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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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April has a prior commitment, but I'm in. Comon Grant, Lets FLY
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Get Bit
I would be there if I could, you know that. I will see if I can make the BBQ. Not all of us have cush sales jobs like yourself.

Looks like I may not make it. I paid for two day air on tue. and my pads are not here and my wheels are brakes are off.
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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I won't make it either it is almost 3 am and just got home from an emergency run to pick a friend up. Did you all decide where lunch would be held and possibly when? I might try to make it down there and meet you guys.
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Cornfed
Looks like I may not make it. I paid for two day air on tue. and my pads are not here and my wheels are brakes are off.

That sucks!
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Wow what a run I hope everyone else enjoyed it as much as us. We enjoyed meeting some new people and seeing old friends.
The Color of the Aspens was magnificent.


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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Some pics





The opening video, where I nearly fell out of the car...








Ed, tint them windows dude (humor)


Classic Blue vs. Red


Given her penchant for driving on the wrong side of the double yellow, the plate makes sense.


Nice...


Freak does not approve


Nelson thinks to himself, "That is one cool hat Chris is wearing".


Sean's dialog for the video below:
"Zup! How you doin' man? Is that fast? Got any GO? It's got some..."
*Turns to Jennifer* "...hit it..."
"BUH BYE!!!"

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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Sean,

Thanks for the pics and video.

Yesterday was a blast. See everyone soon.

Nelson
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Hey guys. Sorry i miss out on this one.Had a kung fu match at western complex. Yo Topcat..that cold air works SWEEEEETTTTT also had the pucks takin out of the exhaust. Great Pics.. thats the shell i stop at on the way home from Durango every frinkin friday..lol
hope to seeya guys on the next meet..
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Wonderful day!. Great to see everyone again. Looking forward to the next run...


The group of happy travelers..



Straatien, just believe what is written on the building and stop arguing with these guys!!



Freak, I know you are getting tired of explaining the yellow line rule...
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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My dad and I had a great time on the drive. Thanks for organizing it! It was nice to meet everyone.

Mark
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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great run, just a few more pics....enjoy!!!!









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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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i will be posting a new thread in regards to the aussie run bbq...stay tuned...ed





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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Great pictures! Looks like a good time. Wish I could have made it.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Good pics, good scenery. Wish we could have made it!
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Get Bit
Great pictures! Looks like a good time. Wish I could have made it.

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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Few more pics for you guys!













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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Amanda*Rae
Notice how on our last two road trips, how much the cops are attracted to the LeMans Blue Vettes???
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I re-drove the Aussie run today. Good memories.

Thanks everyone.
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 07:34 AM
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Miss you guys. New Vette and a solo aussie run.


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That was a fun drive that we did. I didn't realize how long ago it was though.
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