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Wow guys.. really?

I talk to Don pretty regularly via email. He sent me pictures of the new Mopar when he got it, we BA about life in general. He just has shit going on that is a little beyond the importance of the fucking internet.


I guess that only applies to Don. I remember you whining about my absence, and nobody ever donated to me.

So, yes really, it's a bit of a slap in the face to those who showed support when it was needed.

It's not about the internet, It's about acknowledging that people gave hard earned cash to help alleviate stresses he was going through, and to just disappear is kinda bullshit.
 

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I guess that only applies to Don. I remember you whining about my absence, and nobody ever donated to me.

Would you like for me to reply to that in public, private, or moderated...
 

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I'm just glad he's doing well. I don't see the big deal. He doesn't owe anyone on here anything, even if they "donated" to him when he was in need. But that's what it was: a "donation". I'm sure if he would have known it was going to be held over his head later he wouldn't have taken it. I know I sure the hell wouldn't and is why I hate asking people for favors. They always act as if I owe them back for life!!!
 

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No one is holding shit over his head, he once was a big part of this family and we gave when he needed it. Some of us would just like to have been given the courtesy of a goodby.


Earl
 

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You just contradicted yourself. You're not holding anything over his head, but people gave to him, so they would like a goodbye.

So if people hadn't given to him then he doesn't owe a good bye; but since people did he does owe a good bye.

Isn't that holding it over his head?!?!
 

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You just contradicted yourself. You're not holding anything over his head, but people gave to him, so they would like a goodbye.

So if people hadn't given to him then he doesn't owe a good bye; but since people did he does owe a good bye.

Isn't that holding it over his head?!?!

He's an admin on the site. He has a responsibility to help maintain the site.

That alone is what makes a "goodbye" almost necessary.

Truth is he got fed up, just like the rest of us mods and admin, however he stayed gone as opposed to taking a little break.

You can argue for him all you want, but the facts are facts.

Some people feel an obligation to give back to those who support them. Apparently He falls in the other category.

After my son was born, I left for about a year and a half and had to hear about it when I came back.

It's not a huge deal, but how long does it take to post a quick thread to say you're taking off?

Again, he's an admin.
 

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You just contradicted yourself. You're not holding anything over his head, but people gave to him, so they would like a goodbye.

So if people hadn't given to him then he doesn't owe a good bye; but since people did he does owe a good bye.

Isn't that holding it over his head?!?!
I'm not contradicting anything. I said we gave because he was part of this family and we deserved a goodby because he was part of this family, not because we gave during his time of need.


Earl
 

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Well, I'm sorry if some of you feel slighted for whatever reason. I never intended to disappear forever, so the thought of saying "goodbye" never occurred to me at all. In fact, as I now realize how long it's been since I last logged on here, I actually wonder where the hell all the time went. Time flies when you get old.

But the bottom line is that the past year-and-a-half or so has just been a whole lot of "shit happens". I really don't want to get into all the details in public... but a big chunk of it was still fire-related. After 4-1/2 years, it is still the "gift that keeps giving". Fortunately, I think the final chapter of that saga is quickly approaching and we will be able to move on. We had our day in court and the outcome was favorable. Finally.

Having said all that, I also began to lose interest in my Mustang along the way. A series of mechanical issues conspired to prevent me from even driving it much. I didn't have the money to do what needed to be done, so it just sat parked for a long long time. And we haven't been down the dragstrip in a couple years. And with the Mustang being a very low priority, my time on the forum faded along with it. Nothing personal... it just is what it is.

Actually, what I have is a serious "Love-Hate" relationship with that car. When it is running well, I love it. When it isn't, I hate that f'n car. And when I'm in that mood, I seriously contemplate selling it. But, after I calm down, I don't know if I actually could sell it. As I sit here right now, it is NOT for sale (however, if someone offered me a big pile of moola, I would consider it).

Anyway, I can't promise that I will be on the forum everyday, but I'll try to pop in from time to time.

If you are one of those that are still pissed at me... :kma:
 

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Holy F'n shit! You're alive!!!

Just messin with ya---I understand about life, I am having just one issue right now and when it comes down to it, yeah the net is just not that high on the priority list.

I never doubted for a second what color the Challenger would be......
 

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Holy F'n shit! You're alive!!!

Just messin with ya---I understand about life, I am having just one issue right now and when it comes down to it, yeah the net is just not that high on the priority list.

I never doubted for a second what color the Challenger would be......
Thanks, Paul.

And just to be clear, the Challenger is Donna's car. We traded her F250 for it. If it was mine, I would have looked for a plum crazy purple version. :rock:
 

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Great to see you back Don!! Damn I missed you!! the internet is/should be the last thing on the priority list when it comes to one's personal life. I know it is for me..
 

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Well, I'm sorry if some of you feel slighted for whatever reason. I never intended to disappear forever, so the thought of saying "goodbye" never occurred to me at all. In fact, as I now realize how long it's been since I last logged on here, I actually wonder where the hell all the time went. Time flies when you get old.

But the bottom line is that the past year-and-a-half or so has just been a whole lot of "shit happens". I really don't want to get into all the details in public... but a big chunk of it was still fire-related. After 4-1/2 years, it is still the "gift that keeps giving". Fortunately, I think the final chapter of that saga is quickly approaching and we will be able to move on. We had our day in court and the outcome was favorable. Finally.

Having said all that, I also began to lose interest in my Mustang along the way. A series of mechanical issues conspired to prevent me from even driving it much. I didn't have the money to do what needed to be done, so it just sat parked for a long long time. And we haven't been down the dragstrip in a couple years. And with the Mustang being a very low priority, my time on the forum faded along with it. Nothing personal... it just is what it is.

Actually, what I have is a serious "Love-Hate" relationship with that car. When it is running well, I love it. When it isn't, I hate that f'n car. And when I'm in that mood, I seriously contemplate selling it. But, after I calm down, I don't know if I actually could sell it. As I sit here right now, it is NOT for sale (however, if someone offered me a big pile of moola, I would consider it).

Anyway, I can't promise that I will be on the forum everyday, but I'll try to pop in from time to time.

If you are one of those that are still pissed at me... :kma:

I'm glad to hear your doing well Don. I know what you mean about the love hate thing with your car. Most of the time I love mine, then I have problems and I hate it. I get problems fixed and I love it till I discover new problems and I hate it again. I don't think I'll ever sell mine, if it burnt down in a fire, I'd recover the VIN plate and start searching junk yards for parts to rebuild it. Anyway, great to hear from you. Ohh, and :kma:


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Glad to see you're still going strong Don. You are a big part of what I consider the family that makes up this forum. We have missed your input and now that we know you're not gone for good I hope you drop in more often.


Earl
 

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Great to see you back Don!! Damn I missed you!! the internet is/should be the last thing on the priority list when it comes to one's personal life. I know it is for me..
:beerchug2:

And the internet is always good for porn and poker... :roflmao:

I'm glad to hear your doing well Don. I know what you mean about the love hate thing with your car. Most of the time I love mine, then I have problems and I hate it. I get problems fixed and I love it till I discover new problems and I hate it again. I don't think I'll ever sell mine, if it burnt down in a fire, I'd recover the VIN plate and start searching junk yards for parts to rebuild it. Anyway, great to hear from you. Ohh, and :kma:


:evil:
I've even considered a Coyote swap... if I could figure out how to pay for it. :ugh1:

Glad to see you're still going strong Don. You are a big part of what I consider the family that makes up this forum. We have missed your input and now that we know you're not gone for good I hope you drop in more often.


Earl
Thanks, Earl. Since I haven't been following the "obsession" for a long time, I'm not sure what kind of useful input I still have. Hell, maybe I never did...

Welcome back Don. If you still need a 4R70W for your car let me know.
Thanks... and I already went the 4R70W route 2 years ago (back in April 2010). I think it's been out of the car 3 or 4 times since, too. :mad2:
 

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Hey, Don!!! It's good to see you back on here. Get that car on the road and let's go to Barona sometime. I haven't been to a track in over a year.
 

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Joe, it is on the road... I've been driving it to work everyday. Well not today... it is pouring like crazy out there.

Since we got rid of the truck, getting to the track will be more of a challenge.
 

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Good to see you on the forum Don.

Hey, what happen after during the going away party for AJ. I had so many shots I really don't remember half the night. I hear I had Donna doing shots too. LOL
 

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Welcome Back

Actually, what I have is a serious "Love-Hate" relationship with that car. When it is running well, I love it. When it isn't, I hate that f'n car. And when I'm in that mood, I seriously contemplate selling it. But, after I calm down, I don't know if I actually could sell it. As I sit here right now, it is NOT for sale (however, if someone offered me a big pile of moola, I would consider it).

I feel the same way about my Vert. I love it today, I hated it yesterday, and if someone were to offer me a good pile of cash, it would be GONE.

Of course, I don't drive it much anymore now that I got the Boss....
 

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