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DelDurango
Dover, DE to Keenesburg, CO in 34 hours
First post: 24 Oct 2004
Total posts: 747
Location: Keenesburg, CO
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 Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:56 am EST Post subject: It's been a while… |
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Sorry I've been outta the loop for a while but my tour here at Camp Ramadi, Iraq, is finally drawing to a close. While I can't say it's been fun, it has been interesting and I've learned a few things while I've been here… unfortunately more negative than positive but then again, negatives can be turned into positives with the right state of mind and thinking.
I was home in Dec for my 2 week midtour leave and my oldest daughter (the one who's been battling osteosarcoma for the last 7 yrs), my son (who's with the DE Army National Guard and deploying to Afghanistan next year), and his girlfriend all came to Colorado from Delaware. Also my brother (who's serving in the Naval Reserve out of Buckley AFB, CO) was home for 2 weeks from Camp Shelby, MS before shipping out to Afghanistan. It was a great time for all of us!!
I hope the holidays were good to all of you and I'm hoping to get back into things with my D when I get back home. First thing on the agenda is replacing the heater core that's needed to be replaced for about a year or so. Not sure if I'm gonna tackle it myself or take it to the local Dodge dealer?? I also need to get another vehicle because a neighbor needed a car and, since the Shadow was just sitting there, we sold it to them. I'm planning on sticking with a Mopar product but need to get an automatic so the wife can drive it when I have to take the D. If anyone's within a couple hours drive of Keenesburg, CO and has a vehicle for sale for a low price, please gimme a holler. Thanx!
well, I guess that's all for now.
Namaste' and blessed be to all!!
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Dan - wrench turner for 1st Transit & COARNG. currently stationed at Camp Ramadi, Iraq. 98 D 4x4 5.2 / 4 spd a/t, CPR, helixed TB spacer, MSD #8228 coil, homemade CAI, PPH headers/full custom exhaust, Superchips. |
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2K R/T
ALWAYS BEEN SLOW
DOTM 03/05
First post: 20 Nov 2004
Total posts: 590
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| Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:13 am EST Post subject: |
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Welcome Home and THANK YOU!  
Hope the heater core is painless. Good luck with the search for a second ride.
Rick
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2000 R/T Durango Tricked Out
2011 Honda Pilot
Gimme Fuel,Gimme Fire,Gimme That Which I Desire |
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Zen
'03 4.7L SLT 4x4 PB
Durango Spotlight
3rd Qtr/2009
First post: 29 May 2009
Total posts: 1815
Location: Long Island, NY
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| Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:45 am EST Post subject: |
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Another DOC member named Dan who owns a Durango! We should start a mini club of our own. 
I can't imagine the sacrifice you've made for all of us back home. Thank you for your protection and dedicated duty all these years. It's about time you came home, you deserve it!
And what's with all these heater cores?? Every time I turn around another DOC member is replacing their heater core. It's getting me a little nervous that I may be next!!  I don't need any mod-fund-interruptions before Carlisle!
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Halo headlights & fogs & Euro tails, T/S lift, 3" body lift, Bilsteins, 33" Toyo M/T's on 16" Vision Warriors, Magnaflow cat, Flowmaster 50, Gen2 wiper, Suncoast ram air hood, billet fuel door, Alpine INA-W900, JL amp/12" subs, Viper alarm/rem. start |
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DelDurango
Dover, DE to Keenesburg, CO in 34 hours
First post: 24 Oct 2004
Total posts: 747
Location: Keenesburg, CO
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| Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:02 am EST Post subject: |
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Thank y'all for your kind words. I'll be back in the states in about 1-2 months. Hopefully, things will be conducive for a heater core R&R as well as finding a 2nd vehicle.
I know quite a few people who are relieved that I'm not extending over here, even tho I wanted to. I guess things will work out for the best. I'll be either re-enlisting just before we leave here or retiring after I get home (I passed 20 yrs back in Sep 09.) I haven't decided yet which direction I'm gonna go.
Namaste' and blessed be to everyone!!
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Dan - wrench turner for 1st Transit & COARNG. currently stationed at Camp Ramadi, Iraq. 98 D 4x4 5.2 / 4 spd a/t, CPR, helixed TB spacer, MSD #8228 coil, homemade CAI, PPH headers/full custom exhaust, Superchips. |
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IndyDurango
Membership/Treasurer - 2000 SLT+ 5.9L FT4X4
DOTM 01/06
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2006 DOTY
First post: 25 Aug 2005
Total posts: 12186
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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| Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:03 pm EST Post subject: |
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Dan,
Having not heard from you in a while, I had an idea you had shipped out again. Thank you for what you do everyday. Thank your guys for us too! You all never get enough thanks for the sacrifices you make.
If you can take the retirement $$$ and then double dip by getting another job in the States, that's always a good game plan. Good luck!
Next time you're through Indianapolis again, you know dinner is on me.
Pals,
Rob / IndyDurango
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D Tyrone's Ride
K9Unit 2003 R/T 139.0K Mi
First post: 20 May 2004
Total posts: 1333
Location: Home of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
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| Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:08 pm EST Post subject: |
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Dan,
Yes, Thanks for your service  Much appreciated here!
Have cousin, a Col, in the SD Army National Guard that's going to Afghanistan sometime this spring.
Wife posting #2 Son leaving Bagdad
-Steve
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Bobby Bolivia: A driver don't pick the cars. Mmm-mm. Cars pick the driver. It's a mystical bond between man and machine. |
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tomk
2007 JGC
DOTM 07/04
First post: 16 Jun 2004
Total posts: 4138
Location: Amherst, MA
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| Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:53 pm EST Post subject: |
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Dan, let me add my thanks for what you do.
| Quote: | | I've learned a few things while I've been here. unfortunately more negative than positive but then again, negatives can be turned into positives with the right state of mind and thinking. |
That'll carry you far in any walk of life.
My dad was an AF wrench-turner on Okinawa circa 1950. He's responsible for the "understand it, do it, and do it right" attitude that I and my brothers have, though automotive technology has kind of left him in the dust (and hey, at 79 years old, that's OK)
…tom
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ex-03 SLT+ 4.7L
ex-99 SLT+ 5.9L
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Dans01Durango
First post: 15 Jul 2009
Total posts: 1213
Location: NY NY
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| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:24 am EST Post subject: |
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| Zen wrote: | Another DOC member named Dan who owns a Durango! We should start a mini club of our own.
I can't imagine the sacrifice you've made for all of us back home. Thank you for your protection and dedicated duty all these years. It's about time you came home, you deserve it!
And what's with all these heater cores?? Every time I turn around another DOC member is replacing their heater core. It's getting me a little nervous that I may be next!! I don't need any mod-fund-interruptions before Carlisle! |
Yes we should! And thank you for your service, Sir!
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Clear lenses w/ HID conversion- 6000K, strobes and LEDs, tints all around, Prestige alarm w/ remote start, Flex-A-Lite VSC, homebrew CAI, Gen 2 wiper conversion, folding Dumbo ears. More to come! |
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skitzo.d
Debadged Platinum '99 5.9 SLT - NEDOC CL
DOTM 05/05
First post: 12 Jul 2004
Total posts: 3633
Location: Columbia, CT
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| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:55 am EST Post subject: |
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glad to hear you're still around and safe. Thanks for your sacrifice and hope to hear you're home.
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Fastman 52mm TB, B&G PCM, M1, IP Stage II, PPH Headers/Flowmaster 40
SRT/10 Hood, Stillen B/C, Lund Visor, Keystone Wing, Clear Corners, SS mirrors, Billet Fuel Door & Grill, Angel Eyes
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FSTDANGO3
Durango Owners Club President
2007 DOTY
First post: 21 May 2004
Total posts: 18590
Location: Bloomingdale, NJ
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| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:02 pm EST Post subject: |
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Glad to hear you're safe Dan and Thank You for all you do to keep my family and I safe.
Steve
DOC Pres
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