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Car Forum / Ferrari Cars / August 2005<cough>
Well, I'll be off out for a picnic in the 308, this fine evening - as long as the fuel pipes hold. <pause> <time passes> <Frodo arrives> <say to Frodo: 'I thought you were killed on the lake?' <Frodo says: 'Don't EVER criticize the family again> <Frodo leaves> Oh well, back to sleep. Just thought I'd stick my head in here to see if anyone was left. MCPD  SignatureHttp://www.redmist.freeserve.co.uk (Now featuring the a.a.f. directory) > Oh well, back to sleep. Just thought I'd stick my head in here to see > if anyone was left. Some people work also in August, you know (grmf). SignatureJ.C. > Some people work also in August, you know (grmf). Merde. I thought all of Paris stopped for the month. -Paul > > Some people work also in August, you know (grmf). > > Merde. I thought all of Paris stopped for the month. > > -Paul Except me and the guy with the pneumatic drill down my office. SignatureJ.C. - me, grumpy? > Well, I'll be off out for a picnic in the 308, this fine evening - as long > as [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > MCPD Oh sorry, did somebody call me? I've been trying to get my nice big Philips Magnavox TV fixed under warranty. Awesome TV, had it for three years, extended service contract, life is great. Tube (or capacitor, something major for sure) goes out a couple weeks ago. No sweat, I'm going to Cali, call 'em when I get back. Doing some stupid side job and another project that I ultimately bail out on (as well as a trip to Thailand). StressPressureStressPressure. TV develops thick layer of dust on tube. No problem, got the extended warranty, roommate lets me use TV from his bedroom. Bail out on all responsibilities to concentrate on getting TV fixed. Since last Tuesday through this morning, I sit on hold for a total of 9 hours - 5 this past Mondayalone (certain to have been longer if not for dying cordless phone). Nothing gets done. Two times I am on hold so long the office actually closes, and somebody answers, takes my info and promises to call me first thing in the morning, which they don't. I have names. I have badge numbers. I prime the nuclear arsenal for immediate launch, the drops of sweat on my brow as big as grapes. I go visit the kitties. They don't care about my TV. I go home. I drink. I drink some more. I drink alone. (Thanks, George.) Today I get through. They never processed my change of address from when I moved to AZ, so the last two bills they sent never got to me and consequently were never paid. My contract is cancelled. My eyes screw into the bottom of the sockets, focusing on Lucifer and his ready army. I decide at this moment - Diplomacy or Minuteman? Diplomacy or Minuteman? Against my questionable judgement, I go with Diplomacy. The kid I'm talking to is fresh out of high school, location Irving TX. We talk Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears, we talk Scarface and the Geto Boys, we talk the Lakers and the Mavericks. Supervisor comes on. Kofi Annan goofy hat tilted at a rakish angle, (or is that Harmid Karzai's?)I explain the entire situation while the Minuteman silently retracts into its silo. She agrees that some screwing of the unpleasant kind has been going on, and advises me to send a letter detailing all issues, along with the contract number, and a new contract will be sent to me, paid in full for one year. I rejoice. Praise will be forthcoming. Even though after I hang up I realize that once the new contract arrives, whenever that is, I will still have to go through the same satanic terrain to get the service I've been trying to get for a couple weeks. Did I ever tell anybody how much better SPEED looks on a 10" TV rather than that big clunky 36" digital one in the corner? Aaaaaaaargh. M Strange ... he's like Morgan Freeman blended with Nick Van Exel: http://www.un.org/News/ossg/sg/pages/annan2002large.jpg Signature"The things you think are useless I can't understand". <<Did I ever tell anybody how much better SPEED looks on a 10" TV rather than that big clunky 36" digital one in the corner?>> Be sure to watch the World Challenge race this Sunday. Maybe they'll show this... http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/260203 C. :::damn, I'm hot::: > <<Did I ever tell anybody how much better SPEED looks on a 10" TV > rather than that big clunky 36" digital one in the corner?>> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > C. :::damn, I'm hot::: Fire down below eh? Here's a "reflex shot" from the first corner at Hungary, not the same quality as yours as I no longer lug my camera and long lens, but it's not bad for a Sony Mavica. http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-5/1005391/shakenupredbull1.jpg T308 SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 >> <<Did I ever tell anybody how much better SPEED looks on a 10" TV >> rather than that big clunky 36" digital one in the corner?>> [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > T308 That is an awesome shot. I woke my roommate up as I reacted to that when it happened. The additional carnage featuring Coulthard wasn't as gripping. Anybody who gets RACER magazine can appreciate the article in the August issue called "Fear Factor", which talks about crashing, etc. Derek Daly, Rick Mears, etc. talk about their various painful shunts, and Daly has some poignant comments about Ronnie Peterson's accident (which he was minorly involved in). Also, Richard Chang did a nice piece about Zanardi. It's amazing that a guy who as young (I think) as Chang can write the way he does, and has visited so many races and venues. I remember seeing Zanardi's accident about a zillion times (thanks, modern media) and being sickened each time. Bruno Junqeira's at the Indy 500 this year wasn't very pretty, either. MC Signature"The things you think are useless I can't understand". >>> <<Did I ever tell anybody how much better SPEED looks on a 10" TV >>> rather than that big clunky 36" digital one in the corner?>> [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > when it happened. The additional carnage featuring Coulthard wasn't as > gripping. Speaking of carnage, the Hungaroring Waterpark is not to be missed. Fat central Europeans sliding down the tubes losing their "Banana Hammocks" in the process, now that's CARNAGE! T3ohpleasepokemyeyesout8 SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 > Speaking of carnage, the Hungaroring Waterpark is not to be missed. Fat > central Europeans sliding down the tubes losing their "Banana Hammocks" in > the process, now that's CARNAGE! The people of britain who read this over their morning coffee thank you for this wondeful mental image.... ...as they tip their coffee into the sink. Bleagh! -MCPD >>Speaking of carnage, the Hungaroring Waterpark is not to be missed. Fat >>central Europeans sliding down the tubes losing their "Banana Hammocks" in [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Bleagh! Any small service I can provide! T308 SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 > Speaking of carnage, the Hungaroring Waterpark is not to be missed. Fat > central Europeans sliding down the tubes losing their "Banana Hammocks" > in the process, now that's CARNAGE! Yeah, right. And what about the slim central European bimbos? SignatureJ.C. > Yeah, right. And what about the slim central European bimbos? Why do *they* never lose their bikinis? It's just not fair. -MCPD >>Speaking of carnage, the Hungaroring Waterpark is not to be missed. Fat >>central Europeans sliding down the tubes losing their "Banana Hammocks" >>in the process, now that's CARNAGE! > > Yeah, right. And what about the slim central European bimbos? They (the slim central Euro bimbo professionals) were out in force in the walking area of Pest. The usual pair of young Zsa Zsa's and Eva's "flying in formation" and swooping down upon you asking some inane question like "do you know were I can find a cigarette?" (even though the tabac was directly behind them), or "do you like Hungarians?" and then inquiring if Mr Manson and I would like to "buy them drink". The same pair tried three times with us. I've got to give them credit for persistence if nothing else. Ah the joys of a Grand Prix weekend... T308 (Who had no desire to play Green Acres...) SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 "Tifosi 308 (The Serial Number Geek)" > They (the slim central Euro bimbo professionals) were out in force in > the walking area of Pest. The usual pair of young Zsa Zsa's and Eva's [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > same pair tried three times with us. I've got to give them credit for > persistence if nothing else. Ah the joys of a Grand Prix weekend... Are you saying that the GP circuit is a hotbed of <ahem> ladies of a certain profession? MC-slightly-stunned-PD > "Tifosi 308 (The Serial Number Geek)" > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > MC-slightly-stunned-PD From a few years back, but not much changes at the Hungaoring http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/876873.stm T308 SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 > Speaking of carnage, the Hungaroring Waterpark is not to be missed. Fat > central Europeans sliding down the tubes losing their "Banana Hammocks" > in the process, now that's CARNAGE! > > T3ohpleasepokemyeyesout8 What is is with the Germans, etc. and their ... tastes? The biggest customers for the sickest pornography in the world, practically in order, are the Germans, the Dutch, the British, and the Japanese. And then us. And the wearing of Speedos on any type of male body is ubiquitous in central Europe. My Speedo career ended almost as soon as it started, and at the time I was a lifeguard! Maybe Greg Louganis could've gotten away with it, but ... M Or Angie Everhart, but they call 'em thongs now. Oh Angie, I'd throw my life away for you. Wait a minute .... Signature"The things you think are useless I can't understand". "MC" <mc@scrambled_egg.com> wrote in > My Speedo career ended almost as soon as it started, and at the time I > was a lifeguard! <choke!> YOU???? a life guard????!!! Ubiquitous blond babe in bikini: "Hey mikey, that guy looks like he's in trouble!" Big Mikey: "I'm on the case!" <runs to edge of pool> "Hey! You there! Yes, you - the a.shole making all those gurgling noises! yes you, you stupid f.ck! get the f.ck out of the pool NOW, or I'll push your testicles so far up your a.s you'll be wearing them for earrings!" > "MC" <mc@scrambled_egg.com> wrote in > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > push > your testicles so far up your a.s you'll be wearing them for earrings!" That was exactly my technique. The blonde babe was more important. And, at that time (age 17), I looked good in that Speedo, but when I dived into the water to kick some drowning guy's a.s, all was revealed way too often. And, you know, I'm shy. M Signature"The things you think are useless I can't understand". > Here's a "reflex shot" from the first corner at Hungary, not the same > quality as yours as I no longer lug my camera and long lens, but it's > not bad for a Sony Mavica. > > http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-5/1005391/shakenupredbull1.jpg You were sitting in the rihgt spot. And being at the one GP were a Ferrari lead the race might be worth it. SignatureJ.C. > <<Did I ever tell anybody how much better SPEED looks on a 10" TV > rather than that big clunky 36" digital one in the corner?>> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > C. :::damn, I'm hot::: Power steering fluid. Hmmph. I guess anything will burn if you dump it onto 1400 degree header tubes... That car just refuses to cooperate, doesn't it? Wrong horse, methinks. They need to homologate a 430 Challenge special for you. If Enzo was still alive... Well, he might have said women shouldn't race cars for all I know. He was an old Italian guy, after all... Different generations and all that. Wait, was I making a point? Yeah? No..? It must be time for a nightcap... -Matt- "Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, to be exact." -Matt- "..." "MC" <mc@scrambled_egg.com> wrote in message > I decide at this moment - Diplomacy or Minuteman? Diplomacy or > Minuteman? Against my questionable judgement, I go with Diplomacy. Usually works better on the phone, I find. Gotta have the Minuteman on deck sometimes, but Diplomacy usually works. She agrees that some > screwing of the unpleasant kind has been going on, and advises me to > send a letter detailing all issues, along with the contract number, and > a new contract will be sent to me, paid in full for one year. See? I was right! > Strange ... he's like Morgan Freeman blended with Nick Van Exel: > http://www.un.org/News/ossg/sg/pages/annan2002large.jpg Samuel L. Jackson after 20 more years and a LOT of Valium. Or maybe Gleeminex. (movie reference? anyone?) -Matt- "..." "matt borland" <mborland@columbus.rr.com> wrote > Samuel L. Jackson after 20 more years and a LOT of Valium. Blimey! you're right. ...now i'm picturing him meeting George Bush... KA: Dubya - you read the bible? Duya: Not regularly. KA: There's a passage I got memorized. Ezekiel 25:17. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you." I been sayin' that sh.t for years. And if you ever heard it, it meant your a.s. I never really questioned what it meant. I thought it was just a cold-blooded thing to say to a motherf..ker before you popped a cap in his a.s. But I saw some sh.t this mornin' made me think twice. Now I'm thinkin': it could mean you're the evil man. And I'm the righteous man. And Mr. .45 here, he's the shepherd protecting my righteous a.s in the valley of darkness. Or it could be you're the righteous man and I'm the shepherd and it's the world that's evil and selfish. I'd like that. But that sh.t ain't the truth. The truth is you're the weak. And I'm the tyranny of evil men. But I'm tryin, Dubya. I'm tryin' real hard to be the shepherd. matt borland wrote: > "MC" <mc@scrambled_egg.com> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > -Matt- "..." Kids in the Hall The Movie?? I never saw it but some dork was doing the bit in a bar a few years ago and I asked him where he heard it ... before I told him to please shut the f.ck up before I pulled off one of his ears and force-fed it to him. I know I could look it up but at some point it feels like cheating so thre's my stab at it. MC Signature"The things you think are useless I can't understand". "MC" <mc@scrambled_egg.com> wrote in message > > Or maybe Gleeminex. (movie reference? anyone?) > > > > -Matt- "..." > > Kids in the Hall The Movie?? You got it, "Brain Candy". Not a great movie, but I'm a fan of the group. -Matt- "..." > Well, I'll be off out for a picnic in the 308, this fine evening - as long > as [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > MCPD Well, I'm back and now everyone's left. Typical... T308 SignatureLIVERPOOL FC - European Champions 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 > Well, I'll be off out for a picnic in the 308, this fine evening - as long > as > the fuel pipes hold. *grumble* Wish _I_ was going on a picnic... > <pause> > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > <Frodo leaves> "You cannot eat Frodo." > Oh well, back to sleep. Just thought I'd stick my head in here to see > if anyone was left. Been busy with the new job, working 7-6 leaves little time to formulate witty missives like this one... :-( Can't complain too much, it's good to still be working in this economy. -Matt- "..." matt borland wrote: > Can't complain too much, it's good to still be working in this economy. I wouldn't know anything about that. There are many times when I sit back, like now, at 2:00 pm, having some nice cold Gatorade and a smoke, sitting out on the veranda watching a huge storm gather, and I almost bless myself for my disability. Things could be a LOT worse. I COULD be working in this economy! :-) And yet, it was just one hour ago that the Beast's transmission took a barf on the way home from Prescott. AFter the impromptu back massage I limped her home and then got to lay on the driveway and watch forlornly as transmission fluid poured merrily from the transfer case onto the dirt. Those are the times when I know a REAL job would probably help pay for the coming repair a lot better than my Social Security stipend will. Jumping up and down, screaming, talking to myself, making hand gestures and threats, speaking in tongues, and drooling isn't going to get a mechanic down there any faster. (Come to think of it, it doesn't get much of anything except a rubber room.) MC (oiling up the mountain bike) Signature"The things you think are useless I can't understand". |
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