what does 300C/LX forums mean to me, and what do I mean to 300C/LX Forums

[Mr. iNCREDIBLE]

My GF doesn't get my "obsession" with my 300 (I don't either ). Nor does she understand why I spend so much time on 300C and LX forums, and why I am always getting packages in the mail containing members Nav Units, or why I make a daily trip to the USPS to mail out 'stuff' to members..


Why do I do it?

Well I picked my screen name for a couple of reasons, first was that my daughter who was 1 at the time I bought my 300 was calling me "incredible daddy" because the movie "The Incredibles" was her favorite at the time and she was correlating Mr. Incredible (who was referred to as "dad" in the movie) to me because I am "daddy" (BTW that was her first word)

The second reason is because "Mr. Incredible" was obsessed with helping people, it was his life calling so to speak, and I feel the same way.

I like helping people, I have gotten burned doing it (not by anyone on the forums though, so that is a good thing), sometimes people take kindness as weakness and try to take advantage of you/me, but I don't let that deter me from who I am.

I like doing things for others, I like "putting myself out" as some have called it to help people in need, I don't see it as putting myself out. I see it as what goes around comes around, and treat others as you want to be treated etc..

I don't ask for anything in return most of the time, I do like to barter for things sometimes, but for the most part I do it because it's me.

I have had a run of "bad luck" some might say over the past few years, but I don't see it that way, I see life very simply:

Things in life happen, it's not what happens but how you deal with it...

several years ago (7 now) I had a lot of $hit happen in a short period of time, the death of my Wife and Father 12 days apart, loss of a job, house, and car within several weeks of that. I hit rock bottom and found myself living on "skid row" in downtown L.A. I made bad choices and sunk lower and lower, until one day I realized no one is going to help me, I have to do it myself.

If I can make a small difference in someones life, whether it be fixing a Nav unit, or helping them move furniture, or baby sitting their kid on the spot, or whatever then to me I have done a good thing...

I bring this up because my GF did, she wanted to know why I do what I do, and what if anything the people of these forums that have never met me think about me.... She of course thinks I am a great person which is why she loves me, because of who I am, but I think she is a mite jealous that I am this person for everyone (though she'll never admit that)...

300cforums and LXforums is a place for me to learn, share and help, it is an outlet of escape when I need to be someplace else but can't, it is a group of friends that share a common interest and a family of sorts.

that's what this place is to me... So what am I to 300c and LX Forums?

[ravenkeeper98]

300cforums and LXforums is a place for me to learn, share and help, it is an outlet of escape when I need to be someplace else but can't, it is a group of friends that share a common interest and a family of sorts.

that's what this place is to me... So what am I to 300c and LX Forums?

I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head. Lots of people here are a wealth of knowledge, and also good people, you, Rev, MF, Funky, just to name a few, and I know I left a lot out of that list. I have been helped out a lot buy this forum as well as I think I may have helped a few myself. I like how you gain experience and yourself can go from newbie to a quasi-guru.

[aarcuda]

I like you already . I share the same values in life as you do but have not ever had to hit the bottom you did. At one point close to a few of those but not the wife and father. Congrats to you and helping. More people need that attitude.

[lowriderman3]

Excellent write up man! There is a wealth of knowledge on here and the members are great! This is a home away from home for me!

[STL-SRT8]

The cars are the common thread, the "community" is what it is all about. Whether it is for advice or to gain knowledge, or for some of to get praise or afffirmation that we are on the right track.

As far as what Mr. iNCREDIBLE is, from what I can tell. . . a devoted father of an incredibly bright daughter, who has been through the "crap" of life but turned it around and is making the best of it. You are also very direct when it comes to issues or questions and you take pride in what you have and ask for little more than the respect you deserve, but you are humbled when others step outside or go beyond that level.

How's that for just reading a "few" of your posts on this forum? What's funny is I could have answered that without the writeup above, in fact I had to go back to read it as I skipped to your question at the bottom of the thread!

By the way, my wife doesn't get it either, but she is a trooper and is playing along. In fact she and the kids are attending the Starved Rock event this year!

Dan

Edit to be cheezy!

[Biscuit]

I've been part of a lot of groups in my short time on this earth, but none that have taken me in and shown me love, and compassion, and shared their wealth and knowledge of, whatever, like LXforums.

Mr.I. You've done some great things on here, and I thank you for that. As well as all the other top dogs on here.

I have to give my props to my NW crew too for taking me in and making me part of the fam!

Cheers,
-Mike

[1fastsedan]

When I was growing up in the sticks, my dad (a man of few words) used to just call someone "good people." As a kid I didn't fully understand what that meant, other than they were a friend of my dad's and he did a lot for his friends. 20 years later I more than get it. I've met Marc, his girlfriend, and daughter. I helped Marc out on a project that didn't come to fruition and he has helped me out too. Without a doubt, Marc (and his family) are good people.

One of the most unique things I've found on all LX-related forums is how everyone I've met is "good people." I don't know if only really well-raised people with similar values to mine buy these cars or what, but I'm honored to be a part of this community. I've never met so many great people so quickly.

[fullofit_]

happy that we have the incredible good fortune to have you around, with all you do as I have said in prior posts the name fits. Loved what you did for your dear friend at the pizza place. That you take the time to help others even when you own future is so unsure is an awesome trait. Your daughter will be a wonderful adult one day for all your fine examples she will see thru out her life.

all the best,
now drive on
full

[USCG Charger]

I'm very proud to be apart a this forum. The people I've talked to over the phone all seem to be stand up guys and you are no different Mr.I. I just recently purchased my charger this Jan, and I've been on chargerforums from day one. Coming over here and reading some of the things u guyz do to help a fellow brother out is second to none IMO.

I hope you keep riding the wave all the way to the shore.

Jason

[36 chambers]

yeah mr. incredible is the man who stands 1000% behind his name!!!!!!! i have a little problem myself on lx forums ....if you know what you mean!!!!!!

[USCG Charger]

I just heard you where over there before and now ur not. They didn't go into detail

[MOPAR31]

yeah mr. incredible is the man who stands 1000% behind his name!!!!!!! i have a little problem myself on lx forums ....if you know what you mean!!!!!!

I just heard you where over there before and now ur not. They didn't go into detail

Quick detail he was being a POHO....LOL... J/K....

Yeah I realy enjoy being part of LXforums Its Great Community and we all share the same love for Our rides...


And WOW what a post MR.I!!! I haven't got the chance to talk to you personaly but i have seen you at "BB"... I also seen you helping a couple of the forum members...

[Super T]

This forum is quite possibly the coolest place I've ever spent this much time... which is a little disconcerting considering it's not even really a place........ not sure what tha tsays about me...

Anyway, the lengths to which you're willing to go to help forum members who are otherwise total strangers is awe-inspriring. I don't believe I've ever read a rude or inappropriate post from you. Instead, it's always a chin-up attitude which I which I could emulate at times. After reading about what you've been through (and hoping like hell I'm never tested as you have been) and seeing where you are today, my hat is perpetually off to you man. I hope some day to meet members from other regions, hopefully yourself included. I'm honored to count you among the friends I've made here.

There, show her that, and then ask her to give you some s**t so your head doesn't get too big :-p