There's only one reason to EVER set foot in Florida.... and that's when I hit the Ft Lauderdale boat show... and I don't mean the sail boat show either... we're talking BIG power here!
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Dude -- I did a fireworks show down there once --- sunk up to my arse in mud and fire ants... it was HOT and HUMID.... and well... you get the picture.

The "picture?".... I live here....:lol: I understand swamp just fine....

but I've never sunk up to my ass in mud...just means your tires weren't big enough.... and I even did a fireworks show down here once.... I bet your fireworks were bigger though. :wow:

Oh.. and I live about 1/4 mile from where they hold the REAL boat show. :unibrow:

Dude -- I love my fireworks! These are only 8" mortars... babies compared to the 10's and 12 inch guns we use in NYC.

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A typical barge for NYC Macy's show is 4500 shells... in 2000 (the millennium) we had 13 barges! That was a big ass show!

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Hey cool!!! You weren't outed Greg. I kinda suspected you were the type to help a guy in need.

Cause really, whats the point in having tools that can make tools unless you have a purpose for them. Your own car(s) prolly only need so much. Really cool to find a person that could benny from the knowledge and a sweet shop.

Specially when it counts and you are stranded.

There are some car groups that have a registry of folks in the group that a guy thats traveling and gets into mechanical trouble can contact.

Its a nice idea. Kinda iffy if you dont know the person. But the one group I associate with is a small group. I dont even mind opening up my garage or house to them.

Its like if you are taking a trip and get some mechanical failure there is a person to call that knows the car and is willing to help out. Much better than getting towed into the local gas station.

I will make myself available to any of the guys in the group and we can fix just about anything, minus breaking down a tire off the rim. But I have a truck that can cart the tire and wheel to the local tire shop for that.

I like the idea of having contacts all around the country. Even if it means just a place to be able to swap out an alternator VS doing it in the parking lot of the auto parts store.

There is alot of comfort knowing you have some buds around the states that will help as much as they can. Even if it is only a place to park the car for a night so they can work on it in the morning.

And there is always a spare guest room available here for some much needed sleep (after we (or I) toss some suds and laugh about the break down). Morning will come and time to dive into the fix. And Im all about fixing. Kinda refreshing to see the idea isnt lost. JR

Thanks for that picture Greg, :faint:



Really, great thread I needed the laughs, if things work out I might fly out to spectate RTTC, Bucket list: Meet Mr. Weld!!!

If anyone is a member of the NSRA, they have their Fellow Pages where people, that want to help out other stranded rodders, have their contact info listed so they can help others out

I think something like the fellow pages would be good for this site and its people here, I have the NSRA one, Its good to have when traveling. Thats not a bad idea to start here. Done hijacking...back to GW greatness
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Got to admit, he's been there for me a few times as well. Always enjoy Vegas Greg. I'll make it back to Seattle soon.

Greg, was going to break the news to you when you arrived at the house--but I did in fact end up with a dreaded LS motor---and all the conversion issues that will accompany it. I'll call you this coming week---got a few other things to fill you in on.

I figured this thread would be 20 pages by now---people must be on vacation already for X-Mas or something.

That's a great story, very cool Greg.