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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 12:11 AM
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Greetings MBWorld Friends, et al.

After a much needed vacation and a total MBZ dealer change, I'm back. Please note my new e-mail address:

RBrown@mbzlongbeach.com

Regards,

...RAB

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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 12:19 AM
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welcome back! i was wondering where you were (well, i was missing your insider posts mostly just kidding)
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 01:22 AM
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What happened at Fletcher Jones? Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach must be a complete change from FJ, that place is pretty small I hear. Well, good to have you back.
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 12:27 PM
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Cool

Yes, it's a whole culture change from FJ but things are changing here significantly. The new opportunity is exactly what I was looking into while at the other place. I get to develope and manager the new Business Development Center. We will be handling all Fleet and Internet sales including Lease Retention and Special Marketing. And, I don't have to work 7 days a week, either. My wife really appreciates that aspect.

MBZ Long Beach is currently building a much larger facility in the Signal Hill Auto Center and the Grand Opening is expected in late September. If you're familiar with the new Irvine BMW store, we're owned by the same family and our new Center will be very similiar.

I'm also glad to be back in with the MBWorld.org group.

...RAB

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What happened at Fletcher Jones? Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach must be a complete change from FJ, that place is pretty small I hear. Well, good to have you back.
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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Welcome back Robert. I was beginning to worry about where you had disappeared to.
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 02:37 PM
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Thanks! I didn't go far, just re-acquainted myself with my wife whom I didn't get to see much for the past three years. It's good to hear from you, too.

Take care,

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Welcome back Robert. I was beginning to worry about where you had disappeared to.
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 03:28 PM
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Some people would pay good money to get "Un-acquainted" with their wife however..
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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I DID pay good money. I went from a six-figure income to nothing just for the priviledge. Darn, she's expensive.

Come to think of it, she did mention something about her becoming "Un-acquainted" with me if I didn't get back to work soon. ...RAB



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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 12:50 AM
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Thanks JamE55,

I see you haven't lost the 'bounce' in your step, either. ...RAB

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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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Thanks JamE55,

I see you haven't lost the 'bounce' in your step, either. ...RAB

LOL! You like that bounce huh!? Keeps me going!
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