[AndyJ]

I guess I am getting old and maudling as I start my second century. 'Back in the day' I did all the high stress, chasing the almighty dollar stuff, lived in the suburbs and drove a commuter car. As a matter of fact, I carried a gun every day to work for the last five years I was involved with the trucking industry. I just shake my head when I look back at how crazy it was. Oh, I had a wife back then too who didn't make the transition to Phase 2. Bad for her.

Thanks to Kevin, I sold a car to Al Fernandez ( CMC#5) back in January. 90 days later , the deal is about to be completed. The deal was pretty unconventional and not without logistic challenges. So what does this have to do with the secret of life?

I would have rather done this off the wall deal with Al than sell the car to my next door neighbor for cash. It was fun and interesting and I made a new friend along the way. Being self employed now, I have gotten real particular about the company I keep. Like as not, when someone comes across as rude and obnoxious I just hope the door hits 'em in the ass on the way out. This deal was not about whose bank account was bigger or who could take advantage of the other or who could nitpick and gripe bigger - it was just good business. Al was honest, punctual, respectful and willing to trust me just as I placed my trust in him. Rare commodities in this day and time. The secret of life is making your friends and family the most important thing in your life --- and them making sure you enjoy every minute you can with them.

So here ya go Al -- A well deserved thumbs up! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)


Andy

[trackbird]

Very nice. Brisket, beer and some range time in Texas. Sounds like fun for all!

If I didn't already have most of my vacation tied up for a trip to Canada (and other places) to see Eugenio and Montreal, I'd work it into my schedule (and I might still).

[AndyJ]

Very nice. Brisket, beer and some range time in Texas. Sounds like fun for all!

If I didn't already have most of my vacation tied up for a trip to Canada (and other places) to see Eugenio and Montreal, I'd work it into my schedule (and I might still).

Come on down. I won't tell anybody you are a yankee.

[trackbird]

Come on down. I won't tell anybody you are a yankee.

I crew chief for Brion from Dark Horse Racing. Brion is from Texas, born and raised. Anyway, I went to Road Atlanta to crew for him and took a good friend of mine (both from Ohio...). We drove all night, arrived at the track and hopped out of the car. Brion introduces us to some guys from work who had come to help out, I shook hands and said "Hello, nice to meet you guys". Everyone just stopped dead. I could almost hear it in the air "Who let the Yankees in here????". I got a pretty good chuckle out of that one, but it's a moment I'll always remember.

It may be a hard secret to keep. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[AndyJ]

I crew chief for Brion from Dark Horse Racing. Brion is from Texas, born and raised. Anyway, I went to Road Atlanta to crew for him and took a good friend of mine (both from Ohio...). We drove all night, arrived at the track and hopped out of the car. Brion introduces us to some guys from work who had come to help out, I shook hands and said "Hello, nice to meet you guys". Everyone just stopped dead. I could almost hear it in the air "Who let the Yankees in here????". I got a pretty good chuckle out of that one, but it's a moment I'll always remember.

It may be a hard secret to keep. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

The secret is to keep your mouth shut until everyone has had at least 4 beers. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif)