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« Reply #60 on: March 10, 2009, 04:44:12 am »
Quote from: johnl on March 09, 2009, 22:52:31 pm
You talk about listening to the Oldies, well back then they weren't Oldies.  We use to have a code when cruzin'.  The radios in the cars were five button I think and we all had our stations programed the same.  When a good tune came on we signaled each other via fingers so we all had the same tune at the same time.

John & Sarge... GREAT STUFF. Please keep this thread going. Easily, one of (if not THE) best discussions on The Lounge. John, that radio story (above) is epic. It's what defines being part of not only a car club... but an exceptional one, is all about. One that cultivates camaraderie, fun, and being there for each other no matter what. After reading that paragraph about the radio push buttons (pre-sets), I smiled. From now on, when I'm driving my '67, I'm never going to look at my Sapphire AM radio the same.

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« Reply #61 on: March 10, 2009, 04:47:25 am »
Quote from: Dave Rosique on March 10, 2009, 04:38:29 am

Movie night at Sarge's house!!

I'll bring the beer!

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 Shocked Your free pass is in the mail Grin
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« Reply #62 on: March 10, 2009, 04:48:56 am »
Quote from: Dave Rosique on March 10, 2009, 04:38:29 am

Movie night at Sarge's house!!

I'll bring the beer!

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HAHA!! Ya beat me to it, Dave... well played.
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« Reply #63 on: March 10, 2009, 04:54:54 am »
Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 10, 2009, 04:48:56 am
Quote from: Dave Rosique on March 10, 2009, 04:38:29 am

Movie night at Sarge's house!!

I'll bring the beer!

~DR Grin

HAHA!! Ya beat me to it, Dave... well played.

No problem Mark, he'll still need food, snacks, bail money, etc. Wink

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« Reply #64 on: March 10, 2009, 05:04:33 am »
Quote from: Dave Rosique on March 10, 2009, 04:54:54 am
No problem Mark, he'll still need food, snacks, bail money, etc. Wink

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True... good points all around. Bail money, however, isn't my fortè. Joking aside, if this is on, LET'S!
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« Reply #65 on: March 10, 2009, 05:06:57 am »
PD don't need no BAIL money Angry Roll Eyes

Here's a couple shots of John when he was young and crazy.... a real LOOOONNG time ago Grin  Hey, that looks like a Johnny's decal in the vent window....
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« Reply #66 on: March 10, 2009, 06:00:14 am »
SECOND THAT!  Grin Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Grin
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« Reply #67 on: March 10, 2009, 10:01:34 am »
Awesome, guys, just awesome! I am blown away!
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« Reply #68 on: March 10, 2009, 12:28:50 pm »
Cool stories. If you make a DVD version, I will buy one Smiley
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« Reply #69 on: March 10, 2009, 12:54:13 pm »
Here's another shot of John... this time with my sis Shocked.  They were an item for a couple of hours I think  Grin.
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« Reply #70 on: March 10, 2009, 13:16:08 pm »
Quote from: Jim Ratto on March 09, 2009, 19:22:19 pm
See this is what the Lounge is all about. Thanks to Sarge and John for rolling back the VW clock for us. This really is the genesis of the hobby we all follow, guys.... these guys posting their stories. Doesn't get any better....  Cool

Keep it coming!

Yeah, what he said.  This is great reading.  Oh, and the pictures are priceless!  Thanks, guys.
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« Reply #71 on: March 10, 2009, 16:34:57 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on March 10, 2009, 05:06:57 am
PD don't need no BAIL money Angry Roll Eyes

Here's a couple shots of John when he was young and crazy.... a real LOOOONNG time ago Grin  Hey, that looks like a Johnny's decal in the vent window....

Jim,  I never knew you had these photos.  You were the wise one keeping a record of our history.  I was to stupid and just enjoyed our friendship and the cars.  Can't believe we were that young and I had that much hair!!!  Don't think that is a Johnny's decal, but really don't know what it would be.  What I'd give to have that car back today.
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« Reply #72 on: March 10, 2009, 16:41:37 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on March 10, 2009, 12:54:13 pm
Here's another shot of John... this time with my sis Shocked.  They were an item for a couple of hours I think  Grin.

I had my share of girl friends, but there were two that made lasting memories for me.  I married one, Christie and the other one, Mary Ann Edmistion is shown here.  She was a very special person and I have nothing but fond memories of our times together.  Several years ago at Jim's house Mary Ann showed up and it was great to see her.  Today she has a son that flies military jets, but I'll let Jim fill you in on that.

Jim, these photos have not made my day, but they have made my week!!! Shocked Shocked

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« Reply #73 on: March 10, 2009, 17:42:45 pm »
Can you guys hold on a moment while I get myself a more comfy chair and a fresh bottle of wine? Thanks... Cheesy
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« Reply #74 on: March 10, 2009, 17:46:07 pm »
John, love to see any more pics of your '63 in that Cadillac green.... very cool car.

Thanks for sharing the pics Sarge. You're alright, despite what Jayburn and Carlos say aboutcha
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« Reply #75 on: March 10, 2009, 18:04:16 pm »
Quote from: Fastbrit on March 10, 2009, 17:42:45 pm
Can you guys hold on a moment while I get myself a more comfy chair and a fresh bottle of wine? Thanks... Cheesy

Keith,  had enough time to get a refill???  This has turned into a feeding frenzy and I am really enjoying it.  Jim and I haven't talked this much in years, to many years!! Undecided
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« Reply #76 on: March 10, 2009, 18:05:52 pm »

John........ Thanks for sharing..........great stories and pictures!!!  Shocked Shocked

Hope to see you soon !!!   Wink
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« Reply #77 on: March 10, 2009, 18:06:35 pm »
Quote from: Jim Ratto on March 10, 2009, 17:46:07 pm
John, love to see any more pics of your '63 in that Cadillac green.... very cool car.

Thanks for sharing the pics Sarge. You're alright, despite what Jayburn and Carlos say aboutcha

I'm still digging, so there will be more to follow.
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« Reply #78 on: March 10, 2009, 18:07:37 pm »
Quote from: Fastbrit on March 10, 2009, 17:42:45 pm

Can you guys hold on a moment while I get myself a more comfy chair and a fresh bottle of wine? Thanks... Cheesy


Bring two of everything... I'm tired and real thirsty Cheesy

Quote from: Jim Ratto on March 10, 2009, 17:46:07 pm

John, love to see any more pics of your '63 in that Cadillac green.... very cool car.

Thanks for sharing the pics Sarge. You're alright, despite what Jayburn and Carlos say aboutcha


My pleasure, Jim Cool
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« Reply #79 on: March 10, 2009, 18:23:09 pm »
cool stories as usual guys and thx for the pic  Wink
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« Reply #80 on: March 10, 2009, 19:51:29 pm »
The photo with the decal or sticker in the windwing reminded me of something we use to do.  Pete Dayton and Gary Huggins both worked at Disneyland back in the day.  There was a Mickey Mouse decal with him holding something like a globe.  We took the Rich Rat and removed the globe and then took a DKP decal and cut the VW portion out and placed it in the Rat's hand.

This item was always displayed on the driver's windwing.  Christie and I are both annual passholders at the Tragic Kindom and are there about every week.  I've looked for the Rat, but have never found them.  Who would have ever thought a Mickey Mouse decal would be hard to find.

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« Reply #81 on: March 10, 2009, 22:18:10 pm »
Time for another bottle of Merlot... Hic! Tongue
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« Reply #82 on: March 10, 2009, 22:58:53 pm »
Quote from: Fastbrit on March 10, 2009, 22:18:10 pm
Time for another bottle of Merlot... Hic! Tongue

Keith,  You must remember that you need these stories for your next book!!! Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
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« Reply #83 on: March 10, 2009, 23:04:35 pm »
Quote from: Fastbrit on March 10, 2009, 22:18:10 pm

Time for another bottle of Merlot... Hic! Tongue


No wonder nothing gets done out in the garage...... Kiss Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #84 on: March 10, 2009, 23:08:27 pm »
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« Reply #85 on: March 10, 2009, 23:10:59 pm »
Quote from: johnl on March 10, 2009, 22:58:53 pm
Keith,  You must remember that you need these stories for your next book!!! Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
But does anyone want books when they can read the stories on the internet? Huh Grin

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No wonder nothing gets done out in the garage...... Kiss Roll Eyes Grin
At least I've found time to lose the turn signals... Kiss

Quote from: Jim Ratto on March 10, 2009, 23:08:27 pm
next book?
Sigh... Don't you guys have anything better to do than read about a bunch of old farts? Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #86 on: March 10, 2009, 23:20:19 pm »
Quote from: Fastbrit on March 10, 2009, 23:10:59 pm
Quote from: johnl on March 10, 2009, 22:58:53 pm
Keith,  You must remember that you need these stories for your next book!!! Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
But does anyone want books when they can read the stories on the internet? Huh Grin

Quote from: Sarge on March 10, 2009, 23:04:35 pm
No wonder nothing gets done out in the garage...... Kiss Roll Eyes Grin
At least I've found time to lose the turn signals... Kiss

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next book?
Sigh... Don't you guys have anything better to do than read about a bunch of old farts? Roll Eyes Grin

Your safe regarding the stories on the net.  By the time you get out of the cooler and into your next book we will all have forgotten the stories.  So at that time we can make them up all over again!! Shocked  About the "Old Farts", well all I can say is your not speaking of the Sarge and myself I'm sure because with the stellar lives we've lived to this point we are still young and have many more years to go, I hope. Kiss
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« Reply #87 on: March 10, 2009, 23:28:00 pm »
Quote from: johnl on March 10, 2009, 23:20:19 pm
Your safe regarding the stories on the net.  By the time you get out of the cooler and into your next book we will all have forgotten the stories.  So at that time we can make them up all over again!! Shocked  About the "Old Farts", well all I can say is your not speaking of the Sarge and myself I'm sure because with the stellar lives we've lived to this point we are still young and have many more years to go, I hope. Kiss
I know what you're saying... I feel like an 18 year old, too. The trouble is, she always says 'No'! Grin
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« Reply #88 on: March 10, 2009, 23:32:28 pm »
Quote from: Fastbrit on March 10, 2009, 23:28:00 pm
Quote from: johnl on March 10, 2009, 23:20:19 pm
Your safe regarding the stories on the net.  By the time you get out of the cooler and into your next book we will all have forgotten the stories.  So at that time we can make them up all over again!! Shocked  About the "Old Farts", well all I can say is your not speaking of the Sarge and myself I'm sure because with the stellar lives we've lived to this point we are still young and have many more years to go, I hope. Kiss
I know what you're saying... I feel like an 18 year old, too. The trouble is, she always says 'No'! Grin

If she says "NO", then you must have chosen the wrong one!!! Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
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« Reply #89 on: March 11, 2009, 05:03:50 am »
Very cool thread and pics, thanks for sharing! 

The paint on your green Bug looks very very nice John, even in 45 year old instamatic pictures!
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