :D
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in "sandrock" ... even after having 17 holes augered .... I need help .... Baz, if you have a jack hammer ... I will put "goodies" by the curb :D |
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