986 ends up on second floor

[10/10ths]

....I’m sorry for your loss.

I will never ignore you, I have always enjoyed your posts.

That’s the problem with words on a screen, there is no tone, you can’t look the other person in the eye, hear the inflection in their voice, and know the true meaning of what they are trying to say like you can when you are actually talking to folks face to face.

I have had so many friends die in combat that I have turned to humor to cope. I realize that in a public forum like this there is no way to “know the room” and one must tread more lightly.

I will stick to nuts and bolts, and avoid social commentary.

By the way, the “IMS Solution” really is the only viable option for long term peace of mind for those worried about their OEM IMS bearing.

😁

Cheers.

[SMK Shoe]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

I have had so many friends die in combat that I have turned to humor to cope.

Cheers.

That's really the only way to do it. You can't change what happened. I usually cuss them out when I'm at home having a beer , or out doing something they would have been involved in.
The entire time I was in (26 years), we called it black humor. Only people that get our sick sense of humor were the others that walked the same path.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

That’s the problem with words on a screen, there is no tone, you can’t look the other person in the eye, hear the inflection in their voice, and know the true meaning of what they are trying to say like you can when you are actually talking to folks face to face.

I have an old friend, someone I went out with 35 years ago, that I maintain contact with via text messaging. She can be pretty opinionated on many things, and loves to stir things up in our discussions. Our texts—generally light and friendly—can become truly contentious at times. She enjoys “pushing my buttons” from time to time, and I don’t hesitate to push back. Sometimes, inevitably, unintentionally, feelings get hurt and one or both of us get really PO’d, and typically it’s for this very reason. We always ultimately patch things up—old friends are the best, right? The sense of humor returns. But what was stated in the above-quoted post is true. Facial expression and body language aren’t well transmitted via text messages. As she has said on many such occasions, “This is a dangerous way to communicate.” While she was referring to texting, clearly the same applies here.

And husker, don’t fret—I’m pretty sure you’re still in good standing with everyone here.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Frodo

I have an old friend, someone I went out with 35 years ago, that I maintain contact with via text messaging. She can be pretty .........

You had me right up to there.
And then my imagination took over.

Sorry.

Hahaha

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[Frodo]

Originally Posted by maytag

You had me right up to there.
And then my imagination took over.

Sorry.

Hahaha

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Wonderful, only too pleased to stir that imagination for you! And a vivid imagination I'm sure it is!

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by Frodo

And husker, don’t fret—I’m pretty sure you’re still in good standing with everyone here.

Thanks. I'm not feeling ostracized. I just figured I'd said plenty and was waiting for the next IMS, oil, or tire thread.

Glad to see fences are being mended.

[10/10ths]

....we are all in this together.

I have learned soooooo much from this forum. My Boxster ownership experience has been made so much better from the help I have received from the community here.

Thank you all so very much.

Cheers.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

....we are all in this together.

I have learned soooooo much from this forum. My Boxster ownership experience has been made so much better from the help I have received from the community here.

Thank you all so very much.

Cheers.

100% Same here.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

....we are all in this together.

I have learned soooooo much from this forum. My Boxster ownership experience has been made so much better from the help I have received from the community here.

Thank you all so very much.

Cheers.

Originally Posted by piper6909

100% Same here.

Exactly why coffee always will be on me considering the, literally, thousands of dollars I've saved.

[Frodo]

Me too on that.

Never did any wrenchin' before I got the Boxster and started up on this forum. Since then, I've done a fair amount of stuff using 101 Projects, the Bentley manual, and the resources found here. Now if I only had a lift...

(I KNEW I couldn't go all day without posting again!!)