Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together?

Jeff Goss · 08-25-2011, 08:35 PM

Just venting.

I have a car. I have the motivation.

I just can't get anything to go my way when it comes to racing.

I have the potential to win at any race. The luck I have built up over the last 5 years should guarantee me a win (ok, that's a stretch).

So, to all you Fathers with priorties (that put Drag Racing at the bottom of the list), I salute you and feel your pain!

I know what the right thing to do is.....I just am feeling sorry for myself as I just can't get it together.

Sorry for the rant, but I can't be the only one...right?

Haha!

Bob Gullett · 08-25-2011, 08:44 PM

Hang in there Jeff. Are you getting close to getting out with your car? Talk at you soon and hope to see you at the races.

Jeff Goss · 08-25-2011, 08:47 PM

Hi Bob!

So close to running it hurts. Even the last few things to do are a huge obstacle.

I have called in way too many favors to even get this close.

I'm just feeling sorry for myself. I'll get it together for next year (but I have said that for the past few years (hahaha!)

Thanks for responding! Makes me feel a little better....

Bob Gullett · 08-25-2011, 08:59 PM

What parts are you missing?

Jeff Goss · 08-25-2011, 09:05 PM

I have to get my (Gary Rouse's) heads to Rod Stults to have the rocker stud bosses repaired. Rod has helped me so much already I feel bad.

My last race (Seattle '09) Tech hit me hard with a bunch of little fixes. Again, I have to ask people to help me get it done. I really hate asking for any help, but the reality is that if I want it done right, I have to have the right person do the job.

Just a bummer for me, which is why the old Wagon sits....

david christy · 08-25-2011, 09:05 PM

My son's are out of the house now and i havent race stock since 95! There will be a time when it all comes together lol hang in there!

Jeff Goss · 08-25-2011, 09:07 PM

Thanks David!

I know it'll work out, it's just been a really long time for me!

08-25-2011, 08:35 PM	#1
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? Just venting. I have a car. I have the motivation. I just can't get anything to go my way when it comes to racing. I have the potential to win at any race. The luck I have built up over the last 5 years should guarantee me a win (ok, that's a stretch). So, to all you Fathers with priorties (that put Drag Racing at the bottom of the list), I salute you and feel your pain! I know what the right thing to do is.....I just am feeling sorry for myself as I just can't get it together. Sorry for the rant, but I can't be the only one...right? Haha!

08-25-2011, 08:44 PM	#2
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,071 Likes: 42 Liked 417 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? Hang in there Jeff. Are you getting close to getting out with your car? Talk at you soon and hope to see you at the races. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

08-25-2011, 08:47 PM	#3
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? Hi Bob! So close to running it hurts. Even the last few things to do are a huge obstacle. I have called in way too many favors to even get this close. I'm just feeling sorry for myself. I'll get it together for next year (but I have said that for the past few years (hahaha!) Thanks for responding! Makes me feel a little better....

08-25-2011, 08:59 PM	#4
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,071 Likes: 42 Liked 417 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? What parts are you missing? __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

08-25-2011, 09:05 PM	#5
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? I have to get my (Gary Rouse's) heads to Rod Stults to have the rocker stud bosses repaired. Rod has helped me so much already I feel bad. My last race (Seattle '09) Tech hit me hard with a bunch of little fixes. Again, I have to ask people to help me get it done. I really hate asking for any help, but the reality is that if I want it done right, I have to have the right person do the job. Just a bummer for me, which is why the old Wagon sits....

08-25-2011, 09:05 PM	#6
david christy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? My son's are out of the house now and i havent race stock since 95! There will be a time when it all comes together lol hang in there!

08-25-2011, 09:07 PM	#7
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? Thanks David! I know it'll work out, it's just been a really long time for me!