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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Welcome and a belated congrats on your Vette. Nice way to surprise your Dad.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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You had to tell somebody, I couldn't keep that a secret. Welcome!
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Hiyas KOMPNS8
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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Thats cool welcome
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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welcome n congrats
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Warm welcome from FL. Love your vanity plate, and wow....you really can keep a secret!!!
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by KOMPNS8
hello all,

as it seems to be the custom around here, i'm introducing myself as a new member.

i bought my car ('00 yel vert) on "VETTE-ERANS DAY" nov. 11 '03. ah, my dream car. awesome. i drove it home, tucked it away and didn't open it until the spring of '04. closed the garage and closed my mouth. i kept the thing a secret over the winter until step-mom and pops came down from mi in their '00 yel coupe. we chit-chatted until it was time to go to lunch. as dad is in the driveway getting his last bag out of the hatch, i hit the garage button to reveal my car. the two vette now pointing nose-to-nose. dad's jaw drops. he's totally surprized, he's a bit proud of me and a lot jealous of the 6mt. hardest secret i've ever kept.
Great story!

Welcome...

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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Welcome Intro!
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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