Where did she go
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I understand she may be in the witness protection program as she has all the inside information as to how the "fan vote" was rigged to get DP into the All Star Race.
Forum Activity for @tim-leeming
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Bodine Loses Lawsuit - Sounds Kinda Stupid
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While I am not a detractor or supporter of HOAs, I have had issues twice with my neighbor one having lived here 28 years, and prevailed both times. I pay the dues each year although I can never determine where the money goes. I do have an interesting story about a certain HOA not far from my neighborhood which I think gives a good indication of how the "petty despots" of whom PattyKay speaks, can be bitten in the butt by their own self-serving efforts.
A family of five, living in rural Lexington County ina double-wide mobile home, suddenly inherited several million dollars from an uncle who had no other heirs. At the time of the inheritance, a new subdivision was being built up the road so the man decided to buy property in that subdivision and build a nice home for his family. In his modest estimation, he thought a 2500 square foot home would be sufficient. When he went to the HOA for plan approvals, he was informed that NO home in the neighborhood could be less than 3800 square feet, minimum and 4,000 or more were preferred. The HOA, assuming they were dealing with a country bumpkin with no class (our hero is not highly educated) thought that was the end of it. Next thing you know, the guy has purchased six adjoining lotson the end of a block. Construction began. To make a very long story short, the home he built must, by my estimation, exceed at least 8,000 square feet, is three stories,. six car garage, huge pool and a tennis court. The home makes the others in that "exclusive" neighbor look like shanty shacks in comparison. There were law suits trying to stop the construction when the HOA saw what was happening, but the courts sided with the guy. While minimum size was restricted, maximum size was not. Pools were specifically authorized and although there was no specific authorization for a tennis court, there was no prohibition for one either. When I'm in that area, I will often ride by there to enjoy my little smile that comes to my face when I realize a "common guy" was able to outfox the lawyers, doctors, and general snobs inhabiting that neighborhood. Hope that doesn't offend anyone but I just have more of a passion for the common man with the common sense than the snobs failing to remember that everyone started at the bottom at birth and it was either through hard work or good luck that fortune smiled upon them. In the instance of my common guy here, he had busted his butt for years supporting his family and insuring his kids were being raised well. He got lucky when the rich uncle died but he can't be blamed for that. This, I will say. I have met three of his five kids who were, at the time of the inheritance, 13, 9, and 6. They are now 19, 15, and 12. I have met other kids from that neighborhood as well through activities I've been involved with at the schools. These three kids have more manners and more class in their little toes than these other snotty kids have in their entire bodies.
Bye!
The cost of sponsorship and by who.
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I was worried about being too blunt (imagine that of me) in my assessment of insurance companies, but it appears those here, and that Hammer guy are all on the same page.
The cost of sponsorship and by who.
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Insurance companies are crooks. They have state licenses to rob customers and state laws to protect them from having to pay claims. Check it out. States protect those insurance lobbist like D.W. protects Digger.
30 Years Ago - Earnhardt & Childress - $10,000 a Race!
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Wonderful story. I love the "behind the scenes" personal touch you are able to present!
Vintage Racing at Carolina Speedway
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I was a great experience for Ann and I to see Jeff, Billy and Bobby, folks we know well, out there racing. Billy and Jeff had car problems but Bobby really is a racer underneathe that "bopping" frame. I must say though, and I told Ann, Jeff's car appeared so ill handling that I doubt it could have been driven on I-95 by Kyle Busch.
Jeff is right about the show. 10:17 p.m. the first race took the green flag. That was AFTER every vehicle in the country, with the exception of the WWI tank in front of the VFW in Dillon had made a qualifying attempt. Ann and I left as soon as Jeff's feature was over and we got home at 2:15. The track is a beautiful reminder of good dirt tracks of the past. The stands are NOT acclimated for older folks. The distance between one platform to the next on the steps requires legs at least 6 feet long to make the climb.
Ann and I are both very glad we went to see Jeff race and watch the Bell & Bell series show their stuff. But no more such adventures for the old folks at tracks that prolong the program until it's almost time for the sun to come up again. Wonder what time the last checker fell?
Tim
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I resign as writer of Legendtorials, blogs and forums. The mind that thought that it is far superior to anything mine has ever conceived.
Another Bygone - Daytona Racing on the 4th of July
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Mike, I had not even considered what you guys with NASCAR went through in those days so we fans could enjoy our racing. I do remember one year, late 70s, when it was already like 95 at 10:00 a.m. Very early in the race I was down to just swimming trunks. I was putting a beach towel in the ice chest, getting it soaked, and then wrapping up in it to stay cool. Thankyou, Mike, for all you did in those days for us fans and thank you for reminding me of the fun I had in those days.
Another Bygone - Daytona Racing on the 4th of July
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I agree Dave. I started going to the July 4th event in 1962 and I don't even think it was a 400 then. I remember many times during my working life when the 4th not a weekend and I would leave work at 5:00 p.m., drive all night, watch the race, drive back and then work the following day. Once, about 1973, several of us went in my car and when we got there about 3:00 a.m., I put a sleeping bag by the car and went to sleep. When I woke up, there was a motorhome tire on my sleeping bag, about 6 inches from my head. That was exciting! But I loved in on July 4th. Having it on Saturday night closest to the 4th just is not the same. Just another reason the "good ole days" appeal to me so much. Thanks for the memories.
Tim