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  • tsytsy Member Posts: 1,551
    Neat videos, Mike

    Hey, are all the numbers on the screen accurate? That's the speed in the top left and g-forces, lateral and acceleration/braking? Once of the videos the car is pulling .95gs in the turn. Cool.

    Another stupid question, isn't running off the track hard on the tires and suspension? Just curious. I would love to get involved if I had more time!

    tom
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Yup those are real #s they used a GPS for the speed and something else for the Gs. Car does very well considering it's HP etc. The yellow honda is a good friend, he's got a RS swapped with a WRX.

    Can't wait til Oct 30 at Limerock to do my 2nd race. I was a bit off course hitting those holes, but as a rookie you need to have 8 races incident free so it's better to go a little off course than to tap another car. As one of my track instructs says... if you have to use the grass, use the grass. :)

    I finished 12th out of 18 starting in 15th spot. I can't wait til there is a rain race! Then we'll be talking.

    In the next year I'm planning on trying to get a race series similar to the Honda Challenge for AWD only cars. Probably will start contacting manufacturers this winter to see if we can get some support from them. Looking to include: Caddys, Audis, Mitsubishis, Mazdas, Subies, etc. The big thing is no one will let AWD cars run (except in the very high classes like unlimited or GT) so for the average AWD fan you can't run in a real classification. This would be a whole race series dedicated to AWD. :)

    Just got back from Watkins Glen, had a ball there instructing and running the L for 40min sessions back to back, did about 4-5hrs of track time each day on Monday and Tues this week. Didn't even burn a drop of oil.

    -mike
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    sustained .95g cornering isn't at all weird for a prepped car running R tires. instanteous g force would be higher still especially during max effort braking.

    ~c
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Yeah with coilovers too.

    -mike
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    image

    born: Sept. 29, 2004 05:59 p.m.
    weight: 7 lbs, 15.3 oz.

    We got to the hospital and Q was already 8cm. No time for any drugs at all, not even for the episiotomy. Labor lasted 3 hours. we're finally home, but I don't think I'll be keeping up too well on the boards the next week or so!!!
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    What a wonderful little girl!

    Welcome to the world.

    Babies like to sleep in the back seats of Forester XTs. :-)

    Congrats to you all!

    Ed
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Congratulations PaPa Loosh and MaMa Q :D

    -Dave
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Elie Ann, what a great name, and what a great photo!

    Loosh and Q, welcome to the next chapter of your lives. You're going to love it. :)

    Congratulations and enjoy the ride...

    Bob
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    She looks like a real sweetie!

    Craig
  • tsytsy Member Posts: 1,551
    tom
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Congratulations, a girl your life will never be the same.

      Cheers Pat.
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    Congrats Loosh and Q! Did we do a weight/date/size poll for you?

    -Brian
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
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    -Brian
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Cute baby. Give my regards to Q and I hope she and Elie Ann are doing well.

    -Frank
  • rob_mrob_m Member Posts: 820
  • hammerheadhammerhead Member Posts: 907
    Wow. What a beautiful child!
    Congrats to Mom & Dad! Bubblegum cigars all around!

    Loosh, how do you pronounce 'Elie'? (I want to get it right! :)

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,399
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Loosh,

    Congratulations to you and your family! Welcome to daddyhood! It's an amazing feeling, isn't it?

    Q's lucky her labor was only 3 hours long! And what a cute baby to boot!

    Ken

    P.S. You'll get used to the sleep deprivation. :-D
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    it's "eelee" as opposed to "elly." Last night was rough. Wouldn't take the breast in any meaningful way. We've started pumping bottles and, although disappointing to Q that she isn't nursing, is far better than malnutrition or formula. We are hoping Elie will get the hang of nursing. Because of here tenuous condition post partum, she was getting a little Formula. The new "fad" in nursuries is to cup feed the stuff, to avoid something they call "nipple confusion." To me, it teaches the baby she doesn't need to suckle to get food, so she got lazy on that cup and won't pull hard enough on the breast to get anything. *sigh* It's been a long night and a steep learning curve, but the compromise we have arrived at is pretty good so far, and we're hopeful the bottle will re-train her to take to breasts again soon.
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    Not to mention the cost savings too!

    Hang in there Lucien and Q (and Elie). The first child seems to be the toughest one to start. She'll catch on.

    Hopefully you all can get some rest tonight as well.

    -Brian
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Congrats, it snuck up on us, I can remember you just announcing it!

    -mike
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Loosh,

    Don't worry. Latching is a learned behavior. She'll get the hang of it.

    Stay with breast milk as long as possible. All research points to advantages over forumla.

    Ken
  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    Is it me, or does it look like Elie is saying "turbo" in that pic? :-D

    -Dennis
  • ozman62ozman62 Member Posts: 229
    Parenthood is an incredible experience, enjoy it, even the less than great parts! The breastfeeding thing can be difficult, but I second the above opinions. Try to stick to it, Elie will learn, and so will Q. I can't see the picture for some reason, but the consensus seems to be that she's beautiful. Way to go, Dad!
    Regards, Owen
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    Congratulations! Elie is gorgeous!

    The first few days of breastfeeding are always the toughest. If you haven't already, ask your OB/GYN or pediatrician to be referred to a lactation expert. There should be one on staff at the hospital. Also, check to see if there is a La Leche League chapter in your area, which most likely has a mentoring program. Currently nursing mom(s) will visit and/or are available to call for help and support.
    http://www.lalecheleague.org/
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Congrats!

    That came earlier than I expected. Gotta read back and see who won the pool.

    Note her symmetrical position, not leaning to the left or right, but instead lying her head longitudinally.

    Already she has great instincts; understands that symmetry is key. :o)

    -juice

    PS Tell Q to be patient, nursing it tough! Also let's be thankful the baby looks like her mom! :p
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Nursing seems to up to speed, after using the bottle a bit to get her to learn. Thanks again for all your encouraging words and support. We're pooped!

    -L
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    it sounds like both you and Q sharing nursing duties? :)

    Bob
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    Lucien is really sore because of it, too. :)

    ~c
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    a 50/50 sharing of tasks. :)

    Bob
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,399
    Bob,

    There are a few things that guys just cannot do. 8~)

    Jim
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Thankfully! :-)

    Just be there for her, as tired as you are she just gave birth to another human being!

    I think I'll call my mom tonight. LOL

    -juice
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    50/50? hey i wish i did only 75%

    also i do 100% of the driving and she does 100% of the shotgun. think you have to revisit your marriage math.

    marriage is more like a great awd system with power going to the tires that grip. sometimes front, sometimes just one wheel.

    sometimes marriage is like juice going into a turn at over 100mph, can u grunt?
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    There are a few things that guys just cannot do. 8~)

    Jim, he could be a human "pacifier." ;)

    Oh man, this discussion is getting too weird...

    Bob
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    Poor Loosh. It gets better!

    I would sometimes pacify the lil' bears with my pinky finger, usually between feedings if they awoke with their 'hunger' cry. You want to have the fingernail side down so they don't scratch the roof of their mouth.

    -Brian
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Loosh,

    I highly recommend this book/video on helping your baby stop crying by making her feel more comfortable in her new surroundings:

    http://www.thehappiestbaby.com/

    Kana and I wished we had come across this book/video sooner.

    Ken
  • hammerheadhammerhead Member Posts: 907
    Check the diaper, the baby may be pooped too!

    (Sorry, I could NOT resist!!)

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Well as long as bottles and pumps were needed, Loosh was needed to run up and down the stairs with all the acoutrements, as well as clean the stuff and store the milk. So it was a 50/50 endeavor in that sense....I mean in terms of sleep time etc. Looks like I'm off the hook tonight (knock on wood) since she doesn't need a bottle to get going.

    i like swampy's analogy a lot. That would play well in the "Oh no3s teh g1rlfr31nd is t3h borked! She wants a ring and marriage will end my life!!!one!1!eleven!" threads over on Nabisco. I guess there's a lot more bullcrap in male/female relationships in the 18-24 crowd than we had. I can't believe some of the attitudes over there about relationships...1st hand expressions from the males or reported expressions from the girlz.
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    image
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    Loosh is telling Elie how to shift properly on the F-XT ;-)

    -Brian
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    "ease the clutch out, combined with fairly aggressive yet fluid throttle input to launch in 1st. Don't bother with redline, she's out of shove by 6k, but it's an eternity going to second with that big gap there. Very smooth but aggressive transition between clutch and gas again since the car gets fussy on the 1-2 shift. Then just bury it and hold on!"
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    your sense of humor seems intact with little sleep ;-)

    -Brian
  • hammerheadhammerhead Member Posts: 907
    Thanks for sharing your daughter with us, Loosh. Brings back very fond memories of in-hospital 'daddy time' with my newborns.
    That tired smile says it all :)

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    I gotta tell ya. Elie is really a pretty newborn. Both of mine looked like red, shriveled Mr. Potato Heads when first born.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Dad looks tired but happy.

    Baby does look great, you sure you didn't have those pictures air brushed? ;-)

    -juice
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
    Hey Congrats on the new arrival...

    I remember those first days... Wow!!! Seems like yesterday and my son is 17 months but looks like he's 3 yrs.

    I gotta get some pics, just in case you don't believe me! I'm not kidding...

    Enjoy... having a product of your own is the best thing!!!

    ;-)
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Hey, bigelm -- my daughter's 17 months old too. Born back in April '03.

    She's started the terrible twos...

    Ken
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
    Haha....

    April 19, 2003 was when my world completely did a 180...

    Yep, terrible two's is in the making for my son too. Has his mother's attitude.. lol!

    <hides from wife>
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Yeah, we're learning that the terrible twos don't really mean it starts at the two year mark and ends a year later.

    But it's so worth it!

    Ken
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    for the next addition of drive
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