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 Jan 15 2004, 04:13 AM
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Insert catch phrase here  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20  |
Today was a great Detroit day. Last night on the news they said we would likely get more than 8" of snow today, so I was prepared to be really depressed today. However, I drove to work this morning without incident, went out a couple of times during the day and had a little fun sliding around. Got to see a semi-truck driver next door at work trying for over an hour to get out of the parking lot, left work right at 5 PM while other wussies stayed in the office to "let things die down a little", out drag-raced many a 4WD vehicle in my '95 Monte Carlo (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) from stop lights, made it home in only about 10 minutes longer than normal, cleared off the snow from 3 cars, snow blew the driveway with my ultra-cool snowblower, salted the driveway, put the cars back in the driveway, watched the snow plow throw a big pile back in my driveway, went back out and shovelled this up, and was all done by 8 PM while other neighbors were still outside working and some of my friends were probably still at work watching the snow fall.
On 2nd thought I have no idea why I'm in such a good mood. This never happened in Memphis. I think I just love power tools and between having such an easy drive home and throwing the snow many feet through the air (got a little bit of Tim Allen going here) I just kept on being amazed nothing went wrong. I think I've been here too long. I knew exactly what to do when I got home and knew how to dress so I didn't get cold at all when outside. Meanwhile, if I was in Texas right now I bet I would have pulled off my headers last weekend and done even more this week. |
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Jan 15 2004, 04:26 AM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (94bird @ Jan 14 2004, 11:13 PM) I think I just love power tools and between having such an easy drive home and throwing the snow many feet through the air (got a little bit of Tim Allen going here) I just kept on being amazed nothing went wrong. Of course the neighbor's dog hasn't been seen since then .... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Jan 15 2004, 04:31 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 366 Joined: 27-December 03 From: TEXAS Member No.: 54 |
Wish it would snow around here....at least I could have some fun with the truck since the camaro isn't together.
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Jan 15 2004, 06:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
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Jan 15 2004, 12:16 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Yesterday (and the day before) it was sunny and in the mid 70s. After a long weekend of thrashing on the car in 60 degree weather, I sweated my ass off cleaning the shop. My Tee shirt and gym shorts were soaked!
Last night, a friend let me borrow his MIG welder and I played around with it for a while, making some nifty modern "art". I then proceeded to weld in an air hose reel. Could have just as easily bolted it in, but I had the welder .... A cold snap is on the way ... upper 50s for a high and near freezing at night. Need to break out the thermals. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jan 15 2004, 02:24 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jan 15 2004, 07:16 AM) Yesterday (and the day before) it was sunny and in the mid 70s. After a long weekend of thrashing on the car in 60 degree weather, I sweated my ass off cleaning the shop. My Tee shirt and gym shorts were soaked! ... A cold snap is on the way ... upper 50s for a high and near freezing at night. Need to break out the thermals. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Flame on: You Texas jack*sses can just bite ... Flame off: (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Actually, I do kind of enjoy winter sometimes too. I just wish it didn't get dark so early, and it would be nice if the garage was a bit warmer (semi-heated but ...). |
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Jan 15 2004, 03:18 PM
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You're my chicane Group: Advanced Members Posts: 475 Joined: 23-December 03 From: So. Cal. Member No.: 13 |
I wish it would snow here. It has been mid to upper 70's. Although it gets damn near 50 at night, might have to go buy a jacket. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Jan 15 2004, 08:46 PM
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Insert catch phrase here Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20 |
Yes, yes. I know guys. My Mom wrote an email to me saying it was in the 60's this week in Memphis. I remember the good old days.
I keep on telling you southern guys to help me find a job as fun as what I have up here and I'm there. Until I can find such a job I'll tolerate the weather here. |
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Jan 15 2004, 11:54 PM
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Mr. 3rd Place Group: Advanced Members Posts: 537 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Rindge, NH Member No.: 32 |
minus 9 degrees on my back deck this morning. Forecasting record lows tonight, -12 air temperature (pre wind chill).
We received our major delievery at the restaurant this morning. To stay warm we'd go inside the walk-in refrigerator, a balmy 32 degrees (seriously)! I'll check the thermometer later (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) |
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Jan 18 2004, 12:46 AM
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Insert catch phrase here Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20 |
Got another 4" of snow or so today. My trailer must have about 12-15" of snow on top of it now. Cranked up the 23K BTU heater today with the 30K Reddy Heater and I was quite warm in the garage.
Spare engine block arrives on Monday so I'm taking the day off of work. Let the fun begin. |
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Jan 18 2004, 12:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
....yeah, chilly here too....in the 50's (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ... might rain one day this week I hear....
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Jan 18 2004, 01:45 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Glenn and Kevin came over today.
Glenn helped me plumb my engine oil cooler and helped Kevin install a Sparco seat. I then helped Kevin install a hitch on his TA to pull a diddy trailer. Both doors of the shop were open and I was in a T-shirt all day. I'm sure it snowed somewhere ... just no here! |
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Jan 18 2004, 01:57 AM
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You're my chicane Group: Advanced Members Posts: 475 Joined: 23-December 03 From: So. Cal. Member No.: 13 |
I spoke to my cousin in N.Y. He said it is -1* without the wind chill (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) They set some new record. It was 75* and sunny here today. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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Jan 18 2004, 04:10 AM
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Insert catch phrase here Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20 |
Supposed to get more snow in the middle of next week. The sad thing is I've been here in Detroit for about 4 1/2 years now and I'm getting used to the winters. This year I get serious about finding a job in a warmer climate though. Mahle has their motorsports office in North Carolina near the Tennessee border. Hmm . . .
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Jan 18 2004, 04:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 919 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Northern NY Member No.: 66 |
All the people that come from warmer climtate can kiss my *** (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) . It was -22F (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) just the other morning. Snow/ice does make you learn Great car control. I can drift my car all day long and enjoy it. Also not that bad on tires either. I just need the snow gone by march 15, need to do some upgrades to my car. I have a driving school at Beave run April 3 and 4. Later John
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Jan 18 2004, 04:26 AM
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Insert catch phrase here Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20 |
QUOTE (Ojustracing @ Jan 17 2004, 11:21 PM) I have a driving school at Beave run April 3 and 4. Later John Or, you could come to Mid Ohio with NASA the same weekend and drive on a much better track not much further west from BeaveRun. http://www.racenasa.com |
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Jan 18 2004, 07:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 919 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Northern NY Member No.: 66 |
QUOTE (94bird @ Jan 17 2004, 10:26 PM) Or, you could come to Mid Ohio with NASA the same weekend and drive on a much better track not much further west from BeaveRun. I would love to come, but as being a Newbie to RR I need to get signed off by the One Lap of America staff saying that I can/know how to drive a race car. Its going to be a OLOA sponsored driving school I have to attend! Better yet why not sign up for the OLOA 04 and put a few road and just a couple track miles (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) on the car in a week. Later John One Lap of America |
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Jan 19 2004, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
Damn Mike.....we seem to hit a patch of NASTY weather out here!
....its 49 degrees and its RAINING!.....wow! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Jan 19 2004, 09:27 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,441 Joined: 30-December 03 Member No.: 76 |
Try loading a Camaro on GS-C's on an off a car trailer with snow on the ground and a temperature of -2. That's right, I did it... on Friday. I had to get to the alignment shop before going to Va Beach to shakedown my car (now in ESP trim) before trucking to Fla/Ga in 2 weeks. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Jan 19 2004, 09:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
....you guys are NUTS!
....I wouldn't GET OUT OF BED at -2 degrees!!!!!!!!!! |
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