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porsche4life 02-11-2010 03:29 PM

Yup Glen the storm went south of us and I brought the 944 back to wford with me... Parking lots will be empty tomorrow so little chance of dings.... I just couldn't get back in the Toyota after driving the 944....

m21sniper 02-11-2010 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick V (Post 5180350)
yup, and that storm is supposed to be here on Monday.

Yeah, we're looking at up to a foot next week too the weather geeks say.

Rick V 02-11-2010 03:46 PM

Yanno if old man winter could get him a piece from Mother Nature he might just chill out for a while.

GH85Carrera 02-11-2010 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick V (Post 5180416)
Yanno if old man winter could get him a piece from Mother Nature he might just chill out for a while.

That will happen when hell freezes over. Oh wait, maybe it has. :D

Geronimo '74 02-11-2010 09:52 PM

'sup dawgs,

I don't care Friday!!!

slodave 02-11-2010 10:10 PM

Damn, preregistration for the upcoming autox ended. Looks like I may be missing the first event. That sucks. I missed the last one due to the flu.

Geronimo '74 02-11-2010 10:12 PM

Shame on you!
You know Dave, if you're not going to start and try harder, I don't know what will become of you...

slodave 02-11-2010 10:13 PM

I may have to resort to fluffing.

svandamme 02-11-2010 10:14 PM

morning y'all

Geronimo '74 02-11-2010 10:34 PM

Morning Stigeon,


How are the new windows doing, nice and warm inside?

svandamme 02-11-2010 10:42 PM

haven't got em yet... got eta of 26th feb...
you'll notice they are installed, because on that very same day the weather will no longer be cold...winter will be over

slodave 02-11-2010 11:38 PM

I just wrote an email to one of the people in the PCA group that puts on the ax, begging her to get me on the list... I figure it can't hurt...

livi 02-12-2010 12:00 AM

Morning, men!

Geronimo '74 02-12-2010 12:06 AM

Morning mr Doctor

porsche4life 02-12-2010 12:14 AM

Good morning and good night... Been fighting with chemistry HW.... got a quiz in the morning.... I'm off to a shower and bed....

Rick V 02-12-2010 01:14 AM

Morning Ya'll

slodave 02-12-2010 01:15 AM

Morning Rick.

porsche4life 02-12-2010 01:24 AM

Why am I still awake?


Morning Rico



A job opportunity has come up guys.... Check my resume thread.... I am a fool to not go get this job.

Rick V 02-12-2010 01:47 AM

Finish school sid, trust me

Geronimo '74 02-12-2010 02:20 AM

Rick is right.

slodave 02-12-2010 02:23 AM

It's like a pizza delivery job for spare cash... But instead of pizza, it's xanax... If he maintain the grades..

Jim Richards 02-12-2010 02:58 AM

Morning fellas.

slodave 02-12-2010 03:18 AM

Morning Jim. :)

Rick V 02-12-2010 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Geronimo '74 (Post 5181072)
Rick is right.

Take note fellas, ya don't hear that too often.

RKDinOKC 02-12-2010 04:32 AM

I worked as a cook in a pizza/italian joint when classes were in session, and mowed lawns during summer to get me through college. It was my source of food. I also had two other part time jobs during summers doing electronics assembly. One for a company that made computer battery backups for the military, and the company I work for today. I also designed and installed home theater systems in upscale homes, a couple of restaurants and a bank. I installed the sound system in the restaurant I worked as a cook later in. The systems I installed had volume controls for each room and they rocked. One restaurant even made a big deal about their sound system with a write up on the back of the menu.

I made this cool portable speaker box for the food prep area in the pizza restaurant that also fit neatly behind the seat in a pickup truck. It was so the people working in the prep area could rock out without disturbing the eating area, sounded fantastic. This guy came in and bought that portable speaker from the restaurant owner. The guy had a speaker company and stereo store called Stillwater Designs. He copied my speaker and sold it as The Kicker. Now that company is called Kicker. Tried to get a job working for the guy after doing the stereo install and before working as a cook at the restaurant and the bun head wouldn't hire me. Even after he bought my speaker. He deserved a....Boot To The Head.

GH85Carrera 02-12-2010 05:22 AM

Mornin guys.

GH85Carrera 02-12-2010 05:45 AM

Since we are on the topic of first jobs....

I was literally sitting in my chair during math class in high school when I was offered my first job. The professional photographer was in our room shooting a few pictures for the yearbook. I went to see him after class and got the job.

I was the photography geek in school. I was the staff photographer for the yearbook. I took all the pictures and processed the film and made the prints in my home darkroom. There were some photos I could not take because I was in school. The school had used the same professional for years. I was taking away most of his business at that school so he hired me.

The cool part was my job provided me with a Hassleblad, 4 lenses and strobe equipment. I had photos published in Time magazine and many newspapers. All while still in high school.

My high school had no photography equipment at all, no darkroom or anyone teaching photography.

Here is a photo of me in 1972 or 1973.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1265982247.jpg

RKDinOKC 02-12-2010 08:28 AM

What? No beard!!!

porsche4life 02-12-2010 08:34 AM

Guys I am in a real bad mood..... really need to disappear for a few days.... but that guy is coming to look at the VW tomorrow so I need to be here.....

RKDinOKC 02-12-2010 08:46 AM

Sleep?

porsche4life 02-12-2010 08:48 AM

Fixing to do some of that.... Don't have another class until 1....

Rick V 02-12-2010 09:24 AM

Sid, just remember, you don't have a wife, a mortgage a car payment nor arthritis, so it isn't all that bad.
You have my number, call me if ya just need to unload. I am married I know how to sound like I am listening. :)

porsche4life 02-12-2010 10:37 AM

Thanks Rick, SmileWavy


I think I'll make it though... Just gotta make it through this BIO class... Then I am hightailing it home.... Putting the 944 on the lift so I can start checking it over for autocross.... Giving the corrado a final detail and wax.... Hopefully all that cheers me up or at least helps me clear my mind.... I just feel like I am living in a daze these last few weeks.... Just going through the motions not giving a shyte about anything....

m21sniper 02-12-2010 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geronimo '74 (Post 5180956)
'sup dawgs,

I don't care Friday!!!

It's always friday for me.

Actually, it's probably more accurate to say it's always sunday for me.

GH85Carrera 02-12-2010 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RKDinOKC (Post 5181421)
What? No beard!!!

I grew my moustache while Spiro Agnew was still vice-president. He came to town to make a speech and I photographed him. I had to run home and change into a suit & tie and shave. I cut my lip real bad. I solved that problem by not shaving again.

I did not grow my beard until 1975 or 1976.

Jim Richards 02-12-2010 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick V (Post 5181509)
I am married I know how to sound like I am listening. :)

Fantastic quote, Rick. Every husband should have this skill down pat. :D

svandamme 02-12-2010 12:00 PM

damned flashing things in my rear view mirror.

RKDinOKC 02-12-2010 12:02 PM

To relieve stress I autocross. The concentration adrenaline rush from driving at the limits of traction really clears me out. When driving a lap I am "in the zone." So focused on where I want the car to be that I can't see anything else and don't even hear the radio. If you have ever seen the movie "Driven" with Sylvester Stallone, the part where he is whistling is the best description I've seen of driving "in the zone." I am so relaxed and destressed after autocrossing I typically go home and fall asleep for a couple hours.

Before I discovered autocrossing I flew radio controlled airplanes. Was similar concentration related adrenaline rush. Before RC planes I took blood pressure medication.

Jim Richards 02-12-2010 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svandamme (Post 5181777)
damned flashing things in my rear view mirror.

Snap off the damned mirror and keep driving.

RKDinOKC 02-12-2010 12:09 PM

I thought flashy things in the rear view mirror were a sign you needed to speed up!


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