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Old May 7, 2003 | 04:21 PM
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I inadvertantly posted this on the C5 page. Excuse me. Boy did I get it about the wave factor.

I'm the proud owner of a 95 - I've wanted one every since I was in high school. I recently went on a road trip from San Diego to Sacramento. With th eexception of the slow and go traffic through LA I had an excellent experience. I've had my 95 since November 2000.

It's a shame I had to wait until I was 50 in order to realize my dream. I will always have one in my stable. I've restored numerous cars/trucks over the years, but I've always wanted to own a Corvette.

During the Easter break I took the Corvette to a family reunion. Never again, with six brothers, me being the oldest, they thought it was a toy. It isn't! And if it is, it's my toy. It's an adrenalin/testosterone producer. At first I was afraid of it, but now after driving it a while, it's the poopies...

I wave at all Corvette drivers, however they are few and far in between. On the way up I didn't see any Corvette's on the highway. On the way back I saw one C5, and he didn't return my wave.

I'm proud to be a member of this forum.

:seeya :seeya :party: :party: :flag
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Old May 7, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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Welcome to the forum and the addiction.
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Old May 7, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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Welcome to the forum and enjoy your Vette,1995 is a good year. :steering:
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Old May 7, 2003 | 04:56 PM
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Welcome !!
Remember, for every one that doesn't wave back, 3 others will!!

That's in theory only I have found .

:D
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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Very cool! Welcome and Congratutions! :cheers:
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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Welcome!!!!! Want color is your 95, heres a big wave :seeya
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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It's called Artic White, with the tan hides. It's the exact color I always dreamed of. :flag
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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Congratulations. I know how you feel. I bought mine at 50 also. Ever since the TV show "Route 66" I always said someday. Keep on waving!
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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I bought my vette at the age of 43, I am 44 now.
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Old May 7, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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:seeya Got mine at 43. Went up to a guy in a C5. I said "Nice vette". He grunted. I said " What color is that?". He said "Red something or something red". I bet everyone of you know what color your vette is. Of course, in this guys defense, I think his clothes cost more than my vette. (Please note: NOT a bash on C5's or thier owners)
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Old May 7, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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ok, all that waving smiley is getting old.
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Old May 7, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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I am 50 also; bought my 91 last spring, sight unseen. Enjoy your new avocation and remember that time spent with your corvette is not deducted from your life........ :thumbs:
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Old May 8, 2003 | 01:18 AM
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ok, all that waving smiley is getting old.
:seeya :grouphug:


BTW, to the poster, congrats on finally getting your vette! :cheers:
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Old May 8, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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:cheers: , Congrats on the vette.
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Old May 8, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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Welcome to the center of the universe fpr Corvette owners and wanters; it is fun here. Never too old to enjoy a great drive.
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Old May 8, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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Welcome! :seeya
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Old May 9, 2003 | 12:40 AM
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Congratulations in realizing your dream, rdennist. Yeah I guess you could say I too am proud to be part of this Forum. In fact, whenever I'm out in public and I see other Vettes, I wonder if they are on the Forum. Haven't found one of you yet, but I'm still.... :seeya
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