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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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Not sure many current members remember, but lost 98 to bankrupt, i lost job, wife lost job, lost my vette all about a year ago. well just picked up a 2000 red convertible total stock m6, 40k miles. now its back to MOD's the way i like it. got a good job, wife as well got a job, was able to keep house with new rate of 4.7%. On the road again!
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 05:31 PM
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I don't know you but that's great to hear!!! Welcome back...
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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Wow .... tough times help us appreciate the everyday pleasures ... Glad you and yours are back!
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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Damn, Jerry, I remember. Welcome back! Congrats on the new job, new car, new mortgage . . . heck, congrats on the new life!
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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Adversity breeds success to those who want it bad enough. Sorry for your temporary setback but I'm sure I speak for us all in welcoming you back. Actually, you really never left.....you just can't leave a family, no matter how much you may even want to.....

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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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Welcome back
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Great to have you back again thank G-d everything is going fine for you and your wife.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Congrats on the new jobs and vette, enjoy.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Patches
Damn, Jerry, I remember. Welcome back! Congrats on the new job, new car, new mortgage . . . heck, congrats on the new life!
What he said. Congrats.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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Aloha and welcome back..........
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Welcome home brother, I remember - glad to hear things are turning around.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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I remember telling you things would get better, they did! I'm happy for you and welcome back!
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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Congrats! Glad to hear to the good news.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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welcome back jerry,glad to hear that very thing is looking up for you congrats on the car
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hopefully the bad times are behind you now welcome back and good luck
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerryk
Not sure many current members remember, but lost 98 to bankrupt, i lost job, wife lost job, lost my vette all about a year ago. well just picked up a 2000 red convertible total stock m6, 40k miles. now its back to MOD's the way i like it. got a good job, wife as well got a job, was able to keep house with new rate of 4.7%. On the road again!
welcome back!!!

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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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Welcome back partner. Glad to hear everythings going better for ya. Doesn't get much better then a red vert!!!!
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