How has PPOT improved your life??

[Tobra]

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.

[Danimal16]

Originally Posted by KC911

LOL .... I've got trees to plant... no time to read this thread now ... much less kill a few hours typing

Baz can help you with those trees.

[450knotOffice]

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.

[URY914]

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!

[craigster59]

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.

[Rusty Heap]

"The Brain of PPOT is diverse and wide..............Pcars bring a rare breed"

[john70t]

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.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by Rusty Heap

"The Brain of PPOT is diverse and wide..............Pcars bring a rare breed"

"Built in silliness"

[Rusty Heap]

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.......

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

"Built in silliness"

PPOT makes me smile. I dont post much but I come here every day and always find something silly that makes me smile. Any thing that makes me smile improves my life.

[HardDrive]

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.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

PPOT makes me smile. I dont post much but I come here every day and always find something silly that makes me smile. Any thing that makes me smile improves my life.

Also... Smiling delays aging.

[MBAtarga]

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!

[flatbutt]

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.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Also... Smiling delays aging.

For sure. I am 70 years old and dont look a day over 69.

[sc_rufctr]

I plan stop counting the years at "69"

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

I plan stop counting the years at "69"

Good plan. I hope it works out for you.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Danimal16

Baz can help you with those trees.

I'm planting a row of trees ...
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