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Post by 911pix on Nov 9, 2008 16:36:26 GMT -5
OK, I now have proof!
According to the Long Island Star-Journal of August 18th, 1939, a New Jersey team from Bernardsville definitely competed in the Motor Pump Class A Contest at the FASNY State Tournament during the 1939 World's Fair...I know this because it was their team that took out a spectator in the stands when their hard suction broke loose while in "pump". (I'm not sure if this is the first documented case of why we now put barriers across from the truck discharge during the Pump contest, but wouldn't it be cool if it was?)
Anyway - does anyone out there have any info on the Bernardsville team, or any other N.J. motorized teams? (A sister paper referred to "61 New York and New Jersey departments" as competing that day)
Mike
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Post by Dan Laverty on Nov 9, 2008 21:46:25 GMT -5
Mike.
It bothers me when you say "we" .
(I'm not sure if this is the first documented case of why we now put barriers across from the truck discharge during the Pump contest, but wouldn't it be cool if it was?)
Very Well, Carry On.
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Post by 911pix on Nov 9, 2008 22:48:51 GMT -5
"We", meaning the sport. What did you think I meant?
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Post by NANOOKS on Nov 10, 2008 2:16:43 GMT -5
Pay him no mind , he likes to comment on everything.  |
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Post by redmanracer on Nov 10, 2008 7:22:10 GMT -5
And they are usually negative comments!!! Keep asking questions Mike and we will try our best to answer them.
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Post by Dan Laverty on Nov 10, 2008 7:36:18 GMT -5
"We", meaning the sport. What did you think I meant? You say WE like you raced. You ever walk into work walking funny after the first practice of the year because your legs are aching? WE have. You ever own a pair of bucket sneakers? WE have. You ever ride on the top of the B-truck after a tournament because your team won that day? WE have. (sorry only some of US have) |
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Post by Danger on Nov 10, 2008 18:58:56 GMT -5
Wow.
Totally uncalled for.
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not gonna sit here while a guy who hasn't been a "we" in 15 years bashes a guy who is putting in countless hours to chronicle a sport that WE all love.
What the hell is going on around here lately???
Let me say this as clearly as I can: NO ONE has a copyright on this thing we do. There thousands of people, spread over generations, who are all tied by one thread - we all love Racing. There is no top, there is no bottom, there is just friendly competition and, most importantly, friendship.
Maybe at some point in your last 15 years since you laced up those Buckets sneakers, you forgot that this thing we do is bigger than all of us. Since then, what have you done for the sport, besides troll this website and try to break people down who YOU DECIDE didn't earn it?
Thanks for you effort, Mike - the GREAT MAJORITY of this sport supports your efforts, don't let some idiot tell you otherwise.
Chris Murphy, CI
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Post by SplatterLadder on Nov 10, 2008 20:43:34 GMT -5
WE......are the 250 people at the Nassau Dinner the other night (only about 100 that jumped off B trucks). Its the Chiefs, ladies, juniors, firefighters, bands, families and fans that make us what WE are!!
Just my 2 cents.
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Post by oldbastard on Nov 10, 2008 21:41:21 GMT -5
Mike, keep up the good work that you are doing. WE appreciate it. The uncalled comments do not reflect what WE perceive as a good thing for this sport. To the misguided person from Smiteville.....You have a Jets icon with your post. I suppose that when the Jets win, you jump up and down screaming WE won?? Well, have you ever put on the uniform and played at She or Giants stadium? Didn't think so.!!!
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Post by duds on Nov 10, 2008 21:59:45 GMT -5
Wow....well said Danger no one person or team is bigger than this sport........some people should realize that they are spectators for a reason. Mike keep up your tireless labor of love.
Dudley
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Post by Dan Laverty on Nov 11, 2008 12:53:53 GMT -5
Dear Rob, Mark, Chris, SplatterLadder & Old Bastard,
You got me. I have done nothing for this sport since I last raced. I only come on here to bash people. I have never posted anything positive on here. I am a failure, please smite me.
DILLIGAF,
Dan Laverty
P.S,
I am allowed to have an opinon and express it how and when I want.
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Post by Danger on Nov 11, 2008 15:05:31 GMT -5
Listen bro, you've caused a lot of trouble on here since your "P" days - I enjoy a good pot stirrer as much as anyone (see: Suffolk Rule Change Meeting), but this comment above is just totally out of line.
You're allowed to have an opinion, and we are allowed to tell you your opinion is wrong.
The right thing to do is realize you were incorrect in bashing the guy, and maybe throw him an apology, but I think it's a pretty safe bet you just start causing a lot of trouble on here rather than make things right.
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