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Old 08-11-2008, 05:09 PM   #1
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Default The OFFICIAL Official FOTB Thank You Thread.

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Guys, I can't adequately express in any words, verbal or written, the grattitude I owe to everyone who makes FOTB possible, and everyone who comes, and keeps coming back. There is NO WAY that any one individual can put together an event like this, and keep it growing year after year after year, and I have to credit everyone who helps out with that.

First I need to thank Ron and Randy. These guys are the guy behind the guy, behind the guy. The ideas, the inspiration, the creativity, all flow when the three of us are on a call together. I can honestly say that this year, there'd be no FOTB without them. From the bottom of my heart, thank you guys.

Next, but not by much, I gotta give it up to the wife. Stacy is the one that you all encounter as you register. But she does so much more than that. Most of it is just putting up with my frantic fits at random intervals that get more and more frequent as the day approaches. She's an inspiration, and a source of energy, and I cannot thank her enough.

FocusSport gets a special nod here, because they've stuck by us since my beginning with FOTB. FOTB would not be what it is today without Randy and Raffi agreeing to meet with me in May of 2003 with this crazy idea that they should fork over some cash so we can make t-shirts and stickers and have a permit for a site so we don't get kicked out of the random parking lot. Raffi, Randy, Vik, Ivan, Dan, Clint and Steve (especially Steve, who helped with the website design this year), you're all awesome. Thank you so very VERY much for coming out. And to Rachel, the pseudo-FS employee, you're awesome in every way. You're the Yin to Randy's Yang, and you really come together as a package deal.... hell if you weren't there, I don't think Stacy would let me do this anymore, so thank you for being such an amazing person.

All of our sponsors are FAN FREAKING TASTIC. And they really make it happen. This year, I knew that FOTB couldn't be expensive for you guys. And it couldn't be expensive for our sponsors either. So the team worked hard to recruit sponsors and bring them to the event, so you guys didn't have to dig deeper than you already had to for gas and hotels (man, SB hotels are EXPENSIVE!). Thanks to Roland and the crew at H&R for their support for all these years. Along with FocusSport, they've been with us since the beginning, and their support can not be more generous. Thanks to the great guys at Exedy, and Garrett Turbo for being among the first to hop on board. Thanks to Karl at Massive Speed System for bringing the Midwest love to FOTB, and for all the great prizes!

I need to make special recognition for the sponsors who took time out of their schedules, and spent money out of their pockets, to be a part of the event this year. Not only am I grateful for their support of the event, but I really had the pleasure of spending time talking with them all this weekend, and appreciate all their time, their knowledge, and their insight. Tom and Elvia from Saleen and the Racecraft Mustang, and Saleen F150; Ernie from 3dCarbon and the sweet body kit on the 2008 Focus that so many people have (I saw 3 there!!!); Declan and Randy from Microsoft Auto and XBox.... wow did you guys step it up! By far the most unique and innovative booth ever at a car show with a couple XBoxes running, and the stickers... nobody but Microsoft would make special stickers for a show that they're attending. You guys are awesome!

Also, I wanna thank Arlyn Timmes and the Ford Warriors in Pink program for coming out and being part of the show. I hope that together we were able to raise some awareness and make a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. Thank you Arlyn for bringing the guys from Perry Ford of Santa Barbara and the Fusion and the Flex. I honestly can say that every time I looked over at the Flex, there was quite a crowd gathered. Definately a head turner!

I don't wanna put these guys last but they're not at all last. Carl and Joe, you guys are so awesome. Year after year, you fly your butts across the country and come hang out with me for the weekend. Awesome. Just freaking awesome. And whats more is that you bust your butts when you do come out here, making sure that anything I need, is tended to. Also to my best friends in the world David, Michael and Joy, you guys are by far the most talented pizza hander outters ever! I love you guys, and I thank you tremedously for everything you did this weekend.... from tabulating the votes, to handing out shirts, to just making sure I was eating and drinking enough. Thank you.

Kris. Awesome shirts, as usual. You make magic with a wacom tablet. Somehow, you and I are always on the same wavelenth when it comes to how the shirt should look. You're amazing, and I cannot thank you enough.

Rob, you bald-headed freak. Thanks for the printing love. Those nametags you all love so much, are Rob's doing. Thanks bud for a nother great year!

Finally, thank you to everyone who attended. One thing that stands out every year is when the sponsors say to me "What a great show... everyone here is so laid back and cool." You guys are the best. You bring your A-Game and show us your best. You brave monsoons, and typhoons, and hot air baloons to get here. You drive from 3 time zones away over two days, just to get here, and only to turn around and head home again, and maybe mix in a trip to Taco Bell for some late night snackage. Cars break, and you fix them. People get sunburned, and you offer them aloe. Someone gets lost, and you show them the way. I would not do this every year if you guys were any different. Seriously cool, and I'd hang with you any day of the week. Thank you, everyone, for coming out to the beach again.

I think I've written enough. If I've left anyone out that I should have, I am truly sorry. But know I'm indebted to you, and I thank you as much as I have everyone else above. Thank you all once again. You all
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Old 08-11-2008, 05:38 PM   #2
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I'll keep it short.

Thanks Todd!
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Old 08-11-2008, 05:58 PM   #3
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That goes double for me Todd! Thanks for everything, for everyone who had a hand in making the '08 version of FOTB the best, and for everyone who attended -it was just perfect. I should be rolling in in an '09 next year - my 3rd Foci in a row...heck I'm not hooked!
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Old 08-11-2008, 06:00 PM   #4
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Old 08-11-2008, 06:15 PM   #5
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Thanks Robb & Kristina for the festivities Friday night!

Thanks Nickgt40 for the hospitality and food!

Thanks Ray (xbox4414) for letting me borrow your car all weekend!

Thanks Clint for the quickie (ride) in the Boost Camel!

Thanks Todd and all the sponsors for an amazing show!

Thanks to everybody for making this the best FOTB evar, between the show, the In-N-Out, the pool party, and the Taco Bell, Saturday kicked major freakin' ass.

When I first heard the bonfire was cancelled I was pretty mad, but it all worked out great. I miss everybody already.
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Old 08-11-2008, 08:38 PM   #6
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a big ol'
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Old 08-12-2008, 09:18 PM   #7
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Pretend that I hit [ Quote ] on Todd's initial message in my reply. I'm still a little brain dead, but he's essentially covered damn near everyone. So, I want to say to them all: THANK YOU.

I especially want to RE-thank Todd + Stacy for Sunday's dinner. Man, that was awesome, so much so, that I believe I gained a couple inches around the middle. For real. Sorry I couldn't drink ALL of the Negra Modelo; I tried, but then we had that tequila, too. Oh, and the ice cream and brownie dessert.

It was fun going MST3K on Die Hard, too.

For the night after FOTB, I have to think Rob for the brew and Queen Jade for being my chauffeur to/from Taco Bell. It was fun, earlier, geeking out with Robbyracer and cameras.

Finally, kudos to Joe (Egz) once again, for also being my chauffeur for the trip and getting lodging situated.

That damn paint bucket we hit should have nailed that mofo in the Flex, instead

I hope I get the pictures done in a day or two. When I got home on Monday, I had messages from work and, at what would've been 6AM local time in CA, I had to join a telecon but I think I'll be all set for the rest of the week.
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Old 08-12-2008, 11:26 PM   #8
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First off, thanks Rob and Kristina for the hospitality, I hope to return the favor soon. (maybe on the Fiesta?)

Thanks to Todd for organizing the event and thanks to all of the sponsors for their support, it was a great event.

Thanks to everyone who came out, I always meet new people at these things and everybody is great. It just makes me sad that we can't all get together more often.

Tribal, you're the man. Now get your ass up north so we can party it up norcal style. Great to see you again Jason, give Christie a big hug from me and Leslie, we missed her, hope she feels better real soon. Chalz, it was great to see you again, wish you could have stayed longer. Leslie and I had great time with everyone, the focaljet crew is second to none. Hopefully we can all do it again next year.
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Old 08-13-2008, 12:29 AM   #9
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I loved having my NorCal family over. I wish we had a bigger place so we could fit more of yah.

Thanks again Todd for another great FOTB. My sunburn and I thank you
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Old 08-13-2008, 12:18 PM   #11
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Ok, I posted in the 'official' but not the 'official official.'

Can't really say more than Ryan did. Again, thank you Kris & Robb for your putting us up and feeding us on Friday night. I got to park my car in her garage (yeah that sounds dirty, but literally) and I my car got humped by a prehistoric beatle.

Todd, you out do yourself every year with the fantastic sponsors and location. Thank you and Stacey for working so hard to make FOTB what it is.

Thank you FocusSport for giving us the means to get together in style.

Like Ryan said, [fj] is second to none when it comes to people and its ability to bring strangers together for a weekend and have them go home your friend.
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Old 08-13-2008, 01:58 PM   #12
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Pretend that I hit [ Quote ] on Todd's initial message in my reply. I'm still a little brain dead, but he's essentially covered damn near everyone. So, I want to say to them all: THANK YOU.

I especially want to RE-thank Todd + Stacy for Sunday's dinner. Man, that was awesome, so much so, that I believe I gained a couple inches around the middle. For real. Sorry I couldn't drink ALL of the Negra Modelo; I tried, but then we had that tequila, too. Oh, and the ice cream and brownie dessert.

It was fun going MST3K on Die Hard, too.

For the night after FOTB, I have to think Rob for the brew and Queen Jade for being my chauffeur to/from Taco Bell. It was fun, earlier, geeking out with Robbyracer and cameras.

I'll have to quote what Carl said just because I couldn't say it any better. Many thanks to Todd and everyone that made this work.

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Finally, kudos to Joe (Egz) once again, for also being my chauffeur for the trip and getting lodging situated.

Just wait until you get my bill for $0.95 per mile for chauffering services.
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Old 08-13-2008, 10:39 PM   #13
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Just wanna say Thanx to Todd/Focussport and all the sponsors for making FOTB08 happen, it was such a blast, def worth the sunburn! Too bad I forgot to get a FOTB T-Shirt.
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Old 08-14-2008, 12:22 AM   #14
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You didn't get one when you picked up your registration stuff?
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Your all welcome. GLad you had fun.
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You didn't get one when you picked up your registration stuff?
No, I think the guy who hands it out, forgot to hand it to me.
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Old 08-14-2008, 02:12 AM   #17
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Todd,

Great post!

It's a pleasure for FJ to work with such an enthusiastic and professional promoter.

I am so pissed that my plans got messed up and I couldn't attend. The event looked top notch, as usual.

You can bet that FJ will be the Media Sponsor for FOTB for as long as you want us.
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:07 PM   #18
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Thanks to Todd and the FOTB crew and sponsors for the event!

I would also like to thank all of the wonderfrul people that I have met because of my focus. I have owned many vehicles that have ranged from Jeeps to Muscle cars and I can honestly say that the friends that I have made through the Focus community are some of my favorite people in the world.

Special thanks to Z63R for always having the answers I am looking for when it comes to the focus and for just being a cool guy.
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I love the title!
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Todd, we are behind you 100%. If you need help, just ask. If you need food, done. If you need booze, we will talk later. Thanks again to Todd and all the sponsors for putting on a fun and relaxing show. See you next year if not sooner! Frush, always a treat to see you bro.
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No, I think the guy who hands it out, forgot to hand it to me.
Nice try, do0d. I was standing at registration getting my stuff (and my t-shirt) when you walked up and told them that you had left your t-shirt on the table and asked them if anyone had seen it...




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The pleasure is mine... we're car geeks. Your car has turned out nicely, btw, as has Joseph's.

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Nice try, do0d. I was standing at registration getting my stuff (and my t-shirt) when you walked up and told them that you had left your t-shirt on the table and asked them if anyone had seen it...

haha actually i thought i had left it, then i realized I never got handed one at all, must have been distracted. But it's all G double O D Good at least i got a Ford mug
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