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old school guy finally gets his toy

Discussion in 'New Members' started by e-man, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. Jan 9, 2010 at 2:06 AM
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    e-man

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    hey peeps,

    damn proud new owner of a '07 DC TRD OR silver - i am an old school guy (40ish), who feels giddy that i am a new taco owner and TW member. looking forward to it ALL. Hoping to learn and contribute to the TACO community. C H E E R S !
     
    e-man, Jan 9, 2010
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  2. Jan 9, 2010 at 3:30 AM
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    Thats great man. :yay:Glad you got your new toy. :goingcrazy: Welcome to the crazy life of TW. :wave:
     
    Mondwa, Jan 9, 2010
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  3. Jan 9, 2010 at 3:57 AM
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    Welcome: I hear ya about the old schoolish, Im 37 and just got my taco always thought of it as shall I say a young guys truck. I am impressed with it and how much room it has and all that it can do.
     
    Silver 10, Jan 9, 2010
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  4. Jan 9, 2010 at 4:37 AM
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    squad314 Thinks he's Steve McQueen

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    Welcome from another old schooler who's Tacoma helps keep him young.:)
     
    squad314, Jan 9, 2010
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  5. Jan 9, 2010 at 4:40 AM
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    I am happy for you man! Enjoy your new Tacoma! Not that I have to say this, but they are great trucks!
     
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  6. Jan 9, 2010 at 4:41 AM
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    wtg eman. welcome
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2010 at 4:52 AM
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    Welcome aboard! and................you're not old!
     
    Mark C., Jan 9, 2010
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  8. Jan 9, 2010 at 5:01 AM
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    XSB41 If I had a hammer...

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    Got my first 'Yota end of November...will be 56 on 1-29...looking to install an "access ramp" for my shortbed...welcome to Team Papasan and the League of Older Americans!:p This site is unreal; mostly younger peeps on here, but they be extremely helpful, knowledgable, and give hope for the future...it is the responsibility of the Geritol Generation(us) to provide advice and counseling on what paths NOT to follow, and for them to respect and take care of the elderly.;)
     
    XSB41, Jan 9, 2010
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  9. Jan 9, 2010 at 5:12 AM
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    X2! Well said, Rik! (I'll be 56 2/1/10) In the last 2 months, I've gotten great information and help from some very helpful, courteous, and intelligent people!

    Rep for post.
     
    Mark C., Jan 9, 2010
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  10. Jan 9, 2010 at 5:40 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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  11. Jan 9, 2010 at 5:40 AM
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  12. Jan 9, 2010 at 5:56 AM
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    Welcome to TW.
     
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  13. Jan 9, 2010 at 8:23 AM
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    Congrats on the truck and welcome to TW!
     
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  14. Jan 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM
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    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    congrats on your purchase and welcome to tw. let the mods begin!:thumbsup:
     
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  15. Jan 9, 2010 at 8:41 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  16. Jan 9, 2010 at 9:32 AM
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    going to today's SCMD :)
     
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  17. Jan 9, 2010 at 9:51 AM
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    Hello ERIC!!! WOOOWOOOO, glad to hear the good news!

    Welcome to the forum and your new addiction!
     
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  18. Jan 9, 2010 at 9:53 AM
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    Nice to have ya Eric!! :wave:
     
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  19. Jan 9, 2010 at 9:54 AM
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