R U Serious

[41panelmark]

I have asked some dumb questions also, so far Barner's have been tolerant. Grateful for the help I have received.

[Y-Blockhead]

Max, Sorry to hear that.

Suggestion... Don't use your real name and location when posting.

If your listed in the phone book it would be easy to find your number. I found you have to pay NOT to be listed.

[George49Ford]

Keep a whistle next to your phone for the next time he calls!

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by George49Ford

Keep a whistle next to your phone for the next time he calls!

I like those little air horns...

[ford3]

LOL, i think i resent the west coast jerk comment, its left coast jerk thank you, LOL and there is only one person on here that does that, he tormented a couple of my friends till they found out who he was and stopped him, hes still on here but i thought he stopped being an idiot, guess not

[Tinker]

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It took about 5 minutes looking through your old posts to find your phone number. There are some angry unpleasant people out there. Sometimes its good to be a little anonymous on forums.

[Marcus]

MAX - I agree with the above posts: For those in the know, what you encountered was someone with nothing positive to add, and no ability to discern the value of continued learning......there are many who may have THOUGHT about the question, and when the answer is provided by one of our resident experts........MANY of us have an "A-HA!" moment. Welcome home, Brother. (And please keep asking, so that OUR education may continue!)

[37 Coupe]

I learned long ago to never start a " I have a dumb question to ask". In Navy Sub school an old (probably 40) WWII war patrol Chief started by consoling me, " Sailor there are no dumb questions ever asked only really dumb farm boys like you that ask them". After the whole class got a good laugh at my expense,he apologized (sorta) and said he gets that one in on someone in every new class. It was funny back then,probably would send him to "sensitivity training" today.

[VeryTangled]

Hi Max, I'm pretty sure I woulda gotten fired up about that too! I know SO LITTLE about these old flatheads and the FordBarn is like... Unspeakably valuable!

I'm blanking on the handle, but one of the regular posters has a tag line to the effect "I don't remember doing something to please someone else."

My job is as a classroom instructor. I'm sure every day at work I do something that someone will consider as being unhelpful, as you were accused of being. It's just a fact that whatever you do, you could be Superman, and you can't keep the whole world from occasionally getting a wadded up set of panties.

I've learnt to be comfortable in my own skin and to recognize that there will be a portion of the universe that will consider me a breathtaking fool! I consider that to be their problem and for sure don't lose any more hair over it.

So that's my take. You didn't ask for advice, but... Keep doing what you've been doing. Just on the surface, you are opening threads that are leading to meaningful discussion, and that's in no way something to be called out for. But beside that, keep having fun with the '38, sharing your experiences, and remember pictures are always a hit around here.

-VT/Jeff

P.S. I didn't serve in the military, sometimes I think I have a little regret there. Thank you and all your friends (and all those reading) for what you did, and sacrificed in hundreds of ways, in the service of the United States of America, our country. Thank you.

[maxparplus]

Thanks for all of the encouraging feedback. I was pretty hot when I wrote the R U Serious message. I have asked you guys for feedback and help and have gotten some good helpful tips and I truly appreciate it. I am an educated man but I am also smart enough to be dumb enough to ask for help. Again thanks for the support. 99% of you guys are great!! What you have posted is a far better response to this A hole than I took the time to address with him. Hope he realizes that putting others down doesn't make him look "smart".

THANKS, Max

[Mark Slight]

Max,

My 2 cents worth.

Now you see what happens when two cousins marry!

You are doing just fine in the Barn.

Mark

[ford3]

when i run across those type, i politly ask them, were you born an idot or did you just grow into it?

[ct1932ford]

Called you by phone? What a DICK! Let it go he is not worth the space.

[Fibber Mcgee]

How boring does your life have to be to call someone and complain about their posts. I love this site but don't spend all my waking moments thinking about it. I'll bet he was a hall monitor in school.

[Ol' Ron]

When I first got into engines and racing I asked allot of stupid questions, but I got answers from some and ignored by others. Some thought they were stupid. Well to them they might have been stupid, but to me it was important. To this day I learn form ALL the barn members about things I thought I knew, but they made me think. I feel my job is to give others my experience so they don't make the same mistakes I did,

[ford3]

Ole Ron, you are so right, us old guys are not going to be around forever, its important for us to give the new guys all the information each of us have, every one does not have all the info on these old cars, but all of us together have all the info any one is going to need, so pass yours on and then sit back and watch the new comers devolep, thats a very satisfying feeling

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Mark Slight

Max,

My 2 cents worth.

Now you see what happens when two cousins marry!

You are doing just fine in the Barn.

Mark

Well, you beat me to it but I was going to say "brother and sister"......

[bwood53]

Had a similar thing happen on hamb. 1st time I went on! Tried to reply to "wanted" ad. Was told "dont have those privileges". Started a thread to figure it out. Was told "duh.......dead the rules" its amazing how a few bad seeds can ruin things. I will continue to ask dumb questions in order to learn everything I don't know about this hobby. For those of you helping us dummies...thank you.

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[so_dak_kid]

What an assmunch for calling you! Thanks for your service in Vietnam!!

[bwood53]

My uncle did 16 months in Nam too. U guys are real hero's! Thank you for your service.