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    Default Clipper's Excursus, The Explorer

    Oblivion is an expanse of it's own. In my drifting, obscure bits of my existence came into sharp focus and demanded resolution. In my driveway lurked a 1999 Ford Explorer with a power steering gearbox that had completely self destructed, rendering it immobile. It looked fine but was doomed.

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    While I was isolated in the hospital a group of my friends decided to get my Ford fixed. And boy did they! New gear box, new tires, total tune up. It awaited my return. I was delighted, grateful, and inspired. I had always wanted to do it up with some custom graphics so as a total distraction it began . . .

    Vinyl work - Our Hero and wingman emerged from my childhood . . .

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    Holes in the headliner needed covering , so I scanned and printed spotters cards onto sticky label paper . . .

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    And so the project was done!

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    Gotta love the B-24 graphics

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    Added a 1/144 scale B-24 to the rear view mirror, let the missions begin! Thanks to all my cohorts!
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    Oh Dave, they are great and caring friends!

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    Its great to have friends like that and shows in what high regard you are held. Enjoy your 'new' ride.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Fantastic all-round effort!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Back in motion and with graphics to envy

    Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"

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    It's great to have friends: one of the most precious things in life!
    And cheers to the great graphics you put on it.
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    Those graphics are awesome David, and so are your friends. That's a truly inspiring tale

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    Nice to see Snoopy and Woodstock as wingmen on your travels. B'24s are a good backup too.

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    Wonderful! That is really cool!

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    Much easier to find in a crowded parking lot!

    Keep the Iron Beagle flying.
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Oh man, you do have good friends
    ... and what a way to customize your car ... I love it more than words can say ...

    cheers,
    Guus
    "zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
    "let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)

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    That is just Fantastic David.
    Just shows how much your friends care about you.
    Wonderful graphics you have added. Love the big Snoopys & the B-24's!

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    wonderful! however it needs one more sign; "PILOT ON BOARD"



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