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Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 05:49 PM

Posted by: markb Nov 1 2005, 05:50 PM

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 1 2005, 05:51 PM

QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Nov 1 2005, 04:49 PM)

is that what i think it is?


congrats to both of you!
Andy

Posted by: davep Nov 1 2005, 05:52 PM

Congrats, that explains the avatar. Okay so it was old, but it does look appropriate.

Posted by: Headrage Nov 1 2005, 05:53 PM

Congrats Jake.

Posted by: lapuwali Nov 1 2005, 05:54 PM

There goes another engine builder's productivity, down the tubes...

Congrats, really...

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 06:05 PM

QUOTE (lapuwali @ Nov 1 2005, 03:54 PM)

There goes another engine builder's productivity, down the tubes... Congrats, really...

Nope- She knows the rules.

Thanks guys!

Damn, I could have bought a lot of parts with that, too!

Posted by: Lou W Nov 1 2005, 06:08 PM

congratulations

Posted by: Mueller Nov 1 2005, 06:14 PM

congrats.....

that would explain why you didn't answer the phone today

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 06:14 PM

Yep, I just got home a few minutes ago...........

Posted by: porschecb Nov 1 2005, 06:15 PM

She knows the rules??? Does she have a sister that knows the rules?


Congrats

Posted by: Dave_Darling Nov 1 2005, 06:18 PM

Dude! Congrats!

So, is that the source of the DLC (Diamond-Like Coating) for the valve stems?

--DD

Posted by: spunone Nov 1 2005, 06:21 PM

Atta boy Jake steppin up to the plate ehh CONGRATS to both of ya

Posted by: Jenny Nov 1 2005, 06:23 PM

Congrats Jake! Now let's see the rest of her.

Jen

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 06:24 PM

Yeah- I was thinking of having the ring DLC coated, but Platinum doesn't accept the process too well!!! (and it's black too)

Yep, she knows the rules well.. She knows that this shop is pretty much my life and that I love what I do so much...

BTW- She doesn't have a sister!

Its gonna take some getting used to, being a real human that doesn't stay awake 18 hours a day is not something thats gonna come easy..

BUT I have an entire basement at the new house to play in, and yep, an engine room WILL be in that basement! (she said the dyno in the basement was a little much)

Posted by: charlesmac Nov 1 2005, 06:25 PM

Congrads man! Now i know why you had to liquidate all your type 1 stuff.
A wife that understands car guys, that's awesome!!

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 06:26 PM

QUOTE (Jenny @ Nov 1 2005, 04:23 PM)

Congrats Jake! Now let's see the rest of her. Jen

There ya go...... Thats from last year at a Canadian VW show- it's the only pic I have handy.

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 06:29 PM

QUOTE (charlesmac @ Nov 1 2005, 04:25 PM)

Congrads man! Now i know why you had to liquidate all your type 1 stuff. A wife that understands car guys, that's awesome!!

Yep, Hell I was able to get her into the scene as well! When i did that without really even trying I knew I had a "Keeper"...

Here is her Bug, she and I just have to finish it..... Lots of carbon Fiber to install!

Posted by: olav Nov 1 2005, 06:30 PM

Does her sweat shirt say "Viagra"?

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 06:34 PM

Hell no!

LOL!!

Posted by: McMark Nov 1 2005, 06:35 PM

Congratulations!

Posted by: Brando Nov 1 2005, 06:39 PM

QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Nov 1 2005, 04:05 PM)

Nope- She knows the rules.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAH AHHAHAHAAHHA

OMFG that was so funny. Another one Jake!

Grats by the way! :thumbup:

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 1 2005, 06:40 PM

Fantastic Jake.

Best of luck!

Zach

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 06:41 PM

QUOTE

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHAH AHHAHAHAAHHA       OMFG that was so funny. Another one Jake! Grats by the way! :thumbup:

Seriously...... She thinks its funny too!

Only time will tell! If you guys think I'm an asshole here, you should have to try to live with or around me!!!

Crazy thing is that she is just as mean as I am, and thats a HUGE plus!

Posted by: Jeroen Nov 1 2005, 06:46 PM

congrats to both of you

Posted by: anderssj Nov 1 2005, 06:50 PM

live well, laugh often, love much

Posted by: qa1142 Nov 1 2005, 06:50 PM

Jake, Jake, Jake, you silly boy

Your rules end when you say "I Do" you know

Congratulations

Posted by: IanStott Nov 1 2005, 07:03 PM

Okay 2 X lobsters! Cogratulations Jake, does she like Canadian beer? It's aged on the truck like all our fine wines, and yes she is more than welcome when and if you come up!

Ian
Moncton

Posted by: dlo914 Nov 1 2005, 07:04 PM

QUOTE (olav @ Nov 1 2005, 04:30 PM)

Does her sweat shirt say "Viagra"?

it does now....


Attached thumbnail(s)

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 07:06 PM

LOL!!!

Posted by: GWN7 Nov 1 2005, 07:13 PM

Congrats to you and your future Mrs.

Posted by: Doug Leggins Nov 1 2005, 07:36 PM

Congratulations!!!

Posted by: seanery Nov 1 2005, 07:45 PM

congrats Jake!

Posted by: URY914 Nov 1 2005, 07:50 PM

How long before we see Jake Jr. ???

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 1 2005, 07:56 PM

QUOTE (URY914 @ Nov 1 2005, 06:50 PM)

How long before we see Jake Jr. ???

9 months

Posted by: fiid Nov 1 2005, 08:01 PM

Congratulations Jake!

All the best,

Fiid.

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 1 2005, 08:13 PM

Junior will be a ways down the road for sure.... It's gonna take enough getting used to as it is, let alone with a little one hangin out!

I'll be just as busy as always here and Beth also own her own accounting business so she has a lot going on all the time as well.... We have things to get out of the way before JR. comes along!

One thing is for sure, my wait list just got longer for engines! Working "Normal" hours definately means I won't get as much done every week!

Posted by: Duffster Nov 1 2005, 08:47 PM

Congratulations Man! (No, Really!)




Buy a comfortable couch.

Posted by: kwales Nov 1 2005, 09:06 PM

Wow!

That's love! She gets the ring and you get a new Pinz engine in the crate......

Congrats...

Stay off the Viagra at Niagra!

Ken

Posted by: mharrison Nov 1 2005, 09:13 PM

Congrats!

You know, you may find that you like working on these engines even more when your hours get a little more reasonable!!!

Posted by: jonwatts Nov 1 2005, 09:23 PM

Great, now you've gone and done it.

Posted by: smac Nov 1 2005, 09:41 PM

Right on Jake!!

Posted by: bernbomb914 Nov 1 2005, 09:50 PM

may yours last as long as mine has. (30yrs)

Posted by: mikelsr Nov 1 2005, 09:50 PM

Congrats Jake!

So she asked you and you said Yes?

Posted by: bmunday Nov 1 2005, 10:20 PM

Congrats!!! Marriage is a great institution if your ready for an institution...

Posted by: airsix Nov 1 2005, 11:51 PM

QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Nov 1 2005, 04:26 PM)

What a great looking couple. Congratulations to you both, and very best wishes.

-Ben M.

Posted by: Twystd1 Nov 2 2005, 02:03 AM

QUOTE

Jake@Beth,Congratulations on the engagement! I see in the future a race team called"Raby's Babys'. Kind of like the Berg Bros. Way to go!

Jake,

I think seahag can see into the future....

Congradulations,

For a thirty year old man.... your doing pretty dam good.

It's been an amazing last thirty days for you... As well as an amazing last thirty years.

You earn what you get. Based on facts and not on BS.. you earned her love.....

Good job Jake....

Then again... you already know that

Your pops must be proud.

It seems most of the crew here feels the same way.

Now get your ass back into the dyno and make some baby's...Errrrr Horse Power...

Much Regards to you and Beth

Twystd1

Posted by: Racer Chris Nov 2 2005, 06:55 AM

So does this mean you will be commuting to work every day?

Congratulations - good choice!

Posted by: Gary Nov 2 2005, 07:38 AM

Many congrats, Jake!

Posted by: balljoint Nov 2 2005, 07:49 AM

Good news. Congratulations and a belated Happy Birthday. I kept saying "No doll, you're mistaken, it's two weeks salary, not two months" and now the buggers are saying 3 months in their commercials. Sheesh.

Posted by: meares Nov 2 2005, 07:56 AM

congrats to both of you!!!

Posted by: jr91472 Nov 2 2005, 08:23 AM

way to go1!!!

Posted by: ehick72 Nov 2 2005, 08:26 AM

Jake,

That is so freakin Awesome!!

Eric

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 2 2005, 08:48 AM

QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Nov 2 2005, 04:55 AM)

So does this mean you will be commuting to work every day? Congratulations - good choice!

Yep...
But thats okay because it'll even rack up more miles on the test cars that I'll drive everyday!

we found a place exactly half way between both our businesses that has a couple acres of land an its not in a subdivision(Thank god), its really a perfect place.

Thanks for all the congrats guys- It makes me feel good to know that I have this many friends.

Posted by: MW 914 Nov 2 2005, 09:08 AM

Congrats!

I'm into this marriage thing for almost 10 ten years now and I'm lovin every minute of it. Hope you guys do the same.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 2 2005, 05:51 PM

So when you going to change the Avatar? or is that permanent now?

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 2 2005, 05:55 PM

When people quit pissing me off- I'll change the avatar!

Get used to it-

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Nov 2 2005, 06:12 PM

Jake,

Congratulations to you both. I am sure your family is very happy. Enjoy life and remember getting married is easy, when kids come your life changes forever (in a good way).

Words from your elders.

Tom

Posted by: jimtab Nov 2 2005, 06:22 PM

At first I thought..."how the hell does he keep his hands so clean?" But after further review I see congratulations are in order. I hope you have as good a marriage as I've had (38 and counting) just remember the three little words that keep a marriage together......YOU"RE RIGHT HONEY.

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 2 2005, 06:23 PM

Thanks Tom...

Yeah, I'm definately not ready for the kid thing yet...... Not even close.

Posted by: Demick Nov 2 2005, 07:17 PM

QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Nov 2 2005, 05:23 PM)

Yeah, I'm definately not ready for the kid thing yet...... Not even close.

Just in case you don't know this yet. Once you are married - it doesn't matter what you think, or what you are or aren't ready for. If she wants it - it will happen.

Demick

Posted by: Gint Nov 2 2005, 09:32 PM

Congratulations Jake. She does know how much you work right?

And women are the smartest things on the planet the second they get married. LOL.

Rodney Dangerfield: "I want to sell my encyclopdia. I don't need it anymore. I got married and my wife knows everything."

Posted by: Flat VW Nov 2 2005, 11:56 PM

This give me the opportunity to tell one of my favorite jokes:

What is the penalty for bigamy?


Two wives............

John

P.S. Congrats. You still have time to "come to you senses", yet.....

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 3 2005, 12:50 AM

Yeah guys- She fully understands who I am and what I love just as much or more than her in a different, odd way...

And when I say that she knows the rules- That means she understands that I have to work alot and I have to stay on top of the game because this is my (and her) livelyhood...

If the "other huy" catches up, or even gets close I'll turn into a beast....

Its different when a hobby like this is your only source of income... I virtually get paid to play all day long!

Posted by: Verruckt Nov 3 2005, 06:03 AM

QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Nov 2 2005, 08:48 AM)

we found a place exactly half way between both our businesses that has a couple acres of land an its not in a subdivision(Thank god), its really a perfect place.

No offense, but I don't think you're subdivision material

Congrats!

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 3 2005, 06:41 AM

I know I'm not subdivision material....

I'd be kicked out in the first week!

Something tells me that they would not like my Pinzgauer parked out in the driveway, or loud ass engines cranking up at zero dark thirty on the way in, to work...

Thats why I'm glad we ended up with a couple of acres in the country, just a few miles from town!

Posted by: DNHunt Nov 3 2005, 08:03 AM

Congrats Jake. I wish you a future of happiness.

Dave

Posted by: Speedster07 Nov 6 2005, 12:29 AM

Congratulations Jake

You only need to remember two words









YES DEAR