Miata Mailing List: November 1999, Message #693

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On Fri, 5 Nov 1999, Lisa E. wrote:

> I understand the frustration that comes with having a
> question that doesn't get answered, but as someone who
> keeps up with the list, I can tell you that as much as
> I would LOVE to help with questions on brakes, or
> tires, or engine mods, I simply don't know enough yet
> to be helpful on technical issues.  Someday, I might
> be of value there, but not now. 

Same here. I'm a geek, not a mechanic. I've never been interested in cars
until getting the Miata. Now you can't get me away from my baby. =)

> However, I see the list as more than just a technical
> resource.  Much as a local club would be, I see the
> list as a "gathering place" for people with a common
> interest in the Miata.  If I were to get together with
> a club, I wouldn't expect the conversation to be
> limited to Miata technical issues.  I would expect to
> be able to get to know the other members, make some
> new friends, and have some fun!  And that is what goes
> on here.

Yup. There are some gatherings here (3 or 4 weekly at last count), of a
topic I'll not mention (don't want to scare the virgin ears ;), in various
pubs and restaurants around town in a "social" settings. They're always
telling newbies that no, they don't constantly talk about their particular
subject of interest, and in fact that's rarely a topic of conversation.
It's a time for socialising. =)

This list is a gathering of Miataphiles. This doesn't mean we'll
constantly be talking about Miata[e|s]. =)

> I know a lot of folks simply can't keep up with
> weeding through all the posts, but when I personally
> get behind, I'll delete posts about superchargers in
> favor of reading about how someone's spleen is (or is
> NOT :) ) doing, or how beautiful the roads are in the

Pbbt. =)


ObMiataHack:
Still working on my popping eyeballs. Thinking about the possibility of
getting a rubber band in there. Affix it to the back, then cut a small
notch in the back of the eyeball, like a barb, to put the rubber band on,
keeping the eyeball in place. In theory. We'll see how it goes. =)


-- Sean...
   Team Voodoo!
   Team Spleenless
   Team Frou-Vroom =)
   Team "Or we could self-moderate and see how many people disappear..."