Shorty's blog

[Shorty Thompson]

Guess since I asked about this blog . I should be 1 of the first to let you know why.

I go to several demolition derby websites daily. People ask questions . They get reponces. I hate it when someone asks a question and they get an answer that is wrong. It just irrates the bejesus out of me. I feel it like this , if you don't know the answer , fine ask. If you know better and you just tell someone something just to shut them up . Then you shut up. Lying isn't going to anything for you except , untrustable (sp).

[Shorty Thompson]

Todays been a fairly good day. I got an email asking about some headers that I built , along with a phone number. I contacted the enquirer and answered his question on the phone. I think he was surprised to find out that there is a cheaper way to make derby headers than even buying at my price. So I told him how. Can ya blame me ? I mean I stopped building them because I said I could deliver something , then I did a follow. I found out my claim was false. I didn't like that. So I stopped. On occasion , I will build a set. However the consumer will not get a boasted claim again. I won't allow myself any embarrassment of that nature again.

Did they complain ? Nope ! Not a one of them. which makes me think they were just being kind. I thank them for that.

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Well this morning started off well . Got up rready to go to work (bleck). No biggy though, I generally have fun. Some people are good to work with . The boss usually leaves me alone so I can do my thing. I guess I get those headers done today . I more or less contracted to do another set of derby headers. I'll get them done up , then finish welding them up at work. I love job perks ! Got the DEC headers sold , I think. That'll be nice for someone. Snow came down like they forcasted. I knew when I uncovered the car that it was gonna be a challenging trip to work. I got about a mile or so out of town , then turned around. Roads were drifting, and with my car. You just don't chance snow and drifts. You get stuck.

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Off the computer for today . I guess guess I'll risk the hazzardious roads to go to work . Had a good day yesterday, lol. Did a bunch of nothing except shovel some of this stuff. Didn't shovel a lot , it was still snowing. I was thinking of taking some pics and mailing them Rusty. Let her see what kinda snowfall we got . Oh well later.

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Well after I got to work after traveling hazzardious roads from snow drifts. I find they call off the work scheduled today. So,,,,, I worked on some headers for a gent in southbend. I got the tubes trimmed and flanges drilled . Now all I got left is to cut the the tube opennings.

8:15pm , I get a quick notice from we crash . You know that deal that envolved that cuda earlier ? Now "ol" buddy larry blitzkreig is pointing the finger at me for him getting screwd out of his finders fee. Well ol buddy guess what " pal " I didn't screw anyone. The fellow I hooked up through you didn't buy the car. Btw way Larry he posted that too! Wanna see it ?

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Well today was gleeful. I had a better than normal day. Just getting prototyped parts ready for sales today , almost got it done too ! Just need to finish up the sides . Tomorrow has fun instore for me. We're getting more snow, ya. 1"-3's" along with wind gusts. On the way bome roads were already starting to drift again. I made it through though. Got to preform maintance on the machines once a month. Grease machines actually. I hate doing that, but hey ! Atleast we get to take our time , and eat doughnuts. My turn to buy , btw.

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I'm starting to get to p[oint where I'm running behind . I guess 1 day at a time to catch up isn't bad. Well Saturday the 17th was a fun filled day. Traversed over many mounds of snow drifts to get to work. Caught with my counter part at Formosa chemical, you know the central Illinois chemical plant that blew up . He was way infront of me, but was driving slow enough that he was no real chase. I seen that he was riding the shoulder waiting for me to pas him . So I called him from my cell phone and told not to worry , that I wasn't going to pass him , and that he could get back on the road, lol . Well we got to work , then loafed for about the first 1/2 hour . Then we got started. Took us the better part of the morning to get the machines greased. Got done around noonish. The we helped with scrap. The trailer had to scooped out before any scrap went in . That was the lead's job, lol. He got stuck several times with the forklift in the trailer and had to be pulled out. He's such a dimwit. Left work/clocked out at 12:45pm and went home. The highway infront of the plant was good for about 13 miles. Then came the cut across road. It was cleaned once , but was drifting again so we had to take it easy from Rt.54 to county 22 . That's where we parted . I stayed on county 22 . He went into the small community that he grew up in to get gas , then head on home . A mile or so out of town he got stuck. I never knew , I went on home.

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Well today went good at work , I kept thinking about tomorrow. I'm leaving at lunch time. I'm going to apply for another job closer to home . I hope to get it . With my work history and background skills I shouldn't have a problem. About the only thing that scares me is , they do lay off. I can't / don't want that . I need year round work , and will tell them that . I do have a forethought though. I know they're gonna ask me where I work now what it'll take to get me to stay there. Flat out I intend to tll them more money. Right now I work well below scale pay. Even though I have a car that gets good gas milage, the milage is getting higher. Right now I know it's above 245,000. It can't last forever .

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Well it's been a couple of days since I posted last. Kept my interview appointment. Things are looking pretty good. I don't the out come as of yet . The man that does the hiring will / supposed to be calling tomorrow. I'm gonna have to schedule the welding test for atleast Friday. I need to make some money at my present job. I think tomorrow I'll wear my side blinders in. I wear glasses a,s I'm supposed to wear them at work for saftey purposes, lol . I don't though. Well I hope to hear something tomorrow.

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I guess I haven't been keeping this up to date . I guess my best excuse is that I'm keeping busy. I just got 1 set of headers done , now I have to start on another set . This time I'm writing everything down. This time when I say it's diplomat friendly , it's gonna be . A buddy of mine has contacted me about a cam that I have for a chevy . I'm gonna recoup some of my money that I spent on the parts , but I'm gonna have to sale the others . All I can hope for is ,,,,,, breaking even for now. Who knows I may keep them too. I'm not gonna be out anything .

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[3/16/07]

I started posting dates at the top to make sure I know when the last time I posted . As it stands , it's been a while. Well since the last time there's been a minor fuss at the IDDA , bbs about moderators. Someone wanted someone that had respect built to moderate. I can appreiciate that . I guess I've built quite a bit over the years. I guess if I were asked I would accept a postion as moderator . However I'd have to think about it . I'm not sure if they think I'd let things slide , or put a stop to it as soon as it started . Trust me before it got started , and without provacation , I would delete anything that would detramental to the website in a heartbeat. I am glad that I was for the most point nominated , but I wouldn't let anything slide. I think the others are doing an awesome job. I know all to well how difficult a job it is. I'm glad to be a mod here . I have Amy to thank for that. Here , I've only had to edit 1 post so far, and then it was only a different word for the insertion. No one avtually caught , but like promised , I contacted Amy after I done it . I'm sure she approved it . There was nothing more said about it .

Today was a good day till about / near the end of the day. I asked a general supervisor about aproduct that we sell . As usual Barry jumped my arse, again. It seem that what once was an approachable person , that was good to work for has turned into a toatl , unapproachable asshole. I'm getting tired of being hollared at . It seem that they want you to go through the proper channels . Why ?. They don't ! Well not from what I've seen anyway.

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3/22/07

Well I had the hell scared out of me last night . I was in the IDDA chatroom , along with a few others. Kj7, KJ Paro, hollared at me. Said something to the effect that he was going to recommend that folks not buy my headers that I've been building and selling . My heart jumped into my throat. I thought I was in big trouble, huge. The he told me why . He said " because they make you go deaf " then said, " they are loud " , ;D . I started breathing again` . Then asked him if his brother had heard them yet. He replied " oh yes ! bout killed my dad ". I replied Huh ? He said that when he started it up , it scared his brother and he just about bolted over the top of his dad which was standing behind him. I'm glad he likes them . I hope everyone that I build & sell to get what they expect.

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3/24/07

Well todays day went eventful to say the least. Had to go grease machines at work today, done that. Then walked across the street to look at a doublewide house to buy. No ,,,,, not for me , for my daughter and grandkids. Just helping them out in life's duties. It's gonna need work , even for my standards. I just hate it when folks botch carpentry work. The previous owners did just that. Also today went to pick up a motor and transmission for a guy in Pa. . Meeting him in Effingham Il. tomorrow. It's a 1969 ,383 w/ tranny. He's getting it cheap enough that's for sure.

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4/13/07

Well it's been a while as you can see. I've been wandering in the mist, so to speak. My home website is closing down, and I'm depressed. I can't imagine what Amy must think. I think she knew for sometime now. that could be some of the reason why she hasn't be online much. I also think Ray and she are doing good again. I sure hope so , for them. I don't know what I'm gonna do now . I 've been thinking of editing all my derby websites and then drifting off into obscurity. I won't be missed , I'm sure of that. I need to clear my mind so I can think, and move on with my life. I've trying to build a street/strip car for a little while now. I think it's time I get off my arse and do it . I just love the body lines of that LeBaron, but can't passed that grille . I guess I never could. It's just say old folk. Gag me with a spoon. However it could be an awesome sleep too. I had a buddy contact me about a 63/63 fury. Now that got my attention. I fell in love with those when I derbied 2 of same body styles, "B" bodys that is. I've been wanting to tub 1. Maybe I should. Maybe I should tub the fury, it'd look the best that way.

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4/18/07

man I tell ya today has been a day of all days. Ok I go to work . A co-worker start with me. Not just starting an argument , but starting bul$#!t. Now I get home , I eat , then I get on the IDDA website to find out it's shutting down even earlier than before notified. I didn't want that,,,,,,,! And now to find out it's someone that was on the board with that doing it. I won't start it in here for sake that Amy doesn't need it here , but my GOD. What a day.

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4/19/07


Man I tell ya . Last night when I got an email from Gary Falls , then ready what he sent me , I just went bulistic. I can't believe the audasity of Steve Bucknam causing the early closure of the IDDA. I still can't believe it. Also ! I can't blame Gary , nor Billy, or Jason for closing the website down early either. Last post that I posted said that I will no longer be at the " new IDDA ". I can't take it any longer. I know that Billy & Jason will understand , but I will be here to help Amy as much as possible . Btw , Amy is prolly gonna rip my head off for I've done so far , but I hope she understands. Sis , it's for the better, trust me. I just can't stand anyone of that type, and will not endorse anything he says or does , or sells. I'm sorry , I just can't. If I had my way I'd delete his membership here too. In my opinion , he's not welcomed, but that's me , and I'll pay for mine own actions. I'm not going power crazed here . I just can't stomach him any longer.

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4/20/07


4/20 huh ? I wished it was . I'd prolly be oblitherated. I spoke of this week being a week of total frustration. Man I can't get anywhere near turning it around to a good day , not 1. I've been helping so many people for so long that it's hard as hell starting over. I also thought that I would be making good decisions here too! Turns out, I guess I'm wrong again. I wished I had time to talk to Amy before I just jumped in and started screwing up , but not so. My judgement was weak, at best. I'll prolly get demoted for what I have done. I deserve that. My anal outlook is the culprit, and I know it. Hurting people , that I consider friend , is just plain stupid on my part. However I guess , again , with my anal reasoning it just didn't matter . I dropped my membership at wecrash last night. I went back and contacted 1 other person that I wanted to have my email addy before I left though. he's asked questions , and to his surprise , I showed him that another long time derbier was wrong and that he could do what he wanted to achieve. Out of all of them , he seemed the most passionate about this sport that he particapates in. Good for him ! lol , I did get a kick out of reading the last thing he wrote. " I'll be sure to keep your "E" addy ". proud to have another friend. It's funny how a chain of events can come full circle , then tap on your shoulder , then tell ya , your no better than me ! . I just don't like 1 person in particular, and ,,,,,,, I've never met him ! Just had good folk tell me what he's done , and what he's like . The base my decision off that then see,,,,, what the truth is just by watching him. My friends weren't lying. I kept up with a thread on wecrash. As it was intended to be just a faredwell notice to everyone that the IDDA was closing up shop. Started out fare , then went to bashfest, go figure. I have a problem that has plagued me from time I was on the "BOD" at the IDDA, and still does. Then to have the audasity of the host of wecrash tell/post that it was me. I guess he had to make it look like I was the bad seed all a long. Sorry, my guess is his anal outlook needs to make him like saint in everyone's eyes . Arrogance is what I call it. lol , time for work ! I'm late !

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4/20/07 , 7:02 pm


Just got done writing an email to Kory Paro about my week. Here's how it ended up.

Let me tell you about this past week, let's start at the week before. By the way I guess I should mention I collect aluminium cans at work so I got extra money for the grandkids

The before is when I found out that the IDDA was closing it's doors May 26th. That by itself just about crushed me . I'm not taken well on wecrash , at all . I just caysed to much crap for tory and his boys. Si I decided that this would be a good time to just walk away from derbying altogether. Delete all my favs saved about the derbys, make a fresh start. That was going really well all week long. Made it trough the weekend ok , and Modya was a good day, just keeping to myself and doing my job at work. Tuesday, the day starts off good, I go to lunch, finish my lunch, then head to the smoke room. On the way I see a co-worker taking cans out of my can barrel. I didn't mind it , until I went inside and sat down. A couple of friends of mine told me what the guy was doing. I thought to myself , that low life . Well the day went a head with it'self just fine, Wednesday, I get confronted by this guy about someone stealing his cans ! Now this guy is no threat , trust me. We have words a couple of times . This goes on for 2 days, Wednesday & Thursday. In this time span, I'm expecting to be called to the GS's office. GS stands for General Supervisor. Barry's ok , but he can be a prick. As a matter of fact , most of the time he is. So I keep my back covered at work by talking to my acting supervisor. My super took some time off. So the days go on , I keep getting & hearing about this petty ass crap from this guy. today was the only day that I didn't hear about.

Now,,,,,,,,then along in this week's span of time. I get an email from Gary Falls with basically all the other "BOD" member's addys showing too! Showing that he sent it out to all of us. Anyway , In it I get a notifcation that the IDDA will be closing soone r than what was stated previously, and that someone contacted billy and basically destroyed everything Gary had done for 3 days of talking to billy about. Then I found the post, and read it. I thought great ! Now I have to deal with the IDDA shutting down earlier than it was supposed . So I got to wecrash and look up the thread about the IDDA closing , as I find out it's no other than Steve Bucknam, a member of the "BOD" . And,,,,,,, Bucknam says that he did it. Like he's proud of that fact. Now then Tory and a few others post their remarks, then I post, the in a post by Tory after I asked Bucknam if he was the 1 leaking info about the borad meetings that were supposed to be kept confidential. Tory says " no shorty it was you ! " . BULLSHIT ! I never said anything to Tory. He was the one that told me that he had an informant still on the board that was keeping him informed. My week just got worse. Now then being pissed off at bucknam , and even more pissed off at tory. I decided to delete my membership at wecrash after I notify a couple of people there as to where I can be reached. Then left . I went to Jesse's website , done the samething there, went to showtime promotions , done the samething there. Deleted every website that I had stored,except the idda website , and the DDCI website.

well,,,,,,,,, I went to the DDCI website. I thought that would be a good moderator as I was trusted to do. Turns out I'm not. I seen Bucknam's posts. I edited them, basically deleted them , I also deleted the " WTF " thread. Then Amy's IM's me . Not wanting her to findout by accident, I told her what I did. So now I know I made her mad at me too. Told her I was sorry. So now Im thinking about taking a little vacation time away from everything, and finally get started on what I want to get started on. My street machine.

See what kinda week I've had ?

[Shorty Thompson]

4/24/07


I normally come in twice a day . In the morning when I wake up 3:35am , then later about 5:00pm. I always check the last 10 posts. Well I seen 1 post that I stopped long enough to read. My buddy over in Ohio is having a tough time off it. He can't see why this sport is so messed up. Everyone arguing and carrying on so. I wished I had atleast some answers for him. However I'm afraid I can offer little or none. I caught up with him last night in the chatroom , which reminds me I need to contact scott about taking it over. I hope he'll let me .I plan to moderate it, that means upgrading it, and paying a yearly fee. Oh well, let's see what comes of it, lol.

Anyway , back to my buddy . funny how you never meet anyone , but can still call them friend, but he is. I call once in a while , not very often , but once in a while . hee's got a god relavant question though . Why is everyone fighting. I wished evryone had a blog. I wished everyone knew where each other's blog was , just so they could see what's bothering everyone , Maybe then things would settle down.

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6/5/07

Seen Steve's blog and I thought since he hadn't posted in a while , and I hadn't posted in a while . It was about time to follow the leader . Guess what ! I'm selling on ebay. Yep on ebay. Not a lot yet , I'm still learning, but I made some money. I put a call into Democar82 Jesse Cushway about an itenm that I was selling a pair of derby headers for a SBM. They didn't turn up where I expected them too. So I called Jesse. I'll see if he can get me straightened out, lol.

Well work socked it to me again. I got reduced downn to a machine operator. My pay took a cut too. That sucks. Nailed for for a $1.25 an hour. Now that hurts. Good thing I started selling somethings on ebay. It might help make up some of the differance. I did the garage sale thingy this last weekend , My grandson and I did actually. We had fun. Bought alot of nic nac things to sell on ebay. I'm sure I won't get rich of this stuff , but I'll make some money. I told Amy ( rustbkt29 our host ) about what I did on ebay , now she thinking about doing some embroidery items and selling them on ebay. Way to go Amy !