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So Much To Appreciate By Being A Member Here!
« on: December 24, 2010, 03:29:24 PM »


       Hope you all don't mind, but I'd just like to say that, besides the 4th of Dec being my 5th year as a Member of the SOHC4 Bunch (like a Family), I have made it past the first year of being without my Wife Brenda and am approaching the 2nd Christmas Tomorrow. A large number of you have given me so much support through that and I am SO grateful (you'll never know how much) and next to my faith in God, give You All alot of credit also, for me being able to get through this. I may not be here much and participate as much, but you all are still a part of my life and I think of you all often.

      With that being said, I Do hope that you all have a Very Merry Christmas and a Fantastic New Year! ;)


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Re: So Much To Appreciate By Being A Member Here!
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2010, 07:42:42 PM »
I agree with you 100% Bill. This place, and the people here always bring a smile to my face.
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« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2010, 08:16:04 PM »
Merry Christmas Bill! :)

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« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2010, 08:18:31 PM »
Merry Christmas Bill! :)

I'll second that!
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« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2010, 08:21:05 PM »
I agree with you completely, Bill.  I am working today while the rest of my family enjoys Christmas, and I will be at work tomorrow as well.  But in the moments between turning wrenches on locomotives (my job), I'm checking in with all of you guys!  Merry Christmas, SOHC family!

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« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2010, 08:32:57 PM »
+1 Bill, it can be a tough time of year. Here is hoping you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!

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« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2010, 08:33:36 PM »
Bill,  

I am in the fourth Christmas since my wife passed..  I can tell you without reservation that it does get better, the first of every event is the hardest by far, each subsequent year becomes bearable and  Faith does heal.  I just found this site and feel a sense of community even though I have never met anyone here...Larry

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« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2010, 08:44:54 PM »
Merry Christmas to you Bill, I for one, am glad your not on here much, I mean that in a good way.It means your staying active and doing things you love, and doing what you gotta do to keep going. I commend you sir.

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« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2010, 08:57:54 PM »
I agree with you 100% Bill. This place, and the people here always bring a smile to my face.

     Funny, when I found this place, it was the 1st one that I joined and I really had no clue what to expect, I was fresh, as far as going online and all. These folks took me in and made me feel like part part of the "family" in no time at all. Even though I belong to several forums, especially a car forum that is tied to the Charger I have now, the SOHC4 does and will ALWAYS have a special place with me.  ;)
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« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2010, 08:59:04 PM »
Merry Christmas Bill! :)

   Merry Christmas to You all too, Gordon. Hope all is well with you all.  ;)
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« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2010, 09:00:17 PM »
Merry Christmas Bill! :)

I'll second that!

   Thanks for THAT Tipper, always good to hear from you as well. Hope that you all have a good one too!  ;)
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PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
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« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2010, 09:03:12 PM »
I agree with you completely, Bill.  I am working today while the rest of my family enjoys Christmas, and I will be at work tomorrow as well.  But in the moments between turning wrenches on locomotives (my job), I'm checking in with all of you guys!  Merry Christmas, SOHC family!

        Merry Christmas to you as well. Shame you have to work on Christmas, but,  guess that's the way it goes. You do what you have to do. Have a good one!  ;)
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PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
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« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2010, 09:06:19 PM »
+1 Bill, it can be a tough time of year. Here is hoping you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!

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    Thank you Scott, I appreciate the good wishes, We are doing alright. It's getting better for me. My Daughter Karla is still holding pretty solid and keeping her eye on me. Here's hoping that you and your family have a good one as well.  ;)
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PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
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« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2010, 09:12:31 PM »
Bill,  

I am in the fourth Christmas since my wife passed..  I can tell you without reservation that it does get better, the first of every event is the hardest by far, each subsequent year becomes bearable and  Faith does heal.  I just found this site and feel a sense of community even though I have never met anyone here...Larry

    Thanks for sharing Larry, it HAS been pretty tough and an experience I wouldn't wish on anybody. I KNOW what you mean about the people here. I have only physically met 2 and they are jtb (John) and Ilbikes (Gordon) and yet, there is a large number of the the folks who I really feel close to. Close enough in fact, that when one leaves the forums for good, I feel a tremendous loss.

    Hope that you all have a Fantastic Christmas and enjoy a Very Happy New Year.
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PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
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« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2010, 09:17:29 PM »
Merry Christmas to you Bill, I for one, am glad your not on here much, I mean that in a good way.It means your staying active and doing things you love, and doing what you gotta do to keep going. I commend you sir.

           Thanks, I appreciate that. Yes, I have been doing things to my '07 Charger R/T, participating with a car club that is associated with that AND in the process of starting a build (long term) on a '92 Dodge Standard Cab Dakota Pickup. I AM looking to get things squared away so I can work more on my Super Hawk too (trying to setup my back bedroom to work on the bike in (as I have no space anywhere else). LOL Plus, I can stay warm and dry.  ;)
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PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
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« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2010, 09:56:39 PM »
Merry Christmas to you Bill, I for one, am glad your not on here much, I mean that in a good way.It means your staying active and doing things you love, and doing what you gotta do to keep going. I commend you sir.

           Thanks, I appreciate that. Yes, I have been doing things to my '07 Charger R/T, participating with a car club that is associated with that AND in the process of starting a build (long term) on a '92 Dodge Standard Cab Dakota Pickup. I AM looking to get things squared away so I can work more on my Super Hawk too (trying to setup my back bedroom to work on the bike in (as I have no space anywhere else). LOL Plus, I can stay warm and dry.  ;)
OOOO keep me posted on the Dakota!!!! I had an 88 standard cab with the old 3.9.

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« Reply #16 on: December 25, 2010, 05:05:56 AM »
Merry Christmas Bill and a happy Hogmanay, "lang may your lum reek".
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« Reply #17 on: December 25, 2010, 05:27:45 AM »
Merry Christmas to you Bill, I for one, am glad your not on here much, I mean that in a good way.It means your staying active and doing things you love, and doing what you gotta do to keep going. I commend you sir.

           Thanks, I appreciate that. Yes, I have been doing things to my '07 Charger R/T, participating with a car club that is associated with that AND in the process of starting a build (long term) on a '92 Dodge Standard Cab Dakota Pickup. I AM looking to get things squared away so I can work more on my Super Hawk too (trying to setup my back bedroom to work on the bike in (as I have no space anywhere else). LOL Plus, I can stay warm and dry.  ;)
OOOO keep me posted on the Dakota!!!! I had an 88 standard cab with the old 3.9.

      Here's the '92 Std Cab, 2.5 4 cylinder (SOHC4  ;D ) 5sp standard
   


      And here's the '92 Club Cab LE, 3.9 V6 Automatic

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PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
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« Reply #18 on: December 25, 2010, 05:34:24 AM »
Merry Christmas Bill and a happy Hogmanay, "lang may your lum reek".
Bill the demon.

       LOL Thanks Bill, Merry Christmas to you as well. And I hope the New Years brings good things for you all.  ;)
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PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
                  Dakota LE 4x4 '66 CB77 & '72 SL350K2
Watch What You Step Into, It Could  End Up A Mess!