In Alaska without my Vette
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In Alaska without my Vette
Hi folks,
Well, I'm on yet another "world wind" tour of the Army fighting the War on Terror. I'm in Fairbanks, Alaska and I really miss driving my Vette.
This is one of those occasions where I can not honestly say, "Boy I wish I had driven the Vette". 
. It's funny, everytime I go on travel my co-workers always ask me, "Hey Mark, you need someone to watch that Vette for you"? They never ask about my truck. Well, I'll be going to NY and then to Germany next. So, I guess I'll be going through "Vette withdraws" for the next few weeks. 
. Have fun and enjoy life Folks!!!
Mark
BTW, been here 2 days and I already spotted a very nice AE vert and a decent looking C3.
Well, I'm on yet another "world wind" tour of the Army fighting the War on Terror. I'm in Fairbanks, Alaska and I really miss driving my Vette.
This is one of those occasions where I can not honestly say, "Boy I wish I had driven the Vette". . It's funny, everytime I go on travel my co-workers always ask me, "Hey Mark, you need someone to watch that Vette for you"? They never ask about my truck. Well, I'll be going to NY and then to Germany next. So, I guess I'll be going through "Vette withdraws" for the next few weeks. . Have fun and enjoy life Folks!!!Mark
BTW, been here 2 days and I already spotted a very nice AE vert and a decent looking C3.
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Originally Posted by army2000
Hi folks,
Well, I'm on yet another "world wind" tour of the Army fighting the War on Terror. I'm in Fairbanks, Alaska and I really miss driving my Vette. This is one of those occasions where I can not honestly say, "Boy I wish I had driven the Vette". . It's funny, everytime I go on travel my co-workers always ask me, "Hey Mark, you need someone to watch that Vette for you"? They never ask about my truck. Well, I'll be going to NY and then to Germany next. So, I guess I'll be going through "Vette withdraws" for the next few weeks. . Have fun and enjoy life Folks!!!
Mark
BTW, been here 2 days and I already spotted a very nice AE vert and a decent looking C3.
Well, I'm on yet another "world wind" tour of the Army fighting the War on Terror. I'm in Fairbanks, Alaska and I really miss driving my Vette.
This is one of those occasions where I can not honestly say, "Boy I wish I had driven the Vette". . It's funny, everytime I go on travel my co-workers always ask me, "Hey Mark, you need someone to watch that Vette for you"? They never ask about my truck. Well, I'll be going to NY and then to Germany next. So, I guess I'll be going through "Vette withdraws" for the next few weeks. . Have fun and enjoy life Folks!!!Mark
BTW, been here 2 days and I already spotted a very nice AE vert and a decent looking C3.
I know the feeling... I'm in Cali without Red Racer and man that rental car is slow! Well, at least we have something to really look forward to getting back home...
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I spent 1997 through 2000 at Eielson AFB up there. I went through Vette withdrawal until I went back to AZ and brought my 89 vert up there. The Vette driving season is short. You're there at the best time of year though, 24 hours of daylight. Are you at Ft. Wainwright?
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Originally Posted by 3XBlack
I spent 1997 through 2000 at Eielson AFB up there. I went through Vette withdrawal until I went back to AZ and brought my 89 vert up there. The Vette driving season is short. You're there at the best time of year though, 24 hours of daylight. Are you at Ft. Wainwright?
Yup, I'm at Ft. Wainwright!! The 24hr daylight gets a little hard to follow. The weather is great and the area has to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth. 80 degrees, cool breeze and no rain during the day!! How did I get so lucky?? I just need my Vette. 
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Originally Posted by Red Racer
Mark,
I know the feeling... I'm in Cali without Red Racer and man that rental car is slow! Well, at least we have something to really look forward to getting back home...
I know the feeling... I'm in Cali without Red Racer and man that rental car is slow! Well, at least we have something to really look forward to getting back home...
How ironic. We're both away from home without our TR coupes
. It just doesn't feel right without my car. I know what you mean about the rentals. I'm on TDY about 2-4 weeks out of every month and I've driven almost every kind of car there is. I'm in a Toyota "something" right now and even though I'm grateful I have a vehicle, it's just not a C5.
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Originally Posted by sailohio
How many ragheads you got in Fairbanks? 
Haven't seen any Middle Easterners or Muslims. Lots of really nice Native Americans, Asians and other folks here though.
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Originally Posted by army2000
Yup, I'm at Ft. Wainwright!! The 24hr daylight gets a little hard to follow. The weather is great and the area has to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth. 80 degrees, cool breeze and no rain during the day!! How did I get so lucky?? I just need my Vette. BTW - I think there are over 50 Vettes registered in Fairbanks and surrounding area. There is a Vette club in Fairbanks as well and at least one forum member in the area.
P.S. - All of the rain falls in North Pole for some reason.
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Oh man, I feel for ya! In a few weeks, I'll be going back to my ship, "merchant". Hate to leave the Vette! (and the wife, of course). I'm not doing anything nearly as courageous as you, but, I still know how you feel!
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Thanks for your service. Hope your time away goes well and you get back into driving the Vette soon.
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I was in Fairbanks on May then spend two weesk right outside of TOK. Great weather when I was there and I left right when thje bugs started to hatch!...Just in time! 
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Thanks for your service. Hope your time away goes well and you get back into driving the Vette soon.
Thanks for the support Jack!!!
Have a great day!!!
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I feel your pain. I've been in Colombia, South America for the past few months. I miss my rocket quite fierce. You begin to appreciate good road maintenance while you're down here. I would never even entertain the idea of driving a Vette down here. Fortunately, a good friend of mine is caring for my Pewter rocket until I return. I'm not too worried about him having it. He and his wife are kinda intimidated by the car.
At least I can look at the beautiful women here...gotta love that. So much so I'm bringing one back with me!
GWOT...takes to places away from the things we love...makes you appreciate them more when you return.
At least I can look at the beautiful women here...gotta love that. So much so I'm bringing one back with me!
GWOT...takes to places away from the things we love...makes you appreciate them more when you return.
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Originally Posted by jhiiidoc
I feel your pain. I've been in Colombia, South America for the past few months. I miss my rocket quite fierce. You begin to appreciate good road maintenance while you're down here. I would never even entertain the idea of driving a Vette down here. Fortunately, a good friend of mine is caring for my Pewter rocket until I return. I'm not too worried about him having it. He and his wife are kinda intimidated by the car.
At least I can look at the beautiful women here...gotta love that. So much so I'm bringing one back with me!
GWOT...takes to places away from the things we love...makes you appreciate them more when you return.
At least I can look at the beautiful women here...gotta love that. So much so I'm bringing one back with me!
GWOT...takes to places away from the things we love...makes you appreciate them more when you return.
S. America for the summer!!! I'll trade with you any day. Yea, the women are beautiful. Just check out Speed-vet's proflie sometimes.
Enjoy yourself!!
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Hey I live just down the street from Ft. Wainwright. You haven't seen the TORCH on the street yet?
The lady that runs the liquor store on Ft. Wainwright drives a blue 2000.
Lady at the hospital drives a yellow C5.
You have a PM. Lets go fly the TORCH.
I have to heat up the engine anyway to do an oil change.
The lady that runs the liquor store on Ft. Wainwright drives a blue 2000.
Lady at the hospital drives a yellow C5.
You have a PM. Lets go fly the TORCH.
I have to heat up the engine anyway to do an oil change.
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Originally Posted by army2000
So, I guess I'll be going through "Vette withdraws" for the next few weeks. . Have fun and enjoy life Folks!!!
Mark
BTW, been here 2 days and I already spotted a very nice AE vert and a decent looking C3.
. Have fun and enjoy life Folks!!!Mark
BTW, been here 2 days and I already spotted a very nice AE vert and a decent looking C3.
At least you can enjoy other vettes...
...you do keep a picture of your vette in your wallet dont you?
...Hurry home
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Originally Posted by army2000
Yup, the salmon are running!!!