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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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Just joined! Thought I stop in and say Hello!
Proud owner of a 2004 Vert Mag Red/Tan.
Took 53 years but I've finally arrived. Funny how life gets in the way of the toys you really want.
Look forward to learning from you guys!!
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Congrats and welcome. Great color, too.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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......Welcome to the Forum!!.......
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Congrats--you will be smilin' a lot. I am 54 and just picked up my second vette. I had the first one when I turned 20.

Don't forget to wave!!!
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Welcome to the best forum on the net! Took me 52 years to get mine and I knew it would be great but if I'd have known how fun I'd have done it years ago. They haven't been able to get the smile off my face yet.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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Two years of midlife, and three new toys!! Welcome, and a great choice of colors.

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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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You'll soon be saying, "why didn't I do this sooner?"
Congrats and welcome!
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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I'm 47 and it took 30 years for me to get mine. Congratulations and always remember to

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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by whiterg
Just joined! Thought I stop in and say Hello!
Proud owner of a 2004 Vert Mag Red/Tan.
Took 53 years but I've finally arrived. Funny how life gets in the way of the toys you really want.
Look forward to learning from you guys!!
From one 53-year old fart to another (both with first Corvettes bought in the last few months), WELCOME! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I'm enjoying mine!
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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Congrats on the new Corvette
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
From one 53-year old fart to another (both with first Corvettes bought in the last few months), WELCOME! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I'm enjoying mine!
Make that 3 53-yr old farts

Here's a from Illinois
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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I waited 45 years and if I knew 10 years ago that this simple four wheel machine would change my life like this had - I'd have done it much sooner, hence the plate....



Oh yeah - welcome to the best Forum on the Net!

Miles and miles of smiles..... (BTW, it's called a perma-grin!)
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Grats! You'll be glad you got the vert. Welcome to the forum!
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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Congrats and welcome I will soon hit the double nickel. The wife and I waited awhile but well worth it.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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Congrats and Welcome!
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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i know how you feel i waited 56yrs for mine, but now i can really appreciate it even more
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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Congratulations!! Have miles and miles of smiles
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Welcome to the Forum ...and congrats on the new ride!
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