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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Waiting-4-550
Meeting internet buddies in person is a scary thing.. But if MBUSA picks up some of the cost then sure I could be convinced... It's a very tentative 2 for me
I've met MANY people in person that I met through the Internet and have never had a bad experience. I've met motorcycling people, dog people and NASCAR people -- always had a great time.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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I have been retired 20 years (retired when I was 25...:-)))
Oh wow.....I didn't guess you were that young. With all your wisdom I thought you were at least 47 years old
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Good for you, I'm glad you are retired so young, how did you do it? That's great, some people get to their 60's and still working for Walmart or McDonalds.
I planned to retired this year 15 years ago, but wives and kids got in the middle, if you know what I mean.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Good for you, I'm glad you are retired so young, how did you do it? That's great, some people get to their 60's and still working for Walmart or McDonalds.
I planned to retired this year 15 years ago, but wives and kids got in the middle, if you know what I mean.
I retired at 55 and my wife and I made a decision Quality of Life was more important than more money and work. We were fortunate to make some good decisions along the way. It worked out well because she passed away 2 1/2 years ago, but we did have 18 years doing what we wanted to do and enjoyed that time together. If we had waited and worked longer it would have been a total waste of effort.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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NJ, thanks for sharing.. Good for you on being retired... One shouldn't live to work!
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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OK, back to topic.
So, who's up for Hallowen and Death Valley? I can guide you if you guys/gals are afraid of the unkown. Been there many times, even at night.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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just wish i had G class
FJ has some GL450's waiting, give it a try, I liked the white one they had inside, I'm not sure if it's still there.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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FJ has some GL450's waiting, give it a try, I liked the white one they had inside, I'm not sure if it's still there.
I was there for service Saturday morning and they only had one GL out front.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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OK, back to topic.
So, who's up for Hallowen and Death Valley? I can guide you if you guys/gals are afraid of the unkown. Been there many times, even at night.
I would love to Death Valley sometime, BETO. Halloween is bad though since my 4 year old will not be "fun" if he doesn't trick or treat.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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OK, back to topic.
So, who's up for Hallowen and Death Valley? I can guide you if you guys/gals are afraid of the unkown. Been there many times, even at night.
Death Valley does sound good to me as well, but I'm with oknish, my kids would kill me if they do not get their yearly sugar rush. Maybe we can schedule a different date for a Death Valley run.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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OK, we can go on a different date, and I can plan a little bit more. There is a great steak house in the middle of Death Valley.
So, when is the meet again? I have to mark my calendar
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