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Old 07-12-2008, 05:55 AM   #1
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Finally home and picked up my jeep
Well I arrived at the local airport on Thursday July 10th at approximatly 2:45, thanks to the great guys of the air force and a C-130. The reason for that is another story in itself. Had the obligatory welcome home ceremony and meeting with the big wigs. Then at 5:00 I took delivery of my new Jeep. Yesterday I put 100 miles on it. I could not be more happy with it. I was a little concerned after reading some of the comments on here about the new JK's. We had rain yesterday and 0 leaks so far, the motor and tranny work great. I can see right now that my spending has only just begun. I have already done my first mod. I bought the little round concave mirrors to go on the vents so when the doors are off today I will have a small leg to stand on in the local police pull me over. Thanks to all the people here that have answered questions and shared there ideas and tricks. This is what makes this such a great site.

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Old 07-12-2008, 07:12 AM   #2
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Congrats on the Jeep!!!

Welcome home & thanks for your service!!

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Old 07-12-2008, 07:19 AM   #3
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I remember you from a while ago asking about if the soft top was safe sitting under the hard top. Congrats on finally making it home! My GF's brother is in the marines and he also came home on the 10th (from cali) I am sure if you do get pulled over you wont have any trouble.

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Old 07-12-2008, 07:25 AM   #4
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My sincere thanks for defending our country. Welcome home and I hope you enjoy the hell out of your new Jeep.
Good luck and be careful out there.
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:39 AM   #5
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My sincere thanks for defending our country. Welcome home and I hope you enjoy the hell out of your new Jeep.
God luck and be careful out there.
X2 - and Congrats on your new Jeep!!! I have not had a leak yet either...(knock on wood). Welcome to the spenders club.
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:15 AM   #6
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X2 - and Congrats on your new Jeep!!! I have not had a leak yet either...(knock on wood). Welcome to the spenders club.
Yep! What Cowboy said...
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Old 07-12-2008, 10:20 AM   #7
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Congrats on the new Rubicon, I too just picked up a new Jeep yesterday. Thank you for defending our country.
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Old 07-12-2008, 12:10 PM   #8
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Old 07-12-2008, 02:39 PM   #9
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Well I arrived at the local airport on Thursday July 10th at approximatly 2:45, thanks to the great guys of the air force and a C-130. The reason for that is another story in itself. Had the obligatory welcome home ceremony and meeting with the big wigs. Then at 5:00 I took delivery of my new Jeep. Yesterday I put 100 miles on it. I could not be more happy with it. I was a little concerned after reading some of the comments on here about the new JK's. We had rain yesterday and 0 leaks so far, the motor and tranny work great. I can see right now that my spending has only just begun. I have already done my first mod. I bought the little round concave mirrors to go on the vents so when the doors are off today I will have a small leg to stand on in the local police pull me over. Thanks to all the people here that have answered questions and shared there ideas and tricks. This is what makes this such a great site.
Welcome Home

Thank You for Your Service

Congrats on the Jeep

You're Making Me Homesick - I'm from NC and miss it terribly; stuck in California for now.
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Old 07-12-2008, 02:50 PM   #10
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X3 or 4 or 5...My sincere thanks for defending our country. Welcome home and I hope you enjoy the hell out of your new Jeep.
God luck and be careful out there.
X3 or 4 or 5...
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Old 07-12-2008, 05:46 PM   #11
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Semper Fi and welcome home brother!!

Enjoy the Jeep... I've had mine a year and I still smile every time I drive it...
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Old 07-12-2008, 06:37 PM   #12
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Thank you for your service to our country,
Welcome back!
now go enjoy your new Jeep!!! (don't forget to )
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:18 PM   #13
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Enjoy it and enjoy life as well .
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Old 07-13-2008, 11:15 AM   #14
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Thank you for your bravery and service to our country. My dad is a marine... Semper Fi


Congrats on the Jeep - keep on waving!
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