whiskeyboarder
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- Aug 20, 2006
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I encountered an odd situation today that involved the world of motocross that left me confused. And I now need your help to allow me to figure it all out. Any cooperation would be greatly obliged.
I was on break from work today in Tampa, Florida when I was approached by a man in a “plight.” He played his part, needed help.. yadda yadda yadd- sounded like so many scam artists that I have seen and dismissed before. But this guy was different.
First, while he was definitely drunk and strung out, he wasn’t a crack head or a bum. He was dressed “punk” but with another style to point out that he had some money. And his attitude was wild. The first thing he asked me was whether I recognized him. He genuinely seemed like he wouldn’t have bothered with me if I knew who he was (because of his “notoriety”; you’ll see).
The man claimed that he was a motocross racer of some note. I was skeptical of course, but he named a couple of facts and track names that, at least, proved that he knew the sport. Of course, I am only a ‘fringe’ fan myself, so it doesn’t take much to impress me.
Regardless, the point is: the guy had a good story and seemed to genuinely have some connection to the world of motocross. I couldn’t let my naivety get the best of me, though so I left him on his way. But now it is killing me to find out if this guy really was “somebody,” which is why I am here. So, I’ll describe him a little better and you guys tell me if it rings a bell.
Physical description: He was about 5’8” and around 185 pounds, though he said that he had to be at 176 to race. He was pretty stocky. He showed me a scar on his inner left elbow from a torn tendon and how he could bend ALL of his fingers completely backwards. He had a lot of tattoos, but I don’t think he had sleeves- more sporadic then that. I know he had a small tattoo on one of his hands.
I know all of that is of little help, but I hope the following knocks it all down a bit: He said that he was originally from up north, in Connecticut I believe. He was now living in Florida in either Cape Coral or Gainesville. He talked about his wife who was also from Connecticut and his one daughter. I vaguely recall him saying that he was sponsored by “FOX.” And, oh yeah, I think he said that he was, like, 32 years old.
Anyway, I have the dude’s cell number and, while it is all really no big deal, it is bugging me to know who this guy *might* have been.
I greatly appreciate your time and any help that y’all might offer.
Steve
I was on break from work today in Tampa, Florida when I was approached by a man in a “plight.” He played his part, needed help.. yadda yadda yadd- sounded like so many scam artists that I have seen and dismissed before. But this guy was different.
First, while he was definitely drunk and strung out, he wasn’t a crack head or a bum. He was dressed “punk” but with another style to point out that he had some money. And his attitude was wild. The first thing he asked me was whether I recognized him. He genuinely seemed like he wouldn’t have bothered with me if I knew who he was (because of his “notoriety”; you’ll see).
The man claimed that he was a motocross racer of some note. I was skeptical of course, but he named a couple of facts and track names that, at least, proved that he knew the sport. Of course, I am only a ‘fringe’ fan myself, so it doesn’t take much to impress me.
Regardless, the point is: the guy had a good story and seemed to genuinely have some connection to the world of motocross. I couldn’t let my naivety get the best of me, though so I left him on his way. But now it is killing me to find out if this guy really was “somebody,” which is why I am here. So, I’ll describe him a little better and you guys tell me if it rings a bell.
Physical description: He was about 5’8” and around 185 pounds, though he said that he had to be at 176 to race. He was pretty stocky. He showed me a scar on his inner left elbow from a torn tendon and how he could bend ALL of his fingers completely backwards. He had a lot of tattoos, but I don’t think he had sleeves- more sporadic then that. I know he had a small tattoo on one of his hands.
I know all of that is of little help, but I hope the following knocks it all down a bit: He said that he was originally from up north, in Connecticut I believe. He was now living in Florida in either Cape Coral or Gainesville. He talked about his wife who was also from Connecticut and his one daughter. I vaguely recall him saying that he was sponsored by “FOX.” And, oh yeah, I think he said that he was, like, 32 years old.
Anyway, I have the dude’s cell number and, while it is all really no big deal, it is bugging me to know who this guy *might* have been.
I greatly appreciate your time and any help that y’all might offer.
Steve
