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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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Throughout the year we agree and disagree on here and if we didn't we would not be individuals. We banter about HP, heads, cams, and intakes. No different then supporting our Politics/Religion/or Ball Team.

During this time of year we need to pause and remember....we are all in this together and all we really have in the end is each other. The Holidays to me are a time to be together with the ones you love and remember the ones you have lost. Be at peace with yourself and everyone as this is the time to do so.

To all he board members I wish a Merry Christmas. Hug your loved ones and shed a tear for the ones that you have lost. To our Military....we can't have the life we have without your protection, so to the ones that protect us everyday...God Bless.

Merry Christmas to all.

Chris, Scott, Vickie, John M, John H, Corey, Tim, Rick, and Brian.
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Merry Christmas to all my friends... You guys are amazing.. God bless. Paul and Oxana:-)
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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Merry Christmas!
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 12:29 PM
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Well said and I could not agree more. Have a lot of supporting friends here I have never met. Thanks to all. Merry Christmas to all and enjoy your family.
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 01:42 PM
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Well stated Mr. Straub.

Having lost two loved ones this year, I feel blessed everyday that God gives me another breath of precious life.

I enjoy being a part of the great community here. I wish everyone here on the C3 forums a Merry Christmas and a great start to the New Year.
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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Drs didnt expect me to make it to new yrs last yr.
Grateful for every day every little thing (as much as I bitch sometimes)
Only in my 40s be surprised how chit can be taken away from you so fast .

Take care of your body #1 and it will take care of you, no different than your car.

I want to see just ONE person be nice to TBTR. Come on guys some of you are real aholes to the guy...know hes about 70?

Leave them ol guys alone.
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 02:13 PM
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Very well said Chris.
At the end of the day the only thing we have in common are these old cars!
Enjoy the banter and I will try to be nice to TBTR!

Merry Christmas one and all.
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Drs didnt expect me to make it to new yrs last yr.
Grateful for every day every little thing (as much as I bitch sometimes)
Only in my 40s be surprised how chit can be taken away from you so fast .

Take care of your body #1 and it will take care of you, no different than your car.

I want to see just ONE person be nice to TBTR. Come on guys some of you are real aholes to the guy...know hes about 70?

Leave them ol guys alone.

Hey now, I was the first one to tell him Merry Christmas.


38 years old when I had my first heart attack. Enjoy lifes miracles.
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Merry Christmas, may we all get the car goodies we are hoping for and above all, peace and health ...
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Merry Christmas everyone. Play safe over the holidays.
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 04:19 PM
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Happy holidays to everyone!
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Old Dec 25, 2015 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Drs didnt expect me to make it to new yrs last yr.
Grateful for every day every little thing (as much as I bitch sometimes)
Only in my 40s be surprised how chit can be taken away from you so fast .

Take care of your body #1 and it will take care of you, no different than your car.

I want to see just ONE person be nice to TBTR. Come on guys some of you are real aholes to the guy...know hes about 70?

Leave them ol guys alone.
Well put sir......

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Peace

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Old Dec 25, 2015 | 05:31 AM
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Thanks for your seasonal 'prompt' Chris - seasons greetings to all you Vette Heads from 'over the pond' here in London UK
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Old Dec 25, 2015 | 06:23 AM
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And a Happy New Year to everyone.

God Bless America and everyone else too!

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Old Dec 25, 2015 | 08:38 AM
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Very well said! At times we get caught up in all that we deem to be wrong. Then it's time to be reminded of all that is right and to be thankful for what we have. You just did that.
Thank You!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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