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''"Sometimes it takes courage to try..."''
''"Sometimes it takes courage to try..."''
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I'd say that I'm an expert in wiki-text (wiki-code), I'm pretty advanced in [[wikipedia:HTML|HTML]], and I've got a medium knowledge of [[wikipedia:CSS|CSS]]. I'd like to know [[wikipedia:JavaScript|JavaScript]], but that hasn't happened... yet.
I'd say that I'm an expert in wiki-text (wiki-code), I'm pretty advanced in [[wikipedia:HTML|HTML]], and I've got a medium knowledge of [[wikipedia:CSS|CSS]]. I'd like to know [[wikipedia:JavaScript|JavaScript]], but that hasn't happened... yet.
My Interests and Hobbies
My Interests and Hobbies
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Cars
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Cars
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I'm an avid [[wikipedia:Classic car|Classic car]] enthusiast.
To me a classic car is one that was built up until approximately 1975, when we lost chrome bumpers. To me 'classic' covers all pre-1975 cars; I don't use terms such as 'vintage' or 'veteran' to describe cars. I like '60s-'70s American Muscle-cars, sports-cars, Ford-based Hot-Rods, some super-cars and anything in between that I've forgotten.
My top-ten favorite cars would be:
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I'm an avid [[wikipedia:Classic car|Classic car]] enthusiast.
To me a classic car is one that was built up until approximately 1975 — when we lost chrome bumpers. To me 'classic' covers all pre-1975 cars; I don't use terms such as 'vintage' or 'veteran' to describe cars. I like '60s-'70s American Muscle-cars, sports-cars, Ford-based Hot-Rods, some super-cars and anything in between that I've forgotten.
My top-ten favorite cars would be:
[[wikipedia:Shelby Cobra|'''Shelby Cobra 427 s/c (Mk. 3)''']]. What ''can'' one say about a car that has a 427 cu. in. (6,997 cc) engine!
[[wikipedia:Shelby Cobra|'''Shelby Cobra 427 s/c (Mk. 3)''']]. What ''can'' one say about a car that has a 427 cu. in. (6,997 cc) engine!
[[wikipedia:Mercedes-Benz 300SL|'''300SL "Gullwing"''']]. Hmm... I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say that this is my vote for the Most Beautiful Car Ever! Just don't roll it...
[[wikipedia:Mercedes-Benz 300SL|'''300SL "Gullwing"''']]. Hmm... I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say that this is my vote for the Most Beautiful Car Ever! Just don't roll it...
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[[wikipedia:Morgan 4/4|'''Morgan 4/4''']]. Fantastic! Even more fantastic is the fact that they're still being made! Sadly design laws are strangling the history out of them slowly, but surely... So I'd find one a few decades old, with a carburettor if possible.
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[[wikipedia:Morgan 4/4|'''Morgan 4/4''']]. Fantastic! Even more fantastic is the fact that they're still being made! Sadly design laws are strangling the history out of them slowly, but surely... So I'd find one a few decades old — with a carburettor if possible.
[[wikipedia:Jaguar E-type|'''Jaguar E-type Series 1, 4.2 litre''']]. Mmmm... Sorry lost my train of thought...
[[wikipedia:Jaguar E-type|'''Jaguar E-type Series 1, 4.2 litre''']]. Mmmm... Sorry lost my train of thought...
[[wikipedia:Ferrari 328 GTB|'''Ferrari 328 GTB''']]. Is this a super-car — in the top-5 — I see before me? Yes, it is. One of the few I actually like... and I only found it via [[wikipedia:Magnum PI|Magnum PI]] (I know that was a 308 GTS!).
[[wikipedia:Ferrari 328 GTB|'''Ferrari 328 GTB''']]. Is this a super-car — in the top-5 — I see before me? Yes, it is. One of the few I actually like... and I only found it via [[wikipedia:Magnum PI|Magnum PI]] (I know that was a 308 GTS!).
[[wikipedia:Ford Mustang (first generation)#1967.E2.80.931968|'''1968 Ford Mustang Cobra-Jet w/Ram-air''']]. My vote for Best Muscle-car Ever! Not only is it a monster (13.56 second quarter-mile), but it's also pretty.
[[wikipedia:Ford Mustang (first generation)#1967.E2.80.931968|'''1968 Ford Mustang Cobra-Jet w/Ram-air''']]. My vote for Best Muscle-car Ever! Not only is it a monster (13.56 second quarter-mile), but it's also pretty.
'''1938–1939 Wolseley 18/80'''. (Ha! Wikipedia doesn't actually have this one; [[wikipedia:Wolseley Motors#List of 1920s and 1930s Wolseley vehicles|see here]] for list of cars, and image.) Poor handling, larger steering wheel than on many ships and very thin, tax-cheating, cylinders — but who cares! The interesting features of the car is: it's full of wood lining, has an opening windscreen (awning type) and a soft sun-roof! I first came across these in [[wikipedia:Foyle's War|Foyle's War]]; a (cool) British period who-done-it. Early episodes had a Wolseley 14/56(?) — later episodes had a Wolseley Wasp — as Foyle's car.
'''1938–1939 Wolseley 18/80'''. (Ha! Wikipedia doesn't actually have this one; [[wikipedia:Wolseley Motors#List of 1920s and 1930s Wolseley vehicles|see here]] for list of cars, and image.) Poor handling, larger steering wheel than on many ships and very thin, tax-cheating, cylinders — but who cares! The interesting features of the car is: it's full of wood lining, has an opening windscreen (awning type) and a soft sun-roof! I first came across these in [[wikipedia:Foyle's War|Foyle's War]]; a (cool) British period who-done-it. Early episodes had a Wolseley 14/56(?) — later episodes had a Wolseley Wasp — as Foyle's car.
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[[wikipedia:Ford Torino#1969|'''Ford Torino Cobra''']]. Since I'll probably never have the AUS$80,000, laying around, needed to buy a Cobra-Jet, this is the muscle-car I'm aiming for! It was in NASCAR so it might handle well... sort of.
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[[wikipedia:Ford Torino#1969|'''Ford Torino Cobra (fastback)''']]. Since I'll probably never have the AUS$80,000, laying around, needed to buy a Cobra-Jet, this is the muscle-car I'm aiming for! It was in NASCAR so it might handle well... sort of.
[[wikipedia:Porsche 944#944 S|'''Post-1986 Porsche 944 S''']]. Since I hope to get hold of one of these reasonably soon, I'll have to put it in here. Insurance is gonna be a bummer...
[[wikipedia:Porsche 944#944 S|'''Post-1986 Porsche 944 S''']]. Since I hope to get hold of one of these reasonably soon, I'll have to put it in here. Insurance is gonna be a bummer...
[[wikipedia:Saleen S7#S7 Twin Turbo|'''Saleen S7 Twin Turbo''']]. This is another super-car, this time here to satisfy the speed-freak in me. Though I couldn't go for some buzzy, fragile-engined, ugly thing; so I went for a two-valve per cylinder twin-turboed V8. The car is completely nuts on paper — it does 249mph (400km/h) — let alone in real life!
[[wikipedia:Saleen S7#S7 Twin Turbo|'''Saleen S7 Twin Turbo''']]. This is another super-car, this time here to satisfy the speed-freak in me. Though I couldn't go for some buzzy, fragile-engined, ugly thing; so I went for a two-valve per cylinder twin-turboed V8. The car is completely nuts on paper — it does 249mph (400km/h) — let alone in real life!
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History
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I love reading about history. My favorite periods/subjects are: the middle ages, the [[wikipedia:Golden Age of Piracy|"Golden Age" of piracy]] (approx. 1690-1720 IMO), the 18th century (for the ships, and technology) and World War II. Since it will be history one day, I also like thinking about the far future.
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I love reading about history. My favorite periods/subjects are: the middle ages, the [[wikipedia:Golden Age of Piracy|"Golden Age" of piracy]] (approx. 1690-1720 IMO), the 18th century (for the ships, and technology) and World War II. I also like thinking about the far future, since, one day, it will be history too.
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Sailing Ships
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Locomotives
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My favorites in this subject are those from the 1700s mostly. As mentioned before I have a particular interest in the "Golden Age" of piracy. My two most favorite rigs are the [[wikipedia:brigantine|brigantine]] and the [[wikipedia:schooner|schooner]], but that's purely based on looks since I can't sail. I might know how one day.
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I've always been interested in locos, but it wasn't until finding Locomotive Wiki, July of 2011, that I really became obsessed. I think locos are so majestic in the way they gracefully roll along the rails; could it be almost philosophical, how they follow a course that's laid down for them?
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Sci-Fi
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I don't know about that, but I do know that my favorite motive-powers, in order, are: [[w:c:locomotive:Steam Locomotive|steam]], [[w:c:locomotive:Diesel Locomotive|diesel]] and [[w:c:locomotive:Electric Locomotive|electric]]. I like steam the best, because the design is just so ingenious. Diesels next, because they're mobile mini power-stations, with the diesel-electrics at least, which must be more efficient than pumping electricity all over the place. Electric is last for the same reason that diesels beat them.
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Yes, well... obvious ain't it? I guess I would put Star Trek before Star Wars for one major reason (at least): Star Trek is more accessible in my opinion, because they really are humans in it. Don't get me wrong; I was a Star Wars fan long before I was a Star Trek fan. Just something about '''us''' humans heading into space is... is... both terrifying, and awesome at the same time.
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I can tell you that my favorite locomotive is [[w:c:locomotive:K Class (Victorian Railways)|K 190]]. If you wish to know all my favorite locomotives there is a gallery of them on my [[w:c:locomotive:User:Starfleet Academy#My Favourite Trains (Click the images!)|Locomotive Wiki profile]] (I couldn't possibly choose a top-10 of them like I did with the cars!).
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Sci-Fi
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Yes, well... obvious ain't it? I guess I would put Star Trek before Star Wars for one major reason (at least): Star Trek is more accessible in my opinion, because they really are humans in it. Don't get me wrong; I was a Star Wars fan long before I was a Star Trek fan. Just something about ''us'' humans heading into space is... is both terrifying, and awesome at the same time!
My other sci-fi interests, include (out of order): [[w:c:tardis:|Doctor Who]], [[w:c:backtothefuture:|Back to the Future]], [[w:c:terminator:|Terminator]] (all of it: except "The Sara Connor Chronicles"), [[w:c:primeval:|Primeval]] and stuff that I've probably forgotten.
My other sci-fi interests, include (out of order): [[w:c:tardis:|Doctor Who]], [[w:c:backtothefuture:|Back to the Future]], [[w:c:terminator:|Terminator]] (all of it: except "The Sara Connor Chronicles"), [[w:c:primeval:|Primeval]] and stuff that I've probably forgotten.
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Sailing Ships
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My favorites in this subject are those from the 1700s mostly. As mentioned before I have a particular interest in the "Golden Age" of piracy. My two most favorite rigs are the [[wikipedia:brigantine|brigantine]] and the [[wikipedia:schooner|schooner]], but that's purely based on looks since I can't sail. I might know how one day.
Thanks
Thanks
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Thanks for reading my profile. Plus you can now see why I don't edit biographies on [[wikipedia:WP:ALIVE|Wikipedia]].
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Thanks for reading my profile. If you find any of the subjects I've mentioned interesting too, I'm always happy to have a chat — just send me a message, and I'll answer ASAP!
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