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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Took the Vette out for the first time today. Boy did it feel go to get behind the wheel even if it was only for about 20 miles. What do they say small steps. Hey they can make you happy no matter how big they are.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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Took the Vette out for the first time today. Boy did it feel go to get behind the wheel even if it was only for about 20 miles. What do they say small steps. Hey they can make you happy no matter how big they are.
Been working on your vette with mods or repairs?

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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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It just gets better and better, more smiles per miles
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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Wow....that was quick!!!!!!!! How is the leg doing???????? Taking the Vette out is the best therapy I can think of.... to you!

Stay in tune....
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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Good to hear you're getting around. No better therapy than the vette!
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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That's great man! Glad to see you're doing well.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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That's excellent news
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Great to hear from you, hope all is as well as can be..........
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Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
Good to hear you're getting around. No better therapy than the vette!


Well, maybe throw some **** in there, somewhere.
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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Wow, as others have stated, it is great therapy. Good to hear all went well with you
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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thanks all. Yes Greg it was fast but I was already ahead of the game. They told me the operation would be eaiser then most I had been thur so that was a breeze. Pain wise just a few adjustmenets to meds so I did not have to get used to anything new. I did not reguire another stay at a nurseing home because I had been non weight bearing for the last year so I knew how to do all the transfers ect to get thru the day. So now waint for healing then prostheis a ton of theropy and hopefully back to some type of life. 2 guals would love to be able to walk without help in some form by 9/11 date of accident. And would love to get the bike out one time this year.
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Glad to hear you're back on the road!!
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Great news!! Enjoy that car!
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Glad you got to get that car out again
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We will all be hoping that you can reach both your goals with as much speed and as little pain as possible
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yeah that sucks not being able to drive something you love....you'll be back and running soon.
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