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Todd Sanders (Sanderskog)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 10:37 am: | 
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When I bought my Discovery I decided to sell my '68 BMW 2002 track car. With a young family and limited time to finish the paint/body work and the extra $$$ needed to race it the timing was just not right. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it) I still had that need for speed so I picked this up over the weekend.
Stupid me for buying now when it's cold and wet. Waiting until spring is going to kill me...
For those local, want to meet at the track some day and play before/after wheeling?
Todd |
Paul D. Morgan (V22guy)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 10:44 am: |
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How fast will that thing go? |
Todd Sanders (Sanderskog)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 10:49 am: |
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Depends on the gearing. I'm told with the way it is geared now it'll do 75mph . I also got a stack of gears with the kart. It's a 125cc Rotax motor. I work with a few guys who have 125cc shifter karts (this is not a shifter) that'll do 100+. Crazy stuff.
The real crazy part is it will do fater lap times on the road course than my BMW did.
Todd |
Paul D. Morgan (V22guy)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 10:52 am: |
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Damn,
That is way cool. 100 mph on a go cart! |
muskyman
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 10:59 am: |
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100mph 1 1/2" off the ground feels like 175mph in a car
awsome cart |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:02 am: |
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You mean its possible to go fast without a big ass coffee can for an exhaust pipe and neon windshield washer jets????? |
Rans (Rans)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:04 am: |
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Rut-roh......that d-90 you're dreaming of won't give that go-fast feel Paul!
Other Toys?
1998 Honda Shadow ACE 750 (Wife's bike really)
2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate (1520cc flat 6 @100hp) (My Bike)
1995 Range Rover LWB (Wifes Rover)
1999 LR D2 (My Rover)
2000 VW Cabrio (Wifes commuter)
1998 VW Jetta (My commuter)
(You don't want to know about the graden tractor and snow blower too do you?) |
muskyman
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:34 am: |
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garden tractor
IH cub cadet...lol what else from a IH guy like me |
Alen
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:02 pm: |
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2001 Disco2 (stock)
2000 Disco2 (modified with GINZU bumpers)
1990 Jeep Cherokee (7" lift)
My toys before 9/11
2001 Mill Corvette cnvt.
2000 Viper ACR
1998 Viper GTS
1999 Kawasaki 900R (MUZZY works)
1995 Formula 302SR1 (twin 502's)
1998 DUCCATTI 996
1990 Mustang LX (650hp)
Damn economy. |
Jake Hartley (Jake)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:20 pm: |
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1954 IH R122 Pickup
1972 MB 280SE 4.5
1988 SAAB 9000 Turbo
Kline Mountain bike
1994 Disco |
Peter Bullock (Downunderdisco)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:22 pm: |
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My toy before the disco and an overwhelming self- preservation instinct kicked in:
CBR900 Fireblade RRT
I miss it badly 
There was going to be an image to make this post infinitely more interesting only I couldnt work out how to attach it. |
Peter W. Pfeifer (Pwp)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:34 pm: |
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the only toy that i've ever really missed
other past toys
'94 Ducati 916
'94 Honda CBR600F2
'90 Yamaha FRZ600
'90 Kawasaki Jetski 650sx
'72 VW micro bus
'66 VW Beetle
Sometimes family and resposability can really shoot useless spending in the butt !
Peter |
John Cinquegrana (Johnc)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:36 pm: |
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Do sex toys count??? |
Zak Ruck (Zak)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:42 pm: |
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Just picked this up a few months ago:
She's a 1958 Whirlwind mahogany plywood boat with original 1958 Johnson 18hp outboard. She'll get up to a whopping 21mph!!!! |
Peter Bullock (Downunderdisco)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:48 pm: |
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Hey Peter,
Check this out, it may interest you:
http://antilag.org/index.phtml?path=PeteB%20Trip%20Photos
you may have to cut and paste it I think. |
Peter Bullock (Downunderdisco)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:50 pm: |
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Bollocks Sorry, ok, try this:
http://antilag.org/index.phtml?path=Other%2FPeteB%20Trip%20Photos |
John Moore (Jmoore)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 01:05 pm: |
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I had a 24' Chaparral 238 Signature Series when I lived in Virgina Beach. Sold when I moved to Albany for a Pop Up camper! Not quite as sexy, but suites the 3 and 5 yr old ankle biters.
Had 88RRC sold for 99D2. Still waiting for delievery.
John Deere garden tractor, with 16hp Kohler, varoom!
Very cool runabout Zak, I see many older boats up here on Lake George.
Todd, on the go cart,is that the gas tank between your legs....
-John |
Zak Ruck (Zak)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 01:10 pm: |
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Next year we'll be taking her up to Lake George and maybe Moosehead Lake for some cruising and fishing. Love the Lake George area, and adirondaks in general. |
Jason Bard (Jbard)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 01:12 pm: |
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84 Toyota Land Cuiser. 2 1/2 OME, 243000 miles on all original 4.2L and running strong.... |
Todd Sanders (Sanderskog)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 01:16 pm: |
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John,
Two words, NOMEX UNDERWEAR.
Yup, that's the fuel tank. As scary as it looks I have never heard of an incident with it there. You really have to try and wreck these things. They'll pull 3+ Gs in a corner without any chance of flipping. It's recommended to actually wear a rib vest while driving them, they will corner hard enough to crack/break ribs.
Todd |
Michael Noe (Noee)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 01:55 pm: |
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hehe...my two favorites...
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Rans (Rans)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 02:13 pm: |
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Is that a Kubota Michael? If it is, then thats my next tractor! (If it's not, then it's still my next tractor!) Big step up from a 25hp Simplicity.
Zak, that guy in the boat ain't you my friend!! I bet you kept the photo of the pretty girl that came with your wallet too? (And your wife is prettier than the photo anyway!) What, you DIDN'T keep that photo? You have WHAT? A photo of a sheep? No, that is not a Moose, it's a sheep! I thought you knew the difference? Oh it's a male sheep...man you scare me Zak!
I'm not listing old toys, makes me too nostalgic. |
Zak Ruck (Zak)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 03:31 pm: |
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Yes Rans, or Tampon Boy, that is not me. I haven't gotten the new pics of US in our boat. Buy a friend of mine here at the office made a nice photoshop edit to this one:
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Will Roeder (Will_Roeder)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 03:37 pm: |
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ive got a friend who races 125cc and 80 cc shifter. He was sponsered by Biesse up until recently...He won the WKA grand nationals in 2000(maybe it was 01..dont remember)
Hes also sponsered by other big racing names like Invader, Hortsman, etc. |
Peter Carey (Pcarey)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 04:12 pm: |
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Zak,
What did you do with the timid guy in the boat after you bought him? |
mantaray (Mantaray)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 04:21 pm: |
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besides my '97 DI i have a '93 YJ (Jeep Wrangler) with a 2" lift. also have a GT mountain bike. |
Michael Noe (Noee)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 04:26 pm: |
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Kubota? Don't chew blaspheme roun' here! Massey 362, Perkins 4-cylinder Diesel , made in England. |
muskyman
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 04:37 pm: |
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well does this count as a toy?
backyard golf...beats $60 to wait on people for 5 hours...plus the beer is always 3 steps away in the garage |
thom mathie (Muskyman)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 04:38 pm: |
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well does this count as a toy?
backyard golf...beats $60 to wait on people for 5 hours...plus the beer is always 3 steps away in the garage |
Michael Noe (Noee)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 04:41 pm: |
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muskyman, my hero |
muskyman
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 04:52 pm: |
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the best part is watching my 5 year old daughter beat the guy that lives across the street. |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:03 pm: |
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That is sweet muskyman |
thom mathie (Muskyman)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:11 pm: |
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thanks carter, its fun thing to have I built it myself and besides fun its great exersize.
and that brings me to the next toy
the one thing about a green...you have to cut it, its a every day 14min workout |
Michael Noe (Noee)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:11 pm: |
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Ha! That could be me...my buddy's 13 year-old beats regularly with a 3 wood, 9 iron and putter. |
muskyman
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:17 pm: |
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michael, thats golf...lol its a great humbling game |
Peter W. Pfeifer (Pwp)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:25 pm: |
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Peter
Sweet pics, thanks for the link, looking at the RS125 gave me goose bumps. I would love to experiance that machine dragging my knees ! Don't get to see to many here in the USA. Are you a Mick Doohan fan by any chance ? I've been on the track with Matt Maladin and Anthony Goebert to name a few other fellow australians.
Thanks again
Peter |
Peter Carey (Pcarey)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 06:25 pm: |
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This is a hybrid. This is a cross, ah, Bluegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia. The amazing stuff about this is, that you can play 36 holes on it in the afternoon, take it home and just get stoned to the bejeezus-belt that night on this stuff. Here, I've got pounds of this. |
Chris Wehrheim
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 06:26 pm: |
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I am Chris Wehrheim, the kid Will Roeder was talking about. If anyone is interested in karting you can visit some sites. www.ekartingnews.com www.skusaonline.com www.worldkarting.com
There are many forms of karting from 8 years old to even 50 years old. It is the worlds second most popular am. sport. If you have any questions you can email me. |
John Cinquegrana (Johnc)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 06:30 pm: |
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Peter Bullock, pic 113, is that a BMW M1?
John C.
88 RRC
96 D1
85 CJ7
GT mountain bike
lots of sex toyz |
muskyman
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 06:49 pm: |
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"This is a hybrid. This is a cross, ah, Bluegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia. The amazing stuff about this is, that you can play 36 holes on it in the afternoon, take it home and just get stoned to the bejeezus-belt that night on this stuff. Here, I've got pounds of this."
I love to grow grass...i chose a cultivar that wont get me arrested |
GregH
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 07:46 pm: |
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'89 RRC
'01 Audi S4
'00 VW Eurovan
'88 VW Jetta GLi
'74 Porsche 914-6 (converted to '77 911S 2.7 6 cyl engine)
Trek mountain bike
soon to also have KTM 400EXC |
Snowman
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 07:49 pm: |
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Presently: Dean Ti Hardtail, Burley Rock n' Roll Tandem, Jamis Cyclocross (Reynolds 653 Steel).
Sold the following: "Original" Klein Quantum with full Sachs Grouppo, Ibis Hardtail, Giant CU-92 Hardtail, Pro-Flex 864 Full-Sus, Kona Single Speed and the list goes on....
S- |
muskyman
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 09:32 pm: |
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shit growing up in milwaukee they were just oil dripping HD's...wow just like series are now bling bling Range Rovers the world just keeps going up market. |
Zak Ruck (Zak)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 10:21 pm: |
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Not as expensive but still fun:
Springfield 1903
Springfield M1 Garand
Springfield 1911 (9mm)
Beretta 92FS (9mm)
Ruger 77/22
Ruger 10/22 |
todd slater (Toddslater)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:01 pm: |
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Toys and more toys:
1965 Griffith Series 200 Light Weight (400hp and 1875 lbs) whoo hoo
1972 Porsche 911T
1973 TVR 2500M
1973 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40
1978 Kawasaki 1000 Z1R TC (two wheeled whoo hoo)
1984 Toyota SR5 Xcab 4x4 PU
1989 Toyota Landcruiser FJ62
1995 Tyota Camry
1999 D2
And if were throwing in tractor type things...1996 gravely Professional 16hp two wheel tractor, tandem wheels and pow'r steering kit ...could be the best of the bunch  |
Peter Bullock (Downunderdisco)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 06:32 am: |
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Pwp,
Yeah that RS125 belongs to the guy who owns the site, its not actually mine, he just hosts the pictures of my holiday to the UK. (the second link I posted.) definite Mick Doohan fan. Havent shared the track with any really big names. I did meet John Mcguiness though whos a top bloke and can lap the IOM TT at over 120mph average. Ive got the same brand racing boots as Matt Mladin though. Does that count? I have though done some superb track days at the magnificant Donnington Park and Brands Hatch circuits riding a Honda NC30. Two of the greatest tracks in the world. Just have to the 'Ring, Laguna Seca and Phillip Island.
Johnc,
I think youre right actually. I should research it more. Im a huge BMW fan. Im particulalry pleased with getting Emmos autograph that day - truly one of the greats.
Great to see so many mountainbikers on here too. Snowman, I am sooo jealous of your stable of machines past and present!
Pete - had a sex toy but I got rid of her...  |
Todd W. McLain (Ganryu)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 07:08 am: |
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Had to throw in here with a few:
1956 Willys Jeep CJ5 (in sotrage in the states)
1976 Toyota LandCruiser BJ40
1990 Toyota LandCruiser LJ78
1995 Disco
Miyata Ridge Runner MTB
As for the picture of the Massey, Michael, I'd have to say that while it's better than a Kubota, I'd take a good IH (befor the merger with Case) 424 or 656. Or even better, an old John Deere 60. Spent an entire summer helping my Dad rebuild one long, long ago. |
Rans (Rans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 07:15 am: |
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Musky:
$4000 in Grass Seed (that Sensemilia is expensive!)
$125 for flag and cup
$250 hand operated greens mower
$1900 replacement windows
Not waiting in line with pompous golfers at the course: Priceless |
Sus (Susannah)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 08:46 am: |
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Zak, I love that boat!! (And the guy in it isn't bad! )
My parents sail...have a 199? Nauticat 40 (ft) motorcruiser name 'Sea Sprite.' Great boat for the family -room to sleep 5 and two bathrooms with showers...she could sail the Atlantic (and has). She's docked in Annapolis MD. But I want a sweet little wooden boat someday.
The only other toy I have right now is actually Ivan's, it's a Honda 4-wheeler ATV. We want to bring it to MAR next year to watch everyone on the tougher trails!! |
Zak Ruck (Zak)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 10:16 am: |
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Thanks Sus. My wife has always wanted one, and I found it on Ebay, of all places for a REALLY good price, So I bought it for her. Wooden boats have a bit more upkeep, but we just love them non the less. I'd love to learn how to sail and get a nice boat someday, but for now I'm very happy trailering the 14'er behind the disco.
Pretty nice guy we bought it from as well. Garrett, he's just you type! Although he's a detective, and pretty built so he can probably handle the rough stuff, just how you like them! |
Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 10:25 am: |
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My new toy weighs 8 lb and screams all night But she loves the disco! |
Zak Ruck (Zak)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 11:11 am: |
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Alright Dean! I'll have one of those in March, and I'm hoping he'll/she'll love the disco!! |
Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 11:45 am: |
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Congratulations - it won't be long, I tell you.
Yeah with my stock shocks and RTE springs, it bounces her to sleep in seconds!
Dean |
Rans (Rans)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 11:46 am: |
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Dean,
Did you receive the note from Philly Rovers a few weeks ago? Paragon this Sunday 11/24 if you are interested. Zak says he's going..... |
Zak Ruck (Zak)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 11:52 am: |
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Just another excuse for me to get some RTE springs. Thanks Dean. This info will definatly sway the wife into getting some on our disco!!! |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 12:32 pm: |
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Dean, congratulations!!! My little girl is already 19 months old. Enjoy them every chance you get! |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 12:40 pm: |
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Well, this was my other toy. After sitting idle for two years, I decided it was time to go. Ever since I got my DII, all my efforts have been spent on it.
'27 Ford Track Roadster. Scratch-built frame, dropped tube front axle with hairpins, early Buick finned drums w/ alum. finned backing plates, Ford 8" rear w/ quarter elliptical rear springs and upper links w/ z-bar. Not shown are the track nose and 351-W w/ 4sp AOD transmission. Hated to see it go, but it needed a better home!
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Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 12:41 pm: |
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Well, this was my other toy. After sitting idle for two years, I decided it was time to go. Ever since I got my DII, all my efforts have been spent on it.
'27 Ford Track Roadster. Scratch-built frame, dropped tube front axle with hairpins, early Buick finned drums w/ alum. finned backing plates, Ford 8" rear w/ quarter elliptical rear springs and upper links w/ z-bar. Not shown are the track nose and 351-W w/ 4sp AOD transmission. Hated to see it go, but it needed a better home!
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Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 12:42 pm: |
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Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 01:26 pm: |
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Greg,
How long did you wait till your first off-road trip with the little one? Only I have been through so much disgusting swampy shit, the disco is not exactly sterile, and the wife is worried about even putting her inside, let alone changing / feeding her LOL!
Rans,
I never got round to joining - could you send me the details? I don't think I can make it this sunday though (I wish I could, it looks like a fun place).
Dean |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 01:36 pm: |
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Dean, I hate to admit it but I haven't taken her out yet. We plan on going the beginning of December and that will probably be her first. I just didn't want to have to cancel the runs early because she got bored too soon. I think now that she will stay entertained by the scenery. Here she is enjoyinf my new tires.
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Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 01:52 pm: |
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2 years? I have to wait 2 years? Man, panic panic panic.... Ok breath, breath, I need oxygen.
Seriously that's a great picture -she's so cute! (The girl, not the disco). Is that a RTE slimline bumper you got there? Nice tires too |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 02:13 pm: |
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LOL! No, you don't have to wait that long. It's just that the few times I've gone out in the past year were all day long events or required staying overnight, and I just thought that her attention span wasn't good enough at that point. I've seen them much younger out on the trails.
If you're serious about the bumper, I built it. Reason I say that is everywhere I go people ask if it's a RoverTym unit. I'm actually removing his decals because I think that causes part of the confusion. Sorry John. |
Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 02:23 pm: |
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Well yes I guess having the RTE decals might cause some suspicion LOL.
The wife tells me we can have a trip to the barrens at age 1 month, just to see how she likes it. So, 2 more weeks to go! |
Sus (Susannah)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 04:29 pm: |
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THAT IS THE CUTEST PICTURE GREG!!!!
And Zak, enjoy the little boat. Don't get me wrong, sailing on the C-Bay with the mainsail and the jib open wide is great and I love my parents boat, but it's a lot of work, hassle and money! They used to race little 20-25ft sailboats when they first got married and those are more my speed. Plus, the 40-footer can't be trailered!!!
Oh, and you asked me in another thread about the college I attended. Randolph-Macon Woman's in Lynchburg. I work for them as well. Ask your wife if she knew anyone there...she might make a scowling face...we are all enemies you know! J/K |
Peter Carey (Pcarey)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 04:31 pm: |
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Dean,
I'd wait until she has some neck control befor taking her on anything too bumpy. The first time I took my daughter on some bumps before she had much control I felt bad.
When she got a bit older (10 months) she seemed to enjoy it but then again, she'd fall asleep and her whole body would just flop around. My plan now is to take her some place she can sleep on the way there, then wake up and have some fun. It's also more enjoyable in the Disco with a forward facing seat.
pwc |
Zak Ruck (Zak)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 05:02 pm: |
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Yeah, I've heard that the colleges down there all hate each other. I've heard quite a bit about the private schools down there, but mostly about Sweetbriar (sp?) seems to be the most hated!! |
muskyman
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 06:02 pm: |
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I'm with peter, my daughter now 5 loves to wheel but when she was younger she would get really tired fast and fall asleep and flop around. after a hour long wheeling trip last year at 4 years old she had a sore neck she said.little kids have big heavy heads for there body, so i'd be really careful no matter when you start.
Greg, you have a darling daughter |
Neal Glessner (Nealg)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 08:15 pm: |
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1964 1/2 Red Mustang conv. w/289 |
Will Bobbitt (Rkores)
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 09:08 pm: |
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My Toys are as listed:
-1953 Willys CJ-3A (The engine is currently being rebuilt)
-1972 Jeep Commando (304 with a 3spd, front winch bumper with a Superwinch Ox)
-1989 Range Rover
Will Bobbitt |
Peter Carey (Pcarey)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 12:50 am: |
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BTW, officialy my daughter is my best toy. I could play with her for hours and never get tired of her smiling. |
Jens Störmer (Jenzz)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 07:40 am: |
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I don't know if this qualifies as a toy, but this is where all my money runs into:
other past toys:
'67 Fleetwood Brougham
'80 Mercedes G LWB Diesel
'88 Mercedes 300E 4matic BRABUS 3,6
and I still have my '96 Gary Fisher Procaliber MTB (Hardtail, XT, Carbon-Frame,...) |
rover over
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 08:31 am: |
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Specialized S-Works Hardtail.
GT hardtail(full xtr)
between that school and rover no time or money for other things. |
Snowman
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 09:17 am: |
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Jens-
Very nice house! I am curious if it's heated by solar gain? Also is the poured foundation on rock or do you also have a cellar/basement? The windows across the top certainly add a nice line. And yes they sure soak up the money but if you do the work your self it's great fun.
S- |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 10:37 am: |
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Thanks for the compliments on my daughter. Never knew I had a void in my life until she came in and filled it.
Yes, the head-flopping was also a concern of ours. We're scheduled to go out the first week in Dec so I'll let you know how it goes. The Rover is like a big rocking chair for her. Lulls her right to sleep! |
Jens Störmer (Jenzz)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 10:41 am: |
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Thanks, snowman.
I have to explain that my wife and I are both architects by education. So you can imagine how much thought goes into that project. We acquired the lot in 1994...
It is conventionally heated by oil, but we want to add some solar cells to the "garage" (which is an adjacent building) for warming water in the summer. The hill is north orientated, so you got not much sun in the winter months. As you guessed, the foundation was costly because the rocks had to be cleared (luckily no dynamite was needed) and then the basement was made as a tub of waterproof concrete. For more pictures, look here:
The Stoermer House
The rocks are best quality granite. Up the hill, there are some old quarrys from the 1920s. This Area is were the Siegfried Saga is said to have happened. It is a good place for wheeling and mountainbiking.
We are still a long way from finishing that thing, but it's worth it. Anyway, the Disco gets very little attention at the moment. :-( |
John Moore (Jmoore)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 10:49 am: |
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I am their toy...
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Snowman
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 11:01 am: |
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Jens-
That is an absolutely fantastic website! I like the Dobies too, they look happy! You certainly laid a large quantity of rebar in the floor, it looks about 3" on center, very solid. Do you have radiant heat? It seems like it would be an ideal build for that system. Thanks for sharing it and have fun with your home, it's awesome.
S- |
Jens Störmer (Jenzz)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 11:32 am: |
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Hehe, yes, they had problems to squeeze some concrete in between. The static engineer meant this would be indispensable.
Anyway, if radiant heat means a heated floor: yes, and it's great. Because of the good insulation, there is not much heating needed.
Snowman, you are in this business? I knew you are a man of taste when I read your MTB-List... |
John Powers (Powers_99_D1)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 12:18 pm: |
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Time to weigh in...
You guys have my head spinning with all of this.
19 Month old son,
74 VW Super Beetle Convertible
and...I think my Home Theater set up counts right?
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Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 12:22 pm: |
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Oh yeah. That counts. VERY nice setup! |
John Powers (Powers_99_D1)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 12:24 pm: |
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Thanks Greg! |
Snowman
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 12:44 pm: |
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John-
Your home theatre absolutely counts. Man would I would like to watch the N.J. Devils play on that screen! Love the built-ins and finish work, very nice detail. Someday.....
S- |
John Powers (Powers_99_D1)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 12:51 pm: |
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Thanks S-
...back to your comments above, "...but if you do the work your self it's great fun."
I completed the work myself and the reward is well worth the investment.
Go for it! |
Snowman
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 01:10 pm: |
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Jens-
I am just a homeowner with a knack for detail. I am not a professional builder. I especially found appealing the different materials you used in your home. The use of glass and the lines they created is wonderful. Also the concrete looks so solid. I have considered concrete countertops in my kitchen as I have seen this material finished quite beautifully. It also can be colored however you want. As far as mountain bikes, I am a big fan of Ti and Dean builds a nice frame for the money. It's way too easy to spend too much for just a tiny bit of performance with Ti. Again nice website and enjoy your house project!
S- |
Sean Hanagan (Seanh)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 08:52 pm: |
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1 pair Rosi BanditXX's
1 season pass to Vail/BC/Breck
1 Custom Cherry Bicycles MTB frame with full XTR
1 Merckx Corsa Extra w/ Dura Ace
1 16 month old son (Liam)
3 months off in the summer to wheel in the D90 with Liam and to ride Liam around in a Burley. The last one is my absolute favorite |
Will Roeder (Will_Roeder)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 09:25 pm: |
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1965 Ford F100 w/built 390
1964 Ford Fairlane 289 2 door
1964 Ford Fairlane 289 4 door
Other than Very Disco and the 4.6 disco and stock Disco 1,
1970 IIA 109
1971 IIA 88
Garage full of Ford Motors to play around with
Built Caddy Northstar motor(nothing to put it in though....) |
Snowman
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 08:01 am: |
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Will-
2 Ford Fairlanes w/289's! I am completely jealous. Awesome stable of rides.
S- |
Kai Dussling (Kai)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 09:19 am: |
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Well this is my toy!
For work but I think it counts!
Kai |
Tripp Westbrook (Tripp)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 10:44 am: |
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Gave up a '98 Boxster for the Disco.
Gave up a Honda 750 Interceptor for the wife.
Gave up sleeping in for the kids.
Spend my weekends now racing a J80 sailboat.
All is good. |
David Gage (Davidg)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 11:51 am: |
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My summer toy...
David |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 12:00 pm: |
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Uhmmm, we'll need some better picts of that please David.
Verrrrry nice. |
Greg Hirst (Gregh)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 12:09 pm: |
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I agree with Greg D-better pics please-
I am jealous of both boat and location-is that out your back door or what?
Sweet- |
David Gage (Davidg)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 02:07 pm: |
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Greg and Greg, I just threw this page together so excuse the simplicity.
http://www.thatchedroofgarage.com/myboat.htm
Greg D. I hope to get it down to Lake Norman this year for a spin around.
Greg H. I wish that was my back yard, just a friends dock during a thunderstorm.
Thanks for the compliments,
David. |
muskyman
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 02:20 pm: |
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David,
that is truley spectacular! we are on Tomahawk lake in northern wis and there are tons of old wood boats. yours would feel right at home.
what a classy ride!
thom |
Greg Hirst (Gregh)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 02:29 pm: |
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Very, very nice!! |
Zak Ruck (Zak)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 02:36 pm: |
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Wow, very nice Dave. So what is she? |
Blue (Bluegill)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 02:50 pm: |
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David, very nice indeed. That pic in the rain is by far the best. Edit out the bucket and flower box, and you're left with a striking composition of wood, water, and steel worthy of an art gallery.
This may not be a mahogany piece of art, but it helps catch the fish:
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muskyman
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 03:12 pm: |
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blue do you troll that thing back and forth under london bridge?
that thing is a long way from its birthplace |
Glenn Guinto (Glenn)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 03:15 pm: |
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David, that's really a nice boat! Is that a refurbished Series steering wheel?
Blue, that's also nice... now I have boat envy  ...is that another boat in the background?
-glenn |
Blue (Bluegill)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 03:32 pm: |
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no, boat lives in Key Largo & I don't visit it often enough. No point in having a boat here in AZ - I'd rather play in highway traffic than boat on AZ's reservoirs. We just had the stern rebuilt to free up more space (pic taken in shop yard) and I haven't even taken it out with the new configuration yet. Don't have any digi pics of it afloat here on this computer.
before:
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Blue (Bluegill)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 03:33 pm: |
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muskyman
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 04:04 pm: |
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wow blue you got that damn rub rail on in 55 mins
thats gotta be a record those damn rub rails are a bitch!
tell me where its at ...i'll go take her out
Carter you comming alone....? |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 07:01 pm: |
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Hell yeah, I'll go (I'm assuming you meant "along" ), I've been aching for some salt-water action for a while.
Don't worry, we'll bring it back in one piece Blue....... |
muskyman
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 10:27 pm: |
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sorry carter my idea...i'm driving |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 10:39 pm: |
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Thats okay, you can steer while I reel in the fish. |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Friday, November 22, 2002 - 09:43 am: |
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David, that is gorgeous! I'm truly envious. |
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