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[phatmonk]

RC has had a big influence in my life.I lost my drivers lisense 8 years ago.Yea I had a bad drinking habit plus pills.I had allways had a classic car project but whats the point if you cant drive.Rc satisfied that loss.If I saved all the money I have spent over the past 7 years I could have had a bought a new car.I now have my lisense.My wife has also supported my RC habit but at times I push the envelope.Yes and have had no alcohol for 7 years.I live in a small town in Iowa 60 miles from Des Moines so I realy dont have a local hobby shop.I consider all you guys my LHS.I am in the habit of building blinged out RCs and selling them on p-bay when I binge a new RC project.Also with all the crap that I had during that terrible time I quit my job as a Sous Chef at a posh Country Club.No way to get to work.120 miles round trip.I ended up getting a entry level job as a Roof Truss Manufacturing company 1 mile from my house.I am now the shop superviser and life is good.What a bunch of mushhhhh.

Thanks

Will

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Trust me dude if she is already yelling at you, then once you put that ring on her finger it is only going to get worse. Don't be one of those guys who thinks that getting married will change everything for the better. IT WON'T. Once you get married then come the ultimatems, and threats that if you don't do things her way you will be on your own, with HALF of your stuff and HALF of your money gone. Life is too short to put up with the ridicule and torture if your relationship is already heading in that direction.

I have been married twice before and I kept on trying thinking that things would get better, and believe me it never does. If you are not compatible then you are not compatible. Twice burned, but this time I found someone who truly cares about my feelings and what I want out of life, and she had to put up with the same kind of crap before from her EX's, and loves knowing that things really can be as good as our dreams tell us. We spoil one another all the time now. It is nice to give and know that it comes back to you one way or another, and without any expectations when two people can recipricate. Good luck with that man.

I hear you dude, but in all honesty if she told me to get rid of all my stuff, i say OK. But THANK GOD she dosent cuz she thinks there kinda cool. She only tells me to stop working on it when i stay home for days watching tv, work on rc, eat, and craping.

[George16]

Originally Posted by Andrew32

I hear you dude, but in all honesty if she told me to get rid of all my stuff, i say OK. But THANK GOD she dosent cuz she thinks there kinda cool. She only tells me to stop working on it when i stay home for days watching tv, work on rc, eat, and craping.

She wants some of your attention. You need to give her a little bit of that once in a while too . I know it worked well for me.

[jayjay283]

Seems like a good medical experiment hooking some of us up to brain diodes and suction things that may explain some seritonan (sp?) or endorfin (sp?) levels that lead us to why when we quit booze we want lots and lots of RCs LOL. Who needs rehab at $25k a month. $500 emaxx or 8T and you're cured. Send payment to DrJay@comcast.net

[George16]

Originally Posted by jayjay283

Seems like a good medical experiment hooking some of us up to brain diodes and suction things that may explain some seritonan (sp?) or endorfin (sp?) levels that lead us to why when we quit booze we want lots and lots of RCs LOL. Who needs rehab at $25k a month. $500 emaxx or 8T and you're cured. Send payment to DrJay@comcast.net

Send some of your patients to me. I'm a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor . I can take payments in form of hopup parts for my trucks or cash .

[jayjay283]

My buddy was the Marines like the uncertified version of you for his barracks in the Phillipines. They came to him to say they smoked the herb or other stuff and his position was to tell them they are screwed and their options without ending up in the brig or something lol He was the worlds biggest boozer nicknamed "The Fish", Unfortuantly he died before I could show him my RCs.,, May have helped

[George16]

Originally Posted by jayjay283

My buddy was the Marines like the uncertified version of you for his barracks in the Phillipines. They came to him to say they smoked the herb or other stuff and his position was to tell them they are screwed and their options without ending up in the brig or something lol He was the worlds biggest boozer nicknamed "The Fish", Unfortuantly he died before I could show him my RCs.,, May have helped

Oh yeah. That happened a lot back there when the bases were still around. My local friends used to know a lot of those marines on a first name basis .

[gixxer]

Okay I might have a problem. This year I cut back and got rid of my 8th scale brushless stuff. Sold my losi 8 and 8t along with all the electronics. Also sold a xxx-t mf2 and my b44.

The thing is since doing that I have replaced them with an rb5, zx-5, t4, slash and an erevo. Then its the electronics itself. I got rid of my helios to get the dx3r now I am selling that because I got an m11. Not to meantion new esc's, motors, servo's.

I never thought I had a problem but with a new house, and a kid its a little different now.

So basically I think the problem is I need a raise. :) The problem can't be rc because its my way of releasing stress and getting away from everything else even if its only for 1 night a week, when I get to go to the track.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

Revonut,
great point about making new friends. I have made so many cool new friends due to the hobby. I have even met up with guys i have met here on RCM and we went out and shredded the local golf course with my 8t and his eRevo. seriously, RCers are damn cool people and i love that we all share a common interest that brings us together regardless of class, race, creed, or background. Its great to get to know everyone on RCM!!!
For example, Danny from Tekno is someone who has been way cool. In the spring i hope to fly out to SD and go spend some time with the Tekno guys at ARC Raceway while i take out samples of my upcoming energy drink Fighting Cock Energy Drink. btw, i really want to find a way to sponsor as many RC events/drivers as i can. Move over Rockstar and Monster, Fighting Cock is coming to town. Should be on shelves in early spring. ps. although i am not a drinker anymore Fighting Cock makes the best COCKtails. its in the name!
patent pending. all images and titles are pending registered trademarks of Fighting Cock Energy, LLC

Me being from Brasil and having Fighting Cocks myself, I see one thing missing in the picture(s). The Cock's weapons, where are the spurs? I used to have a metal spur cover for my Cocks. BTW the best fighting cocks were half the size of the Roosters and they kicked butt for sure. SOrry to keep this going, but I like it lol.

[Ryu James]

lutach,
thats awesome you have real fighting cocks. its illegal in the states. can you send me any pics of cocks with their spurs on? i am not super familiar with the sport other than little research done with the energy drink. i knew they used spurs but havent seen them before.
i really hope it works out. i have alot put into this. i think that people just laugh and cant help smile when they see it. its contagious. most people have just wanted to try because they love the name. then they're hooked.....due to the high levels of cocaine in it...j/k. lol. but it does taste great. has 120mg of caffeine per 8oz, gaurana, b6, b12, taurine, the usual. might be a while before its avail in brazil but pm me your address and i will send you some samples when i can.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

lutach,
thats awesome you have real fighting cocks. its illegal in the states. can you send me any pics of cocks with their spurs on? i am not super familiar with the sport other than little research done with the energy drink. i knew they used spurs but havent seen them before.
i really hope it works out. i have alot put into this. i think that people just laugh and cant help smile when they see it. its contagious. most people have just wanted to try because they love the name. then they're hooked.....due to the high levels of cocaine in it...j/k. lol. but it does taste great. has 120mg of caffeine per 8oz, gaurana, b6, b12, taurine, the usual. might be a while before its avail in brazil but pm me your address and i will send you some samples when i can.

I think cock fighting is legal in one state here in the US, but I'm not sure which one. I saw a special about it once. Here are a few pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52356011@N00/512288121/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/1stlady/254036825/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/jansochor/3062822539/ (That is what my cocks used to wear lol). Guarana is some good stuff that Brasil has to offer and we have a soda that is called Guarana that is just the most amazing soda you can have. There are also other Brasilian fruits that just give you explosive energy the can last the whole day. Some places makes soup, yogurt, drinks and energy bars out of it.

Edit: I had one like this as well, but for show only: http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanjunior/216500777/. I can't find any pictures of my little white fighters anywhere.

[George16]

I think it's legal in Arizona. That's where my friends used ot go to when we were still stationed in San Diego.

Anyway, I just watch a cockfight when we were in the Philippines. However, they won't let me have my camera inside the arena. And you're right Luciano, the picture don't have those razor-sharp metal spurs.

[Ryu James]

thanks guys,
gonna have my design guy do some quick editing and have it fixed tomorrow. luckily the first run of cans havent been printed yet.

i have had that Guarana drink too. its great. i buy it at the local Mexican stores all over here.

that show Rooster is gorgeous btw. there is a mexican restaurant here called El Gallo Giro and their logo is a rooster like that.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by George16

I think it's legal in Arizona. That's where my friends used ot go to when we were still stationed in San Diego.

Anyway, I just watch a cockfight when we were in the Philippines. However, they won't let me have my camera inside the arena. And you're right Luciano, the picture don't have those razor-sharp metal spurs.

The metal spur were only used for big money fights and if the owners of the cocks would agree to it. Many places don't allow cameras mainly because of the cruelty level. I think it's illegal in Brasil now.

Originally Posted by Ryu James

thanks guys,
gonna have my design guy do some quick editing and have it fixed tomorrow. luckily the first run of cans havent been printed yet.

i have had that Guarana drink too. its great. i buy it at the local Mexican stores all over here.

that show Rooster is gorgeous btw. there is a mexican restaurant here called El Gallo Giro and their logo is a rooster like that.

I'll be waiting for a check in the mail . I love Guarana. I miss my show rooster, I used to get paid to have him do his things with the chickens .