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MarineCombatEngineer

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15. I feel your frustrations,

Reply to UTUSN (Reply #14)

Sat Sep 6, 2025, 11:32 PM

Sep 6

but I've just grown tired of the discord in politics today and, at my age, I don't need the aggravation in my life, I just celebrated my 78th birthday yesterday and am satisfied with my choice for threads on DU............for now.
Peace out
Dan.

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In keeping with my refusal to engage in politics, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Sep 6 OP

Before my time, i'm afraid n/t gay texan Sep 6 #1

In the late '60's and early '70's, there were several 1/4 wheel standers at NHRA sponsored events, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 6 #2

I remember both of those Oeditpus Rex Sep 6 #4

There were several wheel standers at the time, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 6 #7

Oh, I was thinking 'Hemi Under Glass' Oeditpus Rex Sep 6 #9

In the mid-60s, my friend from 2 doors over was Bob Riggle's nephew... GReedDiamond Sep 7 #16

Fond memories for us gearheads,... Wuddles440 Sep 6 #3

I'm old enough, all right, soldierant Sep 6 #5

Yep. OldBaldy1701E Sep 6 #6

Yes, Funny Cars and Top Fuel were my passion back in the day, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 6 #8

I am not aware of any around here. OldBaldy1701E Sep 7 #17

And don't forget 'The Mongoose' Oeditpus Rex Sep 6 #10

Tom, "The Mongoose" McEwen!!! MarineCombatEngineer Sep 6 #11

Yeah, I think that Steve guy Oeditpus Rex Sep 6 #12

It is soooo nice being able to talk to fellow gearheads here on DU without the politics. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 6 #13

Good for your choice. But as a non-whatever-gearhead-is, I'm without your valuable UTUSN Sep 6 #14

I feel your frustrations, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 6 #15

'Gearhead': Oeditpus Rex Sep 7 #20

I remember that. OldBaldy1701E Sep 7 #19

I did not forget. OldBaldy1701E Sep 7 #18