2nd Annual LXOY: Rev.Hammer

[DMAG]

written by Rev.Hammer

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Well, I have to say that this is indeed a real honor! In the wildest dreams did this simple boy from South Georgia would I have thought this would have happened! It has been a wild ride to say the least. When I found this place I was happy to have landed in amongst such a fine kettle of folks! I have never seen the likes of such folks!

I have had the humbling honor to be a recipient of the heartwarming outreach of this community and I have had the honor of participating in the reaching out. If you would have told me when I joined of the things that have come to pass, I would have advised you to put the pipe down! AHAHAHA!!!
But really; this place, these people, have given me a new hope that humanity can not only get along, but be fast friends across many divergent backgrounds. THIS forum, is the very definition of what having family and friends means.

I am now 40 years old. I have never ever before in my life had such friends as these. I am enjoying my life now more than ever! Thanks to all of you!
I don’t really count myself as anything really special in this array of bright stars. I am just happy to be here.

I came originally from around the Okeefenokee Swamp. I was born in Bacon County, oddly enough and I grew up understanding the Southern ways of being respectful, having honor, working hard, and pulling your own weight. Thankfully, and I mean no disrespect to the area, I got out of that place. It is economically quite limited. Dawson Magnum is from a similar area called Fitzgerald and he can attest to what I am saying. I have lived all over since then, but mostly in the South. I love this area.

I have had many jobs and have done many things for a dollar. I am proud to say that since I have been an adult, I have never been on the government dole. I have been bedraggled poor and I have even been homeless. I have worn clothes that were given me by churches and family. I have to say that I understand the massive mental encumbrance of poverty and how that some can never seem to make their escape. I have had a dream since I was a teenager; to have my own company researching, making, and developing speed parts. I owe this place and a great many of you a debt of thanks for your belief in me and my dreams. I am now living those dreams! I am having the life that I always wanted.

You have to keep your dreams. Your dreams are there to be both the motivational carrot AND stick in your life. My dreams were the only thing that kept me able to keep the chains tight and not give up.

I was totally dumbstruck and confounded when Hammerfest came about. When the Hammer Fund was started, I thought to my self:

“Wow, this is a wonderful gesture! But… really don’t get your hopes up. Such things are miracles and poor boys from the swamps don’t get miracles.”
Then Hammerfest, the meet when I was to get my pride and joy, Val, arrived. I had to keep saying to myself;

“This is real, this is truly happening!!!”

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/LXOY/revhammer/4.jpg

It REALLY hit home when I was standing in the dealership showroom and there she was! I almost lost me manly composure right there in front of everyone. I have been grinning like a prize winning monkey ever since! I still catch myself looking at my Charger and giggling like an idiot, thinking”

“HEheheheheehhe… THAT’S my car!!!”

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/LXOY/revhammer/2.jpg

I was flattened when I was voted LXOM… I just didn’t know what to think about that. I will say this. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t thrilled! Now y’all have voted me LXOY…and I am even more amazed. There are so many people here that are so worthy.

I really don’t know exactly how to react to this, still.

I hope to continue to be worthy of association with you. I hope that this forum and my involvement in it will continue down to the time that I am an old old man.

I have made friendships here that are going to be lifelong and valuable. I have learned so much about humanity and grace and human-kindness. I want to mention one that taught me a valuable life lesson and I would bet that he doesn’t even know what he has done.

When I first got into this forum, I was fresh from a forum where strife and contention were the peanut butter and jelly between the human bread. I was a raging, beyond conservative right wing political pit-bull. I used to just about foam at the mouth to respond tone fella’s posts in particular just so I could bite on his verbal butt. I thought he was the worst treehuggin’ hippified backslidin’ rascal there was on the forum. Then, I started looking at the man, understanding the person, feeling out his soul. The thought hit me;
“There is no reason that I cannot be this man’s friend. If I look at the human being he is and find him to be a likeable responsible, strongly family oriented man; then why can I not do the same with others”. It is better to make a friend where you can because enemies make themselves and they make themselves readily.

If you want to see what a man is, look at his family. Is his wife happy, loving, and involved? Are his kids well behaved, respectful and intelligent? Is the overall family condition happy and well cared for?

If so, then THAT man… is a GOOD man. When I met his wife and family at Hammerfest, he totally made me understand that all of the gauges I had established as to the quality of a man were destroyed. I had to make new ones.

Grinner Hester taught me that all of this political claptrap was exactly that, claptrap. In the end, at the far side of the day, it is no more than a sound and fury signifying nothing.

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/LXOY/revhammer/grin.jpg

Thank You, Grinner. You have made me a better person.

Another taught me about the power of prayer, God, and indomitable will. He not only flew out from Arizona to be at Hammerfest, but showed me 3 things that I needed to look for on my car BEFORE IT EVER LEFT THE SHOWROOM! He has beaten a hard to fight cancer of the head and jaw back past standstill. Yeah, he bears his scars, but a true warrior understands what price victory and never complains. He has been a true class act, a true friend, and has helped me several times before I even knew to ask. He reflects the power of character and the tenacity of will in crystalline fashion.

When I grow up, I want to be just like Jim Edwards. Fearless, friendly, and forthright!

I have learned so much from so many here. These 2 gentlemen are just the edge of the forest for me. There are others. I have learned greater depths of humanity, appreciation for differing views, patience, love, kindness, honor, and friendship from this wonderful group!

I can truly say that this forum, THIS COMMUNITY, has changed my life for the better, FOREVER!

Thank you for voting me LXOY… I can only hope and pray that I continue to be counted as a valuable part of this family!

VERY truly yours,
Scott Peterson.
AKA
Rev.Hammer

[Buz-CCC]

Rev,Congratulations it is a big honer but well deserved!

[midoco]

Congrats! You deserve it

[Fondy]

Congrats Rev. you deserve it.

[DMAG]

Congrats Scott!

[Leadfootluke]

Congratulation Scott.

Cheers!

[TehKing]

Congrats Scott!

[XKWIZIT]

(German Version) lol
Conratulations Geistlicher! !!!! Ich hasse lesend diese Posten von Gewinnern wie Sie, weil ich alle auf und Anfang slobbering in meinem Kaffee und ohhhh Brunnen erwürgt sind, erhalten Sie den Rest. Ich hoffe, dass ich die Chance erhalte, Sie zu treffen, und jeder sonst hier irgendwann bald, während Sie alle fühlen, wie Familie zu mir (kinda wie verlorene Verwandte). Genießen Sie Ihre Belohnung!

(English Version)
Conratulations Reverend!!!!!
I hate reading these posts from winners like you because I get all choked up and start slobbering in my coffee and ohhhh well, you get the rest.
I hope I get the chance to meet you and everyone else here someday soon, as you all feel like family to me (kinda like lost relatives).
Enjoy your reward!:hammer:

[rhodyhemi]

Congrats Rev. Well deserved.

[Netsrac]

Congrats Scott, nice write up.

Place would not be the same without you.

[MrHemi2U]

Congratulations Rev

[iRock]

Congrats Scott, who would think cars could do this to us? Enjoy your time.

[JonzMgnm]

Was there ever any wonder............?


Scott is the shiz-nit! A major contributor, an awesome influence, and an all around great guy. Glad you accept this well deserved title for the amount you've given to this forum and to the countless others that learn a liitle more each day about what you provide here. Thanks for everything. Keep dreaming for all our sake! LOL

Congratulations!:hammer:

[COLORADOMAGNUM]

Congrats Scott. A well deserved honor. Your write-up brought a tear to my eye. Nice job!!!

[grinner]

wow
Nice words, Scott. You are a glow of light in a darkened world, my friend. It's an honor and a previlage to be your friend. I don't even care that your a republican. :)
This is what I love about custom cars. They are a vehicle (pun intended) that allows people from all walks of life to be buddies, first for a day, then forever. At shows, I notice rednecks, yuppies and gangstas hangin together talkin cars and the next time they see each other they are still friends. Because of a heap of steel? Aint another thing in the world that brings people together like that, not sports, not geography and certainly not politics. LXforums takes this magic to a whole new level with total strangers reaching out to one another every dadgum day. Puts a happy lump in my throat and the best word I can find to desribe it is proud.
I love ya, Hammer. See ya at the next event, brother.

[Jimsmag06]

Congrats Rev.
Much Love from NorCal!
Jim

[MAGNUM8R]

Well deserved congratulations to you Scott!!

Very nice write up, really makes me glad I went to Hammerfest and got meet you and many others.

I wish you success in your new business and know you will be successfull!!

[boggart]

Congrats Hammer. Loved the writeup.

[hand-badge-1176]

very, very, well deserved in every aspect, have a great life.

[racergary]

Scott.......reading your words was a great way to celebrate the first birthday of my beloved RT Magnum.

Thanks,Gary:racing:

[32Noir]

Hear hear. A very appropriate choice.

An excellent and moving write up too...........

[Jaak]

Scott, a great writeup and a well deserved honor. Thanks for being you, and also thanks for sharing who "you" is, with us, as that's part of what makes this forum unique and special in the world of internet gathering places. You and the rest of the members that come together so often from great distances to share our thoughts, joys and sorrows.

Besides, where else can you meet such great people that share a bond with such a fun ride!

Grinner and Rev.Hammer, two LXOY greats!!!!

Congrats Scott, enjoy it, it didn't come to you for free, and it's truly well deserved. Great year of many smiles and I hope the next is even better!

Jim

[bipto]

http://bipto.smugmug.com/photos/87582211-M.jpg

Did I even imagine when this pic was taken that I was lookin' at a future LX Forums LXOY and his lovely wife?

Yep, I did... :wink:

[sugar-tj]

congrats rev., this was a no brainer!!!

[Ozzie]

Beautiful writeup! Congratulations, Scott.

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

Congrats Scott. A Well Deserved Win.

[Daniel454]

CONGRATS SCOTT!! Best Man for the job! :hammer:

[pir8magnum]

Congrats from another 'sutherner'!

[monty1269]

hip hip..hazza!! Well deserved my brotha!

[Reppr]

A well deserved award, Scott. Glad to have met you and Connie up here in the Great Northwest. Let us know what mod you're gonna do with that award. Thanks for being you.

[Carfinish]

Congratulations Scott...you deserve it!!....You know as well as everyone else that you brighten everyone's day when they come onto this forum. You are a true Icon of this site...Enjoy your LXOY.....let me hit one time :hammer:

Stell

[BobCav]

Congrats, Scott! Well deserved....

The greatest man of all once said..."Where your heart is, there your treasure lies."

You have great treasure, Scott.

[catzcradle]

Great writing, and a true good person. Couldn't happen to a better person.

I had been on the forum for less than a month, and asked about swapping out bezels. Within 15 minutes Hammer had PM'd me willing to phone me up and walk me through the process. I was a bit dumbfounded by the gesture.

[Meathammer]

Congrats Rev! You deserve it and great write up.

[LowGo]

Congrats Scott. This is a well deserved recognition for all you've done for this forum. It was an honor and pleasure to finally meet you, your wife, and Grinner in Seattle. Best wishes on your new ventures! :thumbs_u:

[Drew's RT]

Congrat's Rev! You deserve the nod!

[36 chambers]

wow thast awsome glad you were picked...and yeah every time i see my charger i am like dammm thats me congrats!!!!

[momsrockinride]

Scott - after reading many of your posts and then finally meeting you here in the NW, you and Connie have become dear to me. It's great that we have all found a common thread, an LX, to bring us together but it is by choice that the people here have made each other more important than the cars we drive. So congratulations on you award - you deserve it.

[LouieLouie]

Way to go, Rev! You were among the first to welcome me when I joined this forum, and I realized right away I would be sticking around. Hope to get a chance to meet you some day.

[Token]

Congrats. Scott

As usual, excellent write-up

[SmoovC]

Great read, and a much-deserved honor.

Congrats & props to you, Scott. Thanks you so much for your contributions to this forum, and the LX community in general.

As MMM said, it was a pleasure meeting you & the Mrs. in Seattle. :beerchug:

[BUTWEET]

Where do I begin, Scott? I couldn't be happier and prouder of you! You are an asset to the forum and an asset in my life. Meeting you in person showed what a true southern gentleman you truly are! I only wish that the whole human race, had your parents when they were growing up. Hats off to your parents for raising one awesome individual.
You are more than worthy and I salute you! :carryflag Congrats my friend!!!

P.S. (I still can't get over the kilt thing!!)

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[MattRobertson]

Well, 43 posts in and what the hell am i supposed to say?!? "Congratulations Scott!"?!? Its been done.

I don't have any pics of you in a dress so I can't pull *that* really quite inventive idea out of my hat (ye gods 'Weet thanks for sharing! Great pic.)

I guess all I can do is say Thanks Scott for being around here and lightening things up when they need a little of that, and focusing the beam onto the target when it needs a little of that, creating new tools for us to shoot at targets with in the first place (how did this turn into a gun post?) and generally showing us all the better side of human nature; your nature.

Cheers my friend!

[Northern Rider]

Scott, you have given so much to the online LX car community.

LXOY is a well deserved recognition of your prolific, enthusiatic and significant contributions.


Now -having said that - don't go gettin' yer head so swollen, ya can't fit 'er into an AIRHAMMER intake!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[MikeEast]

Congratulations Rev - like has been said already, you are the MAN! I count you as one of the coolest people I know, as well as a friend.

Well Done!

Mike

[NC-SXT]

Congrats Scott. well deserved:hammer:

[Darthvader]

Yaaaaaaa. I knew you would win. I think it is very fitting. Thanks for your contibutions and the wonderful write up. Even though you did not mention me.

[HEMIwoman]

Congrats Scott! It is a pleasure knowing you represent the best of the best here on LXForums!

[Cam]

Dang how did I miss this one. :doh:


Major congrats Scott. :friday: :banana: :beerchug: :thumbs_u: :hammer: :not_worth :rock:

[CliffB]

Congratulations Scott, Very well deserved.

[COOKZ32]

Thanks for the write up REV, and that was the first thing you posted that I was able to understand ever word!!!! LOL

[05 MagnumRT]

Congratulations !! A well deserved honor.

[HEMI~C~]

A well deserved award accompanied by a great write up.

Keep it going man,

[Husker]

Congrats Scott! Now go out and force those Hypertech weinnies to make a 6.1 version!! :)

[fnkychkn]

a big hearty congrats Scott. you may not have the flashiest car. you may not be the funniest member of this board. i may not agree with your posts sometimes. but you are, without a doubt, the most compassionate human being i've had the pleasure of sharing ideas with. this honor is extremely well deserved. it is a badge you should wear proudly wherever life takes you.

[Rev.Hammer]

Thank you all so much!!
You know, I would consider it a life work and great achievement to meet all of you!
I also want to thank one more person.
I would never have made it this far, I would never had the great fortune, steadiness of path and clarity of vision without this person.
When a soul finds someone that means this much to them, they have no choice but to be friends. This person has been the truest friend that you could ever ask for. A true friend knows all the wierd eccentricities, odd habits, and personality faults that you have... and still thinks that you are a fine person and still seeks your company.
This person has been my good luck charm, cheerleader, confidant, emotional and mental shock absorber and butt kicker.

I want to thank my wife, Connie. I love her so much.
Come take my hand, baby...grow old with me....

[Rev.Hammer]

Congrats Scott! Now go out and force those Hypertech weinnies to make a 6.1 version!! :)

ummmm... I try not to force weenies...

[ZMagnum]

Congrats Scott!

[ChargerChick]

Congrats Rev! Thanks for all your help and thanks for all the laughs you bring to this board! :banana:

[magnumdude]

Scott, congrats man, It was a tough vote for me. You, grinner and freak were the original reason I joined LXforums. I joined when people were posting "hey I seen a magnum today" "how cool is that" I have come to know a bunch of people, both persoally and cyber, and I attribute alot of my new friends to you. I voted for CV because he (and Joyce) did alot to directly benefit me....I know I'm selfish..Hopefully someday our paths will cross! can there be 3 LXOY?

[northeastern08]

Congrats Scott!! Great write-up...though I regrettably say I have not read all 12,800 of your posts...I know I have read many many of them and it is always a pleasure reading them :thumbs_u:

[GR8DODG]

Congrats REV! You da man!!!!!

[STAGE 3 R/T]

Congrats!

[cadzilla74]

Congrats Scott, well-deserved. Do you have to wear a tiara or something at M&G's for the year?

[Allevon]

Rev. you rock!!! Congrats dude

[the hurse]

congrats brother!! well deserved. :)

[redinorange]

Congratulations...

[Dr. Chem]

in the words of an edya-macated scholar, "awesome dude!" :-)

[cstrau]

Congrats Rev! Very, very well deserved. Can't imagine the forums without your wit and humor......

[Tim@NCTSLLC]

Congratulations Scott!

Best wishes from CTS and PPP.

Tim - CTS

[da BoMM]

Nice landslide, Rev! Well desrved!

[Batman]

Many many congrats!!!!

[tommyzdesign]

congrats rev , i figured from the start you were somthing special , i just thought to myself "maybe hes dieters illegitimate son... lol
great write up , i want to publish it in the magazine too..

hammer dont hurt em':hammer:

tommyz

[Hardrock]

Congratulations Scott! Congratulations not only on being chosen as the LXOY but also for your wit, wisdom and humor that has done a world of good for people that you may never get to meet.

You say that some of the people that you have met on this forum have helped make you a better person . . . well, just know that you have helped make this forum a better place.

One person reaching out to another can start a chain reaction of good will that would have seemed incomprehensible to some. I have been fortunate enough to have seen it occur many times on this forum.

Congrats again Scott, and we hope to hear from you all the more.

Later, Franz
(aka: Hardrock)

[moparman53]

Congrats Scott (and Connie). I was not surprised to discover you were chosen. Not many here as deserving as you. I'm not very verbose, so I can't gush forth with a lot of platitudes like you. Well, I stop now before I say something stupid or inappropriate.

[DFWMagnum]

Fantastic words! Congratulations Scott! :beerchug:

Nick

[TWIST3D BLACK MAG]

Congrats...from a fellow Georgian (but, I'm still here!)

[gn300]

Congrats Scott, from Nova Scotia!

You da man bro!

[BlakeAlden]

Congrats Scott! It's a pleasure knowing you. You've helped a huge number of people on this forum including myself and I really appreciate it!

[DaILLestWun]

Congratumalations!!! lol:banana: :pepper: :hammer: :mrgreen: :friday: :beerchug: :rock: :cool: :p

[lowriderman3]

Congrats man! I enjoy reading your post, and also your humor goes a long way! :)

[Hemi31]

Congrats Scott!I always enjoy your write ups.

[Dodger]

Rev. Scott your the man. Thanks for giving so much to the forum. :hammer:

[Charg-um@BMC Performance]

Awesome, well deserved !!

[rcompart]

AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!... Now that one was a GOOD ONE!!

Reminds me of the time that my uncle got fired for fiddling with the pickle slicer when he worked at Claussen..
Well, the short story is that while he got fired for fiddlin with the pickle slicer at Claussen... she got fired too!
:banana:(quote from thread 46015 (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=46015))



http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/rcompart/BurningMan.jpg
(part of his sig a few months ago)


Your phrases and pictures are a true testament to the character you have and the character that you are. Thank you for being a part of the community. Congrats, you truly deserve it.:pepper:

[GasGunR]

Congrats Scott!

Thanks for helping make this place the best car forum on the planet!

Enjoy!

Don

[Mosie]

Congrats Scott!

Thanks for helping make this place the best car forum on the planet!

Enjoy!

DonI couldn't say it better!
This IS the best car forum on the planet because of it's members. You add so much to the membership by just being you.
And there’s no doubt that here, you are one major.... member!!

:wink:


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Mosie let me ask...... how long did it take you to type that??:mrgreen:

[SyNyStR]

To my brotha' from anotha' motha'!!! You are da' man!!! Congrats on your being chosen the LXOY!!! I enjoyed speaking to you at the reveal for Janelle's bike! Your words to me concerning life and people in general will truly be remembered!

BTW! They didn't tell you that if you were chosen as LXOY you would also win a burned Mother's Finest CD!!! Where should I send it???

SyNyStR

[marmaduke]

Congratulations from Canada EH!

[ravenkeeper98]

Congrats Scott, Hope I can run into you again at the 2nd SE Shindig

[legmaker]

scott - as a relative newcomer to this forum, but a veteran of the lx "scene", i have noticed few on this forum to be "the" members to pay close attention to..... you are one..... the award is an honor, but deservedly so for you from what i have encountered in my short time on this forum! looking forward to emulating some of your ways on this forum in the future! congrats!
chris :-)

[67alecto]

Congrats, Scott.

I've drifted away from LXForums in the last few months since we've lost people at work and we're all taking on a lot more than we had in the past.

Here's another confession - I haven't even popped the hood in all that time :blam: .

[Rev.Hammer]

Dang.. that IS bad!! Dont let your work get in the way of whats important!! AHAHHAA

Thank you all VERY VERY much!

[jason0618]

A little past due, I suppose, but congratulations, anyway.

[bmartin9122]

I gotta support the Rev.

[Reggie475]

Congrats Rev. it is well deserved.

[Rev.Hammer]

Thank you so MUCH my friends!! I couldnt do it without you!

[ThreeHundredSee]

Congrats...yeah, I'm a few months late. oh well. I have an excuse...I was on another forum. rofl. I plan on getting hammered very soon.

[Rev.Hammer]

O yeah! I know that you will love it!! I would be more than proud for you to have one!