Other Obsessions


Tomcat

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+3 Ex-surfer, then waterskier, now GT owner
 

FBA

GT Owner
Dec 5, 2010
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31.022340° N / 44.846191° W
Well, I have an update to my last post...so now, my new obsession is pro hockey. My 21-year old just signed his 1st 3-year deal to play with the Montreal Canadians (our NHL hockey team)! We couldn't be happier than we are at this moment. No more giving away those season tickets! LOL
 
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Wwabbit

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Mar 21, 2012
1,259
Knoxville, TN
Awesome. Congratulations.
 

Empty Pockets

ex-GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
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Oct 18, 2006
1,362
Washington State
Heart-felt congrats, sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:thumbsup
 

Cobrar

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Jun 24, 2006
4,025
Metro Detroit
Well, I have an update to my last post...so now, my new obsession is pro hockey. My 23-year old just signed his 1st 3-year deal to play with the Montreal Canadians (our NHL hockey team)! We couldn't be happier than we are at this moment. No more giving away those season tickets! LOL

WOW, Congratulations that is awesome!!

Now that our team here in Detroit has been realigned to the East Division, we will regularly play the 'original six' teams and I look forward to seeing the Canadians back on our schedule!! I do miss the original Forum, what a great place it was.
 

FBA

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Dec 5, 2010
1,672
31.022340° N / 44.846191° W
Thanks guys! We've been on cloud 9 for 24 hours (lot of alcohol involved too :) ). My 19 year old was drafted to the Blackhawks in 2012...so he's the next one to go pro and my 16-yr old just made the Quebec Major Juniors in the 2nd round...crazy shit!
 

THamonGT

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Congrats, maybe big contracts with lots of money. Hockey players make excellent money, don't they. I have friends with the Minn. Wild. X player and broadcaster Tom Reed. We always have a blast when in St. Paul during the season. Being from Texas, we enjoy it but don't really understand it. Very physical sport and mucho fast. Happy for you and your Family, I'd be in a Big Cloud too. Enjoy. Tomy
 

GTJack

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Oct 1, 2006
1,729
Saddlebrooke, MO
FBA. That is incredible to have three sons that talented. I grew up in Calgary and Gordie Howe was my hero.....but the Habs won a ton of cups back then. Maybe your son will help them get back to glory days. What position does he play? Will he play with them next yr or start with a farm team? Congrats again!
 

FBA

GT Owner
Dec 5, 2010
1,672
31.022340° N / 44.846191° W
He's a right winger with a right shot and yes, he starts with the farm team in Hamilton, but he's already developed physically to the point where he'll likely get call-up's this season. I'm betting I'll see him in a few games by the end of Nov, if not sooner. It's a 3-year deal, so if he does the work, and I know he will, the next contract would be worth many millions - before endorsements, which I'd say would be a sure bet. Right now, they absolutely need size, which they seem to have now signed with the last few players... 2 at 6'5" and one at 6'4", so they are getting there!
 

Fracman

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Jan 4, 2011
284
Houston, TX
Well, I have an update to my last post...so now, my new obsession is pro hockey. My 21-year old just signed his 1st 3-year deal to play with the Montreal Canadians (our NHL hockey team)! We couldn't be happier than we are at this moment. No more giving away those season tickets! LOL

Congrats FBA! Keep us posted on progress!
 

FBA

GT Owner
Dec 5, 2010
1,672
31.022340° N / 44.846191° W
Thank you! I will post his pics taken last week with the team - shortly!
 

Ed Sims

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Apr 7, 2006
7,922
NorCal
No offense Ed, but, if you have the time to dress up as an Indian and shoot an animal with a bow and arrow what the hell may I ask is on your Bucket List:lol

I'm not sure. Maybe a deep-sea or space trip?

Ed
 

maxemus

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Apr 25, 2007
886
Miami, Florida
This used to be my other obsession before I moved to California (aka the State of Oppression) and sold most of them. And before the prices of ammo went through the roof.

Sig Sauer 556 SWAT


HK45c


Mossberg 590a1, GSG-5


HK45c with threaded barrel/Streamlight. Never did get around to buying a suppressor before I had to sell the barrel:(


HK45


Zombie stash of JHP

Ed. We are so much alike. Sure you're not Cuban? Lol
 

bonehead

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Aug 18, 2012
2,827
Houston, TX
Ed. We are so much alike. Sure you're not Cuban? Lol

Pretty sure, Ernie. But I do love me a Cuban sandwich, though:)
 

SYCO GT

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Sep 9, 2006
5,043
California
In addition to motorcycles, I also love photography!

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Behind the scenes video of a shoot at Black, Starr and Frost in Newport Beach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JukI-cOYTcY
 

Ed Sims

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Apr 7, 2006
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NorCal
I love your photos Syco! Keep posting!

Ed
 

RALPHIE

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Mar 1, 2007
7,278
In addition to motorcycles, I also love photography!

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Behind the scenes video of a shoot at Black, Starr and Frost in Newport Beach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JukI-cOYTcY

Hi Randy - I'm trying to figure out why you're using a 70-200 mm lens for close shots? :confused

Or is that a 28-300mm?
 
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Cobrar

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Jun 24, 2006
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Metro Detroit
Depth of field??
 

SYCO GT

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Sep 9, 2006
5,043
California
Hi Randy - I'm trying to figure out why you're using a 70-200 mm lens for close shots? :confused

Or is that a 28-300mm?

My wife asks me to keep a safe working distance. :)
 
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Empty Pockets

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Oct 18, 2006
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Washington State
THAT I can completely understand!!! :rofl