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Title: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on April 29, 2012, 10:26:51 PM
There's that whole 'tooting your own horn' thing that franksolich keeps mentioning.

It's been a fun ride.  Let's keep it that way. :-)
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: obumazombie on April 29, 2012, 10:28:20 PM
Every single one I have come across has been golden. Congrats on your first 29,000 !
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on April 29, 2012, 10:29:29 PM
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Most Time Online

Wretched Excess           435d 11h 30m
chris_           400d 3h 28m
thundley4   294d 6h 3m
franksolich   292d 10h 31m
JohnnyReb   205d 6h 12m
bijou           186d 12h 51m
Carl           172d 17h 51m
DefiantSix   168d 11h 25m
Odin's Hand           154d 17h 33m
BEG           152d 9h 49m

Almost there...
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: A7X_foREVer on April 29, 2012, 10:33:34 PM
Wow congrats Chris
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Ballygrl on April 29, 2012, 10:34:50 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on April 29, 2012, 10:34:58 PM
Congrats Chris...I guess...;D
Title: Re: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on April 29, 2012, 10:37:10 PM
Congrats Chris...I guess...;D
Yeah, it seems more like a Pyrrhic victory at times.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: BEG on April 29, 2012, 10:59:01 PM
Holy crap I spend too much time here.





Congratulations Chris. :)
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on April 29, 2012, 11:01:01 PM
Holy crap I spend too much time here.
I think we all do. :tongue:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: chitownchica on April 29, 2012, 11:01:49 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: DixieBelle on April 29, 2012, 11:02:19 PM
Sheesh! Congrats!!!
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on April 29, 2012, 11:04:50 PM
Sheesh! Congrats!!!
Where you been?! (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/smileys/happycow.gif)

I have to beat these people down with a stick.  I need some help here.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: A7X_foREVer on April 30, 2012, 06:20:40 AM
Where you been?! (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/smileys/happycow.gif)

I have to beat these people down with a stick.  I need some help here.


And loving every second of it too
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: franksolich on April 30, 2012, 06:26:36 AM
Congratulations!

I was here when you approached 29,000, and debated with myself whether or not to start an adulatory thread on it once you hit it.

But then I figured no, the guy's too modest and would be embarrassed, so I didn't.

It's been a great four and a half years, and you're part of the reason why!
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Eupher on April 30, 2012, 07:53:53 AM
How in the hell is it you've got time for Facebook, fer chrissakes?   :rotf:

I think there's a term for this sort of thing:

chris_ = institution (that can be interpreted a couple different ways, but I'll leave you with the "correct" interpretation....) :-)

Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Splashdown on April 30, 2012, 07:56:33 AM
Yikes! I've "only" been on here for 75 days!
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Kyle Ricky on April 30, 2012, 07:58:42 AM
Congrats Chris_. I will get there some day.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Gina on April 30, 2012, 08:15:05 AM
There's that whole 'tooting your own horn' thing that franksolich keeps mentioning.

It's been a fun ride.  Let's keep it that way. :-)

Congrats!  You need to change your avatar  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: CG6468 on April 30, 2012, 09:24:10 AM
Congrats!  You need to change your avatar  :cheersmate:

I read that really quick, and at first I thought you wrote, "underwear"!!!!!  :lmao:

Which, by the way, could have something to do with tooting one's horn!  :lmao:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: NHSparky on April 30, 2012, 11:37:02 AM
Further proof that, "Works in IT" is another phrase for surfing to the end of the Internet.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: CactusCarlos on April 30, 2012, 11:38:51 AM
There's that whole 'tooting your own horn' thing that franksolich keeps mentioning.

It's been a fun ride.  Let's keep it that way. :-)

Congrats Chris!  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Gina on May 01, 2012, 07:43:24 AM
Further proof that, "Works in IT" is another phrase for surfing to the end of the Internet.

I just emailed our IT guys your quote and asked them if it was true.......can you believe they got upset   :lmao:  I just got called into sup's office  :lol:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 01, 2012, 08:21:22 AM
I just emailed our IT guys your quote and asked them if it was true.......can you believe they got upset   :lmao:  I just got called into sup's office  :lol:
:nelson:

I run out of internet quite a bit.  It's frustrating.  Someone should make more of it to keep me entertained.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: IassaFTots on May 01, 2012, 10:03:36 AM
I run out of internet quite a bit.  It's frustrating.  Someone should make more of it to keep me entertained.

At the end of the internet, there is Zombo.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: obumazombie on May 01, 2012, 09:07:13 PM
At the end of the internet, there is Zombo.
Nice sigline !
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 01, 2012, 09:10:41 PM
Will zombo help me decide which car to buy?

The 1973 MG B (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2984855811.html) or the 1978 Datsun 280Z (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2985980506.html)?
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: obumazombie on May 01, 2012, 09:11:32 PM
Will zombo help me decide which car to buy?

The 1973 MG B (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2984855811.html) or the 1978 Datsun 280Z (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2985980506.html)?
Yes !
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: IassaFTots on May 01, 2012, 09:16:38 PM
Will zombo help me decide which car to buy?

The 1973 MG B (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2984855811.html) or the 1978 Datsun 280Z (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2985980506.html)?

Stop with the Nippon crap and go with the MG.  Come on Man!!!!
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: BlueStateSaint on May 02, 2012, 04:35:57 AM
Will zombo help me decide which car to buy?

The 1973 MG B (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2984855811.html) or the 1978 Datsun 280Z (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2985980506.html)?

Do you know a hot young woman who is good with MGBs?  If not, go with the Datsun.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Eupher on May 02, 2012, 07:41:24 AM
Do you know a hot young woman who is good with MGBs?  If not, go with the Datsun.

Agreed. Besides, I like that name "Datsun" better than "MG" or even "Nissan."
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: IassaFTots on May 02, 2012, 08:12:09 AM
Agreed. Besides, I like that name "Datsun" better than "MG" or even "Nissan."


 ::)
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Eupher on May 02, 2012, 08:22:07 AM

 ::)


Don't despair, hon. He's gonna buy the Datsun simply because getting parts is easier.

Practicality overrules emotion every time.  :stoner:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 02, 2012, 08:27:03 AM
I can't decide. :bawl:


http://www.flickr.com/photos/rajanrajbhandari/7133884795/in/set-72157629945100713/lightbox/
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Kyle Ricky on May 02, 2012, 08:30:40 AM
Will zombo help me decide which car to buy?

The 1973 MG B (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2984855811.html) or the 1978 Datsun 280Z (http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2985980506.html)?

I would go with the MGB. Then I always wanted to buy a 1979 MGB and restore it.

Do you know that Nissan is considering a re-releasing of the datsun? More info: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/03/02/nissan-reportedly-considering-revival-datsun-name/
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 02, 2012, 08:32:49 AM
Don't despair, hon. He's gonna buy the Datsun simply because getting parts is easier.

Practicality overrules emotion every time.  :stoner:
You've obviously never heard of British Motor Heritage, LTD. or Victoria British, Inc. :whistling:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 02, 2012, 08:35:20 AM
I would go with the MGB. Then I always wanted to buy a 1979 MGB and restore it.

Do you know that Nissan is considering a re-releasing of the datsun? More info: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/03/02/nissan-reportedly-considering-revival-datsun-name/
Yes, I was aware of that.  From what I've read, it's limited to underdeveloped countries like Indonesia and India where the Datsun name is already known and Nissan doesn't already have a large market share.  The plans I read were to sell sub-$10,000 cars to "underserved" markets.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Kyle Ricky on May 02, 2012, 08:36:50 AM
You've obviously never heard of British Motor Heritage, LTD. or Victoria British, Inc. :whistling:

There is a business in Carlisle PA that specializes in MG's. They can get practically any part you need for them.

Yes, I was aware of that.  From what I've read, it's limited to underdeveloped countries like Indonesia and India where the Datsun name is already known and Nissan doesn't already have a large market share.  The plans I read were to sell sub-$10,000 cars to "underserved" markets.

That I didn't know. I guess we won't be seeing them here in the US then.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: IassaFTots on May 02, 2012, 08:39:36 AM
Don't despair, hon. He's gonna buy the Datsun simply because getting parts is easier.

Practicality overrules emotion every time.  :stoner:


Nothing good comes easy.

ETA: Hi5's to Kyle and Chris_.    And, Chris, I bet you could find some good car part references at Lane. 
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Eupher on May 02, 2012, 08:41:05 AM
You've obviously never heard of British Motor Heritage, LTD. or Victoria British, Inc. :whistling:

Nope, never heard of 'em.

Are those parts easier to get from a junkyard rather than online?

And then this cute little nugget from the BMH web site:

Quote
PRICES    All Suggested Retail Prices include VAT @ 20%.

Having to pony up 20% VAT for parts ordered through these guys might be prohibitive.

Just sayin'..... :whistling:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 02, 2012, 08:47:59 AM
Victoria British is in Lenexa, KS.  Their prices are pretty reasonable.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Eupher on May 02, 2012, 08:51:45 AM
Victoria British is in Lenexa, KS.  Their prices are pretty reasonable.

Well, then! There's your answer!

But again, as you often have reported on these pages, you tend to get many of the parts you need from junk yards. How many of those MG parts are you gonna find in a junk yard?
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 02, 2012, 09:04:20 AM
Not many.  My regular self-service place has a "classic" section but rarely any MGs.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: IassaFTots on May 02, 2012, 09:05:29 AM
Well, then! There's your answer!

But again, as you often have reported on these pages, you tend to get many of the parts you need from junk yards. How many of those MG parts are you gonna find in a junk yard?

Gee Whiz!  Stop being a buzzkill!!!!   :tongue:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Eupher on May 02, 2012, 09:06:08 AM
Not many.  My regular self-service place has a "classic" section but rarely any MGs.

Well, whatever choice you make, I hope it's the one that works out best.  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: obumazombie on May 02, 2012, 10:31:34 AM
Gee Whiz!  Stop being a buzzkill!!!!   :tongue:
And Golly willikers !
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 02, 2012, 10:48:47 PM
(http://chzlolcats.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/funny-pictures-cat-is-amazed.jpg)
:panic::yahoo::hyper: :o

Oh. Mah. Gawd.  That MG was incredible.  I was halfway back home before I stopped smiling. 

The car comes came equipped with POWER NOTHING at no charge.  You got to warn a brother.  I haven't driven a car without power steering in 25 years.  Manual brakes?  Never.  This is definitely not a high-speed automobile... or you should at least learn to plan ahead. 

This thing runs like a top.  New clutch, transmission feels like a tank.  It's going to be a tough choice if the Datsun is this nice.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 02, 2012, 10:52:08 PM
My only complaint?  The top of the windshield sits in the middle of my field of view and the steering wheel blocks my view of the gauges.  I'm going to have to see if I can find a shorter/lower seat bracket.  I don't need to be able to move the seat since I only fit in the car one way, with the seat all the way back.  I'm sure I can find something. 

I think my left arm finally stopped twitching.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Revolution on May 03, 2012, 12:25:17 AM
There's that whole 'tooting your own horn' thing that franksolich keeps mentioning.

It's been a fun ride.  Let's keep it that way. :-)

Congrats, post whore.  :fuelfire: :tongue:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: IassaFTots on May 03, 2012, 08:18:02 AM
:panic::yahoo::hyper: :o

Oh. Mah. Gawd.  That MG was incredible.  I was halfway back home before I stopped smiling. 

The car comes came equipped with POWER NOTHING at no charge.  You got to warn a brother.  I haven't driven a car without power steering in 25 years.  Manual brakes?  Never.  This is definitely not a high-speed automobile... or you should at least learn to plan ahead. 

This thing runs like a top.  New clutch, transmission feels like a tank.  It's going to be a tough choice if the Datsun is this nice.

 :thumbs: :cheerleader2: :clap: :rocker:  :bravo: :party:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 03, 2012, 09:37:12 PM
That Datsun was pretty rough.  It looks nice from five feet away, but every corner has rust poking through, the clutch was an absolute mess, the car had no power steering (and was nowhere near as nice as the manual steering on the MG), and the brakes squealed like a liberal getting their pet entitlement program shut down.

I've called Raj twice asking him to let me buy the MG from him on Saturday.  I just hope nobody snatches it up before then.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Duke Nukum on May 03, 2012, 09:38:20 PM
 :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 03, 2012, 09:42:38 PM
I seriously considered turning around and coming home when I hit that 30-minute traffic jam north of Joelton.  Been thinking about that yellow car all day long. 
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 03, 2012, 10:01:35 PM
Done!  He's bringing the car to town on Saturday and will leave it at his wife's house for me to pick up.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 03, 2012, 10:10:33 PM
I feel a little cheap using someone else's pictures, but they're really good.

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/6987809736_fcff08cce5_c.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/6987794896_e9bf618e14_c.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/6987841782_df99d7ffe6_z.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/7133939291_a8d79faa4d_z.jpg)

And there's always Jim's.

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/4828248913_0dde56b4a4_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: obumazombie on May 03, 2012, 10:12:24 PM
I could use that luggage rack most certainly.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Chris_ on May 03, 2012, 10:14:09 PM
I could use that luggage rack most certainly.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/2010%20Nashville%20British%20Car%20Club%20Show/TimeforTea2.jpg)
Time for Tea. (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/2010%20Nashville%20British%20Car%20Club%20Show/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ16)

I've had towel racks bigger than that.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: obumazombie on May 03, 2012, 10:15:53 PM
The bane of the 2 seat sportscar.
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: Eupher on May 04, 2012, 09:05:41 AM
Done!  He's bringing the car to town on Saturday and will leave it at his wife's house for me to pick up.

Nice job! It sure do look sah-weet.

h5
Title: Re: Four years, 29000 posts, and 400 days later...
Post by: IassaFTots on May 05, 2012, 09:00:33 AM
OMGTHATSAWESOMEIAMSOHAPPYFORYOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ETA:   :cheersmate: