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July 2nd, 2005, 10:09 PM
#1
Completely off topic
Okay, I know..... this is completely off the topic of cars, motors, brakes, lights, fluids, etc, etc, etc, however, having met many of you, and knowing what family, friends, and life mean to you - I thought you might appreciate this. If not, then disregard.
http://www.scottstratten.com/movie.html
Phil
427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader
Roseville (N.Cal)
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July 3rd, 2005, 04:04 AM
#2
Phil,
Thanks, That's just what I needed. I'm quitting my job and going to see the Dollilama!
Califirnia Dreaming......and it is not even winter.
Tony
Seriously though, as a Cancer servivor I can appreciate that.
Why do you think I am building a Cobra.
Unique 427 #4279480 427s/o Nascar toploader 3.31 Jag IRS
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July 3rd, 2005, 04:54 AM
#3
Two thumbs up - Thanks for the reminder.
Unique 289 FIA #2899420
Southern Automotive 396
Team III 16's
Brilliant Silver
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July 3rd, 2005, 07:10 AM
#4
It's not as much off the topic as you might think! One of the more enjoyable pursuits that I presently undertake is driving my 289 FIA Cobra. This past Friday I underwent an exploratory surgical procedure as they determined that I had a "high probability" of bladder cancer.
They found nothing, nada, zip, zilch!! With TREMENDOUS relief, every meal since then has been savored, and I just got back from a 100 mile early morning Cobra ride, and it was very exhilirating. Love those stop signs, it's another chance to go through the gears!!
Thanks for posting the topic .. it is really very much in line with owning and ENJOYING a Cobra!!! Have a great 4th, 5th., 6th. and every day you're fortunate enough to be above ground!
289 FIA, #9299, Viking Blue, 302 HO, T-5
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July 3rd, 2005, 08:19 PM
#5
Rickd,
Say your prayers of thanks. The good Lord is not finished with you and has further plans for you. God is good!
Walter
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July 4th, 2005, 11:48 AM
#6
RICK IS GOOD TO KNOW YOUR'E ALRITE .SO LET'S GET TOGETHER FOR ANOTHER 100 MILE RIDE. TAKE CARE GARCIA
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July 4th, 2005, 01:03 PM
#7
Phil, Thanks for posting this, it is a very nice reminder. Matthew and I played golf today, he has wanted to for weeks. I'll be too old to play this stupid game too soon.
Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389
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July 5th, 2005, 04:15 AM
#8
Thank you, PG.
All too easy to get wrapped up in the pains of the day and easier still to forget to live.
Good stuff, amigo.
Yeehah
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July 5th, 2005, 07:41 AM
#9
Phil--needed that about now, had a great 4th. went parading in georgia--tallapoosa--and heflin, al. , sure wish i had some pictures, old confederate soldiers, 25th. inf. div. , 1st cav., big red 1, they were old as us-brother-, sharp looking, joan and i threw close to 1000 pieces of candy in tallapoosa to children along the parade.Ushered sunday in church, had offeratory prayer-blew it-young woman up front when we recognized old soldiers crying most broken hearted i have seen, my prayer wasn,t very good for i too, cried. I do that now when we talk about old soldiers.Will-alabama
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July 5th, 2005, 08:16 AM
#10
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July 5th, 2005, 08:48 AM
#11
Work hard and play hard. Spend as much time with family and friends as you can.
Scott
4279454
SA 428
3:54
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July 5th, 2005, 02:00 PM
#12
This is one of my favorites:
Subject: Two Cups of Coffee
>
>
>
>When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a
>day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee...
>
>A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front
>of
>him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty
>mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the
>students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
>
>The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.
>He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between
>the
>golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They
>agreed it was.
>
>The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of
>course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar
>was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."
>
>The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and
>poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty
>space
>between the sand. The students laughed.
>
>
>"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to
>recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the
>important things-- your God, family, your children, your health, your
>friends, and your favorite passions -- things that if everything else was
>lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are
>the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The
>sand is everything else -- the small stuff." "If you put the sand into the
>jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf
>balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the
>small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to
>you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play
>with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner
>out
>to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house
>and
>fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first -- the things that
>really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
>
>One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee
>represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to
>show
>you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a
>couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
>
>Sherri Lynn Shelton
Brent
427 SC Chassis #4279401
Candy Apple Red/White
402 FE/Toploader/3.54
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July 5th, 2005, 02:05 PM
#13
Good Brent--dang good-will-alabama you all have helped me along today-much thanks.
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July 5th, 2005, 04:44 PM
#14
Great message Phil After I survived cancer back in 1988 I got the license plate for my truck and still have it on my Expedition LIV LIF (live life) we try to do it daily, it is a gift we need to make the most of.
Ralph
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July 6th, 2005, 06:10 PM
#15
I'm glad all of you saw the value. Brent - yours is excellent as well. As for me, well we just got back from a coule of days of fishing on the North Fork of the Yuba River and at Upper Sardine Lake (between Sierra City and Greagle). Spent the night in Downieville at a real nice Inn on the river, and got to know some of the "locals." We know have a standing invitation to camp at real-life, full-blown gold mining operation on the Yuba. I didn't spend the whole 84,600 each day.... but I came close!
Phil
427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader
Roseville (N.Cal)
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July 7th, 2005, 07:16 AM
#16
Phil---what,s it like to get to go fishing?Tell it kinda of slow, remember, i,m from alabama.Will-alabama
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