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Almost Lost My Best Friend

It's amazing how we, as human beings, live so close to the edge of complete devastation as we do. While I firmly believe one should not go through life worrying about anything that is inevitable, it is incumbent upon us to recognize, reflect, and think of those less fortunate.

Here's a simple way to interpret all that bullsh*t I wrote above. Have you ever had an ailment (toothache, stomachache, headache, etc.) and thought to yourself you will never take NOT having that ailment again for granted? There ya go.

While I grew up with dogs, it wasn't until my early 30's that TRULY leaned what love meant. I learned that from having kids, and in addition to man's other best friend, the wonderful canine. Specific to this example: Humphrey the pug. For 10+ years this dog Humphrey and I did EVERYTHING together. We were thick as thieves and everywhere I went, he was by my side. The only time he was not was when I away from the house in a place unable to take care of him (work, restaurants, etc.), but other than that we were always together.

I never imagined in my life I would come close to duplicating the relationship I had with Humphrey. I mean it's a once-in-a-thirty-year relationship, right?

Well, for some reason I'm not going to even try and analyze as to how or why: I've become as close if not more close to the latest jerk I keep as a side-kick: Winston. He and Humphrey are the complete opposite in ever way. The best way I can articulate it in to a human analogy: Humphrey was a fighter and Winston is a lover. I could be wrong as rain. All I know is everyone who has been around us will tell you how both dogs were able to communicate on levels for which they have never seen.

It's a snotty breed. Expensive, historically bred for the upper-class, etc. Some people think they are ugly as sin, some thing they hung the moon with how cute they are, etc. I just know this. As a guy's guy:  what I DO know about Pugs is this: they are 8+ lbs of pure kick-ass. They are trusting to a fault. By "fault" they will wander off without thinking of any repercussions. "My owner will get me when he's ready....." and off they will go, baby!

I can't tell you how many times I'd be at the park, 6:00am on a Saturday morning with the kids in a stroller, letting Humphrey run wild within ear-shot of me. If I diverted my attention for more than 30 seconds I'd look up and he 30 seconds away. That's just how they are: there is no changing that.

So the other night when my wife said "Where's Winston?" things changed. "That's a good question", I thought. I'd last seen him about an hour ago in the back yard. It's very odd for him to spend that much time alone.

I knew.

I knew he had taken off. I could not be bothered to worry about how or when, I just got to business.You see, I know the pain and did want to experience it again. It's real shit.

I know what it's like to come home from work, notice that utility workers who were there earlier did not properly close the gate, and well, by best friend was gone. I know the feeling of driving around all night not finding him. I know the feeling of coming home on my lunch hour the next day to search some more, seeing my best friend dead in the street from being hit by a car. I know the feeling of standing over him sobbing while strangers consoled me.

I did not want to feel that again. I repeat: I GOT TO BUSINESS.It was about 10:30pm. I delegated some "searching" tasks to my wife and children, jumped in the minivan...and prayed. You see, I could not envision a scenario where I could accept anything except Winston being near by side as I went to bed, so I prayed I could handle whatever scenario was put upon me. I've been around and consequently know how shit can go down, so once again I got to MFing business!

To make a long story short (if it's possible at this point, I literally set up a perimeter, and circled in on him.

Guys, I'm 44 years old. I'm an experienced 44-year old,know that. Meaning I've done, seen, felt, experienced a LOT in my time here. As stated I could not envision a scenario where I could go without my best friend. This is why I cannot even begin to describe the euphoria I had when I saw him creep out of the shadows, about six blocks away.

1. We locked eyes
2. Not knowing who I was at first, Winston got low (like he's gonna do something SMH ha ha)
3. I called his name, He lit me up with that dumbass smile and ran in to my arms!
4. I heard the expression "coming home from seven wars, alive" many years ago, it's the best I can explain it. TOTAL

I know there will be a period of time where he and I will not be together, but I'm not ready for that just yet. I pray that Winston outlives me. All I know is that he gave me top 3 happiest moments of my life when I found him, simply because complete devastation was averted. It's crazy, still, to think about how close live to that. This is why, I go through life doing ALL I CAN to control my span of influence. Regrets, as an example. 14 years ago when I my first child was born,. I made an oath that 20 years later I would not look back and wish I had devoted more of myself, and to a man I have ZERO regrets to-date,. It's all we can do, and the rest (good and bad) will play out as is His vision. That's what I believe anyway.  I could be wrong as anything, but I roll with I believe to the best of my ability.

p.s. Yes he has a tag, yes he has a chip, blah blah. For anyone wondering, he was able to pry open a fence picket an squeeze himself out from the back (which is odd in itself as he never tries to get out...but now I know)/.

As a prologue, I wrap up my day, look at the jerk sitting next to me (see below JERK 1), and then we engage in his favorite activity (see JERK 2).

JERK1

JERK 2

We shall now adjourn to bed, thankful for each other.

YouTube is funny

Youtube tried to "warn' me for showing a clip of somebody lying in one of my videos. The offender claimed "copyright" and so YouTube bowed up at me. Ha ha. Bless their heart. Yet the video is still up? 

You see, YouTube is confused. They seem to think it's a privilege for folks to use their software....that CEO needs to have a good look at that sort of culture because I know for a fact this was not one of their core values coming out the blocks....and they know I disagree wholeheartedly. They should take a step back and think why they are in business, because it's nothing more than a software that's free for people to use while they try to employ variant's of legalized pyramid schemes (to which I give them the finger) to that as well.I imagine in the time I've been doing videos, at least one person logged on for the sole purpose of watching a video of mine. During this time they looked around elsewhere, saw and ad for something they were interested in, and put some money in the advertiser's pocket. It's probably only happened once--but I'm sure it's happened. Regardless, that one time is more than I've benefited, so it seems like they are on the debit side with me.

Now understand, what's ironic, YouTube will turn a blind eye to all the sick, racist comments that they ALLOW users to spew, to which they happily store it for all to see in form of videos or comments in their big ol' computers (trust me, this is easily proven). But when someone points out a liar, it becomes red sector A. 

i.e. When it comes to their bottom line possibly being affected,they try to drop the hammer. I say try because I just laugh at that shit. C'mon, when a company makes a large % of its revenue via loop holes, they become paranoid. When this happens, they invest heavily in compliance, and suddenly compliance drives the bus. Above all, don't get sued. At the time now, call a spade a spade (pun intended for YT's purposes) and don't insult the customers who know what's up.

That's really all I have. YouTube is just silly. You gotta love them, or at least laugh at them.

What's better than this?

Above all, my ONLY wish is that one of reading this, who want to know why, well....ask : "why?"

Today's subject focuses on a new "trend" in this underworld. That is to pretend like they know enough to inform newbies aluminum clutch shoes %do pretty much the opposite of what they state%. Specifically that aluminum clutch shoes outlast composite/nylon/"plastic" shoes.


Typically, once a fraudulent, flat-line basher gets cornered, she will start hissing things...often "Don't you have anything better to do than monitor us (he and fellow pretend agents). To that I answer: "HELL NO!" I can't think of anything better to do. Ha ha. I wake up every day thinking, "What RC fraud can I expose today"
So it goes....
Let's see:

• LRP
• Sealing engines
• Big Block
• ERCM
• Temp Gun
• Thick Diff Oil
• Carnage
• Alum (anything)

I'm sure I'm missing quite a few, but this is a short-list of "be cool or be cast out" ideologies that two of those basher forums will ban you for disagreeing with. Disagreeing and defending your statement. (Trust me, they live to bully newbies, but like all bullies when they get punched in the nose, well....)
Only wish is that one of you on here ask : "why?" State that you've read a compltetely different account in what to expect and are wondering if they can elaborate on why it is they are consulting on what they are l.

If you are reading this please understand one thing. My angst is against malice, not negligence.
So don't be afraid to state that you've read a completely different account and that you are wondering if "expert" can elaborate on why it is she is consulting you as such 

If you are reading this please understand one thing: my angst is against malice, not negligence. 

When pressed against it, these fakers will 'fess up'. Case in point is this fraud "Ninnon" on that RCNitroTalk forum.

Now normally me, husband, father, boss, respected citizen in my community would not call out people in such a manner, except when I see people purposely out to lying to others for their own self-gain...I say something. Always have and of course I also will. In this example, this guy is not just "ignorant" but he's malicious.

When I was on the forum he woofed to a bunch of folks how the Trophy was better than the Hyper 7. I contacted him privately and was very tactful in wanting to understand why he felt that way. I gave no info on "who I was" or anything, I just asked if he could elaborate, and made a point to tell him I was asking privately so he did not feel as though I was calling him out. 

To my disappointment, he came off like a pompous ass, and processed to lay out a bunch of bullshit (factually wrong information such how the hyper is heavier, has fewer alum parts stock, how hyper 7 parts are harder to find even though though the Hyper 7 was manufactured in England,etc). I came back with facts and references, and also hooked him up with a video per his claim that the Hyper 7 is slow "regardless of what engine is on it". This is objective so I asked his opinion showing these clips:

So I took all the crap he fed me and slapped his ass silly with it. He then had that moment I always wanted to see, and that is when of these "get with it" bullies gets curious about this chump whose putting it on him and see what's being put down for real. My friend calls it "failed smile"

Of course, since he could no longer bully he came back with that old standard: "don't you have anything better to do than monitor us?" Already told you my response, that's that. I mean no offense to to Ninnon or anything, but he's a bitch, or should I say SHE is.

WHEW! How's that for a rant, eh? Okay, the new trendy thing making the rounds in the basher forums, it joins the ranks of "factually wrong information that those who want to fit in our spewing" (even though they know they have no idea) is..... So I write this not to beat a dead horse with my normal viewers, but instead forget all that, my charter here is to warn newbies. I would love nothing more than you each to ask "why" when you read statements on those basher forums that I am claiming are false. Most newbies gloss over my channel as "too experienced" but they end up coming back once they have been bitten by those snakes,.










Aluminum clutch shoes last longer than composite. ??

What I Know

I feel 100% differently. I can only talk to my experience when It comes to this. Here are is what I know: 

• I've run over 15 unique makes of aluminum shoes. 
• I've run over 20 unique makes of composite. 

The difference is so staggering that it cannot be measured. The best I can come up with is 20-1. You get 20 gallons of composite to one gallon of alum. Now my predicament is I have yet to wear a set of composites. I've gone 12 gallons on my oldest set. However with alum I average 1.25?l gallons and I've yet to get more than two gallons. I'm rough on my clutches in that I lay it out with a spot in clutch set up. I'm happy to prove this to anyone who challenges my findings.

To that end, the lesson here is not about clutches. Instead it's about integrity. This person, Ninnon, he knows that he's performed ZERO analysis on this,. I'm happy to provide JOURNALS of data, and hours of footage backing up my beliefs, and am telling you that one does nto accidentally make such a claim. One has to purposely lie Why do I care? Why don't you care?

In all seriousness, I truy believe at the bottom of my heart that people such as this "Ninnon" faker are what's bad for this hobby. I shudder to think how many people they drove away. People who went on the wild goose chase guys like this sent them on, NEVER leading to success. So the newbies threw the arms in the air and called it a day. All so that guys like Ninnon can "fit in" on some whack internet forum,concerning toy cars (of which they failed miserably at).That's some pathetic shit, IMO. .

p.s.


As always, PLEASE tell them I said this. I welcome any and all civil conversation about any nitro-rc related subject. Until then, I'll do my part by posting information such as this (and I assure you I gain nothing for doing this).