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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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Where are you from?

At the last Southern area get together, I got to thinking how few members I had actually met or knew anything about. I thought that maybe it's time we introduce our selves and share a little information. How about dropping a line and sharing a little about yourselves.

Gordo
Milton, KS.
Retired (Sorta)
2004 F-250 and '55 F-100
Hobbies: Woodworking & Trucks.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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matt
plainville kansas
going to school in manhattan kansas
ag major at ksu
2000 ranger
hobbies, computers and beer?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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Dustin
Lindsborg, Kansas
Sophomore at SVHS
work at Goldfield Trim & Upholstery
1957 Ford F-250
working on my truck, model cars and work
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Good idea Gordo

Rollie
FordBorn (KS Chapter Leader)
Alma, KS. - North east KS, Between Manhattan and Topeka
Plant Engineer for Alma foods a division of Hormel
2002 F-150 FX4 Lariat, 1984 Bronco II, 1982 Kawasaki 440LTD
Have 2 boys, 2 girls and 2 grandchildren
Pretty much just work and drive to G2G's, also like to off-road play in the mud, rocks and snow. Chase storms in the spring time. Spend time on the computer.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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From: Topeka, Ks.
Mark 40yrs. young,41 the 19th of Sept.
My wife and I own our home in Lawrence, Ks. Home of the Jayhawks!!!
Ks. Chapter treasurer
Maintenance supervisor at Resers Fine foods. Topeka, Ks. I have been at this company for about 14 yrs. I spend a lot of time at work.
One child,Austin, He is 7yrs. old and my wife Robin
98 F150, 01 Hyundai XG300, 97 Chapparel boat, 04 Yamaha dirt bike.

I enjoy watching my son ride his dirt bike, 03 Kawasaki KX65. He likes to race in motocross and harescrambles. That really is all I have time for. I do enjoy taking the boat to the lake but it has sat all summer of 05 due to gas prices. I now live through my sons hobbies!!!!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Del
Approaching geezerhood. Volunteer recruiter/facilitator with Kansas Guardianship Program for 12+ years.
Married, two adult daughters, two grandsons.
Manhattan, the last 12 years, Hays before that, and originally from guess where?
I enjoy older cars and trucks, the grandkids, and most things.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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From: Shawnee
Steve
30 and holding Shawnee KS currently
Training Coordinator at Cintas also currently remodel houses on weekends (soon to be full time)
Married 5 Kids 4-12 yrs old 3 Boys 2 Girls

Enjoy anything to do with the Chiefs, building computers anything with home renovation.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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From: Wichita, KS
Jack

Born and lived in Wichita all my life except for a tour in Uncle Sams Missguided Chrildren.

Retired Wichita Police officer.

96 Bronco and an 88 Bronco II

I love to travel to remote locations in Colorado and Utah. Love to primitive camp. Use my 4x4's to get me to some of the greatest campsites in the world. Like to shoot. Mostly old 1800's cowboy pistols, rifles and shotgun.

Married. Two grown sons that I am very proud of.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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I currently live in Wichita but was raised in Dodge City
I am employed by Alco right now but my line of work is hotels
I have a 12 year old daughter
I drive a 97 F-150
 
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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Jennifer

I live in Wichita, KS
I work at SAIA Motorfreight as a secretary.
I am fordborns daughter.
I enjoy spending time with my nephews, talking on the phone with Lisa(step-mom), and sometimes harassing my father. (that only because I enjoy that wonderful father-daughter quality time.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 06:57 AM
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Mike

Live in Wichita, originally from Missouri
Manufacturing engineer at Spirit (used to be Boeing) and still moonlighting at previous job too. Work on computers on the side.
'79 F-250, '76 LTD, '95 Merc Tracer, '05 Focus wagon (wife's car).
 
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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4 kids, John (16), Ashley (15), Jessica (13) and Benny (7)
Work for Sparkle Cleaning, a parking lot sweeping company, as a fleet mechanic for the last 3 yrs

Hobbies include nascar, off roading, and playing with anything fast enough to do something stupid with.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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Joe
Alma Ks
Freshman at wabaunsee high school
1988 Bronco II
2 nephews
1 brother and 1 sister (2 HALF sister make a whole)
like video games and muddin
 
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Lawrence, KS
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97 f-150 4X4
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