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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Hi guys, seems like years since I have posted, don't really know how long it's been. We moved into our retirement house (2200 sq ft, 3 car garage extended 4 feet) on Nov 18, I went into Tucson Heart hospital on Dec 2 and returned home last week with a new mitral valve and a pretty good tune-up. I'll be off work for the next 6 weeks or so and I would like to use that time to update my posts and my gallery. The body work on this new truck is completed, the engine is ready to go in and the paint job has been pretty much determined. I am really glad to be back on line and look forward to seeing a lot of you at the Western Nats. Later
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Been too long

Good to see you back posting; I for one have missed your input. Look after yourself, the rest takes care of itself.

Can you arrange some good weather for Tuscon over the holidays, I plan on being there until New Year.

Tom
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Hi Tim, It is good to see you back on line. I went through the valve thing two years ago with both valves replaced so I have a pretty good idea what your going through. I'm glad your home and doing fine in your new house. We can share some war stories about our (rebuilt hearts)at the Western Nationals. I hope your recovery is swift.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Tim, Welcome back.... take is slow, heal good.

Steve
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Tim,

good to hear from you!


 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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HI Tim-
I wondered what had happened to you. Glad to hear your doing better. Give us an update on the truck when you feel up to it. I missed going to Goodguys/Scottsdale this year. Maybe next. Larry
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Hey Tim
Good to have you back and with a new valve job.
Don't try and run those in too quick
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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Tim,

Glad to see you back. I was getting lonely not to many of us FOMOCO IFS clip guys around. Take your time recovering so you can get back to working on your truck. Post updated pics when you get a chance.
 
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Welcome back, buddy!
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Tim,

Wow, it has been forever. Good to see you back. Take it easy and get healed up

Bobby
 
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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hey tim
go out in the garage and sit in the truck
a few minutes every day
that will make you feel better
see you at the nats
 
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