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(OT)I would like to ask you all a question...(Long)
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David Utley
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Quoting Mark <mardak@cogeco.ca>:
> Well I don't know if this view is shared by anyone else, but I believe
> you're picking up some vibes that ARE there. To me, I think you came on
> the list a little "strong". I mean, most people kinda lurk for a while,
> interject the odd comment here and there, and "graduate" to the sorta
> "inner circle" of knowledgeable people giving answers to the more
> technical questions. It's a social thing really. If you were standing
> around with a group of people discussing something and a stranger walked
> up and joined the conversation seemingly close-minded to other's views,
> you might not respect this person's opinion as much as someone who
> you've known for a while and who has earned your respect.
You are probably right... I do have a tendency to do this in real life, so
I 'spose it is no shock to know that I would do it in virtual reality as
well... :-) Consistency....
> You seem knowledgeable in many things, and your experience with VWs is
> more than most, but in my opinion you've have engaged in a few
> discussions where you quite stubbornly clung to an overwhelmingly
> opposed view - the flywheel/mileage thread comes to mind :-).
Sad thing is, I will prolly never live that one down... :-( Oh well, you
know the more intelligent someone is, usually the more eccentric they
are... :-) (y'right)
(snip)
> Don't sweat it, we all know a bunch more about you now that you've been
> on the list for a while - you're no longer "the new guy"... :-)
>
Good, in fact I am old... 34, and recently feeling rather 40-ish... :-)
Thanks very much for the response, and kind words...
>
> Mark.
> 80 S
> 81 S 2.0 ABA/JH/4K
> 75
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org [mailto:scirocco-l-
> > bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of David Utley
> > Sent: January 22, 2004 5:28 PM
> > Cc: Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: (OT)I would like to ask you all a question...(Long)
> >
> >
> > .. I realize that I have only been on the list for a relatively short
> > period
> > of time, and that I may just be paranoid, thinking I am stepping on
> toes
> > when
> > I am not... Regardless of that, I would like everyone that has an
> opinion
> > on
> > this to send me a note with their thoughts...
> >
> > My question is this---Is my signature a problem?
> >
> > The reason I ask, is it seems that although I have been in the
> > automotive
> > biz in one capacity or another for the last 12 years, it seems like I
> get
> > an
> > unusual amount of flack for the statements I make. I most certainly
> do
> > not
> > have the market cornered on the truth, and if I have given anyone that
> > impression, let me put that idea to rest right now. I only try to
> relay
> > the
> > experience I have had if it seems like it is pertinent to the list.
> >
> > Although I do not drive a scirocco at the moment, I look forward to
> the
> > time
> > when I can. When I drove the one I bought in June (rust bucket,
> barely
> > ran
> > right, wobbly wheels/tires), I could tell that I will enjoy driving it
> > more
> > than the GTI... I mean this car is a hulk, but I could tell the
> handling
> > is
> > better, as well as the overall feel. I should say that the GTI I am
> > comparing
> > it to is in very good shape, all new suspension bushings, firm motor,
> etc.,
> > and here I would prefer to drive this lump 'o shite over that... But
> I
> > digress...
> >
> > I think I have mentioned before that I am here for two reasons: 1)
> To
> > learn
> > all that I can of sources for those specific Scirocco parts that can
> not
> > be
> > found easily, and 2), to try to share what I have learned over the
> last
> > 200K
> > miles of driving, working on, and studying of these cars...
> >
> > I apologize for the use of bandwith, but I am feeling a bit stressed
> about
> > how
> > I am percieved on this list, and would like to resolve it if it is an
> > issue... Thanks for your attention...
> >
> > David
> >
> > And no, I am not gay, either. But I am occassionally happy... :-)
> >
> >
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