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Mark's M · 02-05-2011, 06:59 PM

Thanks again for the support and comments everyone, the story was meant to give people considering ED a lift. I guess you really have to know me to realize that I enjoy writing...and humour...both of which I tried to express in the write up. Yes, I'm anal - very anal. But I think most of you saw the humour in the good, the bad and the ugly that happened "over there". Pretty much what all of the ED posts I read before my trip did for me.

Alpine6spd...no hard feelings. You're a BMW guy so deep down you must be O.K. BTW, I have actually had alot of stress in my life. No doubt everyone on the forum has. To let the cat out of the bag (and I hope no one hates me for this), I was a police officer & supervisor for 32 years (one of the good guys I'm proud to say, treated people like I wanted to be treated...unless they shit all over me of course) and saw the worst of the worst and had to balance that against a normal family life. This ain't nothing in comparison to our brothers/sisters who serve in the military but most of us who have to deal with crap, day in and day out, need an escape. Which has been my family, my friends, my cars, this forum, its members and ones like it, the people that are car guys like me, etc, etc. Oh and my dogs of course. Do I put alot of value on these things? You bet. Can I make light of a really bad situation? Absolutely.
Otherwise, I'd have probably had a heart atack long ago. So while I was still relatively young (ger), I retired and now teach policing for those who want to do it right. Less stress, pain in the ass sometimes but oh well.

Just wish you'd have not judged me (or anyone else for that matter) for a tongue in cheek forum article. Again...I"m anal. But I had a blast on the trip and a blast writing it up. And would do it again. I've changed my mind and won't do it in someone else's car. It'll be my own.

Oh and the amount of work my salesperson did for me??? I configured the car myself with the invaluable assistance of someone I now call a friend at BMW M. The salesperson here basically prepared the purchase order and took my money. Not too much trouble for the commission he received.

Take care Alpine6spd - should I be driving through N.J. someday, maybe I'll drop by and change your opinion!!

Mark

02-05-2011, 06:59 PM	#166
Mark's M Lieutenant Colonel 629 Rep 1,820 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Individual Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stoney Creek, ON iTrader: (3)	Thanks again for the support and comments everyone, the story was meant to give people considering ED a lift. I guess you really have to know me to realize that I enjoy writing...and humour...both of which I tried to express in the write up. Yes, I'm anal - very anal. But I think most of you saw the humour in the good, the bad and the ugly that happened "over there". Pretty much what all of the ED posts I read before my trip did for me. Alpine6spd...no hard feelings. You're a BMW guy so deep down you must be O.K. BTW, I have actually had alot of stress in my life. No doubt everyone on the forum has. To let the cat out of the bag (and I hope no one hates me for this), I was a police officer & supervisor for 32 years (one of the good guys I'm proud to say, treated people like I wanted to be treated...unless they shit all over me of course) and saw the worst of the worst and had to balance that against a normal family life. This ain't nothing in comparison to our brothers/sisters who serve in the military but most of us who have to deal with crap, day in and day out, need an escape. Which has been my family, my friends, my cars, this forum, its members and ones like it, the people that are car guys like me, etc, etc. Oh and my dogs of course. Do I put alot of value on these things? You bet. Can I make light of a really bad situation? Absolutely. Otherwise, I'd have probably had a heart atack long ago. So while I was still relatively young (ger), I retired and now teach policing for those who want to do it right. Less stress, pain in the ass sometimes but oh well. Just wish you'd have not judged me (or anyone else for that matter) for a tongue in cheek forum article. Again...I"m anal. But I had a blast on the trip and a blast writing it up. And would do it again. I've changed my mind and won't do it in someone else's car. It'll be my own. Oh and the amount of work my salesperson did for me??? I configured the car myself with the invaluable assistance of someone I now call a friend at BMW M. The salesperson here basically prepared the purchase order and took my money. Not too much trouble for the commission he received. Take care Alpine6spd - should I be driving through N.J. someday, maybe I'll drop by and change your opinion!! Mark Last edited by Mark's M; 02-05-2011 at 07:15 PM..
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