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Farewell Friends!
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 10:18 pm
by mopardwh
Well gentlemen, I've been a heavy user of this site for 7 whole years now. You guys have had a big part in feeding my sweptline addiction and turning me into the sweptohaulic I am today.

I have met at least 30 or so of you in person and have made countless transactions with many others. This is by far the best online community out there and I honestly feel like several of you are true friends. Therefore, I felt the need to share with you all that my absence will greatly increase over the next 400 days or so. I've been a member of the Army Reserve for 9 years now as a heavy equipment operator, and today have finally received my orders for deconstruction serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. I've been bouncing back and forth from my civilian to Army job quite a bit since January preparing for this, but in just a few weeks it kicks into high gear. I'll drop in when I can, but still wanted to wish you all the best in the mean time.

Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 10:31 pm
by EarlKann
Best of luck, stay safe wherever you are going.
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 10:55 pm
by facechicken
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 5:17 am
by wally426ci
Doug, I was wondering when the news would hit.
Thank you for defending our country man. I am not so courageous. I don't know how you'll be able to stay away from the kids/wife for so long but I know you'll think of them every minute while you count down to your return.
If you get any chance to post from there, show us a picture of what you see out there.
Please stay safe my friend.

Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:01 am
by Txas2step
Doug, I don't know you like many of the others do, but know you are a stand up guy. Appreciate your help with the trim for the '61. Best wishes for a safe deployment.

Chris.
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:55 am
by behindthebadge
"Thank you" sounds like hollow words to say to someone who is being deployed to nasty places around the world to defend our freedoms... but Thank you, is all I can come up with.
I salute you.

Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 7:18 am
by Hobcobble
Doug,
Best of luck to you during your deployment! Thanks for serving our country.
Whenever the opportunity arises during your time away.... definitely check in with
us.
John
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 8:48 am
by backwoods
You got my number. Use it when you need to.....

Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 9:40 am
by Ryno
Stay safe, thank you for your service and God bless.
Steve
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 11:52 am
by soopernaut
Have a good one.

I hope you find time to come back and visit.
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 12:48 pm
by Campinfool
Good luck, be safe and thank you.
Joel
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:27 pm
by CMR70D3
Hey Doug,
I'm glad you stopped by when your were in town, and having dinner with you and Craig was great. Also thanks for picking up the tires from Patrick in OKC. Their are good people on this forum and you are one of them.
Thanks for your service, and stay safe out there!

Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 5:32 pm
by dodgeboykim
Even as a Canadian I must say TAKE CARE AND BE SAFE. North of the border lots of us support you.

Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:39 pm
by rickharrold
Thank you and be safe
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 10:12 pm
by digdoug
Good luck ,Doug !

Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 8:45 am
by WD
Good luck and be safe. See you when you get home.
-WD
US NMCB 133 94-96
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 6:58 pm
by BCW
Doug man I hate to see you go . But I know a guy has to what a guy has to do .Maybe we can have a big ole sweptline party when you get back. If you need something stored while your gone let me know.And Thank You for your service.
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 9:05 pm
by powerwagoncrazy
Doug- thanks for your bravery and service- stay safe and touch base when you can!

Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:01 am
by RussRoth
Re: Farewell Friends!
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:08 pm
by 1grindking
Thank you for your service and its not farewell friend its "TTYL"
good luck be safe
