February 21st - Brooksville

Discuss our SCHEDULE and future events. Friendly trash talk encouraged.
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Postby Solar » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:28 pm

Like Steve said, these are awards, even though these awards are just stickers, they are still trophies to a lot of drivers.

Everything considered, how long does it really take to pass out the awards? Yes, come Saturday, I'll be passing out more than the usual amount of awards, but I've condenced them to one envelope per person for all 3 events.

As far as the awards being presented right after the the event, I don't think it would work any better. After a long day, most people just want to get home, plus sometimes a couple drivers need to be moved into a different run group before the points become "official".

Like I've said before, how much time will this cost us to hand them out after the drivers meeting? (5 minutes tops?) I really don't want this to be an issue, I'll do what ever is the "best way", just let me know. My 2¢
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Postby Loren » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:42 pm

I think it's all part of "the game" and don't mind sitting around watching people collect their well-earned awards. Just trying to present ideas because someone seemed to think it was an issue. Don't even remember who.

The simple fact is that we're glad you're tracking points and awards for us, and however YOU would like to handle handing them out is fine... we'll deal with it. 8) That's the way it goes. The guy who volunteers to do the job that nobody else wants gets to call the shots! (sort of like event chairman/course design, really)
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Postby Anonymous » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:49 pm

Handing out awards at the end of the day is better in my opinion. The results are more relevant at that time.

I might actually pay attention during the awards ceremony if it were at the end of the day. The way it is done now is kind of awkward and meaningless. Who cares about results that have been posted on the internet for a month, let's race NOW. :)
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Postby Agent » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:53 pm

It would be awesome to have the rewards at the end of the day. However, I think it's going to be more trouble than it's worth. Like Brian said, what happens if someone isn't classed right, who is going to tally all the tims up at the end of the day... It would mean a lot more work for the people who already volunteer to do it.
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Postby Loren » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:54 pm

Jeremy wrote:Handing out awards at the end of the day is better in my opinion. The results are more relevant at that time.
I agree, though it is a major departure from how our events have been running.

Another good thing about "making" people stick around until the end is that we can all go out for a bite somewhere afterwards before heading home. What the hell are ya gonna do at home anyway, just grumble until Kenny posts the results?
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Postby Solar » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:10 am

Loren wrote: What the hell are ya gonna do at home anyway, just grumble until Kenny posts the results?
Who says we're going home? :P

I'm planning on heading north to Inverness after the event and shooting some lead into a hill and throwing some horse shoes. :D (maybe even at the same time :shock: )
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Postby Agent » Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:21 am

Brian! That sounds awesome!
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Postby LadyMaynie » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:33 am

So what do we need for supplies? I'll stop and get 'em on my way up to Brooksville tomorrow morning.
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Postby WAFlowers » Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:59 am

solar 90GT/03Si wrote:Like Steve said, these are awards, even though these awards are just stickers, they are still trophies to a lot of drivers.
And someday I'd like to drive good enough to earn one. <sigh> :roll:
The Jag complains about autoX by throwing Gearbox Faults.
I think it is just lazy.
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Postby Solar » Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:20 am

Just incase it wasn't brought up, we'll need gas for the genny.
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Postby krebstar » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:50 pm

It would be great if I worked first and drove second. I've got work obligations in the early afternoon.

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Postby Native » Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:41 pm

Supply-wise, and someone correct me if I'm wrong - I seem to recall we have 4 cases of water, so we'll need about 4 more. We do NOT have a lot of soda left, though, so, several 12-packs of a variety, please. Probably 6 bags of ice.

We're good on radio batteries. Someone that morning will need to take the gas can and get gas for the generator. Um, I think that's it.
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Postby Bone » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:09 pm

I'm planning on heading north to Inverness after the event and shooting some lead into a hill and throwing some horse shoes. Very Happy (maybe even at the same time)

You going shootin'????

If you have a good place to shoot, and want someone to shoot with, send me a pm.

I just picked up a PS90 to add to the collection. Put an Eotech 556 on it.

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Postby WAFlowers » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:34 pm

rcroft wrote:I just picked up a PS90 to add to the collection. Put an Eotech 556 on it.
Isn't that the semi-auto civilian legal version of the P90 (aka "Star Gate gun") ? :shock:

It would be interesting to compare it side-by-side with the Tokyo Marui airsoft P90 I imported from Hong Kong for my son.

Sorry, waaaay off topic!
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The Jag complains about autoX by throwing Gearbox Faults.
I think it is just lazy.
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Postby Jack » Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:11 pm

i think the awards should be done following the event, it will make people stick around and will make people feel like the won something.
i also agree it will make people meet up after the event is over to talk, eat, ? ect.
i also think it is worth spending the 5 min this mo to do the awards for the past few events. my 2 cents!
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Postby Bone » Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:55 pm

WAFlowers wrote:[quote="rcroftI just picked up a PS90 to add to the collection. Put an Eotech 556 on it.
Isn't that the semi-auto civilian legal version of the P90 (aka "Star Gate gun") ? :shock:

It would be interesting to compare it side-by-side with the Tokyo Marui airsoft P90 I imported from Hong Kong for my son.

Sorry, waaaay off topic![/quote]

Bring it. I'll {not} bring the PS90.

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Postby WAFlowers » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:07 pm

rcroft wrote:Bring it. I'll bring the PS90.
Ummm ... probably not a good idea to bring a gun to an airport. :roll:
The Jag complains about autoX by throwing Gearbox Faults.
I think it is just lazy.
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Postby Bone » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:37 pm

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rcroft wrote:Bring it. I'll {not} bring the PS90.
Ummm ... probably not a good idea to bring a gun to an airport. :roll:
Yeah - prolly right. But seriously, is there a specific prohibition to having a weapon in your vehicle (not your race car) while at B'Ville?

YES!!!!

Here it is....


3.5. FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
3.5.1. For the purpose of this section, a firearm means any weapon, including a starter gun,
which will, or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the
action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler
or firearm silencer; any destructive device; or any machine gun.
3.5.2. For the purpose of this section, a weapon means any dirk, metallic knuckles,
slingshot, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapons, electric weapon or any other
deadly weapon.
3.5.3. No Person, except those Persons authorized under Florida Statutes or the Airport
Director acting under authority of the County, may carry or transport any firearm or
weapon on the Airport, and further excepting when such firearm or weapon is
properly encased for shipment in compliance with all applicable shipping rules and
regulations.
3.5.4. The County reserves the right to restrict the carrying of firearms and weapons by
watchmen and guards on the Airport.

Does someone check the campers?? I bet not.

Looks like the remedy is a "cease and desist" order, from looking at the "Penalty" section of the Rules. Of course, there could be other statutes or ordinances that could apply.....

forewarned is forearmed.... no pun intended.


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Postby Loren » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:52 pm

<sniff>

I smell an attorney.

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Postby AScoda » Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:48 pm

I'm going to have to miss tomorrows event. Looks like a nice layout too.
Brian and I got my clutch in and after some minor clearancing, it's happy. Unfortunately I found fluid coming from the weep hole of the water pump, so that will have to be replaced. That explains the squeal I've been hearing when it first starts up.
All should be done for March, so I'll need a credit for next month.
Thanks for the ride-share offer Loren, I would have taken you up on it if it weren't for the water pump.

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