Subaru Crew - Meet The Members II

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  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Loosh you must be sick of the silly hats and putrid green outfits that are so prevalent on St Patricks Day. I know as a first generation Irishman it makes want to puke.

    Cheers Pat.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    The best line in that movie was when Clint Eastwood told Hilary Swank that everyone loved the Irish.

    -juice
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Damn skippee. I don't go out for less than $350 on 3/17. People apeing jigs and such, demanding songs like the Unicorn Song which isn't even Irish, or asking for rebel tunes. I tell them I don't support terrorists. Then they try to fight and I have them tossed. Yea St. Patrick's is always a blast. I don't understand why these once-a-year Irish Americans think the IRA is so cool. N. Ireland, it seems to me, has moved beyond all that, and it also seems to me that many people in the region regard both the ULF and the IRA as a bunch of anachronistic thugs. But people here go crazy if you refuse to play "Come Out Ye Black and Tans." Fer instance:

    Drunk Guy- come on you $^%%@~!s, play a legitimate rebel tune!

    Lucien- Why, are you a legitimate rebel?

    DG- What the $%!)*! is that supposed to mean, you little #$@!-sucker?! *belch*

    Lucien- If you're willing to go over there and start shooting random Protestants or blowing up British soldiers, go ahead. I'm sure you'll get to hear plenty of rebel tunes while you're at it.



    Lucien- oh, Mr. Bouncer? I believe this gentleman has had one too many carbombs. *sproing*

    ....or something to that effect. It was a few years ago. And you know what? Get 'em talking, and you'll find out that either A) they have no idea what their family history actually is, or B) their family came over before 1847. So their last real connection to the Irish/English struggle is over 170 years old, has nothing to do with the potato blight, and yet they still think it's cool to put their fists in the air and root for the IRA.

    Meh. Don't get me started. Oh wait, you already did. :-)
  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day

    San Fransicso to LA is rather longer than I'd care to ride so I hope you are taking the scenic route and enjoy the views. I did the trip in reverse the oppsite way with my wife 15 years ago (in a Ford Taurus) and we still love the memories.

    Worthy cause and good on you for doing it.

    Cheers

    Graham
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Got a little tension bottled up, Loosh? ;-)

    Did you play a gig this year?

    -juice
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    great story, loved the rant.
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    yea I worked the bar area of M&S Grill. Totally, utterly, blissfully boring. Played 3 sets, got free grub and beer, got paid, was home by 11.
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Brian-

    Good luck with this! 585 miles by bike, even over a few days is a lot. From your training log, sounds like you are off to a good start. Its nice when you can combine something you enjoy (cycling) with raising money for a worthy cause.

    Too many hills though:-)
    Mark
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I gotta get out to Baltimore soon, maybe take the kids like last time. Even my daughter had fun.

    Lana was pregnant at the time IIRC, so it must have been about 2 years ago. Actually it was when Ken came to visit.

    Are you still playing Irish, rock, or a mix?

    -juice
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    ...anyone see the print ads today?

    I was flipping through my local paper and in the main section was a full page ad from Subaru with the new tag line.

    Ken
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Not sure I'm feelin' it. I'll wait 'til I see the whole thing.

    -juice
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
  • bkaiser1bkaiser1 Member Posts: 464
    Thanks for the encouragement and support -- we've set high goals for ourselves in terms of training and fundraising and it has really been motivational for us.

    We're out every weekend (even this past weekend in the driving rain!) and spending our lunch hours sitting on the bike with the hopes that, with enough training, we will actually be able to focus on the scenery along the way from San Francisco to Los Angeles, rather than the pain of turning those pedals over all day long! We're making these sacrifices for those who are unable to, and we consider ourselves very fortunate to be in a position right now (financially and physically) to take time out of our lives to help.

    Again, thank you both for the kind words!

    Brian
    http://www.aidslifecycle.org/528
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Brian,

    A friend of mine participated in that ride a few years ago. He said it was one of the most memorable experiences in his life. Not only was he able to contribute to a worthy cause, but he said he'd never been in better shape after training for the ride. The support along the way is supposed to be phenomenal.

    I hope you enjoy every pedal of the way from training to finish.

    Ken
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Brian- Sounds great! I'm trying to get back on the bike now that the sreets are no longer clogged with salt. I logged 35 miles last week, but that ain't nothin compared to what you have coming. Pretty Cool.

    Juice- not much rock these days. Although I am playing bass for a guy who might get a contract. That would be an interesting career change- wine salesman to touring bass player in a rock band.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Just get a big airstream to have the family in tow.

    I couldn't do it - stay away from them for long.

    -juice
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I guess juice is on is way on up to the NY show, as I'm typing. I believe he will be there tomorrow & Thursday during the press days. Due to my heavy workload, I couldn't join him this time, but I do hope to get up there Saturday.

    Don't be surprised if you see him posting directly from the show, as he just got a new Blackberry. :)

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I'm about to leave now, actually.

    Web access is slow so I may be e-mailing you any juicy info, Bob.

    -juice
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    He just met Carrol Shelby, and got his autograph!

    Bob
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Gee, a few weeks earlier and maybe Juice could have been in the video:

    Carroll Shelby Rassles a Ford SVT Mustang Cobra (Inside Line)

    Steve, Host
  • rob_mrob_m Member Posts: 820
    No chat tonight. Would you believe it's snowing here. I'm on my way to the NH lakes region for a weekend of spring skiing. Rob M.
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Just received the fine print on the Tribeca invite- it looks like to get the free tickets you have to go to the show either Sat or Sun.

    Juice- hope you had a safe trip up with last night's weather. Enjoy the show.

    Mark
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    A happy and joy filled Easter to all the crew.

    Cheers Pat.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Show was so-so, a lot of no-shows unfortunately. The only 06 Subaru had was the Forester. No 06 Legacy so I didn't get to see the rumored Nav option. No Baja on the floor at all.

    Gotta spend time with the family but thought I'd check in and say hi.

    -juice
  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day

    One of those days. The first time for months when I am around and available for Chat and the computer plays up. Java has been problematic lately so have had to reload and by time that was completed, the chat was over.

    Just had Good Friday celebrations. I'm treasurer of a large local church and some folk up the street from us host an after Church coffee and hot cross bake for a couple of hundred church members who flood their home. They have a well eveloped systme where entry is gained by a packet of hot cross buns which are whipped into the oven. The home owner drives the oven hard and everyone self serves their coffee.

    One guy does quality control on the finished product, checking regularly as he butters mountains of buns. Coffee and chat flow freely and after a couple of hours peole drift off to their homes or other commitments. Something of a community highlight. I ended up doing dishes for a fair while, keeping cups flowing back into circulation.

    The kids play pool or bounce on the tramploine and the older folk sit around the lounge chatting while the in-betweens stand wherever they fit.

    Unfortunately, I ate som many buns that lunch doesn't appeal

    Cheers

    Graham
  • tsytsy Member Posts: 1,551
    Pat, Graham, and everyone! I'll be really busy with my church too this weekend (as if I'm not already busy enough!) Catch you all next week!

    tom
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    A blessed and happy Easter to all.

    Ed
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Just learned today why the Easter Bunny's nose is shiny. Seems his powder puff wound up on the wrong end....

    Missed the chat hanging out with my 4 year old nephew (thus the bunny jokes!).

    Steve, Host
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Have a good holiday, and travel safely!

    Steve
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    what is wrong with this site now the font is gigantic.

    Cheers Pat.
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Am I at the Javitts Center looking at new cars? I could only wish.... I am writing this from the surgical waiting room at Sloan-Kettering. After some delays, it is time to get serious with Beth's thryoid cancer. Cross your fingers for us...

    Steve
  • rob_mrob_m Member Posts: 820
    Hope all goes well, Steve. Rob M.
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    All the Best!
    Beth is in Good hands :)

    -Dave
  • dcm61dcm61 Member Posts: 1,567
    Fingers and toes crossed. :-)

    DaveM
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Good luck to the both of you. You are definitely in the right place for what is needed. Keeping fingers, toes, legs, etc crossed. (a little hard to type this way).

    Mark
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Steve and Beth. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

    Bob
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Positive thoughts headed your way!

    -Frank
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Beth and you are in our thoughts we will remember you both in prayers.

    Cheers Pat.
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    positive thoughts from SE Wisconsin too. were you surfing the 'net from the waiting room?

    -Brian
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Sending Beth our positive thoughts...

    -juice
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    bau t8g dcv adst 9w6t zlb

    now see what happens if I actually CROSS my fingers???
    you guys know I wish you all the best ...
  • tsytsy Member Posts: 1,551
    Hope the surgery went well! Our prayers go out to Beth and you!

    tom
  • volkovvolkov Member Posts: 1,306
    Best wishes to Beth on a speedy recovery.
    Nicholas
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Good luck Steve & Beth, keep us posted.

    Craig
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,399
    Steve,

    You and Beth are in my prayers. You'll have to bring the family out the next time you come to the left coast.

    Jim
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Yep, Brian gets the prize for being observant! 5 station internet kiosk in the surgical waiting area. Pretty cool....

    She did well, but the Dr. described it as a very diseased organ. The question is whether cells escaped. Got to wait for the full pathology report to know what to do next. Time to get some sleep........

    Steve
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    hey try posting this in every thread you can think of, call subaru, check carsdirect.com, etc

    please do not post to multiple threads
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Try to get some rest. Don't worry, we'll hold the Fort. :-)

    -juice
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