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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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no NOT mph , AGE . only hit 70 mph when bringing c5 home from roanoke,va. three years ago and not since. . .peace and thank you
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Congrats, you have a long way to go.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Congratulations, not many people still want to get in and out of a corvette at that age
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Happy b'day big cypress and many more.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Congrats and Happy Birthday. Best wishes to you.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Congrats and happy Birthday. Take the Vette for a nice long drive and have some fun!
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Originally Posted by De_Vette
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What they said!
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Originally Posted by bigcypress
no NOT mph , AGE . only hit 70 mph when bringing c5 home from roanoke,va. three years ago and not since. . .peace and thank you


HBD!!!
Haven't been over 70 MPH in 3 years?? Damn...hope I'm breaking at least 70 at 70. 12 years to go.

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