Kerry and Bush can go to Hell!!! (not political)

I am using this to vent, so if I get long winded I apologise.

I came on here to see what techs and the other liberals would say about my comments about bush. While I was going to this site, I got a call from my mother. I found out my grandpa (mom's dad) is in the hospital. He woke up with a massive rectal hemmorage this morning. He was lucky, and was able to call the neighbors (they live in a cabin in a lake in northern Wisconsin) to get a ride to the hospital, even though he had lost 2 pints of blood. They did a colonoscopy a few weeks ago, and found a pollop the size of a golf ball. The doctors believe that it is colon cancer, and that they are probably going to have to remove a foot or 2 of intestines. After hearing this, I have to say that I do not care about the elections anymore. I am not going to go into politicos and get into the argument, since I do not care. Here is how my year has been:

Grandma (mom's mom) diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Dad had a drill bit go through the center of his eye

Family friend of 20+ years mother passes away

Sister had brain surgery to replace a shunt that was malfunctioning

I almost cut my thumb off on a computer case (saw bone on both sides)

Grandma (stepmom's mom) passes away

Unkle's (stepmom's brother) father in law passes away an hour and a half after his mom

Put every thing I have into my racecar only to have a 5 dollar part fail and crash it before making a pass (the only time in my life that my father has ever said that he was glad that it was me and not him. Having to talk to the person I hit was one of the hardest things I have had to do.)

Father's shop in turmoil with one of the owners leaving: all racing plans put on hold indefinately

and now this.

I know God gives you only what you can handle, but I think I need a break.


I am not looking for pity, or trying to say how great I am for going through all of this. I feel this is a place where I can go and be honest, and that there are people here that are there for you. Unlike any other forum I have been to, it is the character of everyone here that brings me back. This place is an escape for me, and I want to thank you all. I am looking forward to 2005.

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Originally Posted by Camaro80z

I feel this is a place where I can go and be honest, and that there are people here that are there for you. Unlike any other forum I have been to, it is the character of everyone here that brings me back. This place is an escape for me, and I want to thank you all. I am looking forward to 2005.

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I feel the same way Z. Even after everything that happened at the beginning, I found real "friends" here, and have even met one in person: Titchski. What a good guy. And, it is SO hard to really "know" people for real in this way. In fact, this is my first BB even after all these years in the business. I always frowned upon "chat" sites and BB's until now. Sure there are problems, usually having to do with "misunderstandings" or personality clashes.
When I thought about leaving and heard the response, it warmed my heart.
When some of us went through the Hurricanes and we ALL heard the response, it was heartwarming.
When you say something like that, it is heartwarming.
Hang in there Z, I know how hard things can be.
And, thanks for that message. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2006/04/1.gif

Camaro80z the one thing I have learned is that the people here care. Yeah we may bicker, snipe and poke fun but you know what? We're there for ya. These fine folks have been there for me these last several weeks and for that I'm grateful. It is nice to have a place where you can put your feelings out there to vent and have folks there for ya. I'll be sending you copious amounts of good vibes and karma down from Alaska. And don't forget we're listening. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2006/04/1.gif

That really really sucks dude, but it'll get better. To have such a crappy run of luck in the last year must mean that you're due for a much better 2005. Just keep your chin up and make it thru the rest of this crappy 04 year.

BTW, I just received a subliminal message from John Kerry. He wishes you and your family the best. I haven't received any subliminal messages from George Bush yet, but you should still vote your conscience either way. :thumbs2:


Just kidding, I didn't really get any subliminal messages....hope things turn around at your dad's shop. :thumbs: :naked chix:

Hey Z that really sucks dude. I'm sure many of us (I know I can) empathize with you. We've all been through hard times but what makes us strong and wise is our ability to survive and overcome these hardships. I've had some tough times of my own (which I may share another time) and my family (mom, dad, sis) have all had their fair share of heavy duty hard times in the last couple years. I have friends who have gone through a lot and the list goes on.

I was watching Larry King the other night (which I rarely watch). It was a couple days after Christopher Reeve passed. It was remembering Chris Reeve and showed some interviews with him. A caller called in and asked him what he does when he faced tough times,.. Reeve responded by telling her that he tries to do something positive to help someone else who is going through tough times. That doing that makes him feel better. By helping another less fortunate than himself.

Anyway, I can see based on what you've described that you've got a full plate and it's a lot to overcome, but just know that you have friends who will listen and be there for ya. So hang in there man, things will be alright. :)

Yeah, it seems like when it rains, it pours. But you are correct in that you can come here and vent something like this, and know that a BUNCH of us are here for you.

Serenity is a gift. It is tough being you right now, and I can sure see why you are looking forward to next year.

Hang in there, brother. The good times will be much sweeter for having passed through this valley.

You never told us about the car wreck! What happened?


I don't think I can say anymore than what's already been said.

You get out of life what you put into it, some say, but that doesn't account for the rough roads. You still gotta stay strong for your family...I imagine that with everything you've all been through, the most important thing right now is being there, and supportive of each other. We’re here to vent to, but your family is where your blood and soul are, keep it strong!

Man that rouch man. I hope things pick up for you soon. But as fot the following statement ...

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Originally Posted by Camaro80z

I know God gives you only what you can handle, but I think I need a break.

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i used to believe the same, but i've come to learn that life will just throw out the hardballs and you either steel yourself to the point that you survive it, of it will break you, live hs very little consideration for whether or not you can handle something.

Take care of what's important to you, let the rest take care of itself.

I want to say thank you for all of your support.



Ya Know, I was sitting in staging waiting in line to make my run. The rod from the master cylendar to the brake pedal bent and I lost all brakes. I rolled at about 10 m.p.h. into the wheelie bars of the guy ahead of me. It messed up my front a arms and destroyed the nose and front body panels. Luckily, the other guy only had to replace his wheelie bar wheels, and was able to run 30 minutes later. I taked about it in another thread, but I tried to mumble it. :thumbs:

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Originally Posted by Camaro80z

I want to say thank you for all of your support.



Ya Know, I was sitting in staging waiting in line to make my run. The rod from the master cylendar to the brake pedal bent and I lost all brakes. I rolled at about 10 m.p.h. into the wheelie bars of the guy ahead of me. It messed up my front a arms and destroyed the nose and front body panels. Luckily, the other guy only had to replace his wheelie bar wheels, and was able to run 30 minutes later. I taked about it in another thread, but I tried to mumble it. :thumbs:

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Mysterious way my man, you could have been doing 200 plus down the track and needed your breaks when the rod could have broken…it’s a lucky thing you were still staging…sucks that you didn’t get to race, and the rest of the things you’ve encountered exponentially teh_suck, but it’s all part of life…you’ll make it to the finish line again…and we’ll all be there with ya…

Wow...you have had a rough go of it.... :sad: :sad:

Here's to a better 2005....... :drink:

Hang tough....You'll come thru it, your strong and you will overcome!

Another example of how cruel life can be sometimes happened on Sunday to the Nascar Hendrick Motorsports Team. 10 Members of the team were killed on the way to Martinsville Speedway when the plae they were travelling in crashed in heavy fog. 4 members of the same family were on the plane as well as friends a co-workers.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/head....ap/index.html

Such a shame :(

Camaro, Life can be difficult sometimes, but we always come through it some how. Here are my last few years:
1999 my father died after 3 years of cancer
2000 my brother-in-law died of leukemia at 32
2001 my wifes granfather passed away of old age
2001 My mother died of a broken heart
2003 my sister and her husband drowned in a car wreck
2003 my wifes grandmother died of old age and grief.

Sometimes we all have stretches of hard times. You will get through this. Have faith.

A little late, but sorry to hear about your misfortunes Carmaro. Hope everything works out for you.

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Mysterious way my man, you could have been doing 200 plus down the track and needed your breaks when the rod could have broken…it’s a lucky thing you were still staging…sucks that you didn’t get to race, and the rest of the things you’ve encountered exponentially teh_suck, but it’s all part of life…you’ll make it to the finish line again…and we’ll all be there with ya…

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I agree with you 100 percent about my ace watching over me. When we got back to the pits later that day, my cousins were playing by the car and I wanted to put the safety pin in so that they did not knock out the parachute. Well, I did not need to worry because the safety pin was there. If I would have made a pass I would have had no brake and no chute at 130 + mph.

While there have been tough times this year, it will get better. My father is back to 20/40 vision in his right (damaged) eye with contacts, and actually can pass the vision test to be able to race again! I know the sun is gonna shine again, and it will be great indeed!

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Originally Posted by Camaro80z

I agree with you 100 percent about my ace watching over me. When we got back to the pits later that day, my cousins were playing by the car and I wanted to put the safety pin in so that they did not knock out the parachute. Well, I did not need to worry because the safety pin was there. If I would have made a pass I would have had no brake and no chute at 130 + mph.


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I'll just say this...WOW, that was a close one! Just curious, what's at the end of that track if you over ran it?

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Originally Posted by Andy Roberts

Another example of how cruel life can be sometimes happened on Sunday to the Nascar Hendrick Motorsports Team. 10 Members of the team were killed on the way to Martinsville Speedway when the plae they were travelling in crashed in heavy fog. 4 members of the same family were on the plane as well as friends a co-workers.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/head....ap/index.html

Such a shame :(

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You are correct. My heart goes out to their families.

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Originally Posted by Ya_know

I'll just say this...WOW, that was a close one! Just curious, what's at the end of that track if you over ran it?

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At just about every other track on earth, it is a sandpit. At Brainerd International Raceway (where I was running), it is a 3 mile road course that the drag strip is the front stretch. All I know is that sharp right hand turn would have been a beeeatch to try and make. Ask firemonkey about the bike guys going through turn 1, he ha a few stories from there.