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Post by niblips on Mar 11, 2019 16:16:59 GMT
Right there with you Peter. I'm perfectly fine with you guys running it unless we can push it back a day or 2 or until the following Wednesday? I do want to get this season over with though at the same time. Our 2 cats have an appointment at 3:30/4:30 est/9:30pm uk time, so a half hour before the race. Our male cat basically has pancreatitis, I think he ate some styrofoam from one of my sim racing packages a few weeks ago (stupid stupid Tyler!) He's doing much better as of now. I won't be back in time to start. That sucks Tyler, I hope it all goes well at the vets. I'm always keen to get us all on track so am fine to postpone for a week but let's see how that works for the other guys. That sucks Tyler, cats can be trouble. Ours was dying 7 months ago but we got her in for an appointment and they put her on a steroid. Now she's gained all her weight back and doing fine. On a different note, thanks to George Bush, our time (NorthAmerica) and the UK time are now different for a couple weeks. They are only 4 hours ahead atm. We switched our clocks ahead this week, but the rest of the world doesn't do it for a couple more weeks still. 10pm UK time is 6pm ET now. I'm fine to race at 5pm or 6pm. doesn't matter to me. 6pm would be easier forall i think though.
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Post by niblips on Mar 11, 2019 16:27:28 GMT
Had some running yesterday in this car and made some adjustments to the Castor, Camber, pressures and toe. It felt a lot more comfortable. Still not going very quickly but got into the 58s. Not sure any gearing changes are gonna help find more speed but i'll have a look at those tonight.
The AI seem to slow early for T1. Was running with them at 35 and the times seems close. Had some close racing with a few but it was a lot of back and fourth due to their slow cornering at T1. So dangerous to pass and repass everylap that i only managed 5 or 6 laps like that before making contact with them.
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Post by hurtmagurt on Mar 12, 2019 13:06:05 GMT
Is this still on for tomorrow? If we keep it at 10 England time would that help Tyler make it due to the extra hour?
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 12, 2019 13:44:40 GMT
I'm not sure how long it's going to take but if i'm back in time i'll be there if we start an hour later. If not, go ahead without me!
I'll keep you posted tmrw
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 12, 2019 15:17:20 GMT
Managed to squeeze in some laps last night and although I would like some more time to work on the setup it's not too bad right now. Best of 57.5 but as I lost 3/tenths due to running sightly wide out of the final corner through there a low 57 or possibly high 56 is achievable.
Right side tyres are tough here as they take the stress at this circuit and it's proving a challenge to keep them in the best range. Harder is usually the way to go to reduce temps but the resultant loss of grip that induces in the corners causes more scrubbing which increases temps so slightly softer to provide more grip and reduce that scrubbing seems best at the moment. Gearing is default for me in ratio and second but adjustments to first are better for getting away.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 12, 2019 15:43:26 GMT
I'm not sure how long it's going to take but if i'm back in time i'll be there if we start an hour later. If not, go ahead without me! I'll keep you posted tmrw When you say an hour later Tyler what time do you mean.. 11pm my time? Things are still up in the air for me with so much going on at the moment. I hope to make it but still a little uncertain as it depends on when I get back from the funeral. I could do a little later but with a severe lack of sleep this past few nights and work the morning after the race I can't make it too much later or I'll be like the walking dead at work.
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Post by hurtmagurt on Mar 12, 2019 17:01:49 GMT
I think he meant starting at normal time for England which would make it an hour later for than normal for us here in N. America, due to daylight savings having taken place here already. If we start at normal time for N. American it would be an hour early for England.
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Post by niblips on Mar 12, 2019 17:22:01 GMT
6pm Eastern time would be 10pm in the UK at the moment. I'm ok to delay a little if you are cutting it close for making it in time Peter. The more people on track the better.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 12, 2019 19:23:06 GMT
Yeah what they said lol. It is kinda confusing isn't it? I was asking my gf the same type of questions.
Same time for the UK, one hour later for North America.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 12, 2019 20:01:23 GMT
I might not even be back by 6EST if Max needs X-Rays and blood drawn again. That took about 40 minutes itself last week.
Again, i'll keep you guys informed 😉
EDIT: After thinking about it, we could always push everything back 2 weeks. I don't want to have to worry about Indianapolis and CotA in the same week.
Let's see how tomorrow plays out and if Peter is up for it.
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Post by Uncle De4dly (Ian) on Mar 12, 2019 22:38:20 GMT
I’m easy.....not cheap.....but I’m easy.
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Post by niblips on Mar 13, 2019 15:26:30 GMT
I might not even be back by 6EST if Max needs X-Rays and blood drawn again. That took about 40 minutes itself last week. Again, i'll keep you guys informed 😉 EDIT: After thinking about it, we could always push everything back 2 weeks. I don't want to have to worry about Indianapolis and CotA in the same week. Let's see how tomorrow plays out and if Peter is up for it. Ugh, x-rays and blood work. That's some heavy bucks up here...looking at close to $700 for just those two and the visit. We did blood work on our cat last July and the vet bill was about $350. Then they were like "We don't really see anything in the blood work that would indicate why she stopped eating and drinking". Me - "Well, give us your best guess". Vet - "Cancer around the lungs. We should do some x-rays to see if we can see anything". Me - "What's the likelyhood you'll see something?" Vet - 50/50. Me- "Alright then, lets just make her comfortable because we're not situated to pay for xrays or treat cancer ." She's been on steroids since July and has gained back the weight and been mostly herself until last week when she pissed on the rug. Then two days ago she pissed on one of our livingroom chairs when we weren't home. The chair is garbage now. Think it's almost time to say goodbye to her.....can't keep having her piss everywhere.
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Post by mrblondev on Mar 13, 2019 18:08:25 GMT
I'd be okay with moving the race to next Wednesday.
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Post by Uncle De4dly (Ian) on Mar 13, 2019 18:31:18 GMT
I might not even be back by 6EST if Max needs X-Rays and blood drawn again. That took about 40 minutes itself last week. Again, i'll keep you guys informed 😉 EDIT: After thinking about it, we could always push everything back 2 weeks. I don't want to have to worry about Indianapolis and CotA in the same week. Let's see how tomorrow plays out and if Peter is up for it. Ugh, x-rays and blood work. That's some heavy bucks up here...looking at close to $700 for just those two and the visit. We did blood work on our cat last July and the vet bill was about $350. Then they were like "We don't really see anything in the blood work that would indicate why she stopped eating and drinking". Me - "Well, give us your best guess". Vet - "Cancer around the lungs. We should do some x-rays to see if we can see anything". Me - "What's the likelyhood you'll see something?" Vet - 50/50. Me- "Alright then, lets just make her comfortable because we're not situated to pay for xrays or treat cancer ." She's been on steroids since July and has gained back the weight and been mostly herself until last week when she pissed on the rug. Then two days ago she pissed on one of our livingroom chairs when we weren't home. The chair is garbage now. Think it's almost time to say goodbye to her.....can't keep having her piss everywhere. This is what we sign up for - you’re doing the right thing. Keep her comfortable and when it’s time, do the right thing to ease her passing. We’re able to help them not have to deal with the horrid shit at the end of life. Even if you figured out what it is, then you have to ask yourself if attempting treatment is the best thing for the animal. Your relationship with her is defined by the years you’re with her - she’s lucky to have a good person who cares. Sucks though. I feel your pain. I had a male cat who ruined a few things - he had crystals and starting pissing out of the litter box. They associate the pain with the box or something. Anyway - kept him and the box in the bathroom whenever I’d leave or couldn’t keep an eye on him.
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Post by hurtmagurt on Mar 13, 2019 18:36:21 GMT
I might not even be back by 6EST if Max needs X-Rays and blood drawn again. That took about 40 minutes itself last week. Again, i'll keep you guys informed 😉 EDIT: After thinking about it, we could always push everything back 2 weeks. I don't want to have to worry about Indianapolis and CotA in the same week. Let's see how tomorrow plays out and if Peter is up for it. Ugh, x-rays and blood work. That's some heavy bucks up here...looking at close to $700 for just those two and the visit. We did blood work on our cat last July and the vet bill was about $350. Then they were like "We don't really see anything in the blood work that would indicate why she stopped eating and drinking". Me - "Well, give us your best guess". Vet - "Cancer around the lungs. We should do some x-rays to see if we can see anything". Me - "What's the likelyhood you'll see something?" Vet - 50/50. Me- "Alright then, lets just make her comfortable because we're not situated to pay for xrays or treat cancer ." She's been on steroids since July and has gained back the weight and been mostly herself until last week when she pissed on the rug. Then two days ago she pissed on one of our livingroom chairs when we weren't home. The chair is garbage now. Think it's almost time to say goodbye to her.....can't keep having her piss everywhere. I wish both of you best of luck with your cats. Some people can't stand cats but my cat is awesome, He acts like the dog I had as a kid in many aspects. I can't imagine what it will be like at the end, he's the best thing to come out of my shit marriage...haha.
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Post by hurtmagurt on Mar 13, 2019 18:38:26 GMT
On a different note...What is the official plan for tonight? I've seen many people say when they can race but no one has said definitively when we are racing.
- Today: Normal time for England - Today: Normal time for N. America - Next Week - 2 Weeks
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 13, 2019 18:55:00 GMT
If you guys want to race go for it. If you want to hold off for 2 weeks we can too. I'm probably not going to make it tonight judging by what my cat is going to need to have done.
Good news is we think it could just be a big hair ball.
6pm est is the time.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 13, 2019 19:07:09 GMT
I might not even be back by 6EST if Max needs X-Rays and blood drawn again. That took about 40 minutes itself last week. Again, i'll keep you guys informed 😉 EDIT: After thinking about it, we could always push everything back 2 weeks. I don't want to have to worry about Indianapolis and CotA in the same week. Let's see how tomorrow plays out and if Peter is up for it. Ugh, x-rays and blood work. That's some heavy bucks up here...looking at close to $700 for just those two and the visit. We did blood work on our cat last July and the vet bill was about $350. Then they were like "We don't really see anything in the blood work that would indicate why she stopped eating and drinking". Me - "Well, give us your best guess". Vet - "Cancer around the lungs. We should do some x-rays to see if we can see anything". Me - "What's the likelyhood you'll see something?" Vet - 50/50. Me- "Alright then, lets just make her comfortable because we're not situated to pay for xrays or treat cancer ." She's been on steroids since July and has gained back the weight and been mostly herself until last week when she pissed on the rug. Then two days ago she pissed on one of our livingroom chairs when we weren't home. The chair is garbage now. Think it's almost time to say goodbye to her.....can't keep having her piss everywhere. 😥 Ian's right, you're doing the best you can. Fortunately, but unfortunately at the same time we have some of our tax returns so that's what's thankfully going into for whatever my cat will need. We've had our 2 cats since they we're about 8 weeks old all the way back in 2012, we want to do everything that we can for them.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 19:34:56 GMT
I might not even be back by 6EST if Max needs X-Rays and blood drawn again. That took about 40 minutes itself last week. Again, i'll keep you guys informed 😉 EDIT: After thinking about it, we could always push everything back 2 weeks. I don't want to have to worry about Indianapolis and CotA in the same week. Let's see how tomorrow plays out and if Peter is up for it. Ugh, x-rays and blood work. That's some heavy bucks up here...looking at close to $700 for just those two and the visit. We did blood work on our cat last July and the vet bill was about $350. Then they were like "We don't really see anything in the blood work that would indicate why she stopped eating and drinking". Me - "Well, give us your best guess". Vet - "Cancer around the lungs. We should do some x-rays to see if we can see anything". Me - "What's the likelyhood you'll see something?" Vet - 50/50. Me- "Alright then, lets just make her comfortable because we're not situated to pay for xrays or treat cancer ." She's been on steroids since July and has gained back the weight and been mostly herself until last week when she pissed on the rug. Then two days ago she pissed on one of our livingroom chairs when we weren't home. The chair is garbage now. Think it's almost time to say goodbye to her.....can't keep having her piss everywhere. My cat is 23 and she wees when she goes to clean and isn't fast enough to get to her box anymore cos her back legs are starting to go yet still runs about like a loony. So we stuck some newspaper and a bin bag down under where she sleeps on the sofa and she's never been happier sleeps 90% of the day now too. Inconvenient yes but she's family til she's gone. I can race if it's tonight although done zero practice
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Post by Uncle De4dly (Ian) on Mar 13, 2019 20:07:27 GMT
I’m hopeful that we’re still racing today.. I’m going to step out for about an hour so will hopefully be back before we start, which I’m guessing will be a bit late at best anyway.
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