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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Sun Dec 23, 2007
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!!! I hope that your special Santa brought you all that you had wished for and more...
Soupy
Soupy
Challenges - Waste of Time or ?
Wed Mar 26, 2008
Hello all...
I am concerned about some of the groups on this site making challenges a total waste of time. Their members select cars to challenge and then all of the members of the club are instructed to vote for the club member's car, even if the car that's been challenged is far superior to some of their rust buckets. This is not why this site was setup. I, along with many others, shouldn't have to tolerate this type of behavior.
I would be interested in hearing from everyone else on this subject...
Soupy
I am concerned about some of the groups on this site making challenges a total waste of time. Their members select cars to challenge and then all of the members of the club are instructed to vote for the club member's car, even if the car that's been challenged is far superior to some of their rust buckets. This is not why this site was setup. I, along with many others, shouldn't have to tolerate this type of behavior.
I would be interested in hearing from everyone else on this subject...
Soupy
Hello Friends!
Wed Jun 18, 2008
Filed under: 1962 Corvette Chevy (My Red Dream comes true!)
Well I am back! I have not recovered all the way and will be seeing metro trauma center a lot from my stroke right before dad passed away but thank God I have very little side effects left from it...Balance is the main one, but I'm a blonde so I can get away with that especially when I pass by one of those great looking guys ...LOL
I will be released from back surgery center surgeon in end of July. But I'm way ahead of their way of going about things. Can't keep a good lady down!
Went to two shows the first two this year and already placed a first!!! Neat trophy its a cast metal one with three deminsional look....
I had the hood finally matched it was a tuff match...a 1295.00 lesson, replaced the carpeting and the floor mats felt they had their wear, I could not think of anything else to add except a locking gas cap, and a AIR CLEANER COVER MADE FOR THE 62 VETTE....ha!
Well I sure hope to meet some new friends now again and keep in touch with the others.....So Hello again and Hugs to all!
Susie
I will be released from back surgery center surgeon in end of July. But I'm way ahead of their way of going about things. Can't keep a good lady down!
Went to two shows the first two this year and already placed a first!!! Neat trophy its a cast metal one with three deminsional look....
I had the hood finally matched it was a tuff match...a 1295.00 lesson, replaced the carpeting and the floor mats felt they had their wear, I could not think of anything else to add except a locking gas cap, and a AIR CLEANER COVER MADE FOR THE 62 VETTE....ha!
Well I sure hope to meet some new friends now again and keep in touch with the others.....So Hello again and Hugs to all!
Susie
Happy Birthday to Tina - aka The Banditlover
Sun Apr 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Tina, wishing you many, many more to come!!
Soupy
Soupy
mailboxes?
Tue Aug 12, 2008
Filed under: 1962 Corvette Chevy (My Red Dream comes true!)
Just wondering how many have a mailbox designed of a car or another item of great interest to them? Well here is mine!
Death& Surgery Hugs see you later
Fri Apr 25, 2008
won't be on line onlly one more time possibly for the next two-weeks...
FYI my father has passed away. It was a very hard last day. He is finally at peace.
I'm glad it happened now and not when I was in surgery the burial itself will be later some day with family, after I recover. My mother has not decided on burial. My mother is taking it fairly well it has been very hard on all of us the last month.
Talk to you someday later my surgery preop is Tuesday and surgery is Thursday. Hopefully nothing will stop it they found I had a mini stoke sometime about a month ago they are doing ct scan on brain etc first to find out whats happening. The mini stroke was found by eye neurologist on routine test yesterday. I knew something happened I lost all my strength and could not get out of bed for about 3 days or a week and I was falling into walls etc balance and forgot everything. But I chalked it off to nerves. Well I hope it was just a nerve problem Wish me well I will be laid up for about 30 days after surgery. But at least I know my dad is watching out for me now from Heaven.
Hugs to all.....
Susie
FYI my father has passed away. It was a very hard last day. He is finally at peace.
I'm glad it happened now and not when I was in surgery the burial itself will be later some day with family, after I recover. My mother has not decided on burial. My mother is taking it fairly well it has been very hard on all of us the last month.
Talk to you someday later my surgery preop is Tuesday and surgery is Thursday. Hopefully nothing will stop it they found I had a mini stoke sometime about a month ago they are doing ct scan on brain etc first to find out whats happening. The mini stroke was found by eye neurologist on routine test yesterday. I knew something happened I lost all my strength and could not get out of bed for about 3 days or a week and I was falling into walls etc balance and forgot everything. But I chalked it off to nerves. Well I hope it was just a nerve problem Wish me well I will be laid up for about 30 days after surgery. But at least I know my dad is watching out for me now from Heaven.
Hugs to all.....
Susie
McCain Quits. Romney will Be President. Rambler to become Official U.S. Car.
Tue Apr 1, 2008
Today, John McCain announced that he would quit the presidential race and move to the Green Zone and become the Admiral of Iraq.
Replacing McCain will be Mitt Romney, who was running a very strenuous campaign until he quit in favor of McCain earlier this year.
It is reported that Romney, who now drives a Gremlin - retooled with a Hydrogen Fuel Cell, will announce that the Rambler will become the official car of the United States and that production on reproductions will start immediately.
Romeny is confident of victory. He has received the endorsement of the RSL AMC (Retired and Still Living American Motor Company employees) now based in Boca Raton, FL.
P.S. George Romney, Mitt's Father, was President of AMC (American Motor Company) which produced the Rambler, followed by the initial success of the Gremlin. The Gremlin was introduced on April 1, 1970. John McCain's father and grandfather were both admirals.
Today is April Fools Day. !!!! :-)
Replacing McCain will be Mitt Romney, who was running a very strenuous campaign until he quit in favor of McCain earlier this year.
It is reported that Romney, who now drives a Gremlin - retooled with a Hydrogen Fuel Cell, will announce that the Rambler will become the official car of the United States and that production on reproductions will start immediately.
Romeny is confident of victory. He has received the endorsement of the RSL AMC (Retired and Still Living American Motor Company employees) now based in Boca Raton, FL.
P.S. George Romney, Mitt's Father, was President of AMC (American Motor Company) which produced the Rambler, followed by the initial success of the Gremlin. The Gremlin was introduced on April 1, 1970. John McCain's father and grandfather were both admirals.
Today is April Fools Day. !!!! :-)
Interesting quiz...
Sat Mar 29, 2008
A little short quiz to see how well you've paid attention in life.
http://www.ol.../thinktst.htm
It's not car related, but pretty interesting... I did 22 out of 25...
Soupy
http://www.ol.../thinktst.htm
It's not car related, but pretty interesting... I did 22 out of 25...
Soupy
Help - I am drowning in car shows - LOL!!!
Tue Dec 4, 2007
Hi All,
I am "Happy" to report that it was another successful weekend here in sunny South Florida with beautiful weather, a great car cruise and two fantastic car shows.
Friday evening started it all off with the usual cruise-in at the Tower Shops in Davie, followed by a bite to eat with a few of the guys at the Falcon Pub.
Saturday morning I was up early to head on over to the S.A.B.A. Car Show on Andrews Avenue in Ft. Lauderdale. S.A.B.A. stands for the South Andrews Business Association and they put on a great show from 9:00 until 4:00 with 142 cars and trucks attending.
Saturday evening was dinner out at Stevie B's in Weston - an awesome place for ribs!!!
Sunday I was up early once again and headed over to the BIG show. The last real car show of the year, and the biggest. I was out of the house at 6:15 and headed over to meet up with a few buddies to drive on over to the show. It is held at the Festival Marketplace Mall in Pompano Beach and was attended by 610 cars and trucks. I was joined by 12 other members of the Got Muscle? Car Club along with my girl Tina from MFI. The day was awesome, although a little tiring, what with all the walking around...
I wrapped up Sunday at a small cruise-in at a Bar & Grille by the name of Zo's and was finally home and in bed at 11:30...
God I hope this week goes slow enough to get caught up at the office, yet quick enough to get to the weekend...
Dave Szczublewski
Weston, FL
www.soupy28.com
www.ban-one.com
www.motortopia.com/soupy/cars
I am "Happy" to report that it was another successful weekend here in sunny South Florida with beautiful weather, a great car cruise and two fantastic car shows.
Friday evening started it all off with the usual cruise-in at the Tower Shops in Davie, followed by a bite to eat with a few of the guys at the Falcon Pub.
Saturday morning I was up early to head on over to the S.A.B.A. Car Show on Andrews Avenue in Ft. Lauderdale. S.A.B.A. stands for the South Andrews Business Association and they put on a great show from 9:00 until 4:00 with 142 cars and trucks attending.
Saturday evening was dinner out at Stevie B's in Weston - an awesome place for ribs!!!
Sunday I was up early once again and headed over to the BIG show. The last real car show of the year, and the biggest. I was out of the house at 6:15 and headed over to meet up with a few buddies to drive on over to the show. It is held at the Festival Marketplace Mall in Pompano Beach and was attended by 610 cars and trucks. I was joined by 12 other members of the Got Muscle? Car Club along with my girl Tina from MFI. The day was awesome, although a little tiring, what with all the walking around...
I wrapped up Sunday at a small cruise-in at a Bar & Grille by the name of Zo's and was finally home and in bed at 11:30...
God I hope this week goes slow enough to get caught up at the office, yet quick enough to get to the weekend...
Dave Szczublewski
Weston, FL
www.soupy28.com
www.ban-one.com
www.motortopia.com/soupy/cars
Oh Man o Man. What a Week. CyberHeadache and all!
Fri Feb 1, 2008
I wanted to do more. I wanted to help.
But, I could only stand back as our brilliant engineers worked to find the cyberproblem that was keeping Motortopia from loading up for many of you around the world. I just had to stand back and let them work.
We did a lot this week to upgrade the Motortopia data center. In our new world class location, we are getting ready for new developments at Motortopia. But, the last week, well, gave us all a cyberheadache.
The new data center is working great! But the gettin' there was a bit of a challenge.
My usual approach is NOT to blame other. We should all look at our own actions first, and take responsible action to fix the problems. But, I must say, that our team did a great job. Upgraded a data center in record time, and got things all hooked up with multiple backbone providers. And most things worked, but may of you could still not get to Motortopia.
We discovered some problems with a large upstream internet backbone provider. Someone there finally cared and we go this fixed.
We're back, but, oh what cyberheadache.
Thank you all for being online, sending in reports worldwide, and encouraging us all along this week.
Ok, back to bed to get some rest. Just checking to make sure the routes are working.
Motortopia is still here and goin strong.
Thank you, all my Motortopia friends!
David
But, I could only stand back as our brilliant engineers worked to find the cyberproblem that was keeping Motortopia from loading up for many of you around the world. I just had to stand back and let them work.
We did a lot this week to upgrade the Motortopia data center. In our new world class location, we are getting ready for new developments at Motortopia. But, the last week, well, gave us all a cyberheadache.
The new data center is working great! But the gettin' there was a bit of a challenge.
My usual approach is NOT to blame other. We should all look at our own actions first, and take responsible action to fix the problems. But, I must say, that our team did a great job. Upgraded a data center in record time, and got things all hooked up with multiple backbone providers. And most things worked, but may of you could still not get to Motortopia.
We discovered some problems with a large upstream internet backbone provider. Someone there finally cared and we go this fixed.
We're back, but, oh what cyberheadache.
Thank you all for being online, sending in reports worldwide, and encouraging us all along this week.
Ok, back to bed to get some rest. Just checking to make sure the routes are working.
Motortopia is still here and goin strong.
Thank you, all my Motortopia friends!
David
SAAB had an AEROPLAN looking start on this day - 1949
Sun Dec 16, 2007
The company, and the car, we now know as SAAB, also had a very funny name in the beginning. Before SAAB was SAAB, it was Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget. And it stayed that way until 1965 when it changed its name to SAAB.
Today, in 1949, SAAB produced its first car. Hey, have a look at the prototype for this car. It really is pretty cool looking and certainly shows the "AEROPLAN" background of SAAB, as in its first name.
For those of you who have been around car lots lately, you know that SAAB makes some pretty cool looking cars.
General Motors now owns SAAB automotive operations. But, they still make a pretty great jet figthers!
Today, in 1949, SAAB produced its first car. Hey, have a look at the prototype for this car. It really is pretty cool looking and certainly shows the "AEROPLAN" background of SAAB, as in its first name.
For those of you who have been around car lots lately, you know that SAAB makes some pretty cool looking cars.
General Motors now owns SAAB automotive operations. But, they still make a pretty great jet figthers!
HEY GOT A FIRST IN BETWEEN ALL THE RAIN!
Tue Aug 19, 2008
Filed under: 1962 Corvette Chevy (My Red Dream comes true!)
Yippy!!! Enjoy a day without rain and two bottles of wine then hear your name being called for first place!! Out of 105 in my class...253 in whole show, the wine was great, the food was great, met some awesome people ...I'm a people person did you notice?? and I'm finishing another wine now...PLACED 1ST!!!!
Valentines Day
Wed Feb 13, 2008
Filed under: 1962 Corvette Chevy (My Red Dream comes true!)
A quick note to all my friends here on Motortopia. I really enjoy reading your letters whether they come directly to my email or through the motortopia site. I would like to say. "Happy Valentines Day to all of you and know that I thought of my friends here today" I'm on my way to spend the day with my mom and dad yesterday ws a very poor day with both, mom is losing weight with worry and shaking more with parkensons due to the emotional toll it is taking on her. Dad is awake approximately 45 minutes to an hour now only ..during the day. He has quit eating he may take some applesauce with his 33 pills but he won't eat anymore his eyes are lifeless. Thank you to all who have listened or read my letters, its been my release from the reality of lfe here.
I hope you enjoy this photo as much as I do. It was taken at Christmas it is my dad and my little boy..(my little son is 6'3" 200 pounds and he works out all the time runs always, very sports-minded and is a honor roll student or a Deans list student at times in Industrial management with chemical degree background, he will be 27 soon) . He will graduate in June of 2009 , yes he like others goofed off a bit in the beginning. Has quite the resume now with ~ helping the cancer fight raising money through student teaching at the college he attends. So anyone looking in their business in the future please let me know he is looking were the money and insurance will take him and thats his goal.
*My father has lost about 55 -65 pounds since that photo. And doesn't even look like the same man. He is very proud of his grandson it's great to see the success your children have accomplished and I am pleased that dad has seen my son in his full element of happiness towards a wonderful future with lots of loans to pay back...(lol) He is not too proud to start at the lower end of a job and learn more he speaks that you can never learn enough.
Hugs to all
Susie
I hope you enjoy this photo as much as I do. It was taken at Christmas it is my dad and my little boy..(my little son is 6'3" 200 pounds and he works out all the time runs always, very sports-minded and is a honor roll student or a Deans list student at times in Industrial management with chemical degree background, he will be 27 soon) . He will graduate in June of 2009 , yes he like others goofed off a bit in the beginning. Has quite the resume now with ~ helping the cancer fight raising money through student teaching at the college he attends. So anyone looking in their business in the future please let me know he is looking were the money and insurance will take him and thats his goal.
*My father has lost about 55 -65 pounds since that photo. And doesn't even look like the same man. He is very proud of his grandson it's great to see the success your children have accomplished and I am pleased that dad has seen my son in his full element of happiness towards a wonderful future with lots of loans to pay back...(lol) He is not too proud to start at the lower end of a job and learn more he speaks that you can never learn enough.
Hugs to all
Susie
Thank you to many of my friends ....
Mon Jan 14, 2008
Filed under: 1962 Corvette Chevy (My Red Dream comes true!)
A few of you have been writing to me and I want you to know I really appreciate your prayers and concerns. Life has been so tuff on me the last few months. Last year at this time my sister in law (my dear dear friend, sissy) was just recovering from a coma from a car accident. Seems like Dec, Jan, Feb are my challanging months.
Dad is paralized on one side now his cancer has twisted into the vertebrea of his neck. Of course it is everywhere in every organ as it is. I don't think and I kind of hope because I watch the pain that it will not drag on another few months.
I have been back and forth got opinions in Colorado and back here at Cleveland Cllinic I have still not decided on what to do with my health issue. I'm very scared it will be my 7th surgery on my back since I was 17. MRSA is very high in the hospitals, my chances of paralization are getting higher, and I have a lot of scare tissue as it is and very very low immune system from the other physical challanges I have. I will be making a decision in the next few weeks. It depends on my father also. But I cannot hardly stand the pain f breathing any longer it hurts way too much and the pounds are dropping.
I love the fact you know nme already as just Susie the girl with the red corvette. I was once told many years ago, do you want to be known as the girl with handicaps or Susie the you, you see. I said I have no handicaps. The Dr. may say different and people too, but noit to me I can do anything I put my mind to it. (always have been a dare=devil/) LOL
I hope you enjoy my photo of my sissy (sister) and I.
Hugs to All!!!
Susie
Dad is paralized on one side now his cancer has twisted into the vertebrea of his neck. Of course it is everywhere in every organ as it is. I don't think and I kind of hope because I watch the pain that it will not drag on another few months.
I have been back and forth got opinions in Colorado and back here at Cleveland Cllinic I have still not decided on what to do with my health issue. I'm very scared it will be my 7th surgery on my back since I was 17. MRSA is very high in the hospitals, my chances of paralization are getting higher, and I have a lot of scare tissue as it is and very very low immune system from the other physical challanges I have. I will be making a decision in the next few weeks. It depends on my father also. But I cannot hardly stand the pain f breathing any longer it hurts way too much and the pounds are dropping.
I love the fact you know nme already as just Susie the girl with the red corvette. I was once told many years ago, do you want to be known as the girl with handicaps or Susie the you, you see. I said I have no handicaps. The Dr. may say different and people too, but noit to me I can do anything I put my mind to it. (always have been a dare=devil/) LOL
I hope you enjoy my photo of my sissy (sister) and I.
Hugs to All!!!
Susie
New Fireballed! RC MINIS for Christmas!!!
Fri Dec 14, 2007
Filed under: 2006 MINI Cooper S (SHOCKWAVE)
These are SO cool! New from RIDEMAKERZ!http://www.ri...roductSummary
Christmas Wish List
Fri Dec 7, 2007
What do you wish for? Besides world peace, I thought this engine doubling as a table and wine rack was pretty cool :)
Hey People...
Tue Dec 4, 2007
I am turning my computer off relaxing for the day with the boob tube watching some old movies Thursday, Friday the next week will not be good at all for me..I'll try to check in here there ..Dads meds have been increased so darn high and radiation is on, Friday I have no idea yet in the back of my head I do have an idea what is going to be said by the radiaologist ...and I don't want to hear it.
Hugs
Susie
Hugs
Susie
Accidents banished from Highway Code
Mon Sep 10, 2007
An article in the Times of May 12th 2007 observed that the word "accident" has been removed from the latest edition of the Highway Code and replaced by "collision", "crash" or "incident".
The reason appears to be that describing something as an "accident" the driver feels less responsible as they are considered unavoidable, while using these alternative words encourages drivers to see the incident as a fact for which someone is responsible.
Some motoring groups have, however, claimed that the change will "foster a blame culture and encourage the prosecution of drivers for casualties that they had no intention of causing."
Some police forces refer to RTCs (road traffic collisions) rather than the more common RTA (road traffic accident.)
* Do you agree that the choice of vocabulary in this case reflects the way we view road traffic incidents?
* Is there a neutral term we can use?
* What other examples can you find of terminology which colours a listener's attitude towards an idea, a thing or an event? Consider the difference between "freedom fighters" and "terrorists" or "chubby" and "obese". Is this the same as political correctness (crippled / handicapped / disabled), (black / negro / colored), (chairman / chair / chairperson)?
The reason appears to be that describing something as an "accident" the driver feels less responsible as they are considered unavoidable, while using these alternative words encourages drivers to see the incident as a fact for which someone is responsible.
Some motoring groups have, however, claimed that the change will "foster a blame culture and encourage the prosecution of drivers for casualties that they had no intention of causing."
Some police forces refer to RTCs (road traffic collisions) rather than the more common RTA (road traffic accident.)
* Do you agree that the choice of vocabulary in this case reflects the way we view road traffic incidents?
* Is there a neutral term we can use?
* What other examples can you find of terminology which colours a listener's attitude towards an idea, a thing or an event? Consider the difference between "freedom fighters" and "terrorists" or "chubby" and "obese". Is this the same as political correctness (crippled / handicapped / disabled), (black / negro / colored), (chairman / chair / chairperson)?
I miss the first few shows but I'll get to my favorite....
Fri May 9, 2008
Its been a terrible 3 weeks. My surgery was canceled due to a stroke I had, so while I was seeing a stroke Dr. just after we had my dads funeral ..my mother in law had a stroke, much harder she is 90 and acts looks like 70 so she is in a hospital just being transferred to rehab. My grandson is in hospital don't know if its his mom being a hypochondriac or something wrong with his legs they hurt off and on terribly. I say growing spurts my brother was like that then the next day they are out running around.
So back to me My surgery ~~is now an all clear go ahead though we still have to follow up with stroke Dr. later find out the cause. My surgery will be May 21st..I will be only overnight at hospital . I won't stay any longer I hate those places. Then a nurse will be at my home everyday for 10 days there abouts then I will go my mothers and stay a bit. She ha no Internet. Eventually after 2 weeks I may stay alone not allowed to drive etc...so I will be trying my best not to hurt myself but playing outside. I cannot stand being shut in on lock down as I always called it.
I have it all figured out with pillows around me I can make it to my favorite show at Ursaline College! Wow it will be a good thing to see and be back on the road a little bit again. I know I will be doing a no no from the Drs. BUT>>>>>Hey you guys understand there are cdrtain things a car lover just cannot be kept from.
So there she be......
LET'S TRY THIS AGAIN.....!
Hugs
Susie
So back to me My surgery ~~is now an all clear go ahead though we still have to follow up with stroke Dr. later find out the cause. My surgery will be May 21st..I will be only overnight at hospital . I won't stay any longer I hate those places. Then a nurse will be at my home everyday for 10 days there abouts then I will go my mothers and stay a bit. She ha no Internet. Eventually after 2 weeks I may stay alone not allowed to drive etc...so I will be trying my best not to hurt myself but playing outside. I cannot stand being shut in on lock down as I always called it.
I have it all figured out with pillows around me I can make it to my favorite show at Ursaline College! Wow it will be a good thing to see and be back on the road a little bit again. I know I will be doing a no no from the Drs. BUT>>>>>Hey you guys understand there are cdrtain things a car lover just cannot be kept from.
So there she be......
LET'S TRY THIS AGAIN.....!
Hugs
Susie
We had a Merry Christmakkua!!
Sat Dec 29, 2007
Hope your Holiday was well. My nieces and I enjoyed the best Christmas we ever had together. They had special surprises from me. Now for New Years we will celebrate my older nieces 15 birthday major party New Years eve born on. Hugs to all
Wednesday @ Jerry and Mary's house
Wed Dec 5, 2007
Filed under: 1968 Pontiac Firebird (The Bird)
First, check out the photos of our popcorn machine it is cool.
We had a great day tuesday. Drove all the cars including the cad, El Camino, Firebird, Dam Truck, 56 chevy truck. Got two tires repaired. Cleaned up the driveway and cleaned up many leaves.
After that we went Christmas shopping. We bought lots of stuff but we found a very cool popcorn machine and bought two (one for us). Got home put popcorn machine together and made popcorn. It has a heating light, stirring motor, and electric cooking pot. I really like the machine.
Today is more Christmas shopping (we are giving a lot of gift certificates this year so not as much shopping as usual.
Take care,
Jerry
We had a great day tuesday. Drove all the cars including the cad, El Camino, Firebird, Dam Truck, 56 chevy truck. Got two tires repaired. Cleaned up the driveway and cleaned up many leaves.
After that we went Christmas shopping. We bought lots of stuff but we found a very cool popcorn machine and bought two (one for us). Got home put popcorn machine together and made popcorn. It has a heating light, stirring motor, and electric cooking pot. I really like the machine.
Today is more Christmas shopping (we are giving a lot of gift certificates this year so not as much shopping as usual.
Take care,
Jerry