Renewed activity

kapracing · #1 09-17-2015, 08:23 PM

While enthusiasm for our hobby seems to have dried up lately especially on the other site. It warms my heart to see all the new posts on this site. I know participation comes and goes but seems there have been more goes than comes lately... I'm glad Jim is about to dive into his retirement with his SSP boots on!!!
I think this board could use some new projects and project updates! ( He has plenty)... Hopefully I can start to get some forward momentum on mine as well... Just my two cents...

MOstang · #2 09-17-2015, 08:27 PM

Personally, I just remain focused on my own enthusiasm for the hobby. People come and people go, so I don't get to concerned or wrapped up in all of that business. In any event, I will continue to be out there in a positive fashion representing the hobby and putting a positive image forth for the agencies my SSPs served.

kapracing · #3 09-17-2015, 08:29 PM

I agree totally!!!
It's just good to see the new post and updates is all...

RARESSP · #4 09-17-2015, 08:39 PM

Great hobby and great people....I have been really lucky to have met many this summer and look forward to 2016 as well....

Bullitt1609 · #5 09-18-2015, 09:42 AM

I agree. Some of the comments and activities posted in one of the SSP groups on Facebook are concerning and can really shine a negative light on the hobby. On the other hand, there are numerous individuals in the hobby that cast a positive image in what we do and how we present our cars.

I always enjoy updates on how projects are coming along. I will admit I am not the best on posting updates myself. Our biggest holdup are decals. A local individual that does countless equipment installs for numerous local PD's also handles all of their graphics and decals. He has offered to do a set for us as a trial to see his ability on replicating them. The first ones we're doing are for our '92 Mississippi SSP.

28HopUp · #6 09-18-2015, 10:14 AM

Forum activity ebbs & flows, but I agree that it is great to see the site being active and reading updates about projects, shows, and all things SSP-related. It's nice when the opportunity presents itself to meet other members at events, and put a face to the username. I too saw the FB posts, and there will always be people who are into SSP Mustangs for the notoriety/attention they bring to the owner, as opposed to the 99.9% of members here who bring attention to the hobby by responsibly promoting, properly restoring, and fully enjoying the cars. Keep it up!

NoDrama43 · #7 09-18-2015, 11:34 AM

I have weathered the ebbs and flows of the SSP sites and the only change I made was to distance myself from the small minority of issues that affected me negatively. Negative issues resulted in negative communication that caused negative results. I made the mistake of letting myself get caught up in that. That was then.....

I have always considered this group the core membership that will represent mustang police cars and their heritage into the future. That is evident by our continued display of respect for the cars and the men and women that served in them. I see nothing but good things here at .NET and am grateful for the friendships I have made.

The important relationships that were damaged by the past have been repaired and those of us that have always been in the hobby for the right reasons continue to enjoy the cars. My passion for the cars has never died and I have quietly continued doing the things with these cars that I enjoy the most. I consider myself an old timer since I have been actively enjoying these cars since 1997. I don't know of anyone else that has stuck with it for 18 years. I have learned that if things get stupid, I ignore the internet. I deactivated my FB account for that very reason.

Recently some (expected) positive changes have started to occur, including my preparation for retirement. My intent is to enjoy the cars till I am pushing up daisies and then let someone else figure out what to do with them all. Until that time I plan on stacking them deep, restoring them all, and going to a couple of shows every year.

and I need an 88 Wyoming car because Gregg needs my 88 Missouri car because he is all out of stuff to do.......

kapracing · #8 09-18-2015, 01:39 PM

Gregg needs my 88 Missouri car because he is all out of stuff to do.......

NoDrama43 · #9 09-18-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kapracing

Gregg needs my 88 Missouri car because he is all out of stuff to do.......

lol

28HopUp · #10 09-18-2015, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NoDrama43

and I need an 88 Wyoming car because Gregg needs my 88 Missouri car because he is all out of stuff to do.......

I saw that Gregg sold his SCHP car (per his signature). I wonder what he replaced it with? Something with stripes I bet! And Jim, I didn't know you were thinking of letting go of the 88 Missouri car. Too bad we didn't work out something before I sold my 85 SMPV. 'Too late now, my friend...