It has been years since I last posted... [Archive]

Roger Poirier

08-22-2011, 05:29 PM

Hello every one. Even though I have not posted for a while, I still admire the site. It simply gets better and better every time I review it.

Unfortunately I have been in ill health. Severe heart issues. I have dilated cardiomyopathy. It beats me up pretty good.

I haven't shown the GTO in years. However I still own it. When it does come outside the garage I now have my 23 year old son drive me around town in the car.

Hope to post more often now that it appears that the doctors have me on the correct medication with the proper dose.

Roger

Spiffav8

08-22-2011, 05:35 PM

Hello every one. Even though I have not posted for a while, I still admire the site. It simply gets better and better every time I review it.

Unfortunately I have been in ill health. Severe heart issues. I have dilated cardiomyopathy. It beats me up pretty good.

I haven't shown the GTO in years. However I still own it. When it does come outside the garage I know have my 23 year old son drive me around town in the car.

Hope to post more often now that it appears that the doctors have me on the correct medication with the proper dose.

Roger

Good to see you're still with us and crusin in the GTO!

:cheers:

214Chevy

08-22-2011, 05:37 PM

Hello Roger, yeah it seems to have been almost 2 1/2 years since your last post. Anyway welcome back brother. For those of us, like myself, who have never seen the car can you post a pic or two? Nontheless, the most important thing is that your health is improvong and you are feeling better. Praise GOD brother. Continue to stay healthy and welcome back. :thumbsup:

70rs

08-22-2011, 05:40 PM

Welcome back Roger!
Post up some GTO pictures and specs when you have time please.
:cheers:

skatinjay27

08-22-2011, 05:50 PM

Good to see you're still with us and crusin in the GTO!

:cheers:ditto!!!

Rick D

08-22-2011, 05:58 PM

Glad to here you are doing better now Roger, and nice you get to spend time with your son driving the GTO. For those that don't remember his car here is the build thread. :thumbsup:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=1917

Steve1968LS2

08-22-2011, 06:50 PM

Good to see you postin' Rodger..

Your GTO is one of the nicest around.. and here's something for those that haven't seen it:

http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/features/hppp_0811_1969_pontiac_gto_judge/index.html

http://image.highperformancepontiac.com/f/11007195/hppp_0811_01_z+1969_pontiac_gto_judge+right_front_ view.jpg

Roger Poirier

08-22-2011, 07:01 PM

Here is a current photo you requested. My kid cleans it before each trip out.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/rogerpoirier/e_GtO_RJ__26_.jpg

Ron in SoCal

08-22-2011, 07:13 PM

Your car is soooo pretty Roger! :thumbsup: Glad to see your health is allowing you to spend time here! I wish you the best...:cheers:

Streetking

08-22-2011, 07:25 PM

Great to see you back and your car looks better than ever..:thumbsup:

ccracin

08-22-2011, 07:52 PM

Great to hear from you again Roger. It was truly a pleasure meeting you in Columbus a few years back. Hope to see you there again! Stick around and join in the conversations! :thumbsup: :cheers:

4mul8ion

08-22-2011, 08:32 PM

Glad to hear from you again Roger. I enjoyed talking with you as our cars were being redone and love how yours turned out. Great job.

Kevin

Ummgawa

08-22-2011, 08:51 PM

Hey Roger, I still maintain your Goat is the wickedest 69 I have ever seen. Still just as bad ass as the first time I saw it in person at Bill Howell's pad in Pigeon Forge a few years back.

Good to see you back buddy. Stay healthy.:thumbsup:

214Chevy

08-22-2011, 09:48 PM

Oohhhhh!! Okay, I remember this car. I remember reading about the build. Nice and very well done too. :hail:

Rybar

08-22-2011, 09:56 PM

Welcome back Roger, main thing is your health. Glad you are doing better and I love that GTO :cheers:

Sieg

08-22-2011, 10:56 PM

Truly a beautiful car, one lucky kid, and most importantly best wishes with improving your health. :thumbsup:

XcYZ

08-23-2011, 05:07 AM

Roger, great to hear from you again. It wasn't that long ago that I was thinking about you and how you were doing. :thumbsup:

Ricochet

08-23-2011, 07:43 AM

Roger Poirier

08-23-2011, 08:08 PM

Nice to hear from you Roger. Sorry to hear of your health issues. I know this is something you have been battling for sometime. Glad to hear you and your son still get out and enjoy one of the nicest GTO's I have ever seen! Take care of yourself!

Yeah guys the disease dilated cardiomyopathy hit me hard in 2007. I actually started to become ill at the end of my build in 2006 I just didn't understand the systems.

I'm fighting constant fatigue, exhaustion, shortness of breath. I have an impaired ability to be active or exercise. It takes some effort just typing these words out or walking around the house. :(

Unfortunately because of other health issues I am not a candidate for a heart transplant.

The good news I have now become a CNN JUNKIE, Movie JUNKIE, etc. That takes up most of my days now.

Ummgawa

08-23-2011, 08:41 PM

Roger,

I can't speak for every one here. But I will tell you that I have a great deal of respect for you.Although you've been knocked on your ass, you don't complain and take the hand you've been dealt. I think every man could take a lesson from your ordeal, knowing there is always some other dude that has it worse than most. I've been reminded of it again just today, by a dude named Roger.

Hang in there buddy, I'm pullin' for you.

Datsbad

08-23-2011, 08:56 PM

Roger it's very nice to see your post . I've always had a lot of respect for you . GTO looks great as usual ... Keep smiling were all praying for you .
Jason GFDC

Stuart Adams

08-24-2011, 11:56 AM

Roger it's great hearing from you. Glad your doing ok. Cool car, keep fighting onward. :thumbsup:

WSSix

08-24-2011, 04:33 PM

ditto what everyone else has said Roger. I was just thinking about you and the car the other day. Glad to know you're both still out there.

Track Junky

08-24-2011, 08:03 PM

I wasn't around here 2 1/2 years ago but I have to say sweet looking ride. Hope your health gets better :thumbsup:

Mr.VENGEANCE

08-25-2011, 11:58 PM

yooooo!!!

I was JUST wondering about you recently!

Al Moreno

08-26-2011, 06:38 AM

I remember this video, very cool GTO and great story! Roger good to see you posting again. Stay strong. :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQ7bC44RGM&feature=relmfu

Roger Poirier

08-26-2011, 05:41 PM

I remember this video, very cool GTO and great story! Roger good to see you posting again. Stay strong. :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQ7bC44RGM&feature=relmfu

Hey, I'm famous! I was aware of the video. I was not aware of it being on youtube.

Over 300,000 hits. I guess every one has his/her 15 minutes of fame. :willy:

Thank you guys for your postings. :)

novanutcase

08-27-2011, 02:06 PM

Hey Roger,

Good to see you posting. I talk to your wife every once in a while on FB.

John

Roadrage David

08-28-2011, 01:52 AM

Hi there Roger David here we had some chit chat tru the internet couple of years ago.always loved your GTO.
infact i used one of the pictures as my main advertisemend in news papers for my small bisenis here in Europe..

Roger Poirier

08-28-2011, 04:08 PM

Hi there Roger David here we had some chit chat thru the internet couple of years ago.always loved your GTO.
As a fact I used one of the pictures as my main advertisement in news papers for my small business here in Europe..

I recall your post as well. Your a big Pontiac fan if I remember correctly.
You own a Firebird. Correct?

Datsbad, I wish you and your staff nothing but the best! Your web site is awesome. I could spent a day there just checking it out. High marks as usual.

Novanutcase: Your ride is way over the top to say the least. Get the darn thing finished please... It's to the point now no company is going to insure it. :thumbsup:

AS LONG AS I'M HAVING GOOD DAYS I WILL TRY TO POST. :yes: