What did you do with your Z today III

alcheng · 05-25-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

5pm! We'll see if I get out of here by 8 or not.

Almost 8 almost 8... I finish at 8pm

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

As soon as the last person in the office leaves it's shoes off and music on. Our fridge is stocked with beer, too.

hey Steve... aware of those ninja raccoons sent out by Fire!!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you go mustang. hahahaha!

hey bucket- im impressed with your knowledge in pool management

you can tell ive never owned a pool... only the inflatable one for my kids. hahaha.

Mr.kenchan, same here, I know nothing about pool and poo.

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

What's the douche factor on Not wearing a Z shirt while driving your Z?

Ms.Pintsize725, your question looks much better now...

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Originally Posted by Fire

I have to say the Bud Light Platinum is smoooth.

Try Miller.... wait!! are those for the raccoons??? Molson!!

I do drink, I used to drink like a lot too, those days... get to a point I realize food & drink are for us to enjoy, not pour into our mouth....

I always feel thankful that I can walk and talk, eat and poo, hear and see, taste and chew, most important, I can think clearly and I can drive my Z.

I keep everything balanced, drink some, eat some, burn some, poo some.

Read some, post some(actually not some... LOL and rep some(again... not just some)

We enjoy every little bit we earned and given, we all live happily.

onzedge · 05-25-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Almost 8 almost 8... I finish at 8pm

hey Steve... aware of those ninja raccoons sent out by Fire!!

Mr.kenchan, same here, I know nothing about pool and poo.

Ms.Pintsize725, your question looks much better now...

Try Miller.... wait!! are those for the raccoons??? Molson!!

I do drink, I used to drink like a lot too, those days... get to a point I realize food & drink are for us to enjoy, not pour into our mouth....

I always feel thankful that I can walk and talk, eat and poo, hear and see, taste and chew, most important, I can think clearly and I can drive my Z.

I keep everything balanced, drink some, eat some, burn some, poo some.

Read some, post some(actually not some... LOL and rep some(again... not just some)

We enjoy every little bit we earned and given, we all live happily.

Wow.

onzedge · 05-25-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

I hear where your coming from Mr. Onzedge. I respect that you have been sober almost 12 years, congrats! Im a bit of a booze hound myself. Although I dont abuse it near as much or as hard as I used to I still have a few beers every night after work usually, a few more on the weekends. My father actually passed from alcohol abuse so its totally in my blood. I hope there comes a day when I can completely dry out, or at least keep it to a social drink once in awhile. I know there are some people that cant even have one or they go off the deep end. I used to be like that and still kinda am in a party situation on occasion. Again, I commend you on being able to kick the habit. It was easy for me to quit smoking after doing it for about 8 years but booze is a dif story. To me its hard to beat a few drinks after a long day.

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Originally Posted by Fire

I count myself very lucky that I don't have an addictive personality. I drank way too much at times in the Marines and did my share of partying in high school. Strange it is called that (high school) cause that is what I was most of the time LOL. This was in the mid 80's. I only drink a little bit now and don't smoke the herbage at all.

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Mr Onzedge.. Congrats on no more drinking... Will power is something that you have...Good Job..

Alchemy..I totally understand..I needed to drink after a long day at work, slaving to get two days work done every day...I need an outlet, and the beer and the Herb was my release.

I also sadly more than 12 years ago, had a run of Meth that I am not proud of..12 years clean...The devil had a hold on me...My will power was stronger..

I would not be successful now had I stayed on the deadly course.. I am lucky in many ways...

And Fire, you sound like you got it together...We all got too high at one time or another..

Remember boys and girls..The Past does not equal the future.

We control our future...

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Very well put, Mr. Bucket. I used to smoke cigs and drink much more back in my late teens, early twenties.

I quit smoking cold turkey, so I also know a bit about willpower. And I don't drink much at all nowadays.

I am not sure how much will-power came into play in my case. I had a simple choice to make back then -- continue on my path and "live" maybe another year, or get sober and try to fix the train wreck my life had become. It's hard to explain, but in a flash, I knew I had to try the latter. Perhaps it was willpower at first, perhaps it was divine inspiration -- I don't know.

I have been doing this a while and I am around a great many different kind of people -- sober, not sober, trying to get and stay sober -- lots of folks. Some people wonder if they have an issue with it and the simple answer is this: only each individual can make that determination. Most believe that you need to hit a bottom of some kind before you will make the effort and for each person that bottom is different. For some it's a DUI, a divorce, loss of a job, friends' nagging or whatever.

I think back to what it was like for me and it was what you could call a living hell. You can’t quit and you can’t keep going. Slowing down meant seizures and trips to the ER due to withdrawal and continuing meant another step closer to doom. Whenever I feel a little sorry for myself nowadays, I take a breath and remember where I was and suddenly today’s issues seem a little insignificant. I am smiling right now as I write this because it is making me remember that each day in the last almost 12 years is a freebie and I have done a great deal with them.

I began this new chapter in my life with a huge mess and it would have been easier to chuck it in. I had 2 suspensions on my driver’s license, no car anyway (except for a non-running 240z stashed at a storage yard), a no-bail warrant for my arrest, no job, all my stuff crammed in a 10 X 10 storage unit that I prepaid for 3 months, no friends, an alienated family and kids, literally 6 dollars in cash plus a change jar, tens of thousands worth of debt and no permanent place to live. Despite all that, I knew it was worth doing what I am still doing.
Today, I have an excellent credit rating, I owe no one (except a small amount on the mortgage, a decent job that pays well for some reason, nice side work teaching, nice cars, my kids who are my friends, and not too much BS in most parts of my life. Maybe most importantly is that I am married to a wonderful, smart woman who knows all about me and loves me anyway.

I apologize if this is too personal or too much off-topic. I have no clue why I even started this. But if you read it, thanks. You are all pretty great guys and gals.
Oh yeah, I pushed the heck out of my Z on the way home from the office today – always within posted speed limits, of course. The Super Sports do love their exercise sessions.

Have a great day everyone and it you are travelling this weekend – watch out for the idiots and don’t be one of them.

onzedge has written

Alchemy · 05-25-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am not sure how much will-power came into play in my case. I had a simple choice to make back then -- continue on my path and "live" maybe another year, or get sober and try to fix the train wreck my life had become. It's hard to explain, but in a flash, I knew I had to try the latter. Perhaps it was willpower at first, perhaps it was divine inspiration -- I don't know.

I have been doing this a while and I am around a great many different kind of people -- sober, not sober, trying to get and stay sober -- lots of folks. Some people wonder if they have an issue with it and the simple answer is this: only each individual can make that determination. Most believe that you need to hit a bottom of some kind before you will make the effort and for each person that bottom is different. For some it's a DUI, a divorce, loss of a job, friends' nagging or whatever.

I think back to what it was like for me and it was what you could call a living hell. You can’t quit and you can’t keep going. Slowing down meant seizures and trips to the ER due to withdrawal and continuing meant another step closer to doom. Whenever I feel a little sorry for myself nowadays, I take a breath and remember where I was and suddenly today’s issues seem a little insignificant. I am smiling right now as I write this because it is making me remember that each day in the last almost 12 years is a freebie and I have done a great deal with them.

I began this new chapter in my life with a huge mess and it would have been easier to chuck it in. I had 2 suspensions on my driver’s license, no car anyway (except for a non-running 240z stashed at a storage yard), a no-bail warrant for my arrest, no job, all my stuff crammed in a 10 X 10 storage unit that I prepaid for 3 months, no friends, an alienated family and kids, literally 6 dollars in cash plus a change jar, tens of thousands worth of debt and no permanent place to live. Despite all that, I knew it was worth doing what I am still doing.
Today, I have an excellent credit rating, I owe no one (except a small amount on the mortgage, a decent job that pays well for some reason, nice side work teaching, nice cars, my kids who are my friends, and not too much BS in most parts of my life. Maybe most importantly is that I am married to a wonderful, smart woman who knows all about me and loves me anyway.

I apologize if this is too personal or too much off-topic. I have no clue why I even started this. But if you read it, thanks. You are all pretty great guys and gals.
Oh yeah, I pushed the heck out of my Z on the way home from the office today – always within posted speed limits, of course. The Super Sports do love their exercise sessions.

Have a great day everyone and it you are travelling this weekend – watch out for the idiots and don’t be one of them.

onzedge has written

Again, a great deal of respect for you sir

What a life change, amazing. I dont think I would ever let it consume me that hard. Sounds like you did go through hell for awhile, but it seems you came out ok

You are one of my fav people on the forum sir, a genuinely nice guy. Im very happy that you could pull yourself out of that slump and come out on top. If you didnt I wouldnt have half the rep I have

ZMan8 · 05-25-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Again, a great deal of respect for you sir

What a life change, amazing. I dont think I would ever let it consume me that hard. Sounds like you did go through hell for awhile, but it seems you came out ok

You are one of my fav people on the forum sir, a genuinely nice guy. Im very happy that you could pull yourself out of that slump and come out on top. If you didnt I wouldnt have half the rep I have

Fire · 05-25-2012, 07:04 PM

I have to make a nontopic comment. The World of Outlaws are on Speed NOW. LOL I can almost smell the alcohol exhaust

onzedge · 05-25-2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

Again, a great deal of respect for you sir

What a life change, amazing. I dont think I would ever let it consume me that hard. Sounds like you did go through hell for awhile, but it seems you came out ok

You are one of my fav people on the forum sir, a genuinely nice guy. Im very happy that you could pull yourself out of that slump and come out on top. If you didnt I wouldnt have half the rep I have

Thanks, man. The feeling is mutual.

Alchemy · 05-25-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Thanks, man. The feeling is mutual.

bbigby64 · 05-25-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am not sure how much will-power came into play in my case. I had a simple choice to make back then -- continue on my path and "live" maybe another year, or get sober and try to fix the train wreck my life had become. It's hard to explain, but in a flash, I knew I had to try the latter. Perhaps it was willpower at first, perhaps it was divine inspiration -- I don't know.

I have been doing this a while and I am around a great many different kind of people -- sober, not sober, trying to get and stay sober -- lots of folks. Some people wonder if they have an issue with it and the simple answer is this: only each individual can make that determination. Most believe that you need to hit a bottom of some kind before you will make the effort and for each person that bottom is different. For some it's a DUI, a divorce, loss of a job, friends' nagging or whatever.

I think back to what it was like for me and it was what you could call a living hell. You can’t quit and you can’t keep going. Slowing down meant seizures and trips to the ER due to withdrawal and continuing meant another step closer to doom. Whenever I feel a little sorry for myself nowadays, I take a breath and remember where I was and suddenly today’s issues seem a little insignificant. I am smiling right now as I write this because it is making me remember that each day in the last almost 12 years is a freebie and I have done a great deal with them.

I began this new chapter in my life with a huge mess and it would have been easier to chuck it in. I had 2 suspensions on my driver’s license, no car anyway (except for a non-running 240z stashed at a storage yard), a no-bail warrant for my arrest, no job, all my stuff crammed in a 10 X 10 storage unit that I prepaid for 3 months, no friends, an alienated family and kids, literally 6 dollars in cash plus a change jar, tens of thousands worth of debt and no permanent place to live. Despite all that, I knew it was worth doing what I am still doing.
Today, I have an excellent credit rating, I owe no one (except a small amount on the mortgage, a decent job that pays well for some reason, nice side work teaching, nice cars, my kids who are my friends, and not too much BS in most parts of my life. Maybe most importantly is that I am married to a wonderful, smart woman who knows all about me and loves me anyway.

I apologize if this is too personal or too much off-topic. I have no clue why I even started this. But if you read it, thanks. You are all pretty great guys and gals.
Oh yeah, I pushed the heck out of my Z on the way home from the office today – always within posted speed limits, of course. The Super Sports do love their exercise sessions.

Have a great day everyone and it you are travelling this weekend – watch out for the idiots and don’t be one of them.

onzedge has written

That's an inspiring story, onzedge. It's an example of what a bit of faith and personal responsibility can deliver. You are an inspiration to many who feel that they are at the end of their respective ropes.

Fire · 05-25-2012, 10:52 PM

Kensan where did you get the mount? I don't see it listed at their site.

onzedge · 05-25-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bbigby64

That's an inspiring story, onzedge. It's an example of what a bit of faith and personal responsibility can deliver. You are an inspiration to many who feel that they are at the end of their respective ropes.

Thanks, man.

m4a1mustang · 05-25-2012, 05:37 PM

I like to wear my Honda hat in my 5.0, though. Just cuz. Or my Benz hat.

Bucketlist2012 · 05-25-2012, 05:51 PM

shadoquad...Well done...

Only we can do for ourselves... Nobody else.. they can try, but our destiny is up to us..

I sound like master Po, on the old Kung Fu series..When you can take the pebble from my......

Better than being Kaui changKane (david carradine)...He ended up strung up naked, with a noose around his head and his balls in his mouth...some where in Thailand...Kinky dude paid the price, haha

Fire · 05-25-2012, 05:56 PM

Don't do that grasshopper.

Fire · 05-25-2012, 05:58 PM

Ok temp fix. I took off the back and opened the windows. I don't use aircond because my house stays nice in the summer without it. Just incase I do have a box fan on standby. Will have to get ahould of the sat. company to replace the fan or unit.

05-25-2012, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I have to make a nontopic comment. The World of Outlaws are on Speed NOW. LOL I can almost smell the alcohol exhaust __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 10:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Kensan where did you get the mount? I don't see it listed at their site. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 05:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I like to wear my Honda hat in my 5.0, though. Just cuz. Or my Benz hat. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-25-2012, 05:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 17	shadoquad...Well done... Only we can do for ourselves... Nobody else.. they can try, but our destiny is up to us.. I sound like master Po, on the old Kung Fu series..When you can take the pebble from my...... Better than being Kaui changKane (david carradine)...He ended up strung up naked, with a noose around his head and his balls in his mouth...some where in Thailand...Kinky dude paid the price, haha __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

05-25-2012, 05:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Don't do that grasshopper. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 05:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Ok temp fix. I took off the back and opened the windows. I don't use aircond because my house stays nice in the summer without it. Just incase I do have a box fan on standby. Will have to get ahould of the sat. company to replace the fan or unit. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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