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Dec 24, 2010 | 10:06 PM

PLRX

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Dec 24, 2010 | 10:15 PM

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Can't think of a lot of good things about California but Mike is one of them!

Dec 24, 2010 | 10:20 PM

Jimbo 89

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Can't think of a lot of good things about California but Mike is one of them!

Dec 24, 2010 | 10:29 PM

Jon Hekking

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Can't think of a lot of good things about California but Mike is one of them!

Dec 24, 2010 | 10:31 PM

steverichmond

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Sounds like a great time. I'd love to see some of his work in person.

Steve

Dec 24, 2010 | 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Railroadman

Can't think of a lot of good things about California but Mike is one of them!

trust me, If I know brother Mike, he won't be staying there long after he retires.

Dec 24, 2010 | 10:47 PM

Z51JEFF

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trust me, If I know brother Mike, he won't be staying there long after he retires.

And Ill be right behind him watching California get smaller and smaller in the mirror until its gone!Now back on topic.

Dec 24, 2010 | 10:50 PM

desertmike1

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Good stuff....

here's to ya Mike

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Dec 24, 2010 | 11:04 PM

Jon Hekking

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trust me, If I know brother Mike, he won't be staying there long after he retires.

We would always welcome him back home in Utah, we need more guys like Mike right now.

Dec 24, 2010 | 11:27 PM

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Jon Hekking

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Originally Posted by PLRX

Mike are you from Utah?

You ask that like it's a bad thing................... it's not like being Canadian.

Dec 25, 2010 | 12:14 AM

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Frizlefrak

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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking

You ask that like it's a bad thing................... it's not like being Canadian.

Mike's cars are just too cool.....especially the El Camino...and he's a great host and friend.

Dec 25, 2010 | 01:27 AM

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grantar2

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Can't think of a lot of good things about California but Mike is one of them!

There are a lot of positives about California. We produce a large part of the nations fruits and vegitables, and I am talking about the ones you buy at the grocery store.

We are the leading producer of unmanned aircraft.

We produce movies and TV shows

We usually have great weather

We can race 12 months a year

Today is December 24th and there were number of gals in shorts or short skirts out Christmas shopping at out door malls such as Irvine Spectrum.

We have large reserves of rare earth minerals, produce oil, and gas.

We aren't any more liberal than New York.

Were not as good as Texas but we have a lot more things to do.

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Dec 25, 2010 | 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

Mike's cars are just too cool.....especially the El Camino...and he's a great host and friend.

Considering his house just got slammed during the rains, he's real stand up to still host guests.

Dec 25, 2010 | 02:02 AM

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SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84

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Mike is just plain cool!

Dec 25, 2010 | 02:07 AM

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ccrazor

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From: Whitefish Falls Ontario

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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking

You ask that like it's a bad thing................... it's not like being Canadian.

You say that like it's a bad thing???
As to Mike being one of the good things, with my oldest daughter and her husband, that makes 3..

Dec 25, 2010 | 02:25 AM

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Frizlefrak

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Were not as good as Texas but we have a lot more things to do.

Yeah....there's that pesky disregard for the 2nd amendment that's a bit disturbing.....

I still carry when I'm there....funny thing is the further I get out of the LA metro area, the more conservative the attitudes (especially towards firearms) get.

I was born in SoCal....love to go back and visit, but no desire to ever live there again. I have very little family left there anymore. Still hope to get back this summer with Marco and do some cruisin' with the California guys.

Dec 25, 2010 | 06:16 AM

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CorvetteMike2024

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Thanks for the kind words everyone. I am from Utah originally, just a few miles south of Jon Hekking, but have been in Apple Valley for the last 44 years.

Pete and I had a blast hanging out, thats for sure. He drove his DRM 95 that is absolutly beautiful. His vette is so clean and detailed, my mom thought it was brand new. If you have not seen Pete's vette's he keeps them in top form, and is a visual treat to see under the hood.

Thanks for spending time with us yesterday Pete.

Mike

Merry Christmas everyone.

Dec 25, 2010 | 10:02 AM

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Mike, You're good people. We got dumped on yesterday and last night with alot of snow. And I was feeling sorry for myself cause I have to shovel all that stuff, then I see on the news with all those mudslides in Ca. and all I can say is sheesh, I sure am lucky. I hope you haven't been affected by any of that.