Finally! I've been recognized!

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   earnestshubposted 13 years ago

   OK, it was only an old bloke sitting with his wife outside Priceline in the local shopping centre.
   
   I smiled at him and his good lady as I passed, and he asked....
   
   "Don't you write about cars on the Internet?"
   
   "Yes I do" I beamed.
   
   " I read your article on the BMW 5 series because we have had one since new. We had none of the problems you mentioned!"
   
   I had the little ones with me, and was out of time, so I gave him my hubpages profile and told him to put it in the comments.
   
   
   I await with baited breath for the story of the faultless BMW 5 series!

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      qwarkposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      May I say I know you Earn?  :
      Qwark

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         earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Sure! Can I have that in writing?

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            kwade tweelingposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Only if we can have your autograph.

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               earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               X
               
               
               There ya go!

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      emievilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      that's so Earnest. Congrats

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      bgamallposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      ehawwww!

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      Stevennix2001posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      whoo hoo.  congratulations earnest. pretty soon we might be losing you to work for some big time magazine at the rate you're going. 

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         earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Not a chance! I only work for me!
         If I ever became famous I would become a recluse to avoid it.

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      myvelvetworldposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks great!

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         earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you!
         Welcome to hubpages.

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      cheaptrickposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I had no idea you wrote about cars Earnest,we have something in common!I once got run over by a car!See!...people from all over the world can come together in common interests!Any advice on how to avoid that circumstance in the future?...Other than quit drinking...

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         earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I'd just blame the car myself. Getting drunk is a human rights issue I reckon.
         I saw a car once, so I am an expert on them myself.

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      lorlie6posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Awesome, earnest!  Now that's got to be a huge boost.  I'm kinda speechless here-wouldn't we all love to be recognised?   I know I would!

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         earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Our dear Lorlie speechless? Surely not... I guess you are right, it made me feel like a proper writer!

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   Michael Willisposted 13 years ago

   Congratulations! You are making the Big Time now!!

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      earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      
      
      In truth, Michael, it felt like that!.... for a while.
      
      We humans are strange animals, or at least I am! I was quite excited about being recognized by a stranger.

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         recommend1posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Other people knowing who we are is a big confidence boost - it means that at least one old guy is reading your stuff earnest

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            earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            True! If I count my best mate, that is 2 readers. WOW!

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   Motown2Chitownposted 13 years ago

   Actually, that's kind of cool, earnest.  Congrats!  We'll be losing you to celebrity soon, I fear!   Great job!

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      earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I may go and stand in the shopping centre with a sign that reads
      
      "Don't you know me from somewhere? One shopper does!" 

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         Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

           That would be so cool!  Just remember us lowly ones when you hit the top, man, that's all I ask!

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            earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I fear I may have hit the wall at 15 minutes of fame.

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               Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Walls are meant to be torn down!

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         Lisa HWposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Maybe you ought to also add a little table, a handful of pens, and a bunch of glossy 9 x 12 photos for personalizing autographs.  Who knows where it could all lead...   
         
         Anyway, congratulations on your shopping-center fame.   

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            earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I had one old bloke recognize me.
            
            When do I get to say, "but it's hell being famous!"

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   Hey Earnest...that's cool!

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   Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

   Just remember us little people...

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      earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      
      That is very humorous UW!
      Cracked me right up!

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   Rosie2010posted 13 years ago

   Ernest, how cool is that?  I'd be as excited as you, maybe more.  I'm a very excitable person.  Whoo!  Congrats!

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   earnestshubposted 13 years ago

   Thanks guys!
   
   To my shame, I was surprised partly because I stereotyped this gentleman and his good wife as computer illiterate for no good reason at all when I first saw them.
   
   
   
   I Gotta get out more!

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   Ipeoneyposted 13 years ago

   First congratulations for your current achievement. Second don't judge a book by it's cover - just kidding, remember the boomers are going to retire or retired and can spend all their day on the computer if they want to. -- And they can see youuuuuu everyday. This is a good lesson for me for displaying a flower for my pic.

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      earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      True that! I should have known. After all, I'm an old bloke myself!

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   habeeposted 13 years ago

   Cool, Ernesto! Playgirl will be wanting to do a "spread" on you next. Hmmm..."spread." Bad word choice? lol

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      earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I guess you saw my spread on "Princess" magazine in my hub.
      
      Should I do the long flowing gown or should I go with a full frontal?

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         habeeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Full frontal, definitely!!

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            earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Now that is gonna frighten the horses!

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    andromidaposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations.Now I realize how terrible mistake I made by removing my photo from my profile page

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       You mean you are not a boat?

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    donotfearposted 13 years ago

    Well, how about that!  Acknowledgement is fulfilling. Congratulations on being recognized as a professional. Great going!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you.  am not sure he sees me as a professional though! I await his experience of owning what is now a very old BMW 5 series with none of the design faults I listed in my hub!
       
       He may be like one of my customers who bragged that he ran the same motor in his motorcycle for many years.
       He had replaced all but the rocker cover at least once, but left that bit out of his thinking!
       
       If he has had no trouble, then I want to know who his motor mechanic is!

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    Wesman Todd Shawposted 13 years ago

    Just don't start writing about guitars on Hubpages. . . .I'll cry.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I wouldn't dare! You are the man!
       
       I will read your hub on the D35 though, as I run a 1977 model Martin D28, we have a Maton overlander and a new Maton dreadnaught in the family.
       edit:
       I got turned on to buying the D28 by owning a Takamine D28 copy that was excellent!

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          Wesman Todd Shawposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          hahahahah!!!!!!!!!!  You're a very kind Gentleman, Sir!
          
          There's LOTS of great guitars out there!  There's something to be said for a name, but that name isn't exclusive to a great guitar at all!
          
          I did one about Takamine Jasmin's today - those are OUTSTANDING. . .campfire guitars, deer lease guitars, or hiking guitars - but Takamine also makes some KILLER top of the line stuff too!

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             My old D28 sounds like an orchestra! I love it's big round sound.
             
             The Takamine was the result of a phone call from my favourite music shop man who told me "This is a copy of a very good guitar, and is a very good guitar itself, get down here with $270 and grab it. I did. It was great.
             I also had a 12 string echo which I loved at one time. I agree, it is not all about the big names, but Martin do make great sounding guitars. It can be heard above the dreadnaught even when played quietly. It comes through marvelously playing blue grass with a
             Gibson too. Another fine guitar.
             Did I mention I love guitars?

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    Aficionadaposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations, earnest!  That is beyond cool.  Way to go!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you! It was fun, and I still have his comment to look forward to. I hope he doesn't dis me!

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    Kangaroo_Jaseposted 13 years ago

    I wondered why Hamish & Andy were going to New York for their 'gap year' from Australia. Now we know why, it's because Earnest is becoming a local celeb. Awesome, I reckon...

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       A legend in my own lunchtime in fact!

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    DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years ago

    Wow, Earnest, can I say "I knew you when when..." you hit the big time?  I've never known anyone famous before...that is until I got on HP.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       The old fella is gonna make a big star out of me yet!

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    MPG Narrativesposted 13 years ago

    Being recognised in your local shopping centre, gee Earnest what next? Isn't the amount of followers you have on HP enough??? Just make sure you remember us little people now that you're at the top!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I now know how Madonna must have felt at the height of her fame!
       

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    Cars and guitars?
    Reminds me of the last line of Blondie's "Rapture":
    
    'Cause the man from Mars stopped eatin' cars and eatin' bars
    And now he only eats guitars, get up!
    
    Thumbs up to you, Earnest, for successfully parlaying your HP fame to personal fame. That is way, way, way awesome.
    Do you think if I start writing about something recognizable people will recognize me?
    (You know they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery)

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I just figure everyone has a car, or a workshop that repairs cars, or needs equipment to go in those workshops.
       
       It is easy to write about stuff we know something about I reckon.
       
       I love Blondie, a brilliant group. I saw an interview with Deb the other day, and she still looks great and is as sharp as ever.
       
       I am chuffed that I got recognized in the bricks and mortar world.
       
       Even if it was by one person!

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          Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I have always loved Debbie Harry.
          I think we are sisters from different mothers
          
          Good to see your 15 mins of fame is still going.
          At least among your adoring HP fans!

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I reckon Deb is amazing. She could strut with credibility! I think she had few if any peers in her niche.

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    Tom Koeckeposted 13 years ago

    Somebody thought he recognized me the other day, too. He was disappointed though. He thought I was Brad Pitt . . . or Don Rickles - I forget which one.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       That would have beam Pitt I think.

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    DRG Da Real Grincposted 13 years ago

    congrats!

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    SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years ago

    ...ha ha ha...good thread/comments
    
    please remember to post if your fans comment on your hub..it would have taken me a moment to figure out what they were talking about or i should say where they obtained the info...ha ha ha....small town that Australia is!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Small town is right!
       
       I am still eating out on what I did 20 years ago!
       
       To be truthful.........having owned and run so many automotive businesses, I am very well known in Australia.
       
       A bit harder to be known in a country that has a large population like America I would think.
       
       Being recognized from the Internet is quite a novelty though!

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          Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I learn something new about you all of the time, Earnest!  I didn't know you were a guitar lover too!  I have an old Cortley
          acoustic which is a Gibson Hummingbird copy, made in '72 I believe.
          
          It plays and sounds much better than the real Gibson model.  They only made a few of them, but those few are highly prized by the owners I have talked to.  It's not always the name that counts!
          
          Oh, and congrats on your notability! 

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I have not heard of a Cortly Randy. Not too surprising considering the number of top quality copies out there.
             
             My D28 is also a bit special. In 1978 or thereabouts the Martin factory in Nazareth got burnt to the ground, destroying all their 150 year old Russian spruce.
             
             I bought my Martin the year before. Mine has no re-enforcement in the neck, and has broken a few times.
             The sound is better than the steel reinforced ones made later.
             
             An interesting thing I have discovered is that the better the guitar, the less it is worth on the market in relation to the original price.
             I believe this is because more of them are in the hands of professional musicians who tend not to pay as much for their instruments as others do, or value them highly in monetary terms.
             
             For example, although my D28 is highly regarded by professionals because of the neck not being reinforced, it is worth several thousand dollars less than it would be if it was the later model, due to those who buys them always being able to find a cheaper one amongst their peers.
             
             The same thing happens with used bicycles. One can buy a top of the range racing bicycle very cheaply, as the seller usually has access to special deals within the racing community, and clubs.
             
             I learned something new about you today, and often notice there is more to you than I noticed before.

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                Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                That is a very interesting story about your guitar, Earnest.  I was a professional musician for many years so I get greeted by name often from folks I have never met.  But it doesn't happen too often because of my writing. 
                
                I actually learned how to play the 5 string banjo before the guitar.  The fiddle is my next intended victim.  Check out my "Rosin in the Blood" hub for the reason I wish to learn to play the fiddle.  My cousin plays the fiddle my great grandfather carried through the Civil War. 

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                   earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Very interesting Randy! I did not know about your past life as a musician.
                   Apart from the mouth organ, (which I started playing when I was about 5 years old) I also swapped my A model Ford for a Banjo when I was about 12. The A model was minus an engine, the Banjo minus strings and a bridge.
                   
                   I can play a few instruments (most poorly)
                   
                   I tried the violin, but lacked talent, ability and a decent instrument.

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    Mark Ewbieposted 13 years ago

    Can I jump into the famous Earnest thread?  First off - wow!  Amazing, and slightly freaky also.  Nice one - and interesting to know how to deal with it.
    
    I have not been recognized as yet, despite wearing a t-shirt with my profile on it and hanging around in shopping areas. On the plus side I have only been moved on by the police a couple of times.
    
    edit: I am fully expecting the rolly eye thing at this stage.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I didn't think to get a Tshirt with my profile on it!
       
       The police here don't know me yet, so I will just be "that mad guy" to them at least until I plant their police station lawn with marijuana, then I may get the recognition I deserve.

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    prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

    Nice one, Earnest!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you. I have enjoyed the fun with my friends here, it was a little thing in my mind, but I sure am enjoying the attention it gained.
       I have many nice friends here.
       Some of the comments have been hilarious!

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    BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years ago

    earnest, the old bloke sitting outside the store, are you really sure it wasn't Mark Knowles in disguise lol.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       He didn't have a glass of red with him, so I knew it wasn't Mark!

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    Joy56posted 13 years ago

    that is sooooooo cool, and he would have been sure it was you, since you had the grandchildren with you.......  shame you could not get to know each other better, if i ever bump into we can go for a meal eh?????

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       When I come to think of it, my hair is shorter and I am older than my picture, with more grey, so I'm not sure how he recognized me.
       
       I doubt he would know about my Gkids, but I will ask him if I see him or here from him.
       
       Apparently he shops here regularly.
       As far as I know he only read the one hub.

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    BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years ago

    I'm really surprised it took sooooo long earnest- well done. Does this mean we will see you on X-Factor soon.

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       Cardisaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Fame usually walk hand in hand with fortune you know!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I wish I knew what X-Factor is. Maybe we don't see it in Australia?

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          BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Earnest, just how far off the beaten track do you live? X Factor is pop idol type tv prog that Simon Cowell runs, your lovely Danni Minogue was a celebrity panel judge on there last year, Unfortunately Cowell has sacked for this years show. ( moron) Thought your new status might get you on the show!!

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I wish I could say some colloquial backwash, but I live in a city of almost 4 million!
             
             I have never seen it on TV or Fox.
             A bit old to be a fan of Danny's stuff.

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          Merlin Fraserposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Hey Earnest,
          
            The fact you don't know what X Factor is just means like me you are a gentleman of decerning taste when it comes to watching Crap on TV.
          
            Apparently it's where some very rich Twat says to some Wannabe I cna make you a Million Dollars... Of course you will make me a Billion but what the Hell that's Reality TV  Kid !
          
            I hope you will still speak to us low life's now you have found Fame !
          
            Only time I was recognised was in Miami airport and it wasn't till I gave her my autograph I found you she thought I was Bob Hoskins...!

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Yep, I could lose a show like that. My interests are elsewhere.
             I can't put a face to Hoskins at this time, but Google is my friend!
             Back in time for the edit. I would be flattered myself. A fine actor!

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                Merlin Fraserposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                He is indeed... but my Ego still took a knock !

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Timely Kimberley!

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          kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I try baby
          
          So confused

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Why are you confused Kimberley?
             The meaning of life is 42, just try to remember that bit OK?

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                kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                got it
                
                your always my clarity in such critical moments
                
                be well
                
                

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                   earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Always nice to see you Kimberley, be kind to yourself sweet girl.

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                      kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      a you too
                      
                      

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

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    saltposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations.
    
    I wish to say though, that my family history is connected to MGs, the building, designing and racing of.. so ...umm not really into BMWs.
    
    Still great congratulations.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I was going to do a series on MG, probably starting with the first car that I know well, the TC. Any history would be appreciated.
       If you want to write a hub on MG I would be happy to contribute.

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          saltposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks, I wrote a poem a few years ago, about a train accident and the carriages going backwards.
          
          Cecil died in a train accident between oxford and aberdeen. He had been general manager of MG just before this and was actually sacked for signing to build airoplane engines for the war (1945.) He was apparently not too concerned, but only caught the train because he could not get fuel stamps.
          
          He was head of British racing etc and I never understood my bizarre liking of cars. I do now and I also know that cecil helps me drive sometimes.
          
          My brother is a surgeon and studied at Oxford and worked in Aberdeen we didnt know the connection at the time, yet photos of his travels show him always standing next to an mg.
          
          There is also a photo of the Earl of March and the co driver, Christopher, with Cecil leaning into the car from the late 1920s or 1930s. My brothers name is Christopher and he was born in March.
          
          
          
          Theres another relative connected to MG too, William, I havent researched him yet. Yet I do feel the family vibe whenever I see an MG, which is rather interesting.
          
          And I always wondered why when I saw Ron Walker there seemed a bizarre link.

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    Gabby Gposted 13 years ago

    thats pretty neat. I never thought of the potential of people noticing hubbers in publc.

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    Beth100posted 13 years ago

    Congrats!!!  Now, can I have an autograph??   
    
    seriously, this is fabulous Earnest!  Congratulations!!! 

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    earnestshubposted 13 years ago

    Fascinating!
    I saw a full history of the MG on a car series the other day that was very good. A couple of technical errors in it surprised me though.

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    BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years ago

    earnest, this thread has been running a while now just checking to see if you have been recognised for the SECOND time yet. lol

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I'm afraid not Brian, I have been volunteering to do the home shopping and will soon be recognised as the guy who hangs around the shopping centre and get arrested for loitering!

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          BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Hey that's not a bad idea, loiter around, get arrested, have your mug shot posted in the local paper, you ask the editor if you can leave a link, everyone recognizes you, you become famous and rich.
          
          I'll set it up for 50% fee.
          
          

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             That did not even occur to me! Should I still plant the front lawn of the local police station with the good weed as well?

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          Merlin Fraserposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          That still has to be way better than standing outside the changing cubicle in a Ladies clothes shop holding a handbag !
          
          Oh Yeah ! If you get impatient or exasperated DO NOT put your hand on your hip.... Boy do you get some funny looks !
          
          When the frosty faced old fart that came over, I assume the manageress... with a sarcastic "Can I help you Sir !" (Spelt CUR)!
          
          Sorry but I couldn't resist, "Have you got this one in Blue ?"
          
          My feet didn't touch... Nor have we shopped in Bristol since !  RESULT !!!!

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I can see that if we ever joined forces we could get heaved out of as many shopping centres as we visited!

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    BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years ago

    Just wondered earnest if the papperazzi had started camping outside your front door yet.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       That cracked me up!

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    DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years ago

    I'll be your personal assistant and Brian can be your bodyguard!  And of course, you're going to need a stylist!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Great, couldn't ask for a better team. Were you guys planning to knock my face hair down a bit? I get a few offers to shave it off!

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       BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       If you think I'm going to protect little old earnest from screaming teenage girls or middle aged women throwing their underwear on earnie's nicely cut lawn, you are damn right, it's the perfect job for me, when can I start.

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          DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Ha! I knew I picked the right man for the job!  Yeah, Earnest, groupies are just part of the fame game and Brian will have to pick up the cast-offs!

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             BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             DIY your encourageable, I'm having no cast offs, i only have eyes for my personal assistant.

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                DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Wait,I thought I was Earnest's personal assistant?  No matter, you two can be the Aussie version of Bert and Ernie!  Just Brian and Ernie instead!

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Wow! I will have to develop a decent a drug habit to go with all this.
             Oh that's right! I have one already! That will save some time.

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                DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Yeah, but you'll have to get busted with at the airport a couple of times to achieve true celebrity status!

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                   earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   I can arrange that!
                   I once lent a suitcase to a business associate.
                   
                   Customs found a weed seed in it!
                   
                   He spent two hours explaining himself!
                   
                   I did not hear from customs, so I guess someone in customs now has a crop.

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          earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          It's a breeze! bring along a few groupies to get us started and we're off!

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             DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I'll see if I can line some up.  Lady hubbers, any volunteers to be Earnest's groupies?!

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                earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Geeze! 7 hours and no takers!
                
                I told you it was a rough head.

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                   DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   I'm sure they'll be showing up in droves soon! No worries!

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                      earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      I may have to show them some of my other credentials.

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                         DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                         Eeeeewww!

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                            earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                            Exactly!

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                               DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                               I'm thinking that would be a sure way to get you banned.
                               
                               However, the rampant horror might be worth it!

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    DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years ago

    Hmmm....depends...are you one of those types with a weak chin and you cover it up with a beard?

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Nope! Plenty of jawbone.
       
       Look to be honest it is a rough head, it has been knocked around a fair bit, A few too many scars from cars, motorcycles etc. I try not to look at it too closely so I don't shave.

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    BethanRoseposted 13 years ago

    That's great! I have yet to be recognised but I'm sure that was a great feeling and very motivating. Well done!!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks BethanRose! I got a kick out of it for sure.

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    rLcasaLmeposted 13 years ago

    Wow! I suddenly got inspired by this. I just joined HubPages and this experience of yours just inspired me more. Hope I'd have the same experience someday, but i know i still got a very long way. cheers.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Great! Welcome to hubpages!

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    CyclingFitnessposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations.
    
    They'll be running an article on you in your local paper next
    
    Isn't it a great feeling to know that someone you've met has read your work. If it challenges their thinking that is only a bonus.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I was very surprised. Mind you, I write a lot of car stuff, and most people have cars, so the subject may be why ONE person recognised me.
       
       Although it was only one person.. you are right, it is great!

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          Druid Dudeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Next, they'll be wantin' your autograph, running from the paparazzi, hiding out in Soho. Cool Earnest. My own wife doesn't recognise me. Course it was last night...Good one! Keep it up.

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    earnestshubposted 13 years ago

    I have become a legend in my own lunchtime from ONE SINGLE PERSON recognising me.
    Whoopee!

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    earnestshubposted 13 years ago

    I'll have you know my credentials are wonderful!
    Best looking credentials around.

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    RedElfposted 13 years ago

    It must be Friday morning! Congrats, Earnest! Howe totally cool! I expect the car companies will be after you soon for endorsements, and we shall see your smiling face on billboards for motor oil!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Nice to hear from you RedElf.
       
       I am amazed at the response to this thread, it has been filled with humour and good cheer. I have some very nice friends here, and enjoy the banter.
       
       I must dive over and take a look at your hubs. You have a been a busy little bee haven't you? 254 hubs and counting!

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    BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years ago

    Earnest this thread has been running for a couple of weeks so I think it's time you had a make-over. Maybe I could get Beth 100 and DIY to order you some custom made undies, no point in missing out on the "whats new down under" market.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I need a makeover for sure, and why not start with decorating the wedding tackle?
       Have a chat to the girls and put in a good word for me would you?

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          BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I'll try but the girls will need a lot of resources, Beth only does touch up jobs, not full restoration!!
          
          Might be able to get DIY involved in the "wedding tackle" area, her specialization

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             earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Brian you are one very humorous Guy! I just got back to the net from the 7 year old grandson's birthday party and walked in to this!

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    DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years ago

    I don't speak Aussie!  What is the world is wedding tackle?

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       BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Shame on you DIY- Just look inside any mans zipper.

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          DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          OMG, where is the "red face" button?!!

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    Karandaposted 13 years ago

    Gosh, I'm so proud of you. It is always good to read about another Aussie doing well. Congratulations.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Karanda, long time no see!

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    Anne Oddityposted 13 years ago

    Haha! Being recognized -- that is very cool. Congrats.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks! I just read one of your hubs. You have a new follower on hubpages.
       In case you do not yet know, a follower is someone who reads your stories/articles. You rite reel good!

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    BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years ago

    Your "red button"....OMG I could tell you DIY but I would probably get myself banned for 3 months if I did. 

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       That was red FACED button you bad lad!

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          BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          is that what they call a Fraudian slip?  Sorry DIY I got my colored buttons mixed up.

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    DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years ago

    You both need to be banned for life!

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       BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       You can't ban us here, go to the right thread

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          DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I can do whatever I want...and twice if it feels good!

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             BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Ok then, I'll let you off.

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                earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                I thought the "twice if it feels good" was uncalled for myself.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       My last ban was 4 months! As you can see, I can handle doin hard time, but life seems a bit harsh!!

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    Ladybird33posted 13 years ago

    That is awesome!!! See you are a wealth of knowledge, that is sooo very cool!

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I am the car man! I look at peoples disc brake rotors when waiting at traffic lights!

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    BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years ago

    Hey Earnest had to give a nice looking girl a second look this lunch time, she was wearing a Kurt Cobain tee shirt and from a distance I thought it was you lol.

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    earnestshubposted 13 years ago

    You just gave me a new idea! I'll take my guitar to the shopping centre and pretend to be Kurt's older brother!

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