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Pelican bbs addiction
I find that I can't sit at the computer to do do anything without at least once checking the bbs, new posts,great opinions and a world of answers to questions , some of which are thoughts I have pondered many times. Anyone else here with this problem? Maybe its not a problem, but then thats what the alkys say " I don't have a problem" Jerry 911 SC targa
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10-25-2001, 07:52 PM
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Perhaps we need some group therapy sessions? Oh, maybe that's what we're doing when we log on. Just gearheads, shooting the s**t. Sure works for me.
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10-25-2001, 07:58 PM
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I can quit anytime I want to...
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10-25-2001, 07:58 PM
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Anything happen while I was gone?!
OH NO!!!!! I HAD TO WAIT 60 SECONDS TO POST AGAIN!!!! |
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10-25-2001, 08:00 PM
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Hello, My name is Robert Stoll, and I'm a Pelican Head.
------------------ Robert Stoll 83 SC 83 944 |
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10-25-2001, 08:00 PM
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It's not actually me, but a friend of mine.....
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10-25-2001, 08:06 PM
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If I had to go a day w/out this, I'd be one cranky SOB. I was a real tech hold-out, finally bought my first computer in 2001. Got a nice one for pretty cheap- Sony Vaio w/ lots of power and extras- basically use it for e-mail and this BBS. Little bit of web-surfing.
I've been telling friends that I'm addicted to an internet BB and they are amused but don't understand,(especially non-car people). I'm tellin' ya, it's a community for sure. |
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10-25-2001, 08:36 PM
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Location: Los Angeles
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What?
------------------ Jack Olsen My Rennlist page • My Pelican Gallery page • My Porsche Owners Gallery page |
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10-25-2001, 08:48 PM
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Well, when you sit back and realize just how much money you've saved with reading the BBS, it kinda comes into perspective.
My computer-phobic friend Carston even reads it now after I posted about his 915 slushbox which Braniac correctly diagnosed with a loose shift gate on the first try. Saved him a $1000 tranny rebuild. It's pretty cool for friends too - unless you ask KK.... ------------------ Mark Szabo 1986 911 Targa 3.2 1987 Escort 5-speed 1.9 RIP The Porsche Owners Gallery |
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10-25-2001, 08:58 PM
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hey, its a break from all the porno sites i USUALLY visit......... ;-)
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10-25-2001, 09:09 PM
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Tell me more about this "loose shift gate" please. What does this refer to exactly?
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10-25-2001, 09:31 PM
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With all the bad news and stress bombarding us these days...its nice to go to a place that is always interesting, and that induces pleasant mental images.....Porsches.
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10-25-2001, 10:12 PM
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AMEN to that!
I check this board first thing I do when I get into the office each morning, and reload at least 10 times each day. Have learned a LOT from it, and it really, really has helped me in my project. AND - it IS a nice place to go to to forget all the current troubles in the world.. ------------------ 1972 911S Targa (with 1982 3.0L drivetrain) ************************ My project! |
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10-26-2001, 12:09 AM
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I figure when I'm not driving my Porsche, I can still enjoy it by reading & chatting about it on this bbs with others who share the same passion. I've tried the Harley boards, but all they talk about is beer & sex. Don't get me wrong, I like beer and sex, but there's more to life. This board is definitely a "community" besides a great source of information. I don't know if Wayne and the gang ever imagined it would become this good. And frankly, as a business consultant to companies having to make the shift from traditional sales to the internet world, I think that Pellican's model is a great example of how to gain customer loyalty. I check this board first thing in the morning, and somtimes in the evening.
------------------ Ilan Shanon 87 911 white Targa 98 H.D. Roadking 99 H.D. Springer Softail 00 Jeep TJ Sport |
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10-26-2001, 04:54 AM
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what will break the addiction for some? maybe the new policy at rennlist where you now have to pay 17.95 a month to be a member and if you don't pay you can still go there but you are called a "user"
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10-26-2001, 06:34 AM
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This is a good post! I am at my desk all day pretty much every day and so this is on directly in my line of sight EVERY DAY. I can't help but hit reload or refresh everytime I reach for phone/coffee/gum whatever. It is terribly addicting and my swb car has limited posts that are applicable to it!
One thing I have noticed in my 2 years as a junkie here is that when winter rolls around I try not to visit so much because it is depressing not being able to run out and check out the car! I also noticed that the 914 board slows down a touch in the winter too and this one keeps rolling along. weird. |
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10-26-2001, 06:55 AM
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An addiction or obsession? Well, I just spent my break out front looking at my baby and now I'm back on here...I can quit...until lunch.
---------------- Bob Sauerteig '87 Coupe |
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10-26-2001, 07:29 AM
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what do you mean obsession?
I main-line this bbs at work. I keeps my mind on why I'm working. David Duffield |
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10-26-2001, 09:42 AM
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Just spent my lunch fiddling with the shift linkage. Got some good points on the BBS. Can't help but check it everyso often to see what I've missed!!
------------------ Josh '84 Carrera Coupe |
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10-26-2001, 10:21 AM
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I'm an addict too. I guess the combination of good company and Porsches always make me come back here.
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10-26-2001, 10:26 AM
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1978 Porsche 911sc Targa 3.0 
1985 Porsche 911 3.2
1972 Porsche 911S Targa none at the moment!
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa 3.2 L 
1968 Porsche 911L Targa Sportomatic 2.0 Liter
