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Mar 22, 2013 | 11:40 PM

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The racing is starting in Fontana, any one live near there that's going.........

My brother Bob (r2millers) is out there now, and has been since yesterday. When there's a race at Fontana, they go out for four days.

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Jeez Bill that was one of the coolest stories I've ever seen.
Not only the tools, but the guys and their way of life.
Makes me nostalgic about our country and the vanishing craftsman.
Thanks so much for sharing that.

And it was shot well too.

AMEN! Thanks, Bill! That kinda' reminded me of the old Charles Kuralt "On The Road" stuff.

Anybody notice the book of "Ford Trucks" at 7:34? Good ol' boys, they are, right down to the Dr. Pepper!

Pop

Mar 23, 2013 | 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SpringerPop

My brother Bob (r2millers) is out there now, and has been since yesterday. When there's a race at Fontana, they go out for four days.
Pop

Thanks for the info Marv, I'll be watching for him.......

Have a great day everyone............

Mar 23, 2013 | 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SpringerPop

, right down to the Dr. Pepper!

Pop

They had a cool old cooler, but I expected to see glass bottle peppers in there and bulk whole, salted peanuts. Ah we'll, some things advance beyond ones control. Great story, thx Bill.

Mar 23, 2013 | 10:02 AM

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If anyone is interested (or even if you aren't

) the NHRDA race in Gainesville is being live streamed today on MotorManiaTV...here's a link: Motor Mania TV

Qualifying should start around 9, eliminations around 10:30 if there's no problems.

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Mar 23, 2013 | 11:16 AM

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Rain delay........

Pop

Mar 23, 2013 | 11:22 AM

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Yeah, and the forecast isn't looking good. They have the track for tomorrow also, but the forecast isn't much better. They're having a rough time getting this season underway.

Mar 23, 2013 | 02:12 PM

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The Goodyear blimp just went over the house. On their way to Fontana, I presume.

Mar 23, 2013 | 02:15 PM

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The Goodyear blimp

If you ever get the chance. Take a ride in that thing.

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Mar 23, 2013 | 02:26 PM

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If you ever get the chance. Take a ride in that thing.

I'd love to, but they never stop when I try to flag 'em down

Mar 23, 2013 | 02:33 PM

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Hell, they fly low enough, just lasso that deal.

Everybody watchin' round ball/races it seems. Lazy day for me.
Thought I'd try to get up the desire to head out to Pomona tomorrow for the Hot Rod Mag show.

Mar 23, 2013 | 02:47 PM

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No races for me, they just called it off down in Gainesville due to rain. Gonna try again tomorrow. Don't have the NCAA tourney bug, so I may have to do something constructive today after all. Plenty of weeds to pull and yard work to do.

Mar 23, 2013 | 02:58 PM

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work

Gonna have to tell the teacher that you cussed.

Mar 23, 2013 | 03:11 PM

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With any luck I'll be put in detention...right over there in that chair

Mar 23, 2013 | 06:40 PM

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You know, I've been in NY for a week now and I am thinkin' LA ain't so bad a place as I remember. This snow and ice thing just sucks.
Gotta give you credit Gigger.

Thx man, I'll take that credit..........

Mar 24, 2013 | 05:26 PM

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Happy Sunday So Cal FTE and friends. Hope everyone has a blessed day.

Goodyear blimp ride would be cool. Do they give rides year round or just certain months? Anyone know?

Jim