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02-26-2015, 08:03 PM
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Location: La Prairie, Quebec
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What do you say?
I was just wondering what you say when people ask about your addiction.
Questions like: "How's the truck coming along?" or "Going to see it on the road soon?" or "This year?" I need a catchy shut your gob kind of reply. I believe in the idea "Its all about the trip, not the destination", so I enjoy the hobby as it is, but the questions drive me wacky a bit. |
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02-26-2015, 08:09 PM
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Check The Champ, Demonstrator
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Montreal,Quebec
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Re: What do you say?
I hang around with guys who are in the same boat. Question never comes up. Find a new crowd! lol
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02-26-2015, 08:21 PM
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Who Me?
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: What do you say?
They are jealous they dont have something cool to work on like you do
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02-26-2015, 08:21 PM
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KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sterling, Va.
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Re: What do you say?
"I let a little more dust settle on it since last time you saw it".
I've had a bad back issue for awhile and haven't been able to work on it. Just had surgery and feel great so maybe now I can blow the dust off and get back to working on it.
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02-26-2015, 09:00 PM
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Location: space station delta farce (justin tx)
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Re: What do you say?
I usually reply oh I'm sorry I didn't realize you have ever built anything other than a sandwich. Most people like that don't even have the patience to finish a model car much less the real thing. This hobby separates the men from the boys not everyone can do a frame off in a 2 car garage.
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02-26-2015, 11:10 PM
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Location: Story, Wyoming
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Re: What do you say?
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02-26-2015, 11:18 PM
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Location: usa
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Re: What do you say?
I say "let me see those hands" smile and walkaway
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02-26-2015, 11:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Story, Wyoming
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Re: What do you say?
When they criticize my truck I just say if you don't like it then go build you own. Its my truck,u can go kick rocks and suck eggs
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02-27-2015, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Leander, TX
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Re: What do you say?
Man I agree with everything said in here. People don't realize the time, money and sometimes frustrations doing a frame off creates. I think that's why you see a lot of projects unfinished for sale. People start them and then realize its more than they can handle.
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02-27-2015, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Music City, U.S.A.
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Re: What do you say?
They're probably just trying to be interested. At least someone cares enough to ask.
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02-27-2015, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chaparral NM
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Re: What do you say?
Good replies fellas.. and I know exactly what you all are saying. Just like my signature says.. I also had my bad yrs almost giving up and selling my truck but my wife and kids would not allow that! Thats why I have a custom decal made on the back of my window for all the haters that says "BUILT NOT BOUGHT". All I can say is for the last 2-3 yrs of driving and enjoying my truck I cant get enough of the satisfaction I get from people approving with a thumbs up when they see me coming...
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02-27-2015, 10:38 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: CT
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Re: What do you say?
My friends understand they have the same problem working 48+ hrs a week domestic duties around the house. The people who don't get it are more interested and kinda think Im b.s.in about owning 8 trucks, five are from 1962 to 1969. Some people cant get over the fact that I don't fish or watch sports. My hobby is in the three car garage I built.
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02-27-2015, 11:32 AM
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Location: San Jose NOR*CAL
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Re: What do you say?
" What do you mean? It is done."
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02-27-2015, 11:36 AM
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Location: Montrose, CO
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Re: What do you say?
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I have had a few snarky comments over the time I was building, and I just said that everyone has things they spend their time and money on, and this was mine. It was better than spending that time and money in the bar, and it was my therapy to get over a cheating, lying ex, and it worked well for that. |
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02-27-2015, 01:39 PM
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Re: What do you say?
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02-27-2015, 08:30 PM
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The One And Only !!!
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Re: What do you say?
"You'll be the FIRST to know when it's done" !
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02-27-2015, 10:00 PM
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Location: Osceola, Ia
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Re: What do you say?
Just tellem " its not a race" "its a marathon". Cant rush perfection
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02-27-2015, 10:42 PM
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Location: Southern Oregon
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Re: What do you say?
Just tell them "Hand me some money and it'll be done before you know it" lol But yeah, I agree with everything said. Its funny..at my young age..alot of my friends think I'm crazy..like they'll say to me.."your spending your money on THAT thing!?!" And my replay is "Your WAISTING your money on air soft rifles and iphones!?!" lol They get quieter after that. lol When I took it for a drive around town I was getting smiles and waves all over...and my truck ain't tht pertty yet. And all my older friends.....50 and over (
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02-28-2015, 08:18 AM
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Re: What do you say?
I never get asked, but my reply would be something like:
"I dunno, hadn't thought about it. I just love working on it" "Hard to say. How about you tell me when it's done so we'll both know" "When you see it driving down the road" "I'm taking my time enjoying it. This ain't no reality show" "Why do people watch baseball games? You can get the score after the game"
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02-28-2015, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Springfield, VA
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Re: What do you say?
"Had it on the road last night, left you a VM; tore it back down to upgrade the…… Sorry you missed it"
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02-28-2015, 08:35 AM
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Special Order
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: What do you say?
Just look at them with a puzzled look and say, "Done?", as you cock your head and make a face like a dog does
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03-01-2015, 12:13 AM
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Special Order
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Re: What do you say?
"Why? Are you waiting for me to start yours next?"
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