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Inflation has hit everywhere but boat racing
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T2x
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I'll be sure to watch it on TV.
By the way...who is TX? I'd be glad to help take that fork out of him.
T2x
T2x
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And on a personal note, thank you for your composure during the baiting. Nice to talk with a classy classic :sifone: Oh, in pristine condition.....
Thank you...I try.
DaveP
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I talked to T2x last night at great length and he was a crotchety bastard......LOL
Hey.....Mike A. wished him a sincere happy birthday wish and we have an African American President.....
That means......................ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!
On a more serious note.....T2x, Brownie, 7xChamp and the like have forgotten more about racing, boat setup, etc.... than any of us will learn in a lifetime. I think the ICON status on this site is pretty cool for those guys!
Hey.....Mike A. wished him a sincere happy birthday wish and we have an African American President.....
That means......................ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!
On a more serious note.....T2x, Brownie, 7xChamp and the like have forgotten more about racing, boat setup, etc.... than any of us will learn in a lifetime. I think the ICON status on this site is pretty cool for those guys!
Ratickle
Founding Member / Super Moderator
I'm glad they accepted the invitations to join us. The Icon status they earned a long time ago.
And you're okay too, Dave.
Sean Stinson
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Yeah ICON in your own mind!!!!!:sifone::sifone::sifone::sifone:
Sean Stinson
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I think they tried that in the Allweiss years.....but it wasn't reliable per the rule!!!!
DaveP
Charter Member
How about InCONtinence :03:
Ratickle
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T2x
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You didn't offend me...I'm too old for that nonsense. I helped announce on a talkoffshore a couple of years ago at Point Pleasant and it was fun. Martin has honed his "chops" well over the years and we discussed having me do some Champ Boat races. My schedule is just too tight, which is another reason why I haven't accepted a gig since 2002, and I have had a few offers.
Listen, I get your passion and enthusiasm, we've all been there. The point is, as in much of life and business, never sets your sights too low. If the sport was better in the past, try to find out why and in what areas, instead of dismissing the people who lived it as inconsequential. You might find that optimism of and by itself has little value without a fact based, comparative context. There are major mistakes being repeated year after year in the areas of TV, competition rules, site consistency, and most importantly...safety, that have been crippling to the efforts of the current racers.
You will also find that Brownie and 7x Champ are much easier to deal with and more diplomatic than I am........
I wish you good luck in your season, but reserve the right to pr*ck a few balloons when they get overblown.
By the way the photos below are a few that might change your opinion of what proper boat racing competition might look like.
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