Chapter 14: a very charming pig

Vincent: do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal?

Jules: I wouldn't go so far as to call a dog filthy but they're definitely dirty. But, a dog's got personality. Personality goes a long way.

Vincent: Ah, so by that rationale, if a pig had a better personality, he would cease to be a filthy animal. Is that true?

Jules: Well we'd have to be talkin' about one charmin' motherfuckin' pig. I mean he'd have to be ten times more charmin' than that Arnold on Green Acres, you know what I'm sayin'?

That’s me folks, I am one charmin’ motherfuckin’ pig. That’s the only way I can explain it…

As the story goes I guess fortjames and gregg (who runs the fort team) were having a conversation the other night, and Gregg said something like, “how about that fatmarc, everyone seems to like, him, he might be a great fit for our team.” And James, well being pretty close to me responded, “well, fatmarc’s kinda in a tight spot right now, I don’t think he plans on racing cross this year…” which was kinda ended that conversation.

The next day ole fortjames shares the exchange with me, fulling believing that I would not be racing cross, and that he was just trying to make my day. I commented to James, “dude, things have worked out somewhat, cross is gonna happen for me.” The phone got quiet. “so, what do you think?” James asks. I was totally flanbbergasted, and left well speachless. I readily admit, riding for Fort Frames, arguably the mid atlantic’s best cross team, stacked with guys who are local legends, had not crossed my mind, I really had never even considered it in the realm of possiblilty. Yet here was an opportunity… I, being a charmin’ mother fuckin’ pig, and of course the spotbrand/ twinsix whore- jumped at the opportunity. Calls were made, resumes sent, and this morning I talked to Gregg and alas I am very excited to announce that fatmarc will be flying the Fort Frames colors for cross season this fall. You know, I know that I’m just some dude, and really I am not all that talented. But I have prided myself in doing the right things, working hard, and sometimes, sometimes I find myself in the right place at the right time, and you know, things work out well for me. I am a lucky man. Know that for mountain bike, nothing will be changing. I am still a spotbrand/twinsix/henry’s whore all the way.

Up until last Friday, it didn’t look like cross was gonna happen for me this year. I had even kinda grown comfortable with that idea. I have to say I was really blown away by a number of folks that called me, and offered to personally sponsor me for the season. These folks, point flat said they’d pay all my entries, put me up at nationals. That was really pretty over whelming. My heart pumps big love for all of you. Know this, you can always count on me, and I will 100% work my hardest and make sure none of you regret extending that very generous offer to me. I am a very lucky charmin’ pig. Arnold's got nuthin on me man.

Respect
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