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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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Hello everyone, After sitting back and useing this forum, I decided it was time to contribute, If i can...I am not a new rider, However, I am getting back into it with a vengence. Have spent the last 22 years in the Air Force and bringing a bike everywhere THEY decide to send me and the family really wasnt an option. SOOO I am now retired from the AF, Have a 97 Fatty with 18" apes and ride the ---- crap outa it. My Wife also rides, Her current ride is an 03 Sporty. This is the best forum I have visited, so I think I will stay if ya all let me. BTW, I am located in Cent. California, Santa Maria, which is a very excellent place to ride, Mountains, Ocean, Desert, Hot , cold you name it. So if you are heading this way or already live nearby PM me for any assistance.

Steve AKA valhala97
 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Heya and welcome, Steve....

Lotsa great folks on here...I'm rather new myself...but am really glad I signed up. As for retirement...I still have a 'few good years' in me before I retire from the US Chair Force or is it the US Air Farce...I keep forgetting. That being said for all the Marines, Army and Navy folks out there...Seriously, though...Take care and enjoy all that beautiful scenery and weather out there in Cali.

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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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Welcome Home Steve!


Nice to have you, enjoy the forum family, and thanks for your service!

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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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[sm=americanasmiley.gif]First and most important, Thanks for your Patriotic Service to Our Country!! [sm=patriot.gif]


[sm=welcomesign.gif]Welcome to the forum with Holiday Greetings and Cheer from Downeast Maine.[sm=smiley31.gif]
 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: valhala97
Hello everyone, Steve AKA valhala97
Welcome!from Western, NY
 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Howdy Steve, welcome to the forum. It does sound like you live in a great place to ride, enjoy the ride.
 
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Steve,

Welcome to the forum. Glad you found us. You are right, this is the best Harley forum on the net. There are a bunch of great people here who love to help when they can. Jump right in and give us some advice when you can. The weather here in Illinois sucks right now. 25 degrees with 6 " of snow and it's still coming down[:@].


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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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Hi Steve, Welcome from Southern Virginia. Thank you for your service and the sacrifice you and your family have made for our country. This is a Great Forum......with Great Folks!!!! Glad you decided to join in on the fun!!!
 
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hi steve,
welcome here and hope you enjoy the place. maggie said it all brother, thanks for all that you've done for us all. sounds like you're making up lost time on the FB so keep riding hard. send us a pic of the bike when you get a chance. stay safe and enjoy the ride
 
Old Dec 9, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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Welcome, Steve!! Glad you found the forum. And certainly glad you've got the time to get back into the saddle! Big thanks for your 22 years in the service.

Enjoy the ride.

Bonedigger67, I always thought it was the FAIR Force...



Thanks to both of you for your time in the service, it's much appreciated.
 



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