A confession
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From: Northern Illinois
Oldtimer
I'm an old fart (69 next week) but had wanted a Vette since I was ten and the first 53 came off the line. I fulfilled that dream last fall with a pewter 2000 coupe. Now the confession. I find myself sitting down on a lawn chair in the garage and just "looking" at the d*** thing more often that most people would consider "normal." Tell me I'm not alone in this folly.
Scott
Scott
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From: Corvette Owner since 1971 - 2004 Z06 Florida
I know EXACTLY how you feel. I'm 69 years young too and had my garage heated and airconditioned this year and installed a thermal garage door, so I could spend more time with my Corvette. I'm working on a TV too and just put in a refridgerator last week next to my recliner.
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From: Endicott New York
Oldtimer
Scott, I too am an old fart (69) you are not alone. I bought my first Vette 11 years ago (a 94 Dark Red Metallic coupe) and after bringing it home that night I sat in it for over an hour-I didn't want to get out. Now I have a Pewter 99 coupe 6 speed and drive it every chance I get, just looking for an excuse to take it out for a ride. Always asking my wife if she needs any groceries or wants to go shopping, or just crusing around. Good luck with your new wheels.
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From: Toledo Ohio
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From: This is not a Song, It's an Outburst: Or, The Establishment Blues; Sixto Diaz Rodriguez
and you picked a damn fine C5, 2000 PEWTER Coupe!!! 
SIR MIX-A-LOT…1992
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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!
You are totally sick. Pardon me I have to go look at my Vette, be right back,,,,,,Yep she is still there. What was you question?
Sorry if you answered while I was away,,,,went out and sat in my Vette but I am back now. Excuse me for a minute please,,,,,
Sorry about that. Had to get an extention cord so that I could plug my laptop in while sitting in my Vette. Pretty comfy here in the driver's seat surfing the CF.
I have decided that you are normal,,,,I am not sure about myself though.
Sorry if you answered while I was away,,,,went out and sat in my Vette but I am back now. Excuse me for a minute please,,,,,
Sorry about that. Had to get an extention cord so that I could plug my laptop in while sitting in my Vette. Pretty comfy here in the driver's seat surfing the CF.
I have decided that you are normal,,,,I am not sure about myself though.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Roseville MI
You are totally sick. Pardon me I have to go look at my Vette, be right back,,,,,,Yep she is still there. What was you question?
Sorry if you answered while I was away,,,,went out and sat in my Vette but I am back now. Excuse me for a minute please,,,,,
Sorry about that. Had to get an extention cord so that I could plug my laptop in while sitting in my Vette. Pretty comfy here in the driver's seat surfing the CF.
I have decided that you are normal,,,,I am not sure about myself though.
Sorry if you answered while I was away,,,,went out and sat in my Vette but I am back now. Excuse me for a minute please,,,,,
Sorry about that. Had to get an extention cord so that I could plug my laptop in while sitting in my Vette. Pretty comfy here in the driver's seat surfing the CF.
I have decided that you are normal,,,,I am not sure about myself though.
Scott
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Confession / scott 1094
I have a warning for you scott, i'm now 66 and bought my first corvette while in service, you will never get over it. Corvettes just get in your blood.......ps congratulations. My c5 coupe is pewter too and i love it........ .
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You are totally sick. Pardon me I have to go look at my Vette, be right back,,,,,,Yep she is still there. What was you question?
Sorry if you answered while I was away,,,,went out and sat in my Vette but I am back now. Excuse me for a minute please,,,,,
Sorry about that. Had to get an extention cord so that I could plug my laptop in while sitting in my Vette. Pretty comfy here in the driver's seat surfing the CF.
I have decided that you are normal,,,,I am not sure about myself though.
Sorry if you answered while I was away,,,,went out and sat in my Vette but I am back now. Excuse me for a minute please,,,,,
Sorry about that. Had to get an extention cord so that I could plug my laptop in while sitting in my Vette. Pretty comfy here in the driver's seat surfing the CF.
I have decided that you are normal,,,,I am not sure about myself though.