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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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This weekend I became a first time owner!!! The moment "Microday" (Kirk) turned the ignition, I developed a permanant grin and affection for my new "Hawkeye Gold" C5. I am so glad to have met a knowledgable, patient young mentor for this "over 50" first time owner. Pictures soon!!!!
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Welcome -- in every way -- including the "over 50" comment. Us old guys have to stick together!
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Thanks Jacks..... These cars make you feel young..
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Over 50...check
very recent C5 owner...check
permanent grin...check
Acura abandoned in driveway...check

yep...looks fine to me
WELCOME
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Flcnkc65
This weekend I became a first time owner!!! The moment "Microday" (Kirk) turned the ignition, I developed a permanant grin and affection for my new "Hawkeye Gold" C5. I am so glad to have met a knowledgable, patient young mentor for this "over 50" first time owner. Pictures soon!!!!
Go Hawkeyes! I grew up in Iowa, so if that is your reference, I get it!

No matter what age we're all friends here. Welcome! And enjoy your 'grin'...it does not go away.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Welcome but to let you know that everytime you post without a pic when one is require it is a foul and you must donate to the keg fund for the cruise-in
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Nooooo problem Zilla, especially if that picture is accurate
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Welcome but to let you know that everytime you post without a pic when one is require it is a foul and you must donate to the keg fund for the cruise-in
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Welcome but to let you know that everytime you post without a pic when one is require it is a foul and you must donate to the keg fund for the cruise-in
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Nooooo problem Zilla, especially if that picture is accurate
Stop staring at my girlfriend
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Flcnkc65
This weekend I became a first time owner!!! The moment "Microday" (Kirk) turned the ignition, I developed a permanant grin and affection for my new "Hawkeye Gold" C5. I am so glad to have met a knowledgable, patient young mentor for this "over 50" first time owner. Pictures soon!!!!

Welcome tp both you and your associated permanant grin and affection !

I see you are from the "Show Me" state.
Well.....Show Me (with photos).
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Welcome to a wonderful club, Vette owners! I own two, 78 & 98. I love America and the American Vette.
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Where are the pics? And what is Hawkeye Gold?

Welcome to the forum - may you have miles and miles of smiles with your car!
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Flcnkc65
This weekend I became a first time owner!!! The moment "Microday" (Kirk) turned the ignition, I developed a permanant grin and affection for my new "Hawkeye Gold" C5. I am so glad to have met a knowledgable, patient young mentor for this "over 50" first time owner. Pictures soon!!!!
Hawkeye gold? Congrats on the new C5 and welcome to the forum!

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Steve,
you do realize that is a picture of Cozmo Kramer. So, you are agreeing with Cozmo, not Zilla!
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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Hawkeye gold? Congrats on the new C5 and welcome to the forum!


Steve,
you do realize that is a picture of Cozmo Kramer. So, you are agreeing with Cozmo, not Zilla!
Steve has had a little to much ferry dust
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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W E L C O M E

From another 50+ owner/lover of Corvettes. You're gonna love your C5. Just remember to wave at all generations of Corvettes, from C1 through C6. Those C6 folks will get it sometime and start waving back!

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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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Welcome. Even though my 2000 coupe is Torch Red, I'll always enjoy Hawkeye gold.
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