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Correct. They renegotiated their debt and contracts early enough in the market crash that they were able to withstand the storm. Again... I'm a Ford fan. I've own a lot of them, but I'm wide eyed when it comes to the business of it. If I were to buy another full size truck, it'd be a Ford -- if for no other reason than that they DIDN'T take a bailout.

Nor did Ford That was pure luck, now wasn't it? They restructured all that debt JUST before the bottom fell out.... http://www.reuters.c...E5236YZ20090305 Mind you, I'm a ford fan. I've own no less than 3 F250s, a F150 and a Ranger. But they're not perfect by any stretch and shouldn't be used as the hallmark of greatness.

You're so modest... you did GREAT work on this one.

I KNOW you didn't just refer to a ford truck as reliable.... Wanna explain why my SuperDuty puked a 4R100 trans afer 55k miles to the tune of $4700? Or the 6.0L turbos that would self destruct ..... or the late model 150s that would shake inexplicably at 45mph and required a "frame weight"..... Let be reasonable. ALL car manufacturers build some garbage. At least the VAG didn't require a government bailout.

What a jerk. Shame that afternoon of phone calls cost almost $500.

Some of the early ones did. I have about 14k on my 6" and it's rock solid. Call Virgil. He'll make it right without worry.

Dave, It's actually easy. Be accountable for what you stick in your mouth. Figure out what you need to eat to lose about 1.5# a week. Don't put more fuel in than you use. That's it. I lost 30# since march 28th and have absolute control of my weight by being accountable. All the rest of it is smoke and mirrors. I've been successful with Atkins in the past but this is healthier.

Its a good thing you're the better half of CCG or I'd have to give you a hard time about the rules! Lol....

SWITCH TO VISUAL!!!! PUT DOWN THE FREAKIN' PHONE.....

Watch out for #1 and don't step in #2....

WOO HOO!!! SEXY AND RICH!!!

THE MATCH BOOK IS POSTED HERE http://www.frederick....com/2011a8.pdf Hard copy will NOT be made available. Please download and print. Nice work, Russell.

Another major I'm gonna miss. Hell that's 2 in a month! UGH>

Dave, I have a Blade Tech for my 6" that's cut like an Edge holster. I would think it would fit well on a tact. rail. Give Foley a call at Shooters Connection and see if they have one to try.

I have had LOTS of big 4WDs. I'm not feeding them anymore. The rednecks, hillbillys and judgmental folks will have plenty to feast on anyway with me... The car is just a bonus!

Thanks Dan.... I'm looking forward to another rant somewhere around March. Phone lines are open!

One thing worth mentioning is that VW has changed. We've had 4 of them and the cars of the past aren't anywhere near the cars they're turning out now. Even with the gremlin in my first GTI, the car was Mercedes quiet, doors closed with a solid clunk, and all the "stuff" has a high quality feel to it. The technology integration is quiet convenient. When I get in the phone, my iphone instantly works thru the bluetooth, even while and ipod is plugged in (and charging!) thru the stereo. The voice recognition dialing worked perfectly without requiring any 'learning'. Hit the button and say "Call, Money, Flex on Mobile phone" and it works. The other thing that I like is that they are working on improving... not borrowing money from the government and going bankrupt.

Kyle, I bought a 2011 GTI brand new with 30 miles on it in may. My wife has a 2010 Passat. Her car has been absolutely flawless. Gets about 34mpg on the freeway at 75mph in 100*heat and the air on. My first GTI was a lemon. All sorts of issues that they couldn't sort out. Needless to say, I have a 2nd GTI which I got about 45 days ago. Flawless. I drove the Jetta Sportwagen TDI and the Golf TDI before I bought the GTI. Both are extremely torquey and fun to drive. Not brutal fast, but shockingly quick. The VW diesel is supposedly very reliable. I would buy one. With that said, VW puts a lot of technology in their cars.... and sometimes I wonder if they would be a little less quirky if they were simpler. My GTI has a top shelf interior that I'd put against most any car.

Just don't tell Lee King or Jack Suber.... And to stay within the rules... I HATE it.

Just don't tell Lee King or Jack Suber.... And to stay within the rules... I HATE it.

Thx steve... gonna miss you guys.

Getting closer. Another trip to scout thursday... sigh.

I hate it more now its gone. Thanks to all the great people that made me look good! I'm gonna miss the hell out of all of you.

Yep. I HATE that its my last match as Match Director. Too many great people, fantastic memories and laughs on the range.... Fredericksburg, this one's for you! sniff...

OH HELL YES... I'm gonna HAVE to make that happen! CONGRATS JOHN!!!