Remember Picklesb1tch
 

Hey Guys!

Some of you 'old-timers' should remember 'Picklesb1tch' (I've re-spelled it to get it past the censors) Mike couldn't make our SVX mini-meet in Duluth, MN about 4 years ago because he was closing on a new house (new- for him) in West St. Paul. We started chatting and comparing notes and 'long story/short' is- he bought my grandparents house!! Way Freaky!!

We had chatted a couple of times since on the phone and I missed him several times when I stopped at his 'new' house when I was in the neighborhood. My wife and I were nearby the other night and I finally 'caught' him at home. I met his wife and had a nice chat and a tour of the old homestead. Kind of weird to be back in a house with so many memories after about 35 years. He's only the third owner and it's in surprisingly good shape.

Unfortunately, Mike had to make some concessions with his new house, wife, job, etc. a couple of years ago and ended up donating his pearlie SVX to a local trade school. Mike looked upon my '94 with a little longing in his eyes.

Good times!

-Regards,

-Mark

I remember Mike. I hated to see him go out on such a sour note. I realize, however, how frustrations can run high, at times.

Next time you see him, tell him I said hi.

Maybe, if I ever get up that way again, to pick up my daughter, we can all hook up. Unfortunately, hauling college goods and four people in an SVX is not the ideal situation. I'll likely be in another vehicle. :D

There wasn't a bad vibe detected at all.... just nice to finally have a face to match with a name - and 'attitude'? Mike did like to stir the pot- as do I on occasion....

-Mark

pickles
 

I remember pickles and Eddycat.. HEHEHE
AKA mike..
Mike was nice and always a FUN read.. NOt to mention a Very fine meachanic. His advice is missed.

I'm sorry to hear though about the parting of the SVX.
from what I know. Seperating the 2 would be like removing an arm. As for the stiring of the pot.. Get to know a few Suby meachanics.. you'll fully understand the humor it's whacky, but FUN.
svx1999

I remember pickles and Eddycat
 

What happened to EddyCat?
His forum was last posted to on 9-11...was he at Ground Zero?

Re: I remember pickles and Eddycat
 

He was at ground zero of a debate about "Passive 4-Wheel Steering" that finally got his goat and he quit. After that, he was seen sporadially on Yahoo, but, I believe, has disappeared altogether after a move to Montana from I-dee-ho.

after a move to Montana from I-dee-ho.
 

No doubt in a little secluded cabin somewhere up in the
mountains...writing a Subaru manifesto. With his cat.

Tim

Re: after a move to Montana from I-dee-ho.
 

Yep. Good ol "Toopid." And his cat too. :D

And his cat too.
 

LOL! In his tattered old bathrobe and slippers. Drink in hand.
Horns on the SVX hood...filthy, dirty; but runs like a top!
Still practicing the full gas-full brake driving technique, as
instructed by "Blondeman"!

Re: And his cat too.
 

All I have to say is Blondeman + Maria + Reading I = Insults about Paint, or the lack thereof on Blondeman's Car.

Re: Re: And his cat too.
 

I seem to recall Maria giving me a bruise after I told her I've hauled PA gear in my SVX.

Ahhh, the memories...

Doug

Re: And his cat too.
 

Here's a trivia question for you:

What was eddycat's likker of choice? :D

Blondeman, of course was only using full gas/full break because he used the "heel/toe" method, just like the drivers at Le Mans. :D:D:D

Re: Re: Re: And his cat too.
 

My favorite memory of Maria (aside from thinking what the look on her face was, when Alanscouse handed her a 20.00 bill -- long story :D) was when we were sitting at the table in TGI Fridays and she says to me, "You sound just like your posts." :D Gosh, Reading I has to go way up near the top of my favorite life experiences. :D:D:D

Re: Re: Re: Re: And his cat too.
 

No doubt... what was my name again?

I remember, Pickles, Eddycat & Toopid, Maria, Blondeman, Alexis, Chuck Digerlando, Charles, Preston, etc.

How many remember Frank ?
Is Blondeman still driving a a supercharged schoolbus at breakneck speed somewhere in the Balkans ?
Who supplied the Ouzo to Aredub...(hint - it's a girl) ?