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[saintmdterps]

I actually didn't agree with the use of "reckless" when you first said it in regards to SaintMDterps. Reckless seems a little strong. But I'm having trouble finding a different word. Maybe impetuous?

But to go further as far as giving digits to a stranger. There are two options: Give the digits versus don't give the digits. Not giving is the one that ensures no further contact, hence the "safer" choice. That's all I meant.

I knew what potential pitfalls existed. She told me on the first date about the abuse and her decision to not seek counseling. Yes, it was impetuous to move forward that quickly given the information I had. I took my lumps and I'll move on. The memories will remain.

 

[Madmarsha]

......

And I've certainly got lots of "there but for the grace ..." examples that roam around in my head that range from "reckless" to "devil-may-care" decisions.

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

I actually didn't agree with the use of "reckless" when you first said it in regards to SaintMDterps. Reckless seems a little strong. But I'm having trouble finding a different word. Maybe impetuous?

But to go further as far as giving digits to a stranger. There are two options: Give the digits versus don't give the digits. Not giving is the one that ensures no further contact, hence the "safer" choice. That's all I meant.

Going into someone's home that you don't know always comes with risk. This is also how many men get robbed and beat up/killed. Sorry y'all, I watch a lot of crime shows. I know this isn't the norm and most people are good but you just never know when you'll end up a statistic.

There are organized (or maybe not so organized) crime rings where they use a woman to lure a man into 'their home' and then rob him. Although they wouldn't get very far with Terps financially (based on the job satisfaction thread comments) people have been killed over less than $5.

Granted, I said that before he revealed the circumstances under which he met her.

 

[saintmdterps]

I seriously don't remember you mentioning it. Was this in Maryland?

US 13 Dragway in Delmar, De.

US 13 Dragway

www.delawareracing.com

Nothing heavy duty and I didn't run NHRA sanctioned races because that's a much bigger commitment of both time and money. When there wasn't a sanctioned race, they would open the track to all us weekend warriors who just wanted to see how fast we were. For $5 per pass, you could run whatcha brung. I got a 10.9 second 1/4 mile @ 125mph on my Kawasaki 750 Turbo, and ran low to mid-12's @ ~110 with the Camaro. The goal was to not break anything. Sometimes that bar was too high. I loved it. We all helped each other in the pit if something did break.

I've also done the NASCAR driving experience and hit 170 on the straightaway. I was high for 3 days on the adrenaline. When I got home, I realized I would turn right around and drive back up if they called and said they had more track time. Matter of fact I'd do it right now.

The point of this is not to revisit my racing days but only to point out the similarities in racing and falling in love. It's something that obviously I need to be aware of going forward.

 

[Madmarsha]

I knew what potential pitfalls existed. She told me on the first date about the abuse and her decision to not seek counseling. Yes, it was impetuous to move forward that quickly given the information I had. I took my lumps and I'll move on. The memories will remain.

We know you're a big boy. But we also know you've been "out of the game".

 

[saintmdterps]

Going into someone's home that you don't know always comes with risk. This is also how many men get robbed and beat up/killed. Sorry y'all, I watch a lot of crime shows. I know this isn't the norm and most people are good but you just never know when you'll end up a statistic.

There are organized (or maybe not so organized) crime rings where they use a woman to lure a man into 'their home' and then rob him. Although they wouldn't get very far with Terps financially (based on the job satisfaction thread comments) people have been killed over less than $5.

Granted, I said that before he revealed the circumstances under which he met her.

The concerns you mention have crossed my mind. Signing agents are licensed, bonded, and have the background checks. No one does any sort of check on the clients.

Yeah they won't get nothin' from me

 

[saintmdterps]

We know you're a big boy. But we also know you've been "out of the game".

Well, I'm back into it again this evening

 

[Madmarsha]

Going into someone's home that you don't know always comes with risk. This is also how many men get robbed and beat up/killed. Sorry y'all, I watch a lot of crime shows. I know this isn't the norm and most people are good but you just never know when you'll end up a statistic.

Gotcha. I watch a lot of crime shows, too, so that is a good point.

There are organized (or maybe not so organized) crime rings where they use a woman to lure a man into 'their home' and then rob him. Although they wouldn't get very far with Terps financially (based on the job satisfaction thread comments) people have been killed over less than $5.

For what it's worth, notwithstanding my "good point" gaff, just know, I've got your back, girl ... cos behind you is a much safer place to be. IYKWIM

 

[Madmarsha]

US 13 Dragway in Delmar, De.

US 13 Dragway

www.delawareracing.com

Nothing heavy duty and I didn't run NHRA sanctioned races because that's a much bigger commitment of both time and money. When there wasn't a sanctioned race, they would open the track to all us weekend warriors who just wanted to see how fast we were. For $5 per pass, you could run whatcha brung. I got a 10.9 second 1/4 mile @ 125mph on my Kawasaki 750 Turbo, and ran low to mid-12's @ ~110 with the Camaro. The goal was to not break anything. Sometimes that bar was too high. I loved it. We all helped each other in the pit if something did break.

Did you ever run into someone named Binkley?

 

[saintmdterps]

Did you ever run into someone named Binkley?

Not that I remember, but this was 35 years ago. I raced intermittently between 1988 and 1992. Got married in 1993 and that ended the racing

 

[Madmarsha]

Not that I remember, but this was 35 years ago. I raced intermittently between 1988 and 1992.

That's prolly when this dude woulda been racing (he's about 70 now). But I don't know exactly. Knew him from his family's riding stable in Reisterstown, but he went obvs into a different kind of horsepower interest. Just thought I'd ask.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

I did google his phone number and learned that he is a real estate agent. Given what you just said above about your side gig....

which does seem to prompt a question
What’s the difference between stalking and due diligence?

 

[Madmarsha]

which does seem to prompt a question
What’s the difference between stalking and due diligence?

There's a meme for that:

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

You do realize you're talking to an ex-drag racer?

always curious about this
Do they let you wear pumps or running shoes- or do you have to go full stiletto?

 

[Madmarsha]

always curious about this
Do they let you wear pumps or running shoes- or do you have to go full stiletto?