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September 26, 2001 - I've heard it all just about; "SLO is more of a rumbling team now as opposed to a racing team" (uh excuse me, but we're both. hehe), "Nowadays to get on SLO all you need do is change your name" "If you raced like I do you all should be afraid of me", etc, etc, et-freakin-cetera! No names on that last one (ONO), but it certainly serves as pretty good starting point, which is we fear no one. We don't talk about being the best; we simply go out and win. That's all that matters anyway, and it just happens to be what we do rather well. And you can best believe, with Triple B back in action, JDAK (The Mauler) up to speed, and the talent we've recruited (as well as the ones we're currently recruiting) in recent weeks...well, it's only going to get better. • It was a spur tourney hosted by my main man +Dreamweaver. The setting: "Crazy 98", but for this one you needed your umbrella! Since The SuperStar didn't give me a bunch of details...I'll make some up!! Hehe--actually not. Simply put, the outcome looked like this: 1st place - SLO_N8 2nd place - SLO_Jumper 3rd place - ZOc_TwoStroke
• Fact is our racing is very much alive; there just hasn't been any tournaments. I was thinking just yesterday how I miss the times of days gone by of getting together with the fellas and preppin for a tourney. I personally feel when tourneys came back they kind of over did it. Not speaking for the entire team, but a couple of race tourneys a month would be just fine. That leaves plenty of room for plain ole fun, ya know. Hopefully this is the start of getting back to what once was. Hopefully. Finally - way to go, guys!!! Excellent showing at that tourney!!!
September 24, 2001 - We're not just getting bigger, we're getting better! Allow me to introduce SLO's newest hopefuls: No1_Bro & MonsterDuck_WC (not sure if Bro is "really" no. 1 and I'm almost certain that Monster...person(?) isn't really a duck. At least I hope he isn't. If so, we'll have to discuss that one. We never figured on having livestock in our ranks, but hey, duck or no, and even if you're only say...no. 7, it's all about attitude. These two are loaded with it (attitude...the good kind), and it's that and that alone that earned them a shot at making this team.
• Their trial period begins as of today, and on 15 October, 2001, we'll vote to see if they've earned rights to what is undoubtedly the most sought after ticket in the MTM 2 Gaming Zone; a custom fitted, genuine leather (actually it's frog skin made to "look" like leather), SLO jacket!! Best of luck, fellas! September
17, 2001 - I’m
behind the power curve, so I’m going to bundle a few of these updates in a
easy to carry, no-spill package. Here
we go: •
That weirdo youngster who’s best friend is a 2ft tall robot (yep, we
talking about Obe—how’d
you guess?) has done it again. By
his own admission he hasn’t done a race track of late because he’s just too
freakin lazy, however, he’s made up for it 3 times over, cranking out two
incredibly fun rumbles; Island
Bash & Chlorinar.
Make it a point to check these out; you’ll be glad you did! •
He’s just released what is arguably his best work to date, and if you
haven’t noticed, it’s now lit up on our APL.
The name of the track is Sorrento
Sands, and the author is none other than SLO_PreACheR_MG!
Before I talk about the track, I just want to add that Preach
has an interesting way of choosing names for his tracks. His last track, Midiland
MX, was named after the speakers that sit atop his desk at home
(that's sick, isn't it?). I’m
afraid to ask how he came up with the name for this one.
Hehe—it’s no surprise that he gets along real well with that Star
Wars burnout; they’re both...very different than the rest of us. o
Ok,
back to business. When I look at
how far this guy has come, given where he started with respect to track making,
well...it’s pretty darn amazing. This
track is simply...fun - make no mistake about it.
You'll find it has no high profile bells/whistles, no lag inducing
clutter...well, to sum it up it’s just one heck of great rally.
Oh, and if you wear a cape (like I do) and drive a convertible...you’re
in for a treat!! Hehehe •
Obe/Preach – all kidding aside (hehehe, damn this is hard)...great,
great job. I certainly don’t take
what you guys do for granted, and I’m sure others appreciate the talent you
guys have, as well as the effort you put forth to make such outstanding tracks
for everyone to enjoy. Way to go!!! BIG
ANNOUNCEMENT HERE September
16, 2001 -
It’s ironic in the sense that they’re probably two of the biggest
mouth’s on the team. No wait,
they ARE the biggest mouth’s on the team!!!
One’s a racer, the other’s a rumbler...and I’m here to announce
that they're back!!!!! Yep, you
heard me – two of our long-time, most (dis)respected, veteran roadsters are
back on the scene. After hearing
the news via word of mouth, I was told many members of the SLO team actually
broke down and cried (we thought we had got rid of em!!) Ladies
and gentlemen (and you too, Crusty)
it is my sincere pleasure (choke, gag, cough) to announce the return of...... ****SLO_STOMPER****& ****SLO_3B****NOTE:
I called 3B’s
house not too long ago (he was at work...and I knew that.
hehehe) and spoke to his wife, Marilyn, who is a very nice lady, I
might add; he must've tricked her into marrying him.
At any rate, she informed me that he hates his team name, and would
prefer to be called, “Clem”, which is short for his first name, Clement
(sounds like something out of a freakin cowboy movie...an old one).
As a matter of fact, his full name is Clement
Teddy Wayne Sorrells, Jr.
Hahahahaha—yeah, I know what you’re thinking - somebody set him up
real good. Still, I say we oblige him and
refer to 3B as “Clem” from this day forward. Hey, it's
the least we can do for a teammate who's just come back to us, right "Clem"?
Hehehe
September 10, 2001 - Ding-Ding-Ding!!!! All rise, please. We have before us a brand new addition to the family, and I for one see this particular newcomer as a refreshing change of pace. I kid you not, in the beginning stages 98% of the people who try out for this team pour on the cream and buttermilk like you wouldn't believe ("Oh yes, SLO_COPE...that's a superb idea; you're so smart"...."This is THE best team ever...and I mean in the entire universe!"..."Well if you think I should then I will. After all, you know what's best, SLO_COPE"). It's disgusting. But 6 months later I typically hear this: "You want me to do what? Yeah well I'll get around to it when I get a chance - next year...maybe"..."Yeah well not only does the idea suck, but you suck, your truck sucks, N8, PA, SS, Christy, Jumper, Nanoo...all of them suck!!!" • Those comments were made by a couple of individuals whose names shall not be revealed (GutterboyMG, Preach, RAZ, & CLV). What I'd like to focus on is that which is new, and also a marked improvement over the kinds of losers (real ones) we've been scraping out of rat-infested alleys of late. Representing "the new and improved" is none other than SLO's most recent acquisition...
• She's very intelligent, has an excellent sense of humor, bubbly, and girlfriend has attitude with a capitol "A" - the good kind; not like those cretin's who's names I didn't reveal in the previous paragraph (GutterboyMG, Preach, RAZ, & CLV). Smiley (formerly known as "noemi_officer"), on behalf of all of SLO, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the team. Ordinarily I'd present you with a rather luxurious gift package, which would've included my great grandmother's shawl (can't find the bifocals to go with it, though), five slightly greasy hair curlers, a pair of STOMP's boxer underwear...washed (twice), and a $0.94 gift certificate to any Hardees in Israel (goodluck), however given the company you'll be keeping, I figured a can of mace and a baseball bat would suite you better. n Hehe--seriously though, a heartfelt welcome to the team, Smiley - we (and me!) are very, very glad to have you aboard! : ) September 3, 2001 - I first met Preach when he asked me to check out his track...his very first track. The name of it was "Rosario Canyon", and although it's somewhat crude by his standard of track making today, I was very much impressed with his work. During the test run he fell behind...considerably behind, prompting him to make me aware of the fact that he was a rumbler, not a racer. • Well all that's changed now, and this youngster has proven time and again he's capable of "runnin' with da big dawgs" on pretty much any track out there (except "Extreme Farm Rd" - he's afraid of that one). Hehe--that was a cheap shot, but so what; I like to make good use of my editorial license. : ) At any rate, "Jr." (as I like to call him when he's getting on my nerves, which is fairly often) entered a race tourney hosted by +No_Valve, whose format for this one was stock tracks. To be specific, the rounds went like this: 1st rd - Sidewinder Canyon 2nd rd - Scrapyard Run 3rd rd - The Heights 4th rd - Crazy 98, and he wrapped it up Voodoo Island for the 5th. The outcome? 1st place - SLO_PreACheR_MG 2nd place - LiquidPollution 3rd place - ZR1ro_Vet • Make no mistake, you'll be seeing this name more often where tourneys are concerned. The kid here has made it known he's not just another weirdo track maker who's run amok; he's a bonafide contender on the tracks...and this is only the beginning. BIG congrats to you, Preach - way to go, bud!!!!! : ) September 2, 2001 - The SuperStar was back in action on the cube in this spur tourney, and for this one the combatants were not required to have the same jackets. His partner of choice? None other than SYR_FOO, a seasoned veteran who stood side-by-side with our elite truck masher-upper (what - somebody gotta problem with that expression?) and slugged it out 'til the end. • Cutting to the chase, these two guys made quick work of the competition, impressing upon them what power was...and who controlled it! How bout a HUGE round of applause N8 and SYR_FOO! Great job you guys...outstanding!!! Hey, didn't I tell ya the cape and boots would pay off? Huh? Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about!! Here are the particulars: 1st place - SLO_N8 & SYR_FOO 2nd place - XXX_WHO_MADE_U & GohanGZ 3rd place - XXX_TAKEuOUT & XXX_D_Lady (snicker,snicker)
September 1, 2001 I’ll begin
this post with an excerpt from our team page…“we'll
continue to nurture that one ingredient which serves as the nucleus of this
outstanding team - our uncompromising friendship.”
It’s what we’re all about…it’s always what we’ve been about,
and I’d even go so far to say it’s the reason we’re still here today.
Change
impacts everything and everyone, and we’ve certainly had our fair share of
that; some good, some bad. Where
membership is concerned, however, change is always welcomed when we’re
“adding on to our empire”.
This day marks a milestone of sorts in that we have four
outstanding new SLOsters assuming their position on what is undoubtedly one of
the most popular, well-respected teams in the MTM 2 Gaming Zone – period.
They are as follows: Vickie_Lee_
is now SLO_nLuVnIt
Outlaw_Raz
morphed into SLO_RAZ
CagedLordVamp transformed into SLO_CLV &
NoXcape_sk
found a phone booth and *poof*, he's now SLO_NoXcape Welcome,
and a heartfelt congratulations to all of you for successfully completing what
is probably one of the more grueling, demanding, and dehumanizing trial
formats…well, in the world! When
you begin the first day of a 3-week trial with 5,000 leg-lifts, alligator
wrestling, and self-inflicted baseball bat beatings (new)…you know you’ve
got your work cut out for ya!! As
per usual we had to make a few “mad dashes” to the emergency room to patch
up a few of our brave-hearted SLO
prospects, but hey - they knew what to expect going in.
It was all there on the contract, in black & white (very
small print…at the bottom…on the back…in the corner...left
side) . Hehe—regardless, you all made it, and that’s all that matters. How bout a standing “O” for our newest members!!!! Congrats, you guys!! September
1, 2001 - I hype a lot
of stuff...and I realize that. Some things, however, speak for themselves,
and SLO_GutterboyMG's
new track does just that! He calls it, "Forsaken
Lands", and let me tell you, this is one heck of a track!! If you
cater to speed, finesse, fun & excitement in a track, then this one is
definitely for you! Ok sure, it's a tad on the heavy side meg-wise, but so
help me me, it's worth every byte!!! |
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