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Topic: What have you been reading?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43294
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-06-2005 07:59 PM
   
I use winter time to catch up on my reading. This past week I read two books on Henry Ford, 'My Life And Work' by Henry Ford and Samuel Crowther, and 'Henry Ford's own story' as told to Rose Wilder Lane. It really is amazing to read about Ford and all the innovations he made. He not only put the nation on wheels, he revolutionized many aspects our our lives that most people take for granted today. Before those two books I read a biography on the Rockefellars. All I can say is holy smokes, talk about money! I couldn't imagine what it must have been like to have $500 million in 1900!  At that time, they said if John D. Rockafellar Sr had been a country, he would have been the 13th most wealthy country in the world. And they still had a hard time finding happiness.  Now I'm reading 'Glory Days, when horsepower and passion rules Detroit' by Jim Wangers of Pontiac GTO fame. It's actually a pretty cool book. Next up is 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair. ------------------
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Dave Gibson
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From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-06-2005 08:13 PM
Haven't had much time to read lately. But I have read the latest from Clive Clusser, Tom Clancy, Terry Brooks, Dale Brown, J.A. Jance and Tony Hillerman. If you live in the south west, you will enjoy both Jance and Hillerman. Still waiting on the next Terry Goodkind book.  Dave & Terri ------------------
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 3644
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-06-2005 08:22 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
And they still had a hard time finding happiness.
Beatles told you, "Money can't buy you Love!" I spent a year doing volunteer work in Costa Rica. Some of the happiest folks I met lived in a little shack with a dirt floor. I'm a horrible reader. I spend my life reading technical software specs, so when I get out of work the last thing I want to do is pick up a book. I read a few, but I have to have lots of spare time with little distractions, or I'll never get into one. Needless to say with 3 kids, I have plenty of distractions.
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kwazykat
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From: ...a wonderful place to be.... orange county... NC!!!! M&M member #92 .... a blue-oval GRRL-deluxe.....
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-06-2005 10:12 PM
i am currently reading "avoiding prison and other noble vacation goals" by wendy dale (this is a mantra for me and ked when we go anywhere... hahhhahahaaaa)prior to that i read the latest tom robbins (not his best.... at all....) and "fatal justice: reinvestigating the MacDonald murders" by potter & bost...... kk
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whiteknight289
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From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 03-06-2005 11:06 PM
I've read the Dan Brown books this past year, Angels & Demons, Divinci Code, Digital Fortress. Currently working on Tom Clancy's Patriot Games, but I haven't touched it in a month.
Scott
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ccode67
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Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-07-2005 07:38 AM
John Grisham, "The Last Juror", and "The Testament".
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6123
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-07-2005 08:04 AM
I've been reading "When will Jesus bring the pork chops?" by George Carlin. 
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43294
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-07-2005 08:06 AM
I bet that's a good one! ------------------
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'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 2069
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. Western Finger Lakes, 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-07-2005 09:40 AM
I like reading the Spenser novels by Robert B. Parker, I just finished Back Story & just bought one of his latest Bad Business. I like his writing. ------------------
Mike & Robin Grentus, Owners/Innkeepers
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2411
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 03-07-2005 10:57 AM
I like Dale brown and clive cussler, clancey style novels but I rend to read more political historical and non fiction stuff.I especially enjoyed "faster" By James Gleick http://fasterbook.com/ I also read a biography of Ben Franklin, by HW brands: The First American http://www.bookfinder.us/review8/0385495404.html ------------------
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 523
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 03-07-2005 11:02 AM
Does this board count as reading?------------------
Greg W.
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2002 Laser Red GT Coupe
1991 F-150 XLT 4x2 5.0
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
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Keahi73
Gearhead Posts: 701
From: San Jose, CA, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-07-2005 12:24 PM
I've been reading the pinstriping books from Stuart, and The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. ------------------
Ren?e "I prefer the term 'ASSERTIVE'!" -RTM 68 Mustang Fastback-"Elvis"
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-07-2005 01:31 PM
I'm not big on reading, unless it's posted here. 
I've been reading "Tales From the Dragstrip" it's about Don Gralits 50 plus years in drag racing. Great book lots of fun to read. Those old timers most have been brave or nuts to try some of the things they did. ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43294
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-09-2005 05:25 PM
I finished the Wangers book 'Glory Days'It was pretty interesting, even though he doesn't have much kind things to say about Ford. I never knew he was the guy that came up with the Cobra II package and did the modifications for Ford, when he ran the Motortown Corporation, at least until Ford broke their contract in '77 and did them inhouse. But, boy, he sure couldn't say honesty was his policy when it came to promoting the GTO! I remember when I used to work at dealerships all the sales people used to say "It not the deal you got, it's the deal you think you got that matters!" I guess in marketing cars the saying must be "It's not the car they bought, it's the car they think they bought!" ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 3464
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-09-2005 05:27 PM
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Originally posted by kid vishus:
I've been reading "When will Jesus bring the pork chops?" by George Carlin.
I read that a couple months ago. Rather amusing, I thought. Especially liked all the customer service/retail euphemisms. Rang all too true. LOL. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'03 Mustang GT coupe
'99 Mustang coupe
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6123
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-09-2005 05:47 PM
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Originally posted by IIGood:
I read that a couple months ago. Rather amusing, I thought. Especially liked all the customer service/retail euphemisms. Rang all too true. LOL.
All the comparisons between the religious fanatics and the UFO beleivers is a hoot also, and very true.
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xaeubanks
Gearhead Posts: 165
From: Madison, Alabama, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 03-09-2005 06:11 PM
Right now I'm reading a Patricia Cornwell book.------------------
Alan
1967 Mustang coupe "Project Under Construction"
2003 Mustang conv.
Will race for food
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kwazykat
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From: ...a wonderful place to be.... orange county... NC!!!! M&M member #92 .... a blue-oval GRRL-deluxe.....
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-09-2005 06:51 PM
just finished the earlier mentioned book yesterday and have now picked-up one ked sent my way:"the barbarians are coming" david wong louie this guy is an engaging writer.... i refuse to stop reading even though i can barely keep my eyes open .... next thing i know i hear the book fall off the bed and figure it is time to go to sleep..... heh heh..... danged wicked wacky stuff..... kk
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 966
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-09-2005 08:31 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by hwyman3:
[B]Does this board count as reading?nope  no credit for required reading> ------------------
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SUBMARINER MUSTANGER
Gearhead Posts: 1063
From: Grandview, Missouri
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-10-2005 08:41 PM
Lincoln/Mercury EVTM's, Ford TSB's and Penthouse in the toilet.------------------
Sub Stanger/Oxford White 2003 Mach 1...and a guy who LOVES his wife and kids! Past Mustangs: '84 GT 5-speed; '91 GT auto; '70 M-code Mach 1, grabber yellow; '95 GT-S 5 speed, green, wrecked and totalled; 1995 GT-S 5 speed, bright yellow; '94 6-banger, wifes; '89 LX 5.0 vert, '90 LX 5.0 hatch, '69 M-code Mach 1, 4 speed, 1990 5.0 LX 'vert w/ AOD converted to T-5.
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 3607
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-10-2005 08:47 PM
Left Behind series, just finished book 9 of 12. Very strange, but I'm hooked.
Can't read them straight through, have to alternate with something between each book in the series.Next is Jimmy Buffets "A Salty Piece of Land." J.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43294
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-30-2005 07:01 PM
I just finished Howard Hughes' biography. I never thought I wouldn't want to swap places with a billionaire, but holy crap that man was messed up! ------------------
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'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
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Dave Witthoeft
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posted 03-31-2005 05:02 AM
I ve been reading Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance....And mustang mags of course...
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indyphil
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From: Senoia, G.A. USA
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posted 03-31-2005 08:03 AM
Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance. thats hard reading right thar.
I enjoyed it though.
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-31-2005 08:16 AM
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Originally posted by Dave Witthoeft:
I ve been reading Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance....And mustang mags of course...
That's a great book, one of my favorites. Makes me feel like doing a road trip just thinking about it. ------------------
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'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
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whiteknight289
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From: Wheaton, IL, USA
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posted 03-31-2005 08:20 AM
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Originally posted by Dave Witthoeft:
I ve been reading Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance.
I often think of the part in the book where he describes the difference in how people approach repairs. Some feel the only way to make sure it is right is to do it yourself, and others only feel secure if they've paid a 'professional' to do it, even though that professional may have less experience or knowledge. Scott
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74merc
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From: Demopolis AL
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-31-2005 02:13 PM
I've been reading Radios and Electronics and Comp Cams cam cards...
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Joe Grippo
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From: Philadelphia, Pa
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 03-31-2005 02:43 PM
The Unfair Advantage - Mark Donahue...also the latest Rodders Journal.------------------
Grippo Racing
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66HIPO&more
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From: SLC, UT
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posted 03-31-2005 05:12 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
That's a great book, one of my favorites. Makes me feel like doing a road trip just thinking about it.
Me too Steve. It's one I still have to get Mike to read. Great book.
When do we leave?
J.
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
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posted 03-31-2005 05:15 PM
I'm ready now, I have spring/cabin fever you wouldn't believe! ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
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posted 04-16-2005 06:28 PM
I just read a funny book, Jay Leno's autobiography 'Leading with my chin.' I liked it so much I read all 278 pages in one sitting. I highly recommend it.------------------
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Dave Witthoeft
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posted 04-16-2005 10:39 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
I just read a funny book, Jay Leno's autobiography 'Leading with my chin.' I liked it so much I read all 278 pages in one sitting. I highly recommend it.
Yep. Liked that one too..
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Rory McNeil
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From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
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posted 04-17-2005 10:40 AM
I also enjoyed Leno`s book, as well as Jerry Seinfelds "Sein Language". Two funny books about 2 very funny men. As for car books, I have a copy of "Monarch-Meteor", that I really like, which is all about the Canadian built Fords & Mercury`s from 1946 to the mid 70`s, as well as a history of Ford of Canada, which was started in the early 1900`s. Lots of interesting archive photo`s, and production figures on the unique Canadian vehicles, including Mercury pickups, & large commercial vehicles.------------------
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