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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 07:36 AM
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H A P P Y B I R T H D AY to the old girl.

Her birthday is June 13th. I’ve had Her since '07 and it has been a GREAT five years. Here’s some of my favorite pics.

This is on the drive home when I picked Her up 5 yeas ago.


On an old curved wooded bridge.


One of my many fall pics.


Along one of our many rivers.


in the mountains


At the local dam with the spill way open (4 times in last 20 years)


One of VERY few in the snow. LOL


Another old fall pic.


This was taken just a couple of weeks ago.


and of course the best view in the world



She is still a stunning young thing in her 45th year don’t you think?

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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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She hasnt aged a bit! What a beauty, and happy birthday!
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Great shots, all of them.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Hi S,
I remember some of those pictures very well!
You've really been enjoying this 45 year old car, and that's a VERY GOOD thing!
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Thanx for the B'day wishes. Yes Alan some of those are repeat pics. I've put around 20,000 miles on the car in the 5 years I've had it. Enjoyed almost every mile of them. A couple of breakdowns but each was its own learning experience too.

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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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It is my daughters first birthday today... I know it is off topic but I saw Happy Birthday on he thread and had to respond.
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Great pictures!
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I've put around 20,000 miles on the car in the 5 years I've had it.
Good for you. Nice to see you're out there driving it.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 91turbo2
It is my daughters first birthday today... I know it is off topic but I saw Happy Birthday on he thread and had to respond.
Happy Birthday to your daughter then.

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Great pictures!


Good for you. Nice to see you're out there driving it.
I like to see the drivers. Trailer Queens have their place but they turn me offff. I put 13,000 of those miles on in the first 2 years. I've slowed down a little since but hope to put a bunch on this year if the weather ever improves. We've been getting a LOT of rain recently. Although I've put on close to 1200 miles already this year.

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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Happy birthday to your '68 - she looks great. Beautiful scenery out there in British Columbia - you are lucky. Can't wait to get back out to B.C. for a visit in the future. BK3
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 12:00 AM
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If you do make it out this way you better look me up.

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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 05:27 AM
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Shmoky,
we have the same car
Mine was born 6-14-68.
Happy B-day girls
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by shmoky
If you do make it out this way you better look me up.

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Absolutely, it would be a pleasure meeting you and your '68. BK3
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