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Old Jun 18, 2026 | 06:59 PM
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Ever since I bought my 2025 stingray,I have been sick,cancer surgery,leg swelling problems. I am finally taking the car out to Santa Barbara CA. For a couple of days close to the beach.
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Originally Posted by dautodan@msn.com
Ever since I bought my 2025 stingray,I have been sick,cancer surgery,leg swelling problems. I am finally taking the car out to Santa Barbara CA. For a couple of days close to the beach.
Glad you're doing better!

Be safe, have fun and be sure to report back after the trip.
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Originally Posted by dautodan@msn.com
Ever since I bought my 2025 stingray,I have been sick,cancer surgery,leg swelling problems. I am finally taking the car out to Santa Barbara CA. For a couple of days close to the beach.
Enjoy every minute of it!
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Enjoy your travels and hope you stay cancer free to enjoy life.
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May your health get better and you log as many miles as you can. The vette is very therapeutic.
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Old Jun 18, 2026 | 07:39 PM
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Enjoy! Share some pics when you're back.
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Old Jun 18, 2026 | 07:47 PM
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I wish you the best OP! Hit some canyon twisties too.

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Good to hear you are feeling better. Enjoy the ride.
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Enjoy your trip!
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That's what life is all about, enjoying each and every day and enjoying our rides. Hoping you have many more cruises in your Corvette.
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enjoy and please share some pictures! hope there are many many happy miles ahead for you.
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You should be feeling a lot better after driving your C8. I wish you good health from now on.
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Take the scenic route...
Take your time...

Some if my best drives were unexpected segments of longer trips.
Like the "back way" between Mt. Rushmore and Deadwood...
or ending up south of Mt. Hood late at night after an unscheduled side trip.
Finding a pretty farm off County Road "D" near Emerald in St. Croix county, Wisconsin.

Always keep your options open.

Glad you're feeling better, have a good trip.

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Enjoy your ride, don't forget to wave!
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Hope the cancer is now a thing of the past and you are enjoying better health. Have a great time with the car and post up some pics of your journey.
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Glad that you're better.
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