So Long and Thanks for all the Fish

[Jagged73]

So as some or maybe most of you know I am in the military and currently am sitting on orders that will transfer me overseas for the next 12 months. Tonight is my last night in the states as I start my nearly 13 hour plane ride to Turkey.

While my time with the Beltway Jeepers has been short dont count me out just yet. I may not be here in person to taunt you into taking the hard line at Crozet or to BS on the trails or see how far underwater I can sink my Jeep, but I will still have access to a computer. As such look for me to come here and forget that Im not at Pirates of the Rubicon and try to start trouble. I KID I KID......just a little!!!!!

I wanted to thank all of you here on Beltway Jeepers all the way from the BOD and those who started this club down to the new guy who just joined and all of those who continue to make this club as strong as it is. While not looking to bash any other clubs I do want to thank everyone for allowing me to have the kind of time I always wanted to with a Jeep club. I can only hope that in the future I will get to meet people as fine as those in this club. It is truely the people that make this club what it is, and I will miss this club a great deal.

I have really enjoyed attending the meet and great, the trail rides and the helping hand and advice when ever I had a question or problem with my Jeep. Your time, advice, help and friendship not only online but on the trails has been invaluable.

As I depart I want to ask one thing, that no matter where I go someone here will continue to send me membership packets so that I can always call myself a Beltway Jeeper.

And one last thing.....look for a huge build up party when I return in mid June 2007. Im talkin Nth degree lift, 33's, new steering the whole shebang!!!

So long and thanks for all the fish!!!!!!!!!







Details as follows for those not completely in the know:

Leave 1 June for 12 months in Turkey. Return in June 2007. Pickup the wife, dog, Jeep and HHG's and its off to Ramstein Germany for 3 years and after....hopefully Utah, eastern Cali, Arizona or New Mexico....

[Stowe63]

Hey...have fun over there... head down butt up.... never got that but that is what my brothers friend used to say before they went to Africa. I assumed get shot in the ass and not in the head so you can come home...but you never know... good luck...

[02tj]

Damn Phil, we missed getting together before you left! Ill help ya w/ the jeep here in the states. If you want me to drive it around for a few hours a month just hit me up or get Ethel to call us and were here for her also! good luck and god speed brother! Ill miss ya!

[mhauganater2315]

good luck over there and thanks for helping me out at crozet, hope to see you when you get back.

[H2_RECOVERY]

Dude you'll be back and everyone will miss you, but we will never forget you!! your spott with us will always remain here at Beltway,so Ethel can wheel your jeep while you are gone. Stay in one piece and make sure you stay in contact.

Peace out
Mike

[Pacifier]

Phil,

Take care of yourself and see you when you get back.

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[JeepinSoldier]

Phil,

Have a good tour over there.

Thanks for all the great spotting (and rock stacking :? ) at Crozet. its a time Ill never forget. Ill be there to help mod your Jeep when you get back.

You are a great person and Im glad we got to wheel together before your overseas tour.

[MUDBUG]

Phil, it was great meeting you and wheeling with you in Crozet. You made my first trip there a memorable experience as our knowlegable guide! Good luck in Turkey...I've not been there but I know a few...lol Take Care and we'll be here when you return!

[DirtyBlon]

We'll miss you sweetie.....but just so you know.....I'm gonna teach Ethel how to drive the green beast and she's gonna take you wheeling next summer!

[Jagged73]

Thank you everyone for the very kind words. While I dont have much time to write I did want to say this. NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO.....DONT EVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT A PASSPORT.....AND FOR MILITARY....IF YOU CAN MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NATO ORDERS IF YOU CAN GET THEM.

My trip was nearly cut short leaving me stuck in Istanbul if I hadnt had a passport....which numerous people in the military I wouldnt need. I knew they were wrong....had I not had that, I would have had to fly back to the states.....

Mucho crazy trip so far. Almost over the jet lag.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

More laters.

Phil

[HAWAIICJ]

Phillip, Be safe and have lots of fun. Living with and learning from other people and cultures is fun.

Will Ethel be allowed to fly over to visit? Take lots of pictures and keep in touch.

Dave & Liz