I seldom write letters to the editor. But this last Veterans/Remembrance Day, I was motivated to do so. Our local newspaper's policy is to contact the sender to verify that they did send the letter. Well, I got my phone call and I told them that I did send the letter. It was published in our paper. But the paper also rewards those who submit particularly well written letters with a Gold Pen Award. Well, I got mine yesterday, even though it had been mailed out earlier.
Here's the link:
http://billingsgazette.com/news/opinion ... 84f68.html
I got PUBLISHED!
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CaptSquid
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I got PUBLISHED!
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
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LiftedAWDAstro
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That is cool and very well written! I never served as I was never made aware of the opportunities when I was 16 - 18 years of age. All I was told was to go to college and get a degree! (which I did after 2 stints in state college) Now our son Ben wants to join the Air Force and we welcome that with open minds and hearts. He is pretty set on it and we will wish him the best. I think it is an awesome opportunity for the kid who doesn't know what career they want and who doesn't want college right now.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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chesehd
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Bravo Zulu, Captain, and well-said!
Ken
EM2 (SW) U.S.N.
1995-2001
Ken
EM2 (SW) U.S.N.
1995-2001
Ken
2003 AWD
Back in the saddle on a new horse!
A lot of money is tainted: 'Taint yours, and 'taint mine.
2003 AWD
Back in the saddle on a new horse!
A lot of money is tainted: 'Taint yours, and 'taint mine.
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Smiliesafari
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Thank you, Mike.
Semper Fi.
USMC 1961-1965
Semper Fi.
USMC 1961-1965
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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WoodButcher
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=D>
'93 Safari shorty, 350 swap
'05 Astro AWD, lifted, 6 liter, cammed, ported and programmed for fast.
'93 cargo, work in progress
'05 Astro AWD, lifted, 6 liter, cammed, ported and programmed for fast.
'93 cargo, work in progress
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6spd_monte
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On behalf of my brother, (USAF) and both parents (both USN Retired), Thank You for writing.
On my own behalf, Thank You for your Service.
On my own behalf, Thank You for your Service.
-James
1987 LT
249,000 miles
1987 LT
249,000 miles
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mdmead
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Very well written Mike! Outstanding! =D> =D>
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!