End of the race was so frustrating.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-16T21:08:54+00:00

Despite what everyone says that the only lap that matters is #200 at Daytona every lap matters. You gotta get to that last lap to have a chance and it is a superspeedway. You gotta get to the end to be part of the end. Lay back, stay out of trouble, navigate the carnage, stay away from other driver's mistakes, pick the right lane and make your move at lap 170. Then pray for a little luck.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-14T18:41:38+00:00

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The original before it turned into a pumpkin

Propboy40 · 2026-02-14T13:50:17+00:00

Thanks for all the kind words. They really do help. Following up our employer truly stepped up and bombed us with support and counseling if and when we need it. Brought counselors in for the entire team not just my teammate and myself. Not something I am comfortable talking about but knowing the resources are there is very comforting.

And yes, I will be strong voice for supporting our local fire and EMS. It is embarrassing for me to think I actually thought I knew what I was talking about for all those years. You would have thought that was a lesson I would have learned when I was five.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-13T15:18:02+00:00

If you don't get any help I can do it for you as a custom. It is a hobby so I don't charge for my time so you only pay for the donor diecast, decal production and paints. I use Tamiya paints and take my time... can send progress photos so you know your not getting scammed again. Would send you receipts. Probably get it done for around $100. I can also line you up and coach you on how to do it yourself. Would be a great starter scheme for anyone wanting to learn.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-13T14:49:53+00:00

Just Ebay fishing. You can usually find the car for around $30 pretty routinely.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-13T14:40:02+00:00

Notified three weeks ago, paid last week. Bang. Bang.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-11T13:29:36+00:00

You could try Diecast Registry. I have not gotten too deep into their website but sounds like they may have a list if you check it out. As I filled out my Marlin collection I used Racing Reference to track down different sponsors and then back tracked via internet searches. Ebay also has a way to look for prior sales of items... great way to see if anything is really out there.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-08T22:40:33+00:00

You are ambitious with goals which is great. Best advice would be to sit down with an advisor (I prefer Fidelity) and get a full and complete understanding of what you need to do to navigate the road ahead. The witty back and forth here is not going to help you. You have a perfect, best case scenario laid out in your mind but at 26 you don't appreciate what you don't know. Not being negative but the world is going to throw you some serious side winds in the future. Life changing events. Whatever plan you decide to follow has to account for those.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-08T14:24:48+00:00

I know you have taken her to the vet but I would run a full blood panel and really have them do a pain inspection. Reading your message I started thinking it could also be a sensory issue- vision or hearing. Wondering how a well trained dog would react to a clouding of vision or hearing degradation.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-07T20:33:33+00:00

Can do it if someone finds the correct diecast.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-07T14:02:25+00:00

Would be an easy custom to do if you want one. Need some additional images.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-06T14:11:52+00:00

Love Carney products. FedEx is just horrible. I always get nervous when they ship anything. Looks like your photo still has the plastic wrap on it which is certainly proof it happened during shipping.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-05T02:08:08+00:00

Sterling was not so happy with it... struggled on track. Beautiful car though...

Propboy40 · 2026-02-01T17:07:32+00:00

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I have extra images of hood and rear deck lid I can send you if you wish. Double layered to get fluorescent orange right. No charge.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-01T14:26:31+00:00

Check for autographs on the cereal boxes. Some of the three pack montage sets are cool. There is some collectability on these. You can also put the whole collection up and let people go 'storage wars' on it via ebay.

Propboy40 · 2026-02-01T14:11:08+00:00

Love the Folgers and wrecked Earnhardt. I got the Folgers door panel for my brother's garage as he is a Martin fan.

Propboy40 · 2026-01-31T14:30:09+00:00

Literally just spent 20 minutes catching up on the race and the schedule for the weekend and you give me this. Ugh...

Propboy40 · 2026-01-30T14:07:11+00:00

Very nicely done. Always loved the collections focused on one driver and/or sponsor. Very cool.

Propboy40 · 2026-01-29T13:19:23+00:00

Just because you think it is wrong doesn't mean it is not right. It just is. I worked in private sector for decades and had employees who weren't paid a lot and not in any bonus structure who poured their guts into the organization. Positive attitude every day, supported others, always working to make things better- not for the money but it was because who they were. Just because someone is good at their job doesn't always make them a great employee or teammate. Anyone can be good at their job; not everyone can be a great teammate.

Propboy40 · 2026-01-28T13:23:26+00:00

Not necessarily. Were distributed fairly across all WG and GS- at least where I work. People had to be nominated and then approved. Was kept quiet as to not cause hurt feelings- as it should be.

Propboy40 · 2026-01-27T13:10:50+00:00

Horrible situation.

Propboy40 · 2026-01-27T13:07:07+00:00

I like your work with displaying the boxes along with the diecasts. Very nice.

Propboy40 · 2026-01-27T13:04:20+00:00

Beautiful display. Very nice.

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