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« on: May 11, 2007, 01:01:44 AM » |
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A new look,I like the new areas.Just what the doctor ordered as I am going with FI on the Buell,with a turbo,and Motec from Dave.
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Bonneville 2001,2002,2003,2004,and NO stinking 2005,DLRA 2006, next?
Well,sure can't complain about 2008--6 records over 200 and 5 hats from Bonneville,Bubs, and El Mirage for the team!
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2007, 01:08:09 AM » |
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Jim,
What did you decide on for a system???
Jon
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2007, 02:29:55 AM » |
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He's still puttin out fires  and thinkin about retirement.. |
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1 FAST HAYABUSA 217.443mph so far
9 Official Timeslips over 200mph
Very much the apprentice
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2007, 01:11:13 PM » |
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Jon,M-4.
Gary,15 months and counting.Sure won't miss the 4:00 AM calls for somebody with a sore tummy or some equally dire emergency.
Dyno room on it's way,dyno being built,we have a space at Infineon Raceway,inspectors and fire marshal are happy,the fools at the bank gave us money, and we already have work backed up without being opened. Hope to be running our own bikes by mid june to get used to the new dyno.Retirement looks to be fun.
You visiting the salt here soon?
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Bonneville 2001,2002,2003,2004,and NO stinking 2005,DLRA 2006, next?
Well,sure can't complain about 2008--6 records over 200 and 5 hats from Bonneville,Bubs, and El Mirage for the team!
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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2007, 01:58:08 PM » |
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Good on ya Jim.
I'm down to 403 days myself. The day after the LA Roadsters Father's Day show next year I go in, eat a piece of cake, a couple of firm handshakes - then - see ya, don't wanna be ya!!!
DW
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2007, 08:22:22 PM » |
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Dan and Jim, been at the retirement thing since July, IT IS ALL IT'S CRACKED UP TO BE!!  But Jim, sounds like you are just changing your line of work to something you enjoy, wait, wait, that can be retirement... |
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MSA Lakester #1000 my fastest mile 245 and change, 84 ci turbobusa motor... but Corey's 233 MPH H/BFL record is still 3MPH faster than mine.
Builder of Bike 278 1000cc APS-G, Kids Red Hat Record 208.959 (old PS rules)
Other kids A-G record 179.172 Josh O record 182.266
Co-owner of the Amo Steele Streamliner, #1411... still sorting
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2007, 11:35:53 PM » |
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But Jim, sounds like you are just changing your line of work to something you enjoy, wait, wait, that can be retirement... ---If that is true -- I have been retired most of my life..russ |
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speed is expensive-how fast do you want to go?-to soon old & to late smart.
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2007, 11:28:04 AM » |
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Hey Guys,
Retirement is GREAT!
Remember to get a Day Planner to keep track of all the things you will be doing. I use mine a lot more than when I was working. I also seem to be getting more conflicting schedules.
I always post the racing dates and let the family know that those dates are to be scheduled around.
Friends asked what I was going to do. My answer, whatever and whenever I wanted.
Tom
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2007, 02:17:53 PM » |
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The best part of retirement is the seven Saturdays a week. Every evening I write down what I need to do the next day. After I finish my morning coffee I look at the list (which is necessary because I have already forgotten most of it) and I prioritize it. Then I delete those items not associated with what I feel like doing, and the rest is enjoyable. I must note, however, that I am single and irresponsible, and so this formula may not be suitable for all................ |
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2007, 12:47:15 PM » |
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Bob,
Your method works for married guys also, as long as you make out the list!
Lists are a good reference. I try to cross-off more to-do items than I add. Working on Race Cars makes that a pipe dream.
Tom
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2007, 12:55:41 PM » |
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P.S.
I forgot to mention that my favorite thing about retirement is not having to fight crowds and traffic on weekends. I do all my running around and parts chasing during the week, and even then plan my trips around "rush hour(s)".
My wife recently retired and quickly learned that shopping during the week is much more pleasant.
This doesn't have much to do with fuel management. More like energy management.
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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2007, 08:50:40 PM » |
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Mahatma Gandi said, "There is no pleasure in having nothing to do. The pleasure comes from having LOTS to do and not doing it." JGMagoo |
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Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
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« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2007, 09:39:18 PM » |
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Bob Go work on the car  |
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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2007, 11:59:30 PM » |
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If you want to accomplish anything after you retire there must be a list.
Write the list in a shorthand that noone else can decipher.
As soon as there is a list you may as well be at work.
FREUD
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