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Old May 11, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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I was in the daily driver Friday night floating up 495 at my normal 80-85.
I rarely have cars come up and fill my rear view mirrors but suddenly there was somebody there.
about 2 seconds after I noticed him he flipped on the blues.
I quickly moved to the center lane fully expecting him to follow.
but I guess he had bigger fish to fry and buzzed right on by
Old May 11, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Tadashi,May 11 2008, 05:10 PM

Lots of police out today for some reason. Saw at least 5 on my 180 mile trip today.
I have noticed that around here also, Maybe they are out trying to raise funds for gas money
Old May 12, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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I fell in love this weekend... my student at driving school had an Elise with a supercharger.

Now I just have to figure out what bank to rob...
99.9% sure, next track car will be an Elise with the HT or an Exige.
2006 Elise, he had added a supercharger and it was dialed in at about 220 hp, in a car about 900 pounds lighter than my S2000
Old May 12, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Tadashi,May 12 2008, 10:40 AM
Sounds like a good time Doug.
Weather was great, cold still but clear and dry.

Tracktime was there but I'm not sure he has the pics all posted, I saw some of me and my student while I was there, but I don't find them on the web yet.
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And I'm sure he will be happy to... as it was a simple error.
Old May 12, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,May 12 2008, 12:59 PM
And I'm sure he will be happy to... as it was a simple error.
It laziness in not reading the order and just keying in the name and sending it to the address on file.
Old May 13, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by zzziippyyy,May 12 2008, 05:00 PM
It laziness in not reading the order and just keying in the name and sending it to the address on file.
Originally Posted by Tadashi,May 12 2008, 05:20 PM
Thanks Dave That's kinda what I thought...
Whatever... I guess some uf us just have a bit more understanding when it comes to the small business man trying to make a living at a hobby.
Old May 13, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Tadashi,May 13 2008, 08:22 AM
Not trying to be a PITA Doug

Dave and I ARE both small business owners. Don't know about Dave but my business started as a hobby

Now I have to suck up to assholes who give me crap all the time in order to get their money so I can pay bills and have a life. I have plenty of understanding for what Newlin goes through.
Someone once explained being self employed to me like this.

When you have a boss, you might work for one A$$hole, but when you are self employed, people being what they are, you have the opportunity to work for many A$$holes.

Ellen, I'm sure it was an honest mistake and whoever took the pics or the video would make good on them if they were damaged.
Old May 13, 2008 | 04:32 AM
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from readers digest years ago.

package was labeled " photos do not bend"
and hand scribbled on the mangled package " yes they do"
Old May 13, 2008 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Tadashi,May 13 2008, 08:30 AM
Newlin always does a good job but having the package go to 3 post offices when it really only needed to go one is kinda worrisome

The one picture and CD cost me $60. It AIN'T cheap.
He probably grabbed your address from some old info vs current info. We all screw up.

From time to time, I have sent vendors payment and forgot to sign the check. Now, it would appear to them that I'm trying to buy more time before paying the bill, but that is not the case. It was just a screw up.



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