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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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anybody like em?
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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He had a Corvette right? So yes, I like him Vette....Uh....I mean Pologreen.
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fluff?
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yup, piled high in marshmallow
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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I met the Duke once. I was working for Caterpillar in LA just after getting out of the navy. Duke had an old navy minesweeper that he had converted into his private yacht named "Wild Goose". It had a pair of Cat diesel generators onboard that needed servicing at the time. He came aboard just as my partner and I were finishing up. He asked how we were doing and was glad to hear we were done as he was planning on taking some friends out for a cruise later. He thanked us for our work and offered to have the steward fetch us a beer before we hit the road which we gladly accepted. I will never forget that day. He passed away about a year and half later. A true American that loved his county and one hell of a guy in my books.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Anyone who makes fun of the Duke is un-American.
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by VetteDriven
Anyone who makes fun of the Duke is un-American.
we all love what we can't have ...HEY?
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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What??? Makes no sense.
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Originally Posted by VetteDriven
What??? Makes no sense.
we all want a red 96 auto with 3.07's
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by VetteDriven
What??? Makes no sense.

It does to some
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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I sure dont want a polo green with a 2.73.
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Originally Posted by VetteDriven
I sure dont want a polo green with a 2.73.
then buy mine with 3.75's
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VetteDriven six months on the forum with 471 posts and no info on your profile or pictures of your car. What's the deal? Why don't you just fill in the blanks and put this to rest.
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I think he is here to add entertainment not informative posts LOL

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If He doesn't own a vette why not just join as a forum member that's interested in Corvettes. I've seen a number of people join just because the they want to learn more and share their passion.
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Originally Posted by mrmtrtrnd
If He doesn't own a vette why not just join as a forum member that's interested in Corvettes. I've seen a number of people join just because the they want to learn more and share their passion.
I am on other forums as well. but look at his posts and you will understand why he gets the response he does. I have no problem with him or anyone. He does not ask for info, but he will now. He askes opinions on what is being called fluff, and surely he can get a pic up evn a fake one, but I think he is another member here, probably from ot or he is just a bored guy.
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Too bad there's not an Off Topic section.



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