I was your first true fan Reid! these guys just jumped on the bandwagon. Lol
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You have been a loyal follower. I'd have to say that Glamisfan has been there longer than most, along with Megadesertdiesel. Now there's a tinkering fool! That guy just can't stop wrenching on things, and is wise as an owl! Along with my fav screen name, Heybeerman, and mearsman. Nikal and Warlock. Just a few of the UTVUG members who have supported me and stood up against the nay-sayers.
I'm getting a few more followers in the "Monster Mav Chronicles" thread as well. People who can see what I am trying to accomplish, and respect me for it. They enjoy a good read, quality and useful information, and my how-to posts. When somebody challenges me, I take it personal, and shouldn't. It's my fault and is a result of my insecurities in myself, and lack of faith in mankind. Society is so much different when viewing it through a broken window. It is easy when things are down to become impatient and judgemental.
I'm just curious, in all of the names I read, how many of you own a polaris? Big Jim and NAATV from the Schlomaris camp have been very hospitable to me since day 1 as well. Big Jim was the first person from any of the top teams to actually correspond with me. He plays it straight with me, but I know he's a prankster with his buddies! The first time I met Albanate was at Borrego in last years Baja 500, waiting for our car to come in. Just flooded me with information. Were similar in that we share our knowledge openly because it is not rocket science. He was receptive and informative. He always made me feel like I'm his friend. He's a smart Mofo! I'm not sure what to make of Johnny moneybags yet. I think that like me, he is easily misunderstood.
I was really trying to gain acceptance when I joined and started flapping my oysters, but pushed most guys away with my up front way of saying what I am thinking. I was nothing. I had no record racing or building these things, and I boasted as though they knew who I was. I really have a hard time understanding people anymore. They'll say something harsh, and I'll mistake them for being sarcastic when they were just joking. Then, they will say something lighter, and I will be facetious with my dry humor, and rub them the wrong way. One thing that I dont do is sugar coat anything. If people don't know what I'm trying to say, they're just not listening. It is a burden that I communicate so thoroughly, and have this "need to know" mentality. It makes for long, drawn out posts at times. Kind of like this one! I'm manic depressive, and am constantly cycling through emotions. I have to assess everything that comes my way. Rationalize it. Personalize it. Understand and categorize it.
Then, there are a few members that no matter how innocent a post I make, if it is just even a bit off, they jump right in and call me out on it, or make a sarcastic or negative comment. Just to get under my skin. They are happy when I lose, and can't stand it when I win. They almost seem to have built a hatred towards me, without even knowing who I am, or what my struggles may be.
Anyhow, I'm bouncing off of the walls here. I gotta get back to work for a couple of hours. The amount of work that lies between me and the V2R is just overwhelming , considering the basic tools I have at my disposal to get it all done. Sorry for the rant, guys!
