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Old 07-12-2009, 01:54 AM
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From one depression to another, I have almost a half decade at Porsche ownership. And what a great ride it has been, at least when things were running. 1st body repair, Porsche. 2nd engine rebuild Porsche (1st was a 1954 Le Mans A/H). 1st all 4 wheels off the ground at 120mph, Porsche. 1st off road spinout, Porsche. The car I cant stay away from, Porsche. The Alfas of the 1950s and 60s were great cars but the 1966 911 put an end for the A/R. Jags were cool to look at but I hated working on them. The boxer design made sense.
In today’s terms I am not an old man, however, I would like to impart some advice from these 7 decades. Take care of your teeth and back. No matter how hard you push the envelope and risk all with astounding stupidity, a surprise may come to you with a birthday that is not only unintended but much unexpected. nice to have as much working as possible
Old 07-12-2009, 02:31 AM
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Congratulations young man ... enjoy the ride ...
Old 07-12-2009, 03:14 AM
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Happy Birthday Jake!!!!! Half of a decade of onwership is impressive...I have 6 months...49 years and 6 short months to go!!!!
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Congratulations !
Old 07-12-2009, 10:26 AM
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Happy Birthday!

Interestingly, I'm 9 years behind you in both.
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Amen, brother! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Old 07-12-2009, 03:47 PM
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Happy Birthday! And just keep havin' fun!
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Happy Birthday Jake!
And thanks for the good advice. It stinks to get old, but you seem to have a fountain of youth in your wisdom. Maybe it's in a PORSCHE?!!! Many more to you! Mark
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A VERY happy birthday to you, Jake!

Sounds to me that at 70, "your rings have just seated",......
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Happy birthday you old fart
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Happy Birthday!

Best,

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Happy Birthday I will be 67 next month and my first Porsche was a 66 912 bought in 1968 and there have been many since then. First became a Porsche nut, well much earlier when the first 356 appeared....... and still want one.
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Happy Birthday laddie.
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Happy Birthday Jake! Your Porsche will keep you feeling young.
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Happy Birthday Jake and a Happy half century of Porsche ownership!!!


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