.. I really felt bad when I remembered it few weeks later!
40th Anniversary.... Missed
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40th Anniversary.... Missed
Hi,
I missed the 40th anniverary yesterday!
Do I have to give it both flowers and candy to make up?
Regards,
Alan
PS: Car looks better now, and I look .... well.... old.
I missed the 40th anniverary yesterday!
Do I have to give it both flowers and candy to make up?
Regards,
Alan
PS: Car looks better now, and I look .... well.... old.
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Congratulations Alan. 40 years is a long time 
Who's that young pup standing next to it 
Who's that young pup standing next to it
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You've been a good and faithfull steward, surely she'll allow you to be off a single day.
And thanks for the pictures...
And thanks for the pictures...
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Very cool, Alan.
Your car will continue to pay dividends and won't mind that you missed its BD by a few hours. Wipe off an extra coat of wax and you'll both look great.
Even if the pants size is not the same, do you still wear those sideburns? I see them making a comeback!
Many happy returns. Slainte.
Your car will continue to pay dividends and won't mind that you missed its BD by a few hours. Wipe off an extra coat of wax and you'll both look great.
Even if the pants size is not the same, do you still wear those sideburns? I see them making a comeback!
Many happy returns. Slainte.
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Just tell her the calender was adjusted to remedy the earthquake; her day was really skipped. It is worth a try! Now that she is 40, I hope she does not go looking for a young stud to drive her fast around town to make her forget she is getting older.....
Thanks for all the advice, Alan! You sure have helped me on my car, and countless others here on the CF
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HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY! Bye Bye 68 Goat
Could you see putting down a $10.00 deposit on a new Corvette today!
Finally an entire photo of your baby!
See you this weekend
WB
Last edited by Don Rickles; Mar 23, 2011 at 08:41 PM.
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Give the wife the flowers and candy for sharing you with the other in your life all this time. Give the car a fresh tank of fuel, and (weather permitting) a celebratory cruise. She'll appreciate the exercise, and you can reaffirm your commitment.
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I sure wish I was the original owner of the 70, but I'd be older too!
Congrats! This a is a big accomplishment. Very few people own a car that long. Can't wait to see the entire Vette when you have it judged.
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Thanks for the reminder Alan, mines coming up on April 19th.
Also, something I always wanted to ask you. Since you bought yours new and you seem to be the type to take great care of things, why didn't you keep yours as "Survivor" condition?
Happy 40th to a great looking '71 and one of the nicest members of the forum!
Also, something I always wanted to ask you. Since you bought yours new and you seem to be the type to take great care of things, why didn't you keep yours as "Survivor" condition?
Happy 40th to a great looking '71 and one of the nicest members of the forum!