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One Last Surprise (1/14)
5/23/11 5:37pm

manget1

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Indianapolis, IN - USA

Vette(s):
Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible

Joined: 9/3/2006
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For those of you that didn't join us for breakfast Sunday morning at Cracker Barrel, you missed one last surprise. Look who joined us (at the far end of the table)

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At least we were able to grab their check before they could to show a small gesture of gratitude for such a great time.

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I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!

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One Last Surprise (2/14)
5/23/11 5:51pm

ebo

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Holland Patent, NY - USA

Vette(s):
#1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker

Joined: 6/3/2008
Posts: 4421

Wow I did not know that!

Fantastic people, yes he wants our buisness, yes corvettes owners have made him very rich. But man are they humble, down to earth, customer (family) first people. I have to say if I need to buy anything for my vettes and Mike has it....I'll pay whatever the price is. I saw first hand the quality and research that goes into their products.

As Mike said we are all family to him, I'm so glad the group was the size it was, as all the folks at mid america had so much quality time to spend with our group.

ebo

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One Last Surprise (3/14)
5/23/11 6:46pm

tuxblacray

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Greensburg, IN - USA

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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...

Joined: 9/24/2003
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You guys show alot of class..... picking up the check was the rite thing to do! Thanks!

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Tuxblacray: She's Back In Black! Check out my pics @ My Link

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One Last Surprise (4/14)
5/23/11 7:38pm

Bobbi's78

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Coatesville, PA - USA

Vette(s):
1978 Silver Anniversary Paint w/Mahogany Interior

Joined: 3/17/2007
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Thanks Marshall -

We heard Mike say someone took care of their check but we didn't know who. Thank you ! Sharing breakfast with them was a perfect ending to our trip!

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One Last Surprise (5/14)
5/23/11 10:07pm

Adam Wartell

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Eagleville, PA - USA

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Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79

Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 17637

How did they know you'd be there?

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-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry

My first Vette, now owned by JB79:

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One Last Surprise (6/14)
5/23/11 11:55pm

Jaws79

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Sykesville, MD - USA

Vette(s):
1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops

Joined: 4/27/2008
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Adam, it was just a grand coinsidence! Mike and Laurie just happened to show up. It was really cool just getting to shoot the breeze with them! One of the highlights of the trip!

Barry

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One Last Surprise (7/14)
5/24/11 5:35am

manget1

[QUOTE=Adam Wartell]How did they know you'd be there?[/QUOTE]

We all wondered that. We weren't sure if someone told them there were lots of Corvettes there; if they happened to see them and stopped; or as Barry mentioned, it was simply coincidence. Regardless, it was really amazing to see them walk in.

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One Last Surprise (8/14)
5/24/11 6:27am

lukesvette

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

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That's really cool!!!

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One Last Surprise (9/14)
5/24/11 4:40pm

The Rook

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Pittsburgh, PA - USA

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1979 L-82, 3 spd auto, car was originally Lt. Beige currently painted Sportsman Red, Doeskin leather interior, 103,000 miles......

Joined: 12/4/2002
Posts: 600

I think Mike and Lori are great people that are really down to earth.....I was just as shocked when I ran into Mike at the Walmart the evening after Moonshine. He couldnt have been nicer and wasnt the least bit bothered that I approached him to say said hello and thanks for having us....

He even remembered and had a laugh with me the next morning when I pulled into MAM

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One Last Surprise (10/14)
5/24/11 4:44pm

danascar
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Germansville, PA - USA

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1974 Coupe 358ci 4 speed Black w/Medium Saddle interior w/79 custom leather seats. . 1999 C5 Convertible, 6 speed, Atomic orange, Oak interior.

Joined: 1/28/2010
Posts: 858

Bummer!...They must have come in minutes after we left! Cry

Picture shows you didn't even have your food yet.

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One Last Surprise (11/14)
5/24/11 6:00pm

Jaws79

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Sykesville, MD - USA

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1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops

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SEE!!!! You should have eaten with us, Dan! You never know what will happen!

Barry

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One Last Surprise (12/14)
5/24/11 8:15pm

yostusota
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York, PA - USA

Vette(s):
1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top

Joined: 5/18/2010
Posts: 1518

One thing I learned with this group is to never pass off on a good steak!! Really can't beat having him show up like that..and sit down like he's one of you!! Now that's scary! !!

Rich

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One Last Surprise (13/14)
5/26/11 5:21am

manget1

[QUOTE=The Rook]

He even remembered and had a laugh with me the next morning when I pulled into MAM[/QUOTE]

Dan, I hadn't heard that story. That is very cool as well.

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I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!

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One Last Surprise (14/14)
5/26/11 3:29pm

my7t1

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Dorr, MI - USA

Vette(s):
71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

Joined: 8/21/2002
Posts: 2581

Yes Mike and Laurie are a great couple. I am blessed to be able to call them friends.

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