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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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On another note, we raced this weekend. YES, A FORD TRUCK! Aaron drove and the truck took First Place in the heat race!

Unfortunately, due to a broken driveshaft, the truck did not finish the feature race. That however did not stop Aaron from getting a trophy for "peoples choice showmanship", or me from getting a big fat envelope of cash.
Sweet deal. Congratz to both you and Aaron
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rocdril
No, we are not in the city this time. We are in rockland county, just over the tappan zee.

On another note, we raced this weekend. YES, A FORD TRUCK! Aaron drove and the truck took First Place in the heat race!

Unfortunately, due to a broken driveshaft, the truck did not finish the feature race. That however did not stop Aaron from getting a trophy for "peoples choice showmanship", or me from getting a big fat envelope of cash.
Congrats to the two of you.

How did you manage to keep Aaron awake at the starting line?
Good job Aaron

What's your take on why the drive shaft failed?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Good evening Greg.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Well,,,,,,,,,,,,, saying the driveshaft failed is the short story. The 3rd link that holds the reaerend in place failed from a high landing that most other trucks out there could not even think of. That led to a failed driveshft, yoke, ujoint. But its a part of racing, right?,,,,, right?


Gregg, your new avatar is priceless!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Good afternoon to the CT gang, hope that everyone's day is going well.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Hi there Neil:

What can you share about the Throgs Neck Bridge fire?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Greg, your new avatar is priceless!
Thanks Ray. It's always good to have insurance for down the road
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Evening Nutmeggers...just a hit 'n run howdy......got to head back to the rockpile for an appointment. Sometimes retail sucks!!!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Evening guys how are we all doing today.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Hi Ken:

Eh, its how you make your living.

At least you have something to call work.

You could always have put in for a position at your new local Wendy's.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Eh make that two positions at your local Wendy's.

You do take up a good length of counter space.
 
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Good evening Matt.

I'm doing just fine TY for asking.

How's you?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Rich, what's going on with Millstone Unit Two?

I heard that Unit 2 shutdown due to low wholesale pricing?

What major maintenance is being done while she sits idle?
PM sent. My official response is "read the newspaper" But not to be snobbish, I sent you an explanation and some inside dope. Dominion Nuclear Connecticut is not as open to the public as Northeast Utilities, but now we are a merchant plant meaning some information is sensitive especially to insider trading.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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TY Rich:

Yes I can understand the predicament.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Evening guys

Congrats on the race Ray and Aaron.

When and where is the next race?
 
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