Am i a giant dork for doing this? - Lateral-g Forums

MaxHarvard · #1 12-02-2005, 08:58 AM

Ok last night, i went to Office Max and got a 4" 3 ring binder, a bunch of clear plastic sheets and decided to cut out all the tech articles in my entire car magazine collection... about 5-6 years worth of magazines.

I'm making a "How-to" book with articles just in case i ever need the info, or possibly pass it on to my kid(s)...

what do you guys think?

Mecom Racer · #2 12-02-2005, 09:17 AM

If you have the time, go for it. Sounds cool.

Derek69SS · #3 12-02-2005, 10:05 AM

You were a giant dork long before you did that.

markss28 · #4 12-02-2005, 10:05 AM

I think its a good Idea especialy if you put tabs on every subject this way if you need to look up a how to its easy to find. Also passing any type of knowledge to your children is invaluable.

I say do it.

**camcojb** · #5 12-02-2005, 11:13 AM

I like the idea Eric. Give you a nice indoor project for those lovely Minnesota winters!

Jody

3SuperSports · #6 12-02-2005, 11:49 AM

Yes! You are a dork..............How much $ for a copy?

**Steve1968LS2** · #7 12-02-2005, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek69SS

You were a giant dork long before you did that.

lol.. pretty much what I was going to say..

But it is a good idea.. many times I haven't been able to find an article I was looking for.

Oh, and Derek.. do you know the origin of the word "dork"?.. lol

MaxHarvard · #8 12-02-2005, 12:16 PM

HAHAH!! you guys are too much!

I've got tabs for major parts of the car (i.e. Interior, engine, fuel/air, wheels/tires, cooling/ac, body work, tools...etc.)

When i'm done i should have a good 200+ articles, if you wanted a copy i could make one up. The binder was $17, pages are $7 per 100 clear plastic sheets... and of course the cost of copies

I've got all sorts of crazy articles on how stuff works and how-to's... i just hope it gets lots of use!

EDIT: The definition of "Dork" is whale penis

Musclerodz · #9 12-02-2005, 12:28 PM

I would say you are smarter than me. I have a mini storage unit full of magazines. I just keep only a hand full at the house. I had planned long ago to computer catalog them so I could reference them later but at this point I doubt it will ever happen.

Mike

Rick Dorion · #10 12-02-2005, 12:37 PM

I think you should put it online

. I've thought of doing that and then after a few years sometimes an article resurfaces with some updates. I applaud your organizational talents!

Oh, yes, having grown up in Minn I see you'll have plenty of time, too.