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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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Going To Iraq

Hey Folks,

I'm leaving for Iraq today. Probably will be gone 4-6 months. That is 120-180 without motoring, SC whine, Milltek burble, and cornering grins. Hopefully I will be able to pop onto NAM from time to time and motor vicariously through my fellow NAMers.

Cheers

Sean
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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Hey, Sean... good luck in the war zone ! May you return safe and sound and ready to do some serious motoring.

Thanks for serving ! Your countrymen and this retired AF Veteran appreciate your sacrifices, even though we can't possibly fully understand the depths of them all.

Keep your head low and your eyes wide open.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Hey, Sean... good luck in the war zone ! May you return safe and sound and ready to do some serious motoring.

Thanks for serving ! Your countrymen and this retired AF Veteran appreciate your sacrifices, even though we can't possibly fully understand the depths of them all.

Keep your head low and your eyes wide open.
+1
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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Godspeeed brother. Be safe, all of us and the Gripper look forward to welcoming you home!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Do you have any audio or video with your SC whine and Milltek burble? Might help keep you sane.

Know that your service to your country is profoundly respected and appreciated, and may you be returned to your MINI safe and sound!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Stay safe, come back as soon as possible and thanks for serving!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Hey, Sean... good luck in the war zone ! May you return safe and sound and ready to do some serious motoring.

Thanks for serving ! Your countrymen and this retired AF Veteran appreciate your sacrifices, even though we can't possibly fully understand the depths of them all.

Keep your head low and your eyes wide open.
+2. And thanks for doing what some of us can't/chose not to do.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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I'll be thinking about your service to this country. Be safe.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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Good luck! And thanks for serving! I honestly don't know how you are going to do it though! I've been away from my MINI for 2weeks and it's killing me lol, it's torture!

-Cody
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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May Angels surround you and keep you safe! God Bless and keep you!
Thanks for standing the line. Motor on !

Scott
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Sean,
Our prayers go with you. My son left this time last year for your base. What we learned about the operation there makes us very proud of the job you all do. Thanks for your service!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Hope you make some good money, and that you don't get extended, as so many are right now. Have fun...hah.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottCooper
May Angels surround you and keep you safe! God Bless and keep you!
Thanks for standing the line. Motor on !

Scott
I echo that... Our prayers go with you. Thanks for your service to our country.

Let us know where you are, and maybe we can send you some goodies.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Thanks, all, for the kind words. I truly appreciate it.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I also appreciate your service to our country. Hopefully your time in the sandbox will pass quickly.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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We wish you a VERY safe trip and Cheers!! to a VERY safe return. Thank you for your service...We'll be right here waiting for you when you get back Post when you can..

Donna
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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You'll be in my prayers. Come back safe..
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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Thanks for serving. Stay safe.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Thanks for serving. Stay safe.
+1
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Best wishes for a safe time in Iraq, Sean. Check in when you can and keep us posted! Thanks for your service...it is very much appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottCooper
May Angels surround you and keep you safe! God Bless and keep you!
Thanks for standing the line. Motor on !

Scott
+1
 
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