Three Multi Millionaires Threatened With Bans For Fighting on the Forum

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What an interesting double standard. You start a timing belt thread in the 308 section and your a piece of dog doo doo.

 

Everyone knows real Ferraris have chains not belts
I liked the "bat signal for the fluffer" schtick.
I remember reading about a time when Britain was an empire. Amazing how the telegraph and steamship travel changed that.
Nobody mentioned teabags yet. Dave?

 

absolutely!!!

Keep it up, TR

 

Joe S is a multi-Millionaire?

 

..............I'm just being a trouble maker.

 

Graham.

since you choose to air this in public, let's revue.

What I said was:

I did not say you couldn't bicker with the other big boys. What I said was (in another PM), "Keep your bickering crap out of otherwise meaningful threads." or words to that effect.

I also did not want anyone getting angrier and taking the noise level in that particular thread to another level. One where sabers rattle, and challenges are thrown down.

You just can't help yourself with this stuff I suppose, but it doesn't belong in the super car section of FerrariChat.

Much as I admire your persistence, you are beginning to wear my patience thin. Soooo.... if you must post this crap, at least put it where it belongs. Which I will now do FOR YOU.

Keep the SUPERCARS Forum clear of your inane ramblings please.

Dave

 

Plagiarist!

 

Dear Graham,

I have no problem with your postings - yes they are rambling, but the literary witticisms presented are refreshing and oft times the retorts are equally witty and allow the members of more accomplished literary talent to experience an intellectual tete-a-tete they may otherwise miss. The problem presented in my prior complaint was to do with the prolific number of such postings in a relatively small space known as supercar discussion. While such postings may be enjoyed in low concentrations, the dosage can become fatal in higher concentrations. This is to do with your fecund nature of posting in relation to the sparse contributions of others. In a larger pool (known as Off Topic), the concentration will be lower... much like urination in a shared bath is surely a greater crime than urination in a shared ocean.

To wit, I am sure our friends the English greatly appreciate your friends the Americans stepping in to save you during the nasty altercation that occurred some years back and culminated in 1945, but regardless of your appreciation for said ass-saving, I am sure that, despite our unquestioned friendship, you would not want a large concentration of Americans responsible for the winning of the aforementioned altercation to spend significant time celebrating in your own country, because in large concentrations they can become obnoxious, even though the merits of the individual are unquestionable. It is my dearest wish that you should not be offended with the criticism of you or your proclivity for posting - much like our friends responsible for your rescue a half century ago would not be offended at being asked to leave, despite their contribution, simply because the locals were not prepared for their uniqueness and their number.

Know what I'm sayin'?

All in good fun.

And are you sure the hold the record for bannings even exceeding the esteemed Gary Green and that kid with the rich daddy who lies about dad's cars? That would be a record indeed.

 

I moved it to the 308 section.

He posted it in the SUPERCARS forum.

One of about 7,000,000,000 threads of Graham's that I've moved THIS FRIGGIN' WEEK.

DM

 

My bad.

It will not happen again.

DM

 

I think part of the problem here may have to do with the fact that a certain gentleman of English decent is, well, to be quite frank, of English decent. Our British brothers have a sense of humor that only a lover of such humor, or an admirer of Mr. Churchill, could appreciate. Being both, I find his wit to be quite enjoyable. However, being an admirer of the afore mentioned Mr. Churchill, I also know what happens if an Englishman feels he has been slighted; he will lower his head and shift every ounce of his being into his shoulder as he butts his way through. There is a reason why those with a predilection for Churchillian methodology are frequently represented in jest through the use of the English Bulldog!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

 

I suppose you can be English and decent, but to be of decent descent you must also prove that your forebearers were decent folk too, and for many Englishmen that is a rather indecent proposition. Now the Irish are a whole other kettle of fish, or pot o' gold or some vessel or other....

 

Who gets that land again???

Where's Mel Brooks when you need him?

 

So this is what happens when I reply to a thread at too late an hour... Ah well, certainly nothing I did not deserve! =-)

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Bill
Of German and Irish descent.

 

I think part of the problem here may have to do with the fact that a certain gentleman of English descent is, well, to be quite frank, of English descent. Our British brothers have a sense of humor that only a lover of such humor, or an admirer of Mr. Churchill, could appreciate. Being both, I find his wit to be quite enjoyable. However, being an admirer of the afore mentioned Mr. Churchill, I also know what happens if an Englishman feels he has been slighted; he will lower his head and shift every ounce of his being into his shoulder as he butts his way through. There is a reason why those with a predilection for Churchillian methodology are frequently represented in jest through the use of the English Bulldog!

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Bill

 

I do not have an English Motorcar, though I do have an English Motorbike, a 1969 Triumph Bonneville to be precise. As for our autos, we have a Mercedes-Benz SLK230 (1999), an asc/McLaren convertible (1989), and an Oldsmobile 442 convertible (1972) that has been thoroughly modernized with fuel injection, a 5-speed transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes, and various other sundry items as either met my fanciful imagination or practical needs, whichever seemed the more important at the time. As a "beater," or parts chaser, we also have a 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis 9-passenger station wagon, though at this point in its life it would hardly be fair to call it a name of such highbrow connotations as "motorcar."

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

 

Yes, the classic British bikes such as the Triumph Bonnevilles, BSAs, and Nortons are great.
By coincidence, I just posted a picture of my 75 Norton 850 in this thread:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=137414125#post137414125
It is great fun to ride up on the old black & gold Norton. The young people today rarely see anything like it and it usually gets quite a bit of attention at gas stations and such. The technology on it was "old school" even when it was new in 1975. For example, to prime the Amal carbs, you push a button down on the side of each carb until a little bit of gasoline leaks out.

Also, the fully modernized 1972 Olds 442 Convertible sounds very interesting.
Protouring442, if you would be so kind, please post a few pictures of it.
My understanding is that the "442" model designation was not the engine size but rather stood for 4 speed shifter, 4 barrel carb, and dual exhaust (2), true?

 

Indeed sir, it is true. Originally, circa 1964, the 442 meant 4 barrel carburetor, 4 speed transmission, and 2 (dual) exhaust. In 1965, this changed to 400 cubic inch engine, 4 speed, 2 (dual) exhaust. Later, however, as the car could come with engines of differing sizes (anywhere from 350 to 455ci) and either with a 4 speed manual or a 3 speed automatic, the 442 nomenclature seemed to just be the proper name of the car.

Pictures of the 442, nicknamed "Inamorata" by my wife, can be found on post 13 of this thread:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181074

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Bill

 

That is a nice bright red 442. Congrats.

 

Thank you! Not to hijack this thread, but... One day, I may even finish the damned thing! The paint has not yet been sanded and buffed, and the car is filthy in that pic, but everything you see, I did. Be it of high or low quality, I have no one to blame but myself!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill