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Old 08-22-2024 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by LuigiVampa
I guess the world needs sheep that just listen to what they are told.

My only surprise is that I expected to find them in the left lane driving a Prius, but not on Rennlist.
What you were asked to do is provide CPAP data. A small ask, and something you refused to do because of what you consider to be "principle". Now you're banned from racing with PCA for a year - something you loved doing - and you're paving the way to be banned forever, and maybe also kicked out of PCA entirely. Is the feeling of being a not-sheep worth the price you're paying?

Others who've encouraged you to "keep fighting" may share your indignation based on your version of events, and have perhaps been entertained by watching the fight, but they haven't paid the price you're paying. I and few others have tried to sincerely advise you to follow a course which would enable you to get back to racing AND avoid unnecessary harm to PCA, and have been attacked for doing so.

The whole situation is really sad. I feel bad for you, I feel bad for the people in PCA you've called out by name, and I feel bad for PCA.
Old 08-22-2024 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dgrobs
Myopic?
Damn man, just Google the words.
Old 08-22-2024 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Manifold
You’re no longer on the medical committee, and we don’t need to know what went on behind the scenes, but perhaps you could give your personal opinions on the medical clearance and risk management issues.
One might use the power of deduction to appreciate why he might no longer be on the medical committee. While I dont know for certain, I also would never ask in a public forum. Rather, I would understand the character of the person you are asking and wonder if you can answer the question yourself. I believe the answer is in there somewhere...
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Old 08-22-2024 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Manifold
Damn man, just Google the words.
OK, so that’s 2 people that don’t know what it means.

Why don’t I google it?
That’s a job for you sheep, not vocabulary challenged folks like me.
Go ahead and Google it and report back on your findings. Thanks in advance for your time and effort in this most important matter.

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Old 08-22-2024 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Manifold
Damn man, just Google the words.
C'mon, his posts about word definitions have brought levity to this thread. The one where he asked "Bloviating? Really?" literally had me laughing out loud in my work office.

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Old 08-22-2024 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dgrobs
Myopic?
Myopia refers to near-sightedness (visual issue)

Myopic:
lacking in foresight or discernment : narrow in perspective and without concern for broader implications”
Old 08-22-2024 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by needmoregarage
Myopia refers to near-sightedness (visual issue)

Myopic:
lacking in foresight or discernment : narrow in perspective and without concern for broader implications”
Ah yes, the second part of that fits Luigi’s bill.
Thanks for doing the leg work (although in no way am I calling you one of the sheep here).
Thanks again sweetie…
Old 08-22-2024 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by krell
C'mon, his posts about word definitions have brough levity to this thread. The one where he asked "Bloviating? Really?" literally had me laughing out loud in my work office.
Bruce has an important role in this Shakespearian tragic comedy.
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Old 08-22-2024 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by LuigiVampa
Bruce has an important role in this Shakespearian tragic comedy.
All the worlds indeed a stage, we are merely players, performers and portrayers, each another’s audience, outside the gilded cage…

Shakespeare or Geddy Lee?

Edit: sort of a trick question.

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Old 08-22-2024 | 01:19 PM
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Wore this during last year's 48 Hours of Sebring. First time in 5 years I didn't fall asleep during the rolling start practices.


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Old 08-22-2024 | 02:13 PM
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Hope it had telemetry, to verify compliance....
Old 08-22-2024 | 02:18 PM
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Wait a minute!

I drive my Prius in the left lane all the time and I am not a sheep!
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Originally Posted by dgrobs
All the worlds indeed a stage, we are merely players, performers and portrayers, each another’s audience, outside the gilded cage…

Shakespeare or Geddy Lee?

Edit: sort of a trick question.
I was in a RUSH to find the answer
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Old 08-22-2024 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 911GT3KNIGHT
Wore this during last year's 48 Hours of Sebring. First time in 5 years I didn't fall asleep during the rolling start practices.

Bonus points for having the hoses attached to the steering wheel.
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Page 99. Who makes it #100?


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