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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Great story.. Just makes you want to load up and ride into the sunset...

Thanks for sharing
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Great story and great story telling, I felt like I could have been there. That's exactly what I am talking about..........
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Thanks for the good read. Something I'd like to try someday.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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when my bride and i retire thats what were doin 3 months or more God willing! great story
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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You have not lived until you have done what you want to do! This actually can contribute to a healthy heart.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Thanks for sharing with us. I hope the man gets to make many more trips and I hope to make a similar one myself, soon.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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ORIGINAL: 08HD

You have not lived until you have done what you want to do! This actually can contribute to a healthy heart.
It took me 2 previous Mrs Pennington's to find the one that would totally agree with your (and mine)point of view...
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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A story well told, makes us all smile.
What a great adventure for this man & machine!
This is what freedom and spirit are about.

Thanks for sharing.
 
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