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Posted by: SirAndy Mar 6 2005, 03:20 PM

alright, a big thank you to the BSG (Brad Support Group) !!!

brad is out of jail on bail and they will be heading back to the bay area tonight.
he spent 10+ days in jail and you can imagine that he probably needs a day or two to get his head straight again.
he probably won't post here until tomorrow (they took his computers) but he told me to say hello and thank everyone for their support.

he was overwhelmed by the outpour of help from you guys!
Andy

Posted by: Hi_Fi_Guy Mar 6 2005, 03:22 PM

Best of luck Brad, we are all supporting you.

Posted by: Racer Chris Mar 6 2005, 03:23 PM

That is excellent news!

Posted by: Eddie914 Mar 6 2005, 03:25 PM

Great news for a great guy!

Eddie

Posted by: ejm Mar 6 2005, 03:25 PM

That's awesome news!!!

Posted by: Ctrout Mar 6 2005, 03:26 PM

I can't even begin to imagine the stress that he must be under because of this ordeal. I have been watching the thread and hoping that all comes out well and I will continue to do so. Hang in there Brad, We're all pulling for you!

Posted by: ablose58 Mar 6 2005, 03:27 PM

Posted by: kwales Mar 6 2005, 03:36 PM

That's the best news I 've heard all week!!!!!!!!!!!!



Brad, I think you need a spin in a teeener to clear out some stuff

Try not to get a ticket

Now, if we can get the rest of this to come out right....

It will take time.

YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY BRAD"S FREEEEEEEE!!!!!

Ken

Oh yeah, my cat is amused.....pay no attention to the comment below, he's just likes to do that

Posted by: Qarl Mar 6 2005, 03:40 PM

Hot Damn!!!!

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 6 2005, 03:47 PM

Posted by: Qarl Mar 6 2005, 03:52 PM

This doesn't mean the fund raising is over, either.... Brad still has lots of legal bills to defend himself against the A-hole.... so don't stop giving!!!!

Posted by: grasshopper Mar 6 2005, 03:53 PM

Thats Awsome!

Posted by: Howard Mar 6 2005, 03:53 PM

Still have your special hat, Brad. Let me know when you want it


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Posted by: Carl Mar 6 2005, 04:00 PM

Great News! I'm really happy to hear it!

Posted by: Headrage Mar 6 2005, 04:16 PM

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: scottb Mar 6 2005, 04:22 PM

great news......!!!!!!!!!!

have a

but don't

then maybe a little

then maybe some

good to have you back among the unwashed masses......

Posted by: spare time toys Mar 6 2005, 04:26 PM

Just when I was making a 914 soap on a roap. Great News

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 6 2005, 04:27 PM

that's great news!!

Posted by: ! Mar 6 2005, 04:28 PM

QUOTE (Howard @ Mar 6 2005, 01:53 PM)

Still have your special hat, Brad. Let me know when you want it

Izzat approved?

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 6 2005, 04:29 PM

Wooot!!!!

get in a v8 and let your worries pass

Glad your out!

Posted by: nine14cats Mar 6 2005, 04:30 PM

Great News!

Now hopefully B's lawyer can get the charges dropped. Once a judge looks at the pure cost benefit analysis in dollar terms of owning or being associated with 914's, he'll know that B or any of us aren't in it for the money.

If the court wants, they can start with my balance sheets for my 914's...

Let's see...2 race car builds in the last 4 years....1 street 914 resto....hmmm....

I can say under oath that I'm a tad negative on the cashflow

Great to hear you're out Brad.

Bill P.

Posted by: i love porsche Mar 6 2005, 04:32 PM

great news!!!!!!

Posted by: roundboy914 Mar 6 2005, 04:35 PM

Outstanding! Have a nice steak and a few cold ones!

Posted by: 914 novice Mar 6 2005, 04:37 PM

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Mar 6 2005, 01:20 PM)

alright, a big thank you to the BSG (Brad Support Group) !!!    :trophy: brad is out of jail on bail and they will be heading back to the bay area tonight. he spent 10+ days in jail and you can imagine that he probably needs a day or two to get his head straight again. he probably won't post here until tomorrow (they took his computers) but he told me to say hello and thank everyone for their support. he was overwhelmed by the outpour of help from you guys!  :worship:  Andy

[QUOTE]

Andy,
I have an old e machine he can use if needed.it's not a pentium 4 but it is internet ready.I have it for the kids to use for learning games since i bought my new one.He is more than welcome to it until they return his computer.
Let me know,Paul

Posted by: J P Stein Mar 6 2005, 04:37 PM

Gud

Posted by: Randal Mar 6 2005, 05:06 PM

QUOTE

Now hopefully B's lawyer can get the charges dropped.

That would be wonderful.

And I'm glad to hear that Brad's on the street again.

I personally hope/ trust that the key players are thinking about how we all can
re-double our efforts to get this exercise finished, once and for all.

Posted by: Lou W Mar 6 2005, 05:10 PM

Yahoo, welcome back.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 6 2005, 05:24 PM

AUSGEZEICHNET

Posted by: ! Mar 6 2005, 05:27 PM

Hide yer cars....

Posted by: mikey Mar 6 2005, 05:49 PM

That's great news!!!

I have a computer you can use if you need one, Brad

Welcome Back!

Posted by: boxstr Mar 6 2005, 05:50 PM

CAMP 914 is under high priority lock down. Don't even think about it.
CCLINBIGHOUSERACING

Posted by: jonwatts Mar 6 2005, 05:51 PM

YAY!

Sounds like phase 1 of the nightmare is over!

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Mar 6 2005, 05:59 PM

Just got the news. Good to hear.

Posted by: william harris Mar 6 2005, 06:04 PM

Yippy Yi Oh Kiayee

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Mar 6 2005, 06:13 PM

Like everyone else here, I'm glad to hear you were released Brad.

Here's hoping this entire ordeal is over very soon!



Sc

Posted by: Gint Mar 6 2005, 06:20 PM

Except for the dropped soap incident that is...

Posted by: David_S Mar 6 2005, 06:24 PM

Great news !!!!!! Glad to hear that at least this step is over with !!

Posted by: URY914 Mar 6 2005, 06:57 PM

I can't believe 10 days in jail over this BS.

Glad you're out!!!

Posted by: vsg914 Mar 6 2005, 07:02 PM

Glad your out man. Glad to be able to do what little I could. Chin up, this will all be over"very" soon. You will be cleared of all charges.

Posted by: PatW Mar 6 2005, 07:16 PM

Brad is out! Great news!.

Thanks to Andy and the Admins for keeping us informed. Soon all of this will be over..

Pat

Posted by: morgan Mar 6 2005, 07:23 PM

Drink beer lots and lots of beer :

John Morgan

Posted by: 914MF Mar 6 2005, 07:26 PM

Posted by: Bruce Allert Mar 6 2005, 07:41 PM

This news is worth tip'n a FAT TIAR to

............b

Posted by: grantsfo Mar 6 2005, 07:54 PM

Great news! Hang in there Brad.

Posted by: Doug Leggins Mar 6 2005, 08:01 PM

That's GREAT news!!!

Step 1 done! Step 2....

Posted by: CptTripps Mar 6 2005, 08:03 PM

That's fantastic news...I know that feeling more than I care to admit to. (Stupid kid stuff.)


Brad: Keep your head up. In a few months, (with luck and a decent lawyer) this'll all be a bad dream.

Posted by: Rob Ways Mar 6 2005, 08:28 PM

Awesome news. Thanks to everyone for being true friends and good people.

Hopefully Brad is in good shape, and this will get past him.

Posted by: bwilless Mar 6 2005, 08:34 PM

Must be a relief, hope you're doing OK Brad.

Posted by: Mr.C Mar 6 2005, 09:03 PM

Look on the bright side. At least it wasn't a mexican jail.

Posted by: scotty b Mar 6 2005, 09:21 PM

QUOTE (Cabasa @ Mar 6 2005, 07:03 PM)

Look on the bright side. At least it wasn't a mexican jail.

Or GITMO!!

Posted by: Rich Bontempi Mar 6 2005, 09:36 PM

That's great news! Thanks everyone for pulling together! Now, what's next?

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 6 2005, 11:10 PM

I just arrived at my Hotel room. Great News! Brad If you read this were here for you.

Thank you for sharing with all of us. If you need anything.... We got your Back!

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 6 2005, 11:17 PM

WELCOME HOME BRAD!!!
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: RENN914 Mar 6 2005, 11:18 PM

Great news! Hang in there.

Posted by: Meredith Mar 6 2005, 11:23 PM

Very glad to hear it. Rest up and take care of yourself, Brad.

-Mer

Posted by: silver six Mar 7 2005, 12:31 AM

Very awesome to hear Brad is back. Now its time to put the smack down.

Douglas

Posted by: Brando Mar 7 2005, 01:56 AM

Peanutbutter jelly-time!

Glad to hear he's out. I hope now he's planning the counter-suit to balance out his time and legal fees (the other person would be forced to pay?).

G'Luck! The system does work (in wierd...ways)

Posted by: BarberDave Mar 7 2005, 07:16 AM

Brad, Take care of yourself physically, stress can kick you in the ass very fast. Ask how I know. Dave

Posted by: butch Mar 7 2005, 08:45 AM

at this point, I am really curious to read the "Excellance" article that started all this.

Can anyont point me to it?

Posted by: Bleyseng Mar 7 2005, 08:55 AM

QUOTE (jonwatts @ Mar 6 2005, 03:51 PM)

YAY! Sounds like phase 1 of the nightmare is over!

Oh my Gawd, Jon posted!

Good to see ya, dood.

YEA, Brad is out finally!!!!!!!

Posted by: mikerose Mar 7 2005, 09:00 AM

AWESOME, Glad you out. Now get some rest you must need it. We will keep you in our payer list.

Mike

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 7 2005, 10:34 AM

QUOTE (butch @ Mar 7 2005, 06:45 AM)

at this point, I am really curious to read the "Excellance" article that started all this. Can anyont point me to it?

that's a pretty rumor free question.
can someone post it?

Congrats Brad!

Posted by: ThinAir914 Mar 7 2005, 10:48 AM

Excellence does not put articles on their web site. You can order back issues at http://www.excellence-mag.com/back_issues.html

Unfortunately, I'm at work and don't have my copy with me so I can't remember which issue it was! I'll post that tonight when I get home if someone doesn't beat me to it.

Posted by: Jenny Mar 7 2005, 10:59 AM

October issue. But IIRC, it really didn't mention the car and B very much at all. At least, not any more than Rich and the Alien was. The term grasping at straws comes to mind.

Jen

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 7 2005, 11:00 AM

if it's the same article that talks about the WCC, i think it was posted here once before.

Posted by: Bleyseng Mar 7 2005, 12:20 PM

Jeroen wrote the article and it was just about his experiences attending the WCC04. A few words were written about the #4 car with one small pic IIRC. In no way was it a big article about the #4 car as WCC04 really wasn't about that dumb car.

I have some pics from there but choose not to post them

Posted by: jim912928 Mar 7 2005, 03:31 PM

Glad you are out. Now to get all this bullshit stuff out of the way!

Posted by: Carrera916 Mar 7 2005, 05:23 PM

Whoa! Ten friggin' days in the cage???

Man, I wished we all had heard about it much eariler and get you out sooner! Sorry if it had taken too long but man, glad to hear you're out!

Again, like everyone else says, if you need anything, just holler, B and we'll see what we can do....

Welcome back + make the best out of everything while you can, okay? And we'll be here to rally on (or kick asses) for you!

j

Posted by: Targa Mar 7 2005, 06:06 PM

Wow! I have not been on the board in over a month and my jaw just hit the floor after consuming all of this bad news. It's like a nightmare except I am not dreaming. 10 days behind bars is enough to make anyone 51/50. Brad buddy, I am glad you are out and hope that this will all be behind you soon. Brad is one of the most stand-up guys you could ever meet. This guy would give you the shirt off his back and shoes off his feet if you really needed it or slam a door in someone's face(or their face into the door) if you had just shoved a big piece of cake in the DJ's face penetrating his nostrels & eyes and you were being chased out of the bar by all his friends. Thanks for making my birthday party the best ever B. Love ya man!

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 7 2005, 06:14 PM

Oh my dear god, I dont check this forum very much and look what I get! Or should I say look what Brad gets, SHEESH. I am donating what I can right now to Brads Legal Defense Fund. Brad call me on my cell phone if there is ANYTHING at all I can do. If you need it I can even be a character witness for you, although I am sure everyone on this forum would do the same. Hang in there Brad, things will work out! Again call me if I can do ANYTHING at all.

-Chris

Posted by: butch Mar 7 2005, 06:16 PM

at some point, I sure would like to know the whole story...

A short novel? Can the movie right be sold for the lawyer fund?

This would be good stuff if it wasn't hapening to one of our friends.

Posted by: TimT Mar 7 2005, 06:22 PM

QUOTE

Whoa! Ten friggin' days in the cage???

my thoughts exactly.... sounds quite medieval

what ever happened to released in own recognizance?

Must be a Kalifornia thing.

admins if you feel this observation is not pc delete away...

Posted by: Gint Mar 7 2005, 07:43 PM

QUOTE (butch Posted on Mar 7 2005 @ 05:16 PM)

at some point, I sure would like to know the whole story... A short novel? Can the movie right be sold for the lawyer fund? This would be good stuff if it wasn't hapening to one of our friends.

No details here please. The board is being monitored. We're just showing support. Thanks Butch.

Posted by: jimtab Mar 7 2005, 08:22 PM

Brad, good to hear you're out...this whole situation sucks canal water...I finally got straightened out with the butheads at Paypal, and kicked in a few...and I want you to know...anything you need, we'll all be here, just like you've always been there for the club...get some R n R, you'll need your strength before it's over...Jim

Posted by: Unclerichy Mar 7 2005, 10:29 PM

Man, what a nightmare! Glad you're out.

Posted by: ovilla Mar 8 2005, 12:26 AM

The heavens will part and Brad shall be free!!!! Welcome Home!!! Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Keep your head up and take it a day at a time as you work through the process. This too shall pass.

Posted by: Porcharu Mar 8 2005, 03:46 AM

Great to hear, now get those computers of yours back they are your private property not the property of the state. For some reason I feel those computers are worthless to any government stooge after the gurus around here make them "safe for use". Unless the warrent included them they are not fair game to just take as part of a fishing expedition. (don't ask how I know - I won't answer here)
--Nothing bad here move alone sir--

Sbliss new, new member hasent even made a cool set of 914 specific jack stands. -- coming soon, maybe this week since I have nothing to do at work.
-- Soon to donate some cash to the cause (Ive been straped for causes the last few weeks Brads seemed to fall more into the more immidiete need - and Brads never helped me or even 'forumed" me. I think he may have done some nice work on the PO's car (REY)
I will bring up some OT causes when this nonsense blows over.
Most people don't realize that good inocent people sometimes need to hire expensive lawyers to clean up what seemed to be a tiny little issue. It's no fun and just ruins the budjet. I looks like this group is up to the task.
Steve. - new guy who drove his teener hard for the first time last weekend. I just loved it. Thanks Brad.
Singing offjavascript:emoticon(':welder:')
smiliejavascript:emoticon(':beer3:')
smilie
Steve

Posted by: redshift Mar 8 2005, 04:27 AM

In other news, I found the fifth Chevy Monza ever made... I am having it crushed!


M

Posted by: Brett W Mar 8 2005, 07:21 AM

QUOTE

In other news, I found the fifth Chevy Monza ever made... I am having it crushed!

Bastard, don't crush a fine american speciman like that. I will give you 10 billion dollars for that car.

Posted by: opera guy Mar 8 2005, 03:12 PM

congrats!!

side note:

this is sooooooo funny (jenny's avatar)

Posted by: Brad Roberts Mar 8 2005, 04:03 PM

I dont actually know where to start.

First off I want to thank everyone for their relentless support and constributions to my "fund". I never thought I would see the day that we would have to "use" the clubsite to raise money for my bail or lawyer fees. It makes me want to puke each time I think about it.

I want to single out and personally thank a few people that where directly involved with the process. I will address the club people in another post later this week. I wanted to post and thank these few first.

1. Birgit. She watched me get loaded into a unmarked car in cuffs. She could have easily ignored the whole thing and gone back to her life and stayed out of this whole mess. Instead she dove in head first rounding up the troops, and contacted people to help with my bail. She was the frist person to visit me in San Mateo and the first person to help me get my projects organized for completion while I was "away". She has given up 100's of hours of her time to help someone she didnt have to help. For this I am greatful. Birgit, you are a great friend. Everyone should have a friend like you. I am forever in debt to you for your help and dedication to this matter.

2. Britain Smith. Britain took over all aspects of my small shop handling rent/clients/parts (without being asked to do this) Having Britain as a friend (over 10+ years now) has proved to be a great value. Very very smart young man. I have no idea why he still continues to help me after all these years. Thank you Britain. It really means a lot to me.

3.Lyressa. She could have easily turned her back on me and chose not too. Birgit and Lyressa drove down in my truck to bail me out of Joshua Tree. I never expected for her to speak to me again. Our relationship has been on the outs for several years. She chose to follow her heart. I will always hold a special place in my heart for her. I'm sorry I have put her through "car hell" all these years. 24/7 car stuff...

4.Dad. He coordinated with the "girls" and gave them a place to stay semi close to the courthouse. It reminds me of how important "family" is and how sometimes we let business/jobs/cars get in the way of "family". Dad took care of us the whole time we where in the LA area. Even took us to the Pomona swap meet on Sunday. It was a good feeling knowing that I had a home close by. Thanks dad. I owe you.

5.Richard Linsdall. I have NO idea why you are behind me and support me in this, but it is good to know I have you as a friend. Seeing you in court with my family/friends really helped relax me during that very stressfull time. Seeing people that live 7-8 hours away show up for a court date out in the middle of knowhere proved to me that I have some very strong friendships that i didnt know about. Thanks Richard. I know you beleive in me. We have been through a lot of business CRAP. Thanks again for being "there" in my time of need.

Ok. I need some time to myself to get a grasp on what is happening in my life right now. Please be patient with me. This is all I can ask. My cell phone is ringing off the hook with people wanting to know what is going on. I will NOT discuss anything over the phone. My next court dates are set for March 16+17th after those dates I willl know more about my future. Up until those dates I'm busy gathering all of my info for the lawyers.

I'm emotionally overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. I never knew so many people could support a pain in the ass like me.


B

Posted by: butch Mar 8 2005, 04:04 PM

welcome back. you rock.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Mar 8 2005, 04:06 PM

I dont "rock".. I might be "chipping" away rocks.


B

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 8 2005, 04:07 PM

welcome back and good luck to you.

Posted by: CptTripps Mar 8 2005, 04:11 PM

QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Mar 8 2005, 05:03 PM)

I dont actually know where to start.

Don't worry about it...Just keep your head up, and keep being a 'pain in the ass'.

"This Too, Shall Pass" gets me through a LOT of stuff...just keep saying it to yourself. I can relate to wanting to puke while thinking of troubling stuff...Let's you know you are on the RIGHT side of the argument. People who don't care sleep fine at night. I don't assume you are getting much good sleep these days.

Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 8 2005, 04:13 PM

I hope it all works out for you Brad. I am glad you are out and able to gather up your defenses. I don't know all the details, but I hope you come out on top. Best wishes and continued support.

Dan

Posted by: Engman Mar 8 2005, 04:15 PM

Yes, but you are our pain in the ass!


Hang in there - it really speaks loudly what this 'club' has been able to do. I sincerely hope everyone is listening.

Just let us know what if anything we can do to help.

M

Posted by: Pnambic Mar 8 2005, 04:19 PM

QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Mar 8 2005, 05:06 PM)

I dont "rock".. I might be "chipping" away rocks. B

I'll donate a pick ax to the cause...

keep your head up!

Posted by: -P- Mar 8 2005, 04:29 PM

Good news that you are out Brad. I havent been here in some time, and came to post a For Sale add for my 914. Since you and everyone here have been so helpful in the past I will donate 10% of the selling price towards your legal fund if it goes to a board member.

I hope all works out well for you and let me know if there is anything I can do.


Damn the man!

-Chris

Posted by: Brad Roberts Mar 8 2005, 04:39 PM

Thanks for the kind words. It pisses "the man" off more and more each time someone shows their support. They cannot figure out why someone "like me" has so much support. They choose to ignore everything I have done "right" in my past.


B

Posted by: Jenny Mar 8 2005, 04:45 PM

Glad you're back Brad. Can you get in contact with me this week sometime?? I know you're a busy man

Jen

Posted by: jones Mar 8 2005, 04:53 PM

Keep the faith brother!

Posted by: DNHunt Mar 8 2005, 04:59 PM

It's great to hear from you. Like everyone else I'm glad you are out.

We believe in you and your statement above proves that your heart is in the right spot.

No one wants to experience tough times but tough times bring what's important into focus. It sounds like you will appreciate and enjoy your family and friends all the more.

Behind you all the Way

Dave

Posted by: Paul Illick Mar 8 2005, 05:00 PM

QUOTE (Pnambic @ Mar 8 2005, 02:19 PM)

I'll donate a pick ax to the cause... keep your head up!

Pickax? Dude! Air tools!!!

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 8 2005, 05:35 PM

Thanks for posting! Now everyone back off the cell phones for a week or two. If we can help let us know. It's your fault were all here so you'll have to put up with us.

We got your back!

Posted by: GTeener Mar 8 2005, 05:49 PM

What a nightmare brother! I may be a pain in your ass, but I'd never wish something like this on you.

What 'the man' doesn't understand is that you REALLY CARE about the 914 community!

I hope things get straightened out for you soon.

Posted by: Qarl Mar 8 2005, 06:03 PM

Hey Sir Bradholio!

Good to see you posting. You're a humble man and don't deserve this crap. You DO deserve all of the support you are getting because if it weren't for you, many of us wouldn't know what to do with our cars. The 914 community OWES YOU. It's the least we can do to support you in your time of need.

Keep a positive attitude. What goes around, comes around. The a-hole that started this will hopefully get what he deserves!

Regards,

Qarl

Posted by: Qarl Mar 8 2005, 06:34 PM

Brad...

Don't forget Jeroen, Andy, & Lawrence for keeping us informed with just enough info so as not to be detrimental to your case, keeping the rumors under control, and helping to coordinate the bail fund here in 914club.

Now.... go have a beer...

Regards,

Qarl

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 8 2005, 06:38 PM

Hey Brad, good to see you post!
That's the first step to end this mess...
Welcome home

Posted by: Lyressa Roberts Mar 8 2005, 06:44 PM

QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Mar 8 2005, 02:03 PM)

Lyressa. She could have easily turned her back on me and chose not too. Birgit and Lyressa drove down in my truck to bail me out of Joshua Tree. I never expected for her to speak to me again. Our relationship has been on the outs for several years. She chose to follow her heart. I will always hold a special place in my heart for her. I'm sorry I have put her through "car hell" all these years. 24/7 car stuff...

I would never turn my back on someone I've put up with for 15 years... I could definitely give you a few extra kicks in the ass, however...

I, too, want to thank Birgit for spearheading this whole thing. We would all have been in a world of hurt without her dedication.

Posted by: redshift Mar 8 2005, 07:04 PM

Lyressa watch your language! If you say ass, mask it, so Andy will understand.. esel...

Brad, I hope you learned your lesson: Never buy anything earlier than a 73.

Esel...



M

Posted by: Birgit Mar 8 2005, 07:06 PM

QUOTE

1. Birgit. She watched me get loaded into a unmarked car in cuffs. She could have easily ignored the whole thing and gone back to her life and stayed out of this whole mess. Instead she dove in head first rounding up the troops, and contacted people to help with my bail. She was the frist person to visit me in San Mateo and the first person to help me get my projects organized for completion while I was "away". She has given up 100's of hours of her time to help someone she didnt have to help. For this I am greatful. Birgit, you are a great friend. Everyone should have a friend like you. I am forever in debt to you for your help and dedication to this matter.

QUOTE

I, too, want to thank Birgit for spearheading this whole thing. We would all have been in a world of hurt without her dedication.

Geeez, enough already...you just need to understand that that is just who I am. If my best buddy is in need, and helpless on top of it all, I will give anything and everything in order to help out where I can. Well also, him having left his cell phone with me, made me an immediate secretary.

I felt very helpless for so many days, not finding a lawyer, not getting anywhere and not knowing what the next step is, but in the end I found the support of many 914club family members and started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to everyone for all of their support.

At this point I'm just sooo glad that we got him out

The immediate next step is to get some meat on the guy's bones

...a kick in the ass is still in order though, for making everyone worry and loose lots of sleep

-Birgit

Posted by: spunone Mar 8 2005, 07:32 PM

Glad your out and stay out .Like they say behind every good man is a better woman.But in Brads case that would be two women.Never met Brad or even talked to him but have listened to his 914 family he started thats why ya gotta love him

Posted by: Lyressa Roberts Mar 8 2005, 07:34 PM

QUOTE (redshift @ Mar 8 2005, 05:04 PM)

Lyressa watch your language! If you say ass, mask it, so Andy will understand.. esel...

Hehehehe....

Posted by: scott thacher Mar 8 2005, 07:39 PM

welcome back, glad your out, have a beer on me

you've got to much going on for me to say anything else

Posted by: Gint Mar 8 2005, 07:57 PM

I'm gonna tack a little extra on your bill for pain and suffering...

Congratulations B.

(You didn't drop the soap didya?)

Posted by: McMark Mar 8 2005, 08:22 PM

Good to hear your "voice" again man. Things are crazy, but I have every confidence that everything is going to work out okay for you and everyone involved. We're all behind you, and don't hesitate to ask for anything.

Welcome back.

Posted by: Brett W Mar 8 2005, 08:22 PM

Yeah this country has forgotten the whole "innocent until proven guilty" premise that our justice system is based on. That sorry rag that calls itself a news paper (the San Bernadino Sun), just proved that they don't know how to put anything but biased drivel in print. According to the blurb our boy is guilty. I call BS. I guess in the media the facts have little meaning on the situation. Villification seems to be the order of the day.

We got your back here Brad.

Posted by: TimT Mar 8 2005, 08:40 PM

Hey Brad... ummmm I know how you feel...

Welcome back

Posted by: jimtab Mar 8 2005, 10:05 PM

Brad, have a tall Iced Tea, and relax....we all piss upon your accusers from a great heighth...

Posted by: pete-stevers Mar 8 2005, 10:15 PM

Ya hooooo!!!! glad you are out Brad!
we will support you all the way....time for a

Posted by: grantsfo Mar 8 2005, 10:56 PM

QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Mar 8 2005, 02:03 PM)

I'm emotionally overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. I never knew so many people could support a pain in the ass like me.

Youre a worthwhile pain in the ass to support! ..and I dont even know you that well! All I can say is that your insights have helped me with my little ugly bug over the past 3 years.

Posted by: iiibdsiil Mar 9 2005, 12:54 AM

I think when this is all over, buddy boy accuser should have to spend a couple nights in jail, just so he can see what it will put you through. I have never been, but I know a lot of people that have said "I will never go back" and has stopped them from screwing up in the future. From the stories I have heard, it is a personal goal of mine to make sure I never end up there, not even for a night.

I wish you the best, I know this will all work out in the end.

I find it funny that the judge doesn't understand why would we support an asshole like you. Especially an asshole that has bailed us out of many problems with our cars, taught us a whole lot, and really isn't that big of an asshole to begin with.

Posted by: jonwatts Mar 9 2005, 01:24 AM

Guys, they don't turn big rocks into little rocks anymore, that was prison in the old days.

Brad, I would like my license plate to say **914**



I'm really glad you are home but sorry this isn't over yet. If I can help you know I'm close by (very close by).

It's the tough times that help you appreciate the good times.


Jon


PS - I think we might need to advertise the legal fund to a wider audience (a.k.a )http://www.savetoby.com/

Posted by: Jenny Mar 9 2005, 02:13 AM

Poor Toby!! Have you contributed to it yet??

Hm.... Brad's bail fund, or save Toby....? Tough call... Although, Toby doesn't have opposible thumbs to help work on the teener.

Jen

Posted by: Hawktel Mar 9 2005, 03:31 AM

Welcome back Brad.

I understand you got to keep it quiet on your defence and such, but if you need help, I hope the message is put out here, where you can get help.

Ohh and no worries on the jail thing, I know you and me aint the only ones on this board that did a night or two in the slammer. I only wish my time was due to as worthy of cause as a old 914.

Hell Miles did 2 weeks over that whole parakett/vasaline/food proccesor thing he told me.

Anyway

Posted by: jgullock Mar 9 2005, 06:04 AM

QUOTE (Brett W @ Mar 8 2005, 09:22 PM)

Yeah this country has forgotten the whole "innocent until proven guilty" premise that our justice system is based on. That sorry rag that calls itself a news paper (the San Bernadino Sun), just proved that they don't know how to put anything but biased drivel in print. According to the blurb our boy is guilty. I call BS. I guess in the media the facts have little meaning on the situation. Villification seems to be the order of the day. We got your back here Brad.

Damn!! The newspaper morons valued the car at $150K!!

Posted by: tdgray Mar 9 2005, 06:54 AM

All I want to know is.....

will there be a defense mounted using 27 8x10 color glossy pictures with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one.

Oh and please no pictures of Mike Z's butt

Welcome back Brad.

Posted by: James Adams Mar 9 2005, 07:18 AM

Thanks for posting Brad, it's good to hear from you.

Don't get down on yourself, you can't control the past, or what life hands you sometimes, you can only make a difference in the present and future.

You've seen the support poured out here - you're obvioulsly someone pretty special - can the whole club be wrong?

Oh yeah, - don't get too cocky.

Posted by: chunger Mar 9 2005, 08:29 AM

I'm not going to try to ringy ding ding Brad's cell, but if you need anything or anyone else who's helping to help someone help someone help Brad needs anything gimme a holler. I can spare some time to do whatever. Good to see you back!

-'Chung

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 9 2005, 08:55 AM

glad to see you on the board Brad! this whole thing is surreal! hope things are better soon!

take care!

Posted by: Bleyseng Mar 9 2005, 11:19 AM

Glad you are out Brad, hmm, ARE you Brad?? You seem too nice...what happened to the asshole cuz you are gonna need him to fight this "collector" guy.

Let me know if you need anything, dude. Got to talk to Birgit a few times while you was gone, treat her nice as you need friends like that.


Now 'bout them 5 bolt hubs you have been promising........and Blair wants a job in the summer at your shop...


Geoff

Posted by: Dave_Darling Mar 9 2005, 11:30 AM

QUOTE (jgullock @ Mar 9 2005, 04:04 AM)

Damn!! The newspaper morons valued the car at $150K!!

I can see it easily being worth that much! After you pour $100K - $200K into the restoration, of course.

Just like any other 914--you go through all kinds of hassle for it, lovingly restore it at great expense, and wind up with a car that is worth half of what you've spent on it...

Glad you're out, B. Now on to the next thing.

--DD

PS--I may have some time to be able to help out in the near future...

Posted by: Bruce Allert Mar 9 2005, 11:34 AM

QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Mar 8 2005, 03:39 PM)

Thanks for the kind words. It pisses "the man" off more and more each time someone shows their support. They cannot figure out why someone "like me" has so much support. They choose to ignore everything I have done "right" in my past. B

Hey Brad, it's FAT TIAR TIME

Of course the mans only focus is on the bad parts of the past... that's what they specialize in. It's their only toe hold and their toe hold isn't much... they're grasping at anything.

Your support from us will continue, GUARANTEED

..b

Posted by: Britain Smith Mar 9 2005, 12:43 PM

QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Mar 8 2005, 03:03 PM)

2. Britain Smith. Britain took over all aspects of my small shop handling rent/clients/parts (without being asked to do this) Having Britain as a friend (over 10+ years now) has proved to be a great value. Very very smart young man. I have no idea why he still continues to help me after all these years. Thank you Britain. It really means a lot to me.

Thanks Brad.

It is amazing that it was 10 years ago I met you in Texas and needed help on my 912. Not only did you help me, but like you always do you showed me how to do the things to you do. Here we are now, 1500 miles away from Texas and I am still working on the same car. I am not sure how we both ended up out here, but you are a good friend and I am glad to help out where I can. With the support of this club and your close friends you can get through this.

-Britain

Posted by: butch Mar 9 2005, 09:13 PM

bump

Posted by: butch Mar 9 2005, 09:16 PM

you guys break me up... ...sniff... ...wow... what a great bunch of people. especially the ladies!!!

whenever you are up for it, I;ll buy you a beer at the Tied House. And another. and dinner.

and more BEER!!! Brad that is. And Lyressa. and Briget.

Hell, bier for EVERYBODY!!!

Posted by: Lyressa Roberts Mar 10 2005, 12:51 AM

Hey! I'm up for that!!!

Posted by: airsix Mar 10 2005, 11:41 PM

QUOTE (jonwatts @ Mar 8 2005, 11:24 PM)

I'm really glad you are home but sorry this isn't over yet. If I can help you know I'm close by (very close by). It's the tough times that help you appreciate the good times. Jon

Hey Jon! Where you been? It's been like a year since I saw a post from you. I even put up flyers and everything. Did you see http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=22642&hl=missing thread a while back? Go start a 'Where Jon's been' thread so we can on you for bailing on us for so long!

-Ben M.

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Mar 13 2005, 08:23 PM

Glad to here your out.

-Pete

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 13 2005, 11:51 PM

QUOTE

They cannot figure out why someone "like me" has so much support. They choose to ignore everything I have done "right" in my past.

This reminds me of a little fable:

This man walks into a bar and asks for a drink. He looks kind of sad so the bar keep asks him,"whats the matter?"
The man says to the bar keep, "Do ya see that bridge out there? I built that bridge with my own two hands, and do thaty call Brad the bridge builder? No, they don't"
"Do you see that house over there? I built it with my own two hands, but do they call me Brad the house builder? No, they don't."
Do ya see that 914 sitting over there? I restored it with my own two hands, but do they call me Brad the 914 builder? No, they don't."


"But you fuck one sheep!"


Only your friends will remember you for you good deeds despite your bad. I hope you smiled. I hope it was ledgible as I am after the 2nd bottle of wine. I have more funds coming your way and it is purely selfish. I just like to help those that I deem worthy.

Your not an A-hole.