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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 04:39 PM
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Got my first Vette wave on the road in NOVA today. Vette owners rock! BTW, if you happen to own a very nice looking drop top C7 and were driving west on Lee highway this afternoon, thanks for popping my Vette wave cherry

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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 04:59 PM
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 05:12 PM
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First wave is a fun feeling! Had to get my reflexes ready to have the return wave ready!
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 05:34 PM
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It is a great tradition!!
Save The Wave!
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I really like getting and giving the wave.It's genuine recognition.

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Great smilie! Can you find that in a C7?
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Originally Posted by F4 Phantom
Great smilie! Can you find that in a C7?
Haven't seen one yet.
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Originally Posted by neogenesis
Got my first Vette wave on the road in NOVA today. Vette owners rock! BTW, if you happen to own a very nice looking drop top C7 and were driving west on Lee highway this afternoon, thanks for popping my Vette wave cherry
My pleasure! Almost did not see you till you were right next to me!!
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My pleasure! Almost did not see you till you were right next to me!!
You da bomb Malum1! See you around.
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Yep, you never forget your first. And it being a fellow forum member makes it even better.
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