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Sorry to ruin your day buddy. People can be cruel. Not sure my daughter eats lunch with the girl but I think she told me she’s heard about it. Lots of people out there thinking of themselves and not worrying about how they treat others or make them feel.

Not saying it’s the only reason my daughter or myself got involved. I know looking back at myself in high school, however, I doubt I would have befriended the girl who was getting spit on. I would like to think if I saw somebody do that I would have put a stop to it, but doubt befriending them would have crossed my selfish 15 year old mind. I feel that’s were my daughter’s love for Jesus comes in. Never said this nor did I mean to come off that way. As I mentioned earlier there are multiple postings on here of people doing great things for others. What I do wonder is how 1 can think that following a teaching/religion/person that supports good morals can be a bad thing. For instance maybe if those that are spitting on this girl in lunch heard some extra teachings on loving their neighbors as themselves, they may have refrained from doing it. Maybe they still would have, but I’m guessing it wouldn’t have hurt for them to hear it.

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@what if you’re going to quote me how do you expect me to stay out of this thread? I thought we were friends. Jk This is a txt I received from my daughter today This girl obviously has it rough and kids are cruel. I’m not sure my daughter would have the compassion she has for her without her faith. I understand what you are saying Andy about people taking advantage of vulnerable people, but I would argue that is exactly what the students are doing to this girl who is getting spit on during lunch. My daughter has gone out of her comfort zone and tried to befriend this girl and it may just end up saving a life. I’d like to tell you it’s because I have done an amazing job raising my 15 year old daughter, but I think it’s more about her faith and love for Jesus than anything I’ve done. I disagree. If my daughter practiced her beliefs in private this girl may have never reached out to her. I believe you said it or someone else did in this thread, it’s comforting to know someone is looking out for you. That to me is part of the good news/gospel about Jesus. He already looked out for us before we even knew him.

I’ve been trying to stay out of this thread, but don’t want @Blitz to feel as though he is the only one that feels the way he does. I personally am not versed in all religions. I can only speak of my own experience as a Christian. I grew up not attending church and picking on the neighbor girl about attending church. Then I started dating her cousin(small town)at the age of 19. I started to attend church with this girl who is now my wife. It was not church that necessarily won me over, however, it was her family and the way they cared for each other as well as those outside of their family. If you have never felt or witnessed Christian love I would tell you, you are probably missing out. There is a difference in my experience. I feel my parents love and care for me, but it’s different than my in-laws. I get what some of you are saying about not needing religion to be a good person. Some of you do a lot for others and help folks out you hardly even know. I also understand that some of you have had Christians treat you not so good, and I’m sorry for that. I would tell you a couple of things on that point. Christian is not the definition of a perfect person, and my guess is that as Jamie mentioned that person was probably doing it wrong. What Christianity has done for me, is taught me to put myself aside and care for others. I’m an only child and definitely needed some help in the selfish category. Truth be told I’m still a work in progress there, but well beyond where I was and where I’d be without Christ in my life. Being a Christian has also taught me to be more of a giving person, again not just thinking of myself. I have also seen Christianity have a huge impact in my children’s lives. I have 2 teenage daughters who are awesome people that I enjoy being around. Both of whom are very carrying young ladies and are well thought of by both their peers and adults. My oldest was paid one of the greatest compliments a coach could give I believe. At the end of the volleyball season team banquet her coach said she was a coach’s dream because she was so coach able. She listens and respects authority(something her dad needs to work on with the idea of speed limits-conversation for another time). Guys I’m not saying I have all the answers. I do feel I have been blessed and I agree with Jamie that we are not here by just some random chance. The other thing I look at is that if I am wrong am I really missing out by living my life as a Christian. Then again what if I am right. Jamie thanks for the reminders of what a Christian should be in those scriptures you quoted. That love your enemies is always a tough one for a guy that used to be all about don’t get mad, get even.

Praying for you Jerry.

I took the day off so I could take my daughter to get her braces removed this morning. After dropping her off at school I took advantage of the 60° day. Took the bike out for about a 150 mile run. I also discovered I’m actually going to have to pull my quad back apart because it is leaking again at the base gasket. I’m hoping a new base gasket will cure the problem.

^^^ at least paint that stuff, maybe smooth it up while you’re at it

Took the kfx450(quad) out for a putt putt ride after rebuilding it. Everything seems ok. I had it all back together on Wednesday but it was seeping coolant at the base gasket. Tore it back down Thursday. Friday I reassembled it and added some 3bond on the coolant bump out where it was leaking waited until Sunday to add fluids. Test fired it Sunday and then rode it today. So far no leaks and no known issues. Hopefully I’m done wrenching on it for awhile. Originally had to tear it down because of a busted tranny gear. Of course as I worked my way there I found need for a new piston and rings, cylinder recoated, new valves, also replaced the broken swingarm and some other minor repairs. Hopefully it all holds together and runs like a champ once I get it broke in.

They called me back and left a voicemail that it was a typo. Thanks

Went to buy a certificate, but it says they are only for intermediate and advanced. I know twilights are that way but I’m not sure if it is true for the discounted full track day as well or it’s a mistake. Tried to call but was sent to voicemail.

Saw this on Mid Ohio website under gift certificates. Thought I’d share.

My thoughts exactly. I think the front end needs reworked, something about it just isn’t right. I think that is the ugly part of the bike.

I’m a big fan of the Trans Am. Great pic. ?

Update New York = upstate? The rest looks great. Thanks for doing this Jim.

That’s awesome.

Thanks for the heads up Jim. I’m never near Millersburg. I typically try to control myself near Woodsfield. 556 is a bit troubling.

Rode it to work so I can take advantage of the nice weather on the ride home. Thinking heated grips or gloves might be a nice addition for 40 degree morning rides.

Be sure to confirm this cost once it’s all said and done. That’s cheaper than my last ticket.

Jim what roads were you on? I agree with @Tpoppa I typically don’t see any LEOs except on highways and towns where the speed is below 55. I did earn a mandatory donation this year on 22 where it is only 2 lane but I was not necessarily shocked to see a state boy patrolling there.

Rode the bike to work today. The ride in was a bit chilly, but ride home was great to forget about high schoolers. Continued my work on piecing back together my quad. I put the case back together the other night. Tonight I put in the oil pumps and the gears that drive them. I also installed the balancers and the primary drive gear. Thankfully I took a look at the starter clutch that came with the used flywheel I purchased on EBay. It was trashed so I swapped it with the one I had in my flywheel I broke. Hopefully I will have everything pieced back together soon and I’ll just be waiting on the piston and cylinder to arrive.

Never turned it on all day. Wish I would have for that run on 536.

$300 too much to replace all plastic?

01 Honda F4i is FI

I'm the guy Brodie met with his daughter at Deals. He is a good dude. It was great to see you on Saturday Brodie, sorry I had to take off at the scheduled time. I was pressed for time.