For what it's worth

Alan Roehrich · 12-30-2024, 08:01 PM

Having cancer will give you an entirely different perspective on many things.........

If you're involved in sportsman drag racing, especially class racing, and you're NOT making life long friends, you're doing it wrong, and you're missing out. And no one wins enough to make it worth it. It's a family. I've got a few life long friends, and respect among my peers.

If you're not Warren Johnson, Bill Jenkins, Jere Stahl, or truly of their caliber, you're neither good enough, or smart enough for your advice to come with arrogance, rudeness, or the belief that you're omnipotent.

If you have to tell people how great you are, you aren't. At all. You're not even close.

You simply don't have to respond to everyone. You don't have to engage in conversations or arguments with people you have a mutual dislike and disrespect for. It's not worth it.

Never engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent.

If you argue with an idiot, they might just drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience.

If you wrestle with a pig in the mud, you'll just get muddy, and sooner or later, you'll figure out, the pig likes it, it's his idea of a good time.

You cannot win an argument with a fool, or an idiot, who ignores facts, logic, data, or experience.

If you manage to convince someone they've been lied to or defrauded, they'll be more angry with you than they will with whoever deceived or defrauded them.

If you lack the control to ignore a clown who baits you, whose fault is that?

Censorship has never been a good solution. Nor has it actually won an argument.

The wise man listens, to learn. The fool hears, to argue.

If you allow a jerk to ruin a good time, or make you forsake a place you like, you've lost far more than he has.

People who make fools and arses of themselves come and go, we've had plenty of them here.

Y'all think about it.

Carguy49 · 12-30-2024, 09:25 PM

Well put Alan. I haven't raced a competitive car in many years, and still have friends that say "Hi" whenever we see each other.

I have been a part of many drag racing ventures in my 75 years on this great earth. The friends I have made along the way are far more important than any other thing I have done. Many of these friends I have known since the early 80's and, at least one or two since the early 70's.

You mentioned Cancer, pray you are doing well. Yes, when Cancer enters your world everything changes, believe me.

Alan Roehrich · 12-31-2024, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carguy49

Well put Alan. I haven't raced a competitive car in many years, and still have friends that say "Hi" whenever we see each other.

I have been a part of many drag racing ventures in my 75 years on this great earth. The friends I have made along the way are far more important than any other thing I have done. Many of these friends I have known since the early 80's and, at least one or two since the early 70's.

You mentioned Cancer, pray you are doing well. Yes, when Cancer enters your world everything changes, believe me.

I appreciate the kind words.

It's been a little over a year since the last cancer was found and successfully removed. As of right now, it has not returned.The first three instances were all within a 14-16 month period, so the prognosis looks good. I've got a ways to go in physical therapy, some thing will never be as they once were. I'm still very blessed. And grateful.

As is often the case, those who needed the message, didn't get it.

KennyAnderson · 12-31-2024, 05:47 PM

Wiser words were never spoken Alan. I am humbled and pleased beyond belief at the friendships and fellowship our extended racing family brings to my family. May 2025 bring you continued health and prosperity!

12-31-2024, 08:28 PM

For what it?s worth , Buffalo Springfield.
Pretty much fits..

Thanks AR.

SpeierRacing · 01-01-2025, 01:16 PM

I hear you loud and clear. I have around 125 stitches in my face/neck from Melanoma skin cancer. It's a rough go and the fact it just comes when life is good kind of sucks.

And Alan I have always wanted to tell you that I read you were at PRI the year Smokey introduced the SmokeTron. I remember clearly the people running! Then Smokey laughing. It was an amazing site for the time!

12-30-2024, 08:01 PM	#1
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,788 Times in 408 Posts	For what it's worth Having cancer will give you an entirely different perspective on many things......... If you're involved in sportsman drag racing, especially class racing, and you're NOT making life long friends, you're doing it wrong, and you're missing out. And no one wins enough to make it worth it. It's a family. I've got a few life long friends, and respect among my peers. If you're not Warren Johnson, Bill Jenkins, Jere Stahl, or truly of their caliber, you're neither good enough, or smart enough for your advice to come with arrogance, rudeness, or the belief that you're omnipotent. If you have to tell people how great you are, you aren't. At all. You're not even close. You simply don't have to respond to everyone. You don't have to engage in conversations or arguments with people you have a mutual dislike and disrespect for. It's not worth it. Never engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent. If you argue with an idiot, they might just drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience. If you wrestle with a pig in the mud, you'll just get muddy, and sooner or later, you'll figure out, the pig likes it, it's his idea of a good time. You cannot win an argument with a fool, or an idiot, who ignores facts, logic, data, or experience. If you manage to convince someone they've been lied to or defrauded, they'll be more angry with you than they will with whoever deceived or defrauded them. If you lack the control to ignore a clown who baits you, whose fault is that? Censorship has never been a good solution. Nor has it actually won an argument. The wise man listens, to learn. The fool hears, to argue. If you allow a jerk to ruin a good time, or make you forsake a place you like, you've lost far more than he has. People who make fools and arses of themselves come and go, we've had plenty of them here. Y'all think about it. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-30-2024, 09:25 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,971 Likes: 2,451 Liked 2,924 Times in 702 Posts	Re: For what it's worth Well put Alan. I haven't raced a competitive car in many years, and still have friends that say "Hi" whenever we see each other. I have been a part of many drag racing ventures in my 75 years on this great earth. The friends I have made along the way are far more important than any other thing I have done. Many of these friends I have known since the early 80's and, at least one or two since the early 70's. You mentioned Cancer, pray you are doing well. Yes, when Cancer enters your world everything changes, believe me. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

12-31-2024, 05:47 PM	#4
KennyAnderson Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 289 Likes: 38 Liked 354 Times in 118 Posts	Re: For what it's worth Wiser words were never spoken Alan. I am humbled and pleased beyond belief at the friendships and fellowship our extended racing family brings to my family. May 2025 bring you continued health and prosperity!

12-31-2024, 08:28 PM	#5
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: For what it's worth For what it?s worth , Buffalo Springfield. Pretty much fits.. Thanks AR.

01-01-2025, 01:16 PM	#6
SpeierRacing Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hays, Kansas Posts: 75 Likes: 18 Liked 70 Times in 23 Posts	Re: For what it's worth I hear you loud and clear. I have around 125 stitches in my face/neck from Melanoma skin cancer. It's a rough go and the fact it just comes when life is good kind of sucks. And Alan I have always wanted to tell you that I read you were at PRI the year Smokey introduced the SmokeTron. I remember clearly the people running! Then Smokey laughing. It was an amazing site for the time!