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| Betty |
 May 29 2016, 09:20 AM
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Driver  Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States 
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QUOTE(RobW @ May 29 2016, 08:25 AM)  Seriously?!?!?! I helped my Dad work on cars when I was young. I got hooked on Sports Cars around the age of 16. When I hit my early 20's I started looking for an MG to build up. Thank goodness I couldn't find one I could afford (Lucas, Prince of Darkness and all that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) and I found my 914 instead. That was a looong time ago and I've been a Gear Head ever since. Our local region has a small group of female drivers that regularly beat their male significant others at driving events. Last week I drove up to Oklahoma City (3 hours, one way, alone in my 914) to help teach at a Ladies only autocross the Warbonnet Region put on. They asked for our help - and instead of making fun of them, we dove in to support and encourage them. Too many times, I've run into the attitude, "Girls don't use tools"... or "You actually like cars? How unfeminine of you!". Why would I publicize something that might make people ridicule me? My personal favorite was at an SCCA autocross. Some guy had apparently told all of his male buddies to come watch him and he'd show them how it was done. Turns out some girl kicked his ass and won first place in the men's class (C Stock). Dude (or as I like to call his type "Dude without the E") had the nerve to make some crack as we were riding in the back of a truck to go out to work corners, that "girls shouldn't race with the guys". I still have the trophy and jacket I won in C Stock at that race. As a result of variations of that type of attitude - I tend to not publicize my "automotive leanings". Shortly after I got him, I asked my 914 if he cared if I had boobs or balls - he told me "I don't care, I just want to be driven around corners". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) You can think what you want, but we're out there - and we're not going to give somebody the time of day if we think we're going to get attitude. |
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| rnellums |
May 29 2016, 10:15 AM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(Betty @ May 29 2016, 09:20 AM) Shortly after I got him, I asked my 914 if he cared if I had boobs or balls - he told me "I don't care, I just want to be driven around corners". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) I think this sums it up nicely! Its all about driving and enjoying the cars! |
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| r_towle |
May 29 2016, 10:25 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,570 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Betty @ May 29 2016, 11:20 AM) QUOTE(RobW @ May 29 2016, 08:25 AM) Seriously?!?!?! I helped my Dad work on cars when I was young. I got hooked on Sports Cars around the age of 16. When I hit my early 20's I started looking for an MG to build up. Thank goodness I couldn't find one I could afford (Lucas, Prince of Darkness and all that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) and I found my 914 instead. That was a looong time ago and I've been a Gear Head ever since. Our local region has a small group of female drivers that regularly beat their male significant others at driving events. Last week I drove up to Oklahoma City (3 hours, one way, alone in my 914) to help teach at a Ladies only autocross the Warbonnet Region put on. They asked for our help - and instead of making fun of them, we dove in to support and encourage them. Too many times, I've run into the attitude, "Girls don't use tools"... or "You actually like cars? How unfeminine of you!". Why would I publicize something that might make people ridicule me? My personal favorite was at an SCCA autocross. Some guy had apparently told all of his male buddies to come watch him and he'd show them how it was done. Turns out some girl kicked his ass and won first place in the men's class (C Stock). Dude (or as I like to call his type "Dude without the E") had the nerve to make some crack as we were riding in the back of a truck to go out to work corners, that "girls shouldn't race with the guys". I still have the trophy and jacket I won in C Stock at that race. As a result of variations of that type of attitude - I tend to not publicize my "automotive leanings". Shortly after I got him, I asked my 914 if he cared if I had boobs or balls - he told me "I don't care, I just want to be driven around corners". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) You can think what you want, but we're out there - and we're not going to give somebody the time of day if we think we're going to get attitude. Your 914 talks? |
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| Heeltoe914 |
May 29 2016, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
I for one would love to see you more active on the board posting just like one of the guys don't be a dud? ( In your own words,,,,) you're a 914 Enthusiast and you're welcome to share your experiences,, upside,,, down sides tastefully of course... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .. I'm sure you could probably teach us a thing or two.
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| ClayPerrine |
May 29 2016, 01:18 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,421 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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I love my wife, But....
The problem with having a wife that is a car person, especially a 914 person, is that she has, shall we say, opinions on what is best for her car. So over the years we have had rather spirited "discussions" about what is done to her car. That and I can't just slip things by her. She understands what I am buying when it comes to car parts. But it does make Christmas shopping easy!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Betty |
May 29 2016, 01:24 PM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States
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"Your 914 talks?"
Yep. He talks to me. Or at least I seem to be the one that can hear him the clearest when he talks; and he doesn't seem to want to talk much around other people. Clay says he can hear him too; just maybe not so much in actual words. I suspect Clay might be humoring me though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Although his (the car, not Clay) German accent is kind of faint by now because he's been in the states for 42 years now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Betty |
May 29 2016, 01:41 PM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Heeltoe914 @ May 29 2016, 01:01 PM) I for one would love to see you more active on the board posting just like one of the guys don't be a dud? ( In your own words,,,,) you're a 914 Enthusiast and you're welcome to share your experiences,, upside,,, down sides tastefully of course... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .. I'm sure you could probably teach us a thing or two. Yep, definitely a 914 Enthusiast - you should see all of the 914 t-shirts, 914 jewelry, even the 914 Hot Wheels I've got on the wall in my cube at work. In real life I'm actually the shy retiring type and don't like posting that much on any type of board, but I don't hesitate to jump in when I feel like it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| ClayPerrine |
May 29 2016, 02:23 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,421 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Betty @ May 29 2016, 02:41 PM) In real life I'm actually the shy retiring type and don't like posting that much on any type of board, but I don't hesitate to jump in when I feel like it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Yea, she is the shy type. She lurks quietly in the background until you least expect it, then WHAM! out of nowhere comes that verbal zinger that really messes with your mind. I love it! |
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| porschetub |
May 30 2016, 01:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(RobW @ May 30 2016, 01:25 AM) stupid comment really come on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
May 30 2016, 07:45 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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[quote name='Betty' date='May 29 2016, 08:20 AM' post='2351904']
[quote name='RobW' post='2351871' date='May 29 2016, 08:25 AM'] Cars are a dude thing. Love the ladies, but c'mon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) [/quote] Seriously?!?!?! [/quote] No. [/quote] You can think what you want, but we're out there - and we're not going to give somebody the time of day if we think we're going to get attitude. [/quote] This is what makes YOU awesome! Yes you can do anything you want. I have four sisters, all older, and no brothers. One of my sisters, an MD, rebuilt her Datsun motor in college, and came out of the closet as a motorcycle rider after I bought my bike at 15. Like you, my wife Cheryl used to race locally and some here still root for her to beat me. She beats me on looks, personality, friendliness, and I could go on and on. My apologies on wasting your time for me being a wise ass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
May 30 2016, 07:48 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 29 2016, 01:23 PM) QUOTE(Betty @ May 29 2016, 02:41 PM) In real life I'm actually the shy retiring type and don't like posting that much on any type of board, but I don't hesitate to jump in when I feel like it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Yea, she is the shy type. She lurks quietly in the background until you least expect it, then WHAM! out of nowhere comes that verbal zinger that really messes with your mind. I love it! You guys were a whole lot calmer at Laguna Seca last year! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
May 30 2016, 07:50 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(porschetub @ May 30 2016, 12:19 AM) QUOTE(RobW @ May 30 2016, 01:25 AM) stupid comment really come on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) In all seriousness, it would be nice to have more ladies around here... especially posting about what a dumb comment I made. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
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| 9fourteen14 |
May 30 2016, 08:08 PM
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PORSCHE LUVA Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 5-July 15 From: boston Member No.: 18,920 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Rand @ May 28 2016, 11:44 PM) QUOTE(r_towle @ May 28 2016, 08:42 PM) Nah, he has three Porsches....one of each aircooled, he must be ok.. Rich Endorsements s'mores. ments. Dang, I'm craving chocolate and... Someone fire off those marshmallows from your lean intake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) he is not a he .... 914 luva |
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| Rand |
May 30 2016, 08:11 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(9fourteen14 @ May 30 2016, 07:08 PM) QUOTE(Rand @ May 28 2016, 11:44 PM) QUOTE(r_towle @ May 28 2016, 08:42 PM) Nah, he has three Porsches....one of each aircooled, he must be ok.. Rich Endorsements s'mores. ments. Dang, I'm craving chocolate and... Someone fire off those marshmallows from your lean intake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) he is not a he .... 914 luva We get and love what you've done. Pull off the mask. |
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| r_towle |
May 30 2016, 08:54 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,570 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(9fourteen14 @ May 30 2016, 10:08 PM) QUOTE(Rand @ May 28 2016, 11:44 PM) QUOTE(r_towle @ May 28 2016, 08:42 PM) Nah, he has three Porsches....one of each aircooled, he must be ok.. Rich Endorsements s'mores. ments. Dang, I'm craving chocolate and... Someone fire off those marshmallows from your lean intake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) he is not a he .... 914 luva Hard to tell, just saw a guy driving the cars on the blog |
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| falcor75 |
May 31 2016, 01:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 29 2016, 06:25 PM) QUOTE(Betty @ May 29 2016, 11:20 AM) QUOTE(RobW @ May 29 2016, 08:25 AM) Seriously?!?!?! I helped my Dad work on cars when I was young. I got hooked on Sports Cars around the age of 16. When I hit my early 20's I started looking for an MG to build up. Thank goodness I couldn't find one I could afford (Lucas, Prince of Darkness and all that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) and I found my 914 instead. That was a looong time ago and I've been a Gear Head ever since. Our local region has a small group of female drivers that regularly beat their male significant others at driving events. Last week I drove up to Oklahoma City (3 hours, one way, alone in my 914) to help teach at a Ladies only autocross the Warbonnet Region put on. They asked for our help - and instead of making fun of them, we dove in to support and encourage them. Too many times, I've run into the attitude, "Girls don't use tools"... or "You actually like cars? How unfeminine of you!". Why would I publicize something that might make people ridicule me? My personal favorite was at an SCCA autocross. Some guy had apparently told all of his male buddies to come watch him and he'd show them how it was done. Turns out some girl kicked his ass and won first place in the men's class (C Stock). Dude (or as I like to call his type "Dude without the E") had the nerve to make some crack as we were riding in the back of a truck to go out to work corners, that "girls shouldn't race with the guys". I still have the trophy and jacket I won in C Stock at that race. As a result of variations of that type of attitude - I tend to not publicize my "automotive leanings". Shortly after I got him, I asked my 914 if he cared if I had boobs or balls - he told me "I don't care, I just want to be driven around corners". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) You can think what you want, but we're out there - and we're not going to give somebody the time of day if we think we're going to get attitude. Your 914 talks? Yours doesnt? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| JRust |
May 31 2016, 07:44 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,305 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ May 28 2016, 04:52 PM) See Elliot is still around & he counts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
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| 76-914 |
May 31 2016, 08:17 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Just look back and see how the ladies are "welcomed". It was a little embarrassing when CJ first posted here. I don't know if it was the the Horn Dogs or life that got in her way but she left. I, for one, would like to see a few more of the "fairer sex" hanging here and at our events. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| 0396 |
May 31 2016, 08:28 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
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| ConeDodger |
May 31 2016, 08:52 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,573 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Well one of our female members who posts here pretty much every day is having a birthday today. You could start by going to the Birthday Fairy Report and wishing her a happy birthday. Mrs. K (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) has been wishing you a happy birthday since your first birthday here on the world site and some of us, longer, back to the club days...
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