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Posted by: Howard Jan 18 2006, 02:37 AM

WTF. I can't sleep.

Posted by: Porcharu Jan 18 2006, 02:41 AM

I have a 10 day old boy, I'm always up now. I sleep in 2 hour power naps between feedings and am getting pretty good at one hand typing on the laptop. Is this a normal thing for you? I suffered insomnia for over 20 years and have some good ideas on how to sleep.

Posted by: trekkor Jan 18 2006, 02:41 AM

I am sleeping

KT

Posted by: Howard Jan 18 2006, 02:50 AM

Been fighting the crud for the last few days, not sick enough to get any sympathy but feel about 50%. So I just hang around here for the laughs.

Posted by: Howard Jan 18 2006, 02:52 AM

10 DAY old? Congrats! Let me tell you about cost of college and down payment on first house. Kids are fun!

Posted by: neo914-6 Jan 18 2006, 02:55 AM

Hi Steve and Howard! Trek is sleeping so he can't read this...

Posted by: Howard Jan 18 2006, 03:06 AM

Felix, don't think I ever commented on your posts, but really like your ideas. The thought of a 2000# 150hp roadster could be a commercial success. Ya really can't develop one from scratch because of the EPA/DOT stuff, but an inexpensive conversion of a 914 or MR2 could be a hit.

Posted by: Howard Jan 18 2006, 03:15 AM

OK, I'm outta here. This RV just went by.


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Posted by: Jacques Jan 18 2006, 03:18 AM

Insomnia?! ha, I choose to go to sleep at 5 AM almost everyday! ( 1:15.. it's still early!)

this'll put you to sleep; my http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/Jacques91030/

Posted by: neo914-6 Jan 18 2006, 11:43 AM

QUOTE (Howard @ Jan 18 2006, 01:06 AM)

Felix, don't think I ever commented on your posts, but really like your ideas. The thought of a 2000# 150hp roadster could be a commercial success. Ya really can't develop one from scratch because of the EPA/DOT stuff, but an inexpensive conversion of a 914 or MR2 could be a hit.

but thanks for the praise anyway!

Posted by: trekkor Jan 22 2006, 02:13 AM

I should be schnoozing...But, here we are


KT

Posted by: V6914 Jan 22 2006, 02:20 AM

When I sleep, I dream 914's. The doctor said I'am better now.

Posted by: Howard Jan 22 2006, 02:20 AM

See, there are people following me

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 22 2006, 02:22 AM

QUOTE (Howard @ Jan 22 2006, 12:20 AM)

See, there are people following me

just relax and have a few

Posted by: Brando Jan 22 2006, 02:24 AM

I can't sleep either.

Posted by: Howard Jan 22 2006, 02:27 AM

OK, so we've got Oakland, Napa, Riverside, Aliso Viejo, and Napa. Everyone pur coffee, get in your cars and we'll meet. Bakersfield?

edit. pour

Posted by: trekkor Jan 22 2006, 02:37 AM

Too late, I'm out like a light...


KTzzzzzzz

Posted by: Brando Jan 22 2006, 02:40 AM

It'd be time to clock in for work the instant we sat down for donuts in the Bako.

Posted by: GWN7 Jan 22 2006, 02:43 AM

5 hr naps don't let me sleep till later

Posted by: Howard Jan 22 2006, 02:43 AM

OK party animals, see ya

Posted by: johnmhudson111 Jan 22 2006, 02:44 AM

I am watching Troy, hoping the bad acting will put me to sleep.....



I keep thinking of all the things I need to do to my car, I am up to 32 different items....

Posted by: Twystd1 Jan 22 2006, 02:45 AM

Now hold on there Horsey...

Costa mesa is awake and fondeling my Aaron doll....

Twystd1


NOTE: Howard loaned it to me via Brando....

Posted by: johnmhudson111 Jan 22 2006, 02:47 AM

QUOTE (Twystd1 @ Jan 22 2006, 03:45 AM)

Now hold on there Horsey... Costa mesa is awake and fondeling my Aaron doll.... Twystd1 NOTE: Howard loaned it to me via Brando....

(in my best Beavus and Butthead) ....he said fondeling....

Posted by: V6914 Jan 22 2006, 02:50 AM

I, need to go to bed, I can't be burning daylight today, I've got lots of parts to get clean so I can get my motor back together, I split the case friday, droped the parts at the machine shop yesterday, so I, have lots of prep and cleaning, I've been making my list and checking it twice.

Posted by: dinomium Jan 22 2006, 03:14 AM

I just came in from the garage... Hershy bar and beer for dinner
Why can't I sleep?

Posted by: messix Jan 22 2006, 03:15 AM

go to bed!!!!!

Posted by: dinomium Jan 22 2006, 03:21 AM

yeah! NAPTIME is where I am a sea pirate!

Posted by: J P Stein Jan 22 2006, 06:59 AM

When I was workin' 2nd shift, I'd be here at these late hours. Now I'm on 1st and I'm here early....go figure.

Posted by: DNHunt Jan 22 2006, 07:24 AM

Mornin JP,

Had to get up to pee, no point in trying to go back to sleep cause the wife is sawing logs. Why is it women can look so good during the day but can snore like sailors? It must be to test that saying about if you can love em when _______ it's true love. Not feeling so lovey right now. I need coffee.

Dave

Posted by: Tom Perso Jan 22 2006, 07:39 AM

Dave, aren't we required by law to love them or sumthin?

My poor wife, 3 months pregnant and she's either sick, or stomach hurts, or whatever. We're planning on going to church this morning, but I'm not sure if she's going to make it.

Something about the 2nd trimester makes things easier. We can only hope.

I've got coffee and a new CD to listen to. Good times.

Maybe some car work today?

Tom

Posted by: bmunday Jan 22 2006, 07:41 AM

I'm up, don't know why. I too have to take a leak.. Must have been to many beer last night...
oh one more....

Posted by: DNHunt Jan 22 2006, 07:46 AM

Ya pregnant wifes are tough. You feel so bad for them and there's not much you can do. You would think after having 1 they would never do it again but, they forget. Kinda like Type IV engines.

Take good care of her Tom

Dave

Posted by: bd1308 Jan 22 2006, 07:52 AM

Posted by: Tom Perso Jan 22 2006, 07:55 AM

Thanks Dave, you kill me though with the T4 comment.

I sold my 2270, vowed I would never touch a T4 again. Decided to do a 6-conversion. Couldn't pony up the $$$ for a 3.0 or 3.2 to do a MS conversion on. Thought about a subie conversion. Ugh. Didn't do it.

Now, I have 3 broken down T4's in the garage and a complete 1.8L still sitting in the back of my truck.

Here I go again...

I try and take care of her. I do a lot more cleaning and cooking, along with all of the other housework things.

She's just starting to show, and I think it's dead sexy.

There's nothing more special than seeing the first ultrasound and to see a 8 week old baby's heart beating. Makes everything else in the world seem small.

Tom

Posted by: bmunday Jan 22 2006, 08:00 AM

QUOTE (DNHunt @ Jan 22 2006, 05:46 AM)

Ya pregnant wifes are tough. You feel so bad for them and there's not much you can do. You would think after having 1 they would never do it again but, they forget. Kinda like Type IV engines. Take good care of her Tom Dave

About three months ago,my wife was late and thoughtshe was pregnant again. She went tothe Doc for her normal checkup and told her, so they ran a test and found out she wasn't. The wife called me and siad it came up negative. We were both a little disapointed, individually we thought it would be cool maybe we could have that little girl. We talked later that night and my wife said honey, if we want to have another we should do it now, I want to get past the sleepless nights and diapers. What do you think?

My reply: honey if you were pregnant, it would be a blessing, boy or girl, I would be thrilled. But to do that for a third time on purpose? What are you out of your head... I enjoy my sleep and what little remaining sanity I still have.
Congrats Tom...... Rest up..

Posted by: DNHunt Jan 22 2006, 08:03 AM

Yep pretty special times.

Dave

Posted by: Tom Perso Jan 22 2006, 08:10 AM

Indeed. I'm not sure how many more we want. I say 2, she wants 3. We both agreed not to buy a minivan.

I say 2. We can fit both of them and the dog into an Audi A3 and I'll be happy with that.

I think I went back to a stock T4 for an engine choice once we found out she was pregnant. I'm on a limited budget now - and a limited time frame.

Car needs to be running by July 28th.

Posted by: Headrage Jan 22 2006, 09:37 AM

QUOTE (Howard @ Jan 22 2006, 12:27 AM)

Everyone pur coffee, get in your cars and we'll meet. Bakersfield?

Were you guys at???

Posted by: Howard Jan 22 2006, 09:54 AM

See, I told ya nobody wants to go to Bakersfield. What's up for today?

Posted by: Headrage Jan 22 2006, 09:57 AM

QUOTE (Howard @ Jan 22 2006, 07:54 AM)

See, I told ya nobody wants to go to Bakersfield. What's up for today?

Nothing planned for today.

Refill the pool after yesterdays chemical wash and bbq this afternoon.

In the mean time I'm gonna sit in the garage holding my extra steering wheel making vroom vroom noises in anticipation of getting my car back...

Posted by: Howard Jan 22 2006, 10:02 AM

Sounds like fun. Think this is why no one wants to go to Bakersfield

Posted by: bmunday Jan 22 2006, 10:04 AM

QUOTE (Headrage @ Jan 22 2006, 07:57 AM)

QUOTE (Howard @ Jan 22 2006, 07:54 AM) See, I told ya nobody wants to go to Bakersfield.  What's up for today? Nothing planned for today. Refill the pool after yesterdays chemical wash and bbq this afternoon. In the mean time I'm gonna sit in the garage holding my extra steering wheel making vroom vroom noises in anticipation of getting my car back...

Been there done that... It's overrated, but since that's all I have right now, it will have to do.

Posted by: seanery Jan 22 2006, 10:06 AM

Man, I've had it bad since the beginning of December when my tooth was bad. I went 4 days without sleep then and I think it screwed up my body. I'm only just recently getting back to a somewhat normal sleep cycle, but last week I still had two nights where I couldn't sleep until after 2am. I'd love to be asleep by 11:30 or 12 and get up at 7:30 or so.

Posted by: Brando Jan 22 2006, 11:58 AM

QUOTE (johnmhudson111 @ Jan 22 2006, 12:47 AM)

QUOTE (Twystd1 @ Jan 22 2006, 03:45 AM) Now hold on there Horsey... Costa mesa is awake and fondeling my Aaron doll.... Twystd1 NOTE: Howard loaned it to me via Brando.... (in my best Beavus and Butthead) ....he said fondeling....

Uhhhhhuhhuhuhh ... uuuuhhhhhuhhuhuhuh...

hey beaviths...