I miss my car

[torinodan]

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here in Afghanistan missing all the good times. At least i think my wife is takeing care of the Marauder while I'm gone. Just wanted to say hi to everyone back home. Don't worry, I'll be back and running the roads in the ATL in about 4 months or so, just keep doing mods and my wish list gets longer. Have fun out there, Semper Fi.:rock: Keep supporting your troops overseas!

[MM03MOK]

Welcome to our "Home," Dan. Please be safe and hurry home. You've got a great group of Southern Marauderers to hang out with when you get back. If we can do anything for you, just say the word!

Mary

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[Marauderman]

Welcome to our "Home," Dan. Please be safe and hurry home. You've got a great group of Southern Marauderers to hang out with when you get back. If we can do anything for you, just say the word!

Mary

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What Bunny says ^^^^^^^^^^in every way !!!!!!....Tom

[Rollin'Thunder]

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here in Afghanistan missing all the good times. At least i think my wife is takeing care of the Marauder while I'm gone. Just wanted to say hi to everyone back home. Don't worry, I'll be back and running the roads in the ATL in about 4 months or so, just keep doing mods and my wish list gets longer. Have fun out there, Semper Fi.:rock: Keep supporting your troops overseas!
Hi, Dan!
We would like to say thank you for the job you and the rest of the troups are doing. We are behind you 100%. Looking forward to hearing more from you. Please keep us posted on how things are going over there. :up: Hope you can get back to work on your cars soon. Good luck! Take care and God bless You!

[Tallboy]

all the best.

[Panther II]

Thank you for fighting for our country and God bless you over there. Hope you get back soon so you can enjoy your Marauder more. God bless and keep safe!

[woaface]

We support you all the way, and I'm sure proud of what you guys are doing over there and around the world! All the best and you'll be seein' your baby soon!

[stevengerard]

Welcome, stay safe and thanks for being there!

[Fourth Horseman]

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here in Afghanistan missing all the good times. At least i think my wife is takeing care of the Marauder while I'm gone. Just wanted to say hi to everyone back home. Don't worry, I'll be back and running the roads in the ATL in about 4 months or so, just keep doing mods and my wish list gets longer. Have fun out there, Semper Fi.:rock: Keep supporting your troops overseas!

Good to hear from somebody over seas! Keep your head down and your rifle clean, and get back home safe! We're proud of you people.

:bows: :bows:

[junehhan]

Hey man, thanks to you and your fellow troops for doing a great job! We are behind you guys 100% advancing the cause of freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Take care, and stay in touch with us whenever you can. God Bless you guys!

[jobrien8]

From one Air Force vet, keep your head high and you eye on the sky!

[Patrick]

For those that haved served you know the BOND!!! Between all of our forces! A bond that will live forever!!! Take care and hope youy come home soon!! God Bless all of you for the job you are doing and the dangers you are going thru. You are in harms way but we will stay the course! Thats what a soldier does. His duty!!

[torinodan]

Hey, no problem keeping my head down! There's nothing funny about rocket attacks. But i'll try my best to be safe, thanks to everyone! It will be a while before I get back to you all. Right now I'm at Bagram air base and i'll be going to another place called FOB Salerno. Look them up on the web and have fun. Or just go to www.larkinville.com (http://www.larkinville.com) I work with the guy and he has some of the better pics of the Afghan country side. later guys. Have a cold one for me.:beer:

[TAF]

Glad to hear from you, and thanks for all your doing over there. I have a nephew who is about to ship out. I wish you guys would just find that SOB Bin Laden and you'd ALL come home.

Keep in touch and the Southern Marauders will throw you a GRAND Homecoming

[Haggis]

torinodan; From a former Army grunt (11B), God Bless to you and all our service men and women overseas, keep safe and come home in one piece.

[Ross]

From another old Army grunt, God bless you and all of our troops. No substitute for victory!

[jgc61sr2002]

torinodan - Welcome aboard. We will be thinking of you in our prayers, stay safe.

[RCSignals]

Hi Dan Good to hear from you. You guys are always in my thoughts. Even though the Iraq operation seems to get all the press these days, I know it isn't all easy going in Afghanistan!

Take Care

[pacammer]

Dan,

Keep your ears open and your nose to the wind. Over there you can smell the bad guys comming. Salerno is a rough be safe. God Bless.

Gary

[ADE 1000]

I appreciate what you are doing for our country and wish you all the best. :up:

[torinodan]

Well, it's still nice, warm and sandy. Go figure none of that is going to change any time soon. Life isn't too bad right though. Day by day chores are the same, Baby wipes are great to have, and MRE's all taste the same now. Life is good. Hope everyone is haveing a good time. 4 months left, 4 months left. Just wanting to let everyone know that Afghanistan is fine and i'm going to keep checking in to see what new. Later all. SEIMPER FI :bounce:

[martyo]

Well, it's still nice, warm and sandy. Go figure none of that is going to change any time soon. Life isn't too bad right though. Day by day chores are the same, Baby wipes are great to have, and MRE's all taste the same now. Life is good. Hope everyone is haveing a good time. 4 months left, 4 months left. Just wanting to let everyone know that Afghanistan is fine and i'm going to keep checking in to see what new. Later all. SEIMPER FI :bounce:

Thanks for keeping us safe! We appreciate the protection you and the other heroes have given us during these most difficult times.

[Haggis]

Well, it's still nice, warm and sandy. Go figure none of that is going to change any time soon. Life isn't too bad right though. Day by day chores are the same, Baby wipes are great to have, and MRE's all taste the same now. Life is good. Hope everyone is haveing a good time. 4 months left, 4 months left. Just wanting to let everyone know that Afghanistan is fine and i'm going to keep checking in to see what new. Later all. SEIMPER FI :bounce:


Thanks for the up date and glad to hear all is ok. When the MREs start tasting good it's time to worry and let us now when your a double didgit midget.

[2003 MIB]

OOH-RAH!! Thanks for the update, Devil Dog. All of y'all are in our thoughts and prayers- get home safe. Semper Fi!

A little S2 awareness- it may not be prudent to post individual/unit movements on the internet. :nono:

[torinodan]

:bigcry: You know how bad things happen when your not at home? Well, I just found out that my wife and mom were comeing back home from visiting relitives. They got into a fender bender right! Well, 3 out of 4 corners are flat and the MM has no nose now!!! fender bender? Well, I hope I can still be part of your home here. considering the car has no nose, front fenders riped halfway off, rear pas door and quarter panel smashed in, and no rear bumper I think it might be a loss. She hit "while only going 65" a gaurd rail, a road sign, gaurd rail, 18 wheeler, and another gaurd rail. She's doing ok as far as I'm told. This sux, so far away from home and I cant do anything. :mad2: :mad: :bounce: !!! And why didnt the air bags go off or the gas shut off? These are some questions I would love to ask ford! Well, keep doing what you all do best and i'll check in later. Later guys. :alone: Anyway, I might be selling some parts soon if they are any good! :bigcry:

[2003 MIB]

Are they okay??? The car is just a car, Man...My Mom got hit driving mine a few months ago. It does suck being away when things go wrong...Where's the car?? We've got members damn near everywhere and I'm sure someone would go check it out if it would make you feel any better.

Semper Fi Devil Dog,

[torinodan]

My wife says she is ok. Then she also said she is very brused up and cant eat or sleep from pain. The car is stuck in Alabama right now, they dont want to tow it back to GA cause it might be gone and they dont want to pay the tow bill. The other part that is bad is that she has to drive back to bama to get her stuff out of the car. Well, i have to get to the rack, busy day in the morning and i've stayed up long enough doing damage control over this. Talk to you all later. Bye:alone:

[TAF]

Let me know where the car is in the Atlanta area and I'll be glad to help in any way.

[2003 MIB]

My wife says she is ok. Then she also said she is very brused up and cant eat or sleep from pain. The car is stuck in Alabama right now, they dont want to tow it back to GA cause it might be gone and they dont want to pay the tow bill. The other part that is bad is that she has to drive back to bama to get her stuff out of the car. Well, i have to get to the rack, busy day in the morning and i've stayed up long enough doing damage control over this. Talk to you all later. Bye:alone:

This makes my heart hurt...Hurt because you're too far away to take care of business and hurt because your car is wrecked. If you could give some location details maybe someone could assess if it's worth towing... Let us help you.

[TAF]

Just let me know if there is anything I can do...I'll drive to Alabama...no problem. We've also got a couple GREAT members over in Birmingham who I know would be glad to help.

Just let me know, and consider it handled.

[TAF]

torinodan...check your PMs. :up:

[2003 MIB]

Just let me know if there is anything I can do...I'll drive to Alabama...no problem. We've also got a couple GREAT members over in Birmingham who I know would be glad to help.

Just let me know, and consider it handled.

I hope he takes you up on the offer, Todd. You're a good man.

[torinodan]

"alabama saint and body in oxford al" :(

[TAF]

I hope he takes you up on the offer, Todd. You're a good man.
We're trading PMs now, and I'm trying to get in touch with his wife, via cell phone, Dan.

[2003 MIB]

We're trading PMs now, and I'm trying to get in touch with his wife, via cell phone, Dan.

Wonderful!

[FiveO]

Ahhh...the beauty of a great community.

:up:

Cars can be replaced...people can't.

[Rob1559]

As R. Lee Ermy says, OoooooooRAH!
We all know a rifle is a WEAPON!

[torinodanswife]

Well hello all. My name is Alisha and I am torinodans wife. I want to thank you for your help and concerns about the wreck. I will let you know if there is anything that I need. As you know Dan is in Afganistan and i am here to do this all my self. I dont know if the car is totaled yet but will know soon. The insurance company is going to go look at it. I will keep you posted on the news. I do have pictures of it. Dan got a little confussed from what happened but what can you expect we only talk on the computer. I was going on to an on ramp in the rain and hydroplaned. I was only going about 35 mph. i sc***** down the passenger side spun around hit a road sign and that tore most of the bumper off. Then i was spinning back across the intersate and i cliped and 18 wheeler and he pulled the rest of the bumper off. I then hit a concrete gurad rail head on. The front of side air bags never deployed. The only thing that helped me was my seat belt locked and i have a big bruise from that. But I tihnk I will be ok. Again thanks much.......Alisha

[FiveO]

Well hello all. My name is Alisha and I am torinodans wife. I want to thank you for your help and concerns about the wreck. I will let you know if there is anything that I need. As you know Dan is in Afganistan and i am here to do this all my self. I dont know if the car is totaled yet but will know soon. The insurance company is going to go look at it. I will keep you posted on the news. I do have pictures of it. Dan got a little confussed from what happened but what can you expect we only talk on the computer. I was going on to an on ramp in the rain and hydroplaned. I was only going about 35 mph. i sc***** down the passenger side spun around hit a road sign and that tore most of the bumper off. Then i was spinning back across the intersate and i cliped and 18 wheeler and he pulled the rest of the bumper off. I then hit a concrete gurad rail head on. The front of side air bags never deployed. The only thing that helped me was my seat belt locked and i have a big bruise from that. But I tihnk I will be ok. Again thanks much.......Alisha

Good luck Alisha.

Keep us posted.

Bruises heal. Glad you're ok :up:

[torinodanswife]

thank you! I will let you know. I should know somthing with in a day

[drgnrdr33]

You are in our prayers. It is the least we can do while one of you is out paying for the freedom we all enjoy and the other keeping the homefires burning - an equally demanding job.

God bless both of you torinodans....

[TAF]

Update: I spoke with Alisha yesterday...but, she had most things under control by that point. And, she knows that there are several of us here to help if she needs ANYTHING.

Interesting note for those of you who have been around awhile...her accident occured at the EXACT same entrance ramp on I-20 in Anniston, AL as MINE did back in September, on my way back from Marauderville I...which ALSO involved an 18-wheeler and the guardrail. PLEASE..ALL Marauders avoid this intersection!

I'll be staying in touch with Dan and Alisha to be sure things work out well for them.

[2003 MIB]

Interesting note for those of you who have been around awhile...her accident occured at the EXACT same entrance ramp on I-20 in Anniston, AL as MINE did back in September, on my way back from Marauderville I...which ALSO involved an 18-wheeler and the guardrail.


That's kinda odd, isn't it.? Some type of Bermuda Triangle for Marauders...creepy....

I'm glad you've got this handled, Todd- you made my day. You- at this moment- embody all that is good about this site. Makes me proud to know you.

[torinodanswife]

yeah once you told me it was the same ramp that you had your wreck on i was dunbfounded. But while i was there yesterday in my ford SHO i had no promblems....wierd, i guess it dont like MMs.......SO STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!Alisha

[Haggis]

thank you! I will let you know. I should know somthing with in a day


Glad to hear that you were not seriously injuried. As others have said the car can be replaced.

Will this act of kindness be enough to make Tod a saint.

Hmmm. Saint Tod!! http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/u/angel.gif

[MARAUDERCHICK]

Hey Alisha!

WOW...I JUST NOW read about your accident!! So Sorry to hear about it!

Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you. I'm close by.

Take care!
Kathy

P.S. Glad your alright!:up:

[torinodanswife]

Thanks I will........I am new to the ATL so I dont know alot of people or anything. All you guys are being so suportive!!!! Thanks

[MICA Racing]

Alisha - glad to hear you're OK - I know it's a bummer to be in a wreck but at least you walked away from it. And Dan, from all of us in Texas and all over this great country, here's to you and all your keeping us all safe and protecting the American Dream from all the heartless scum in the world today. Let us all know when you get back, my wife and I would like to buy you a beer.

[torinodanswife]

ok thanks a lot, i know bruises heal but people cant be replaced and i am happy for that. I am originally a texan too!! born and raised in houston......Alisha

[torinodan]

Well, the Marauder isn't as bad as I thought. It still has the hood and fenders with a crease in the back door and quarter. Looks like the nose was just sheared off. There should be hope unless it gooed up the frame or something. Well here are some pics. I love showing battle damage. Looks like it hit everything and lived. I guess some parts of the body are put together good after all. :P Have fun all. P.S. i guess this is a good time to get the bumpers repainted!!

[RCSignals]

Update: I spoke with Alisha yesterday...but, she had most things under control by that point. And, she knows that there are several of us here to help if she needs ANYTHING.

Interesting note for those of you who have been around awhile...her accident occured at the EXACT same entrance ramp on I-20 in Anniston, AL as MINE did back in September, on my way back from Marauderville I...which ALSO involved an 18-wheeler and the guardrail. PLEASE..ALL Marauders avoid this intersection!

I'll be staying in touch with Dan and Alisha to be sure things work out well for them.could it be that there is something defective/faulty about the way that ramp was consructed, being made worse by wet conditions?

[torinodanswife]

I really dont know, I wish that I did! It is strange though huh? While my accident happened there were 3 other accidents that happend with in a mile with the traffic that was builing up while mine was getting cleared.

[FiveO]

All I can say is thank god for large cars. Definitely more of a safety factor.

[67435animal]

yeah once you told me it was the same ramp that you had your wreck on i was dunbfounded. But while i was there yesterday in my ford SHO i had no promblems....wierd, i guess it dont like MMs.......SO STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!Alisha

Alisha, I am so very sorry about your car; I am glad to hear that you are OK!

Like Todd, if you need help, let me know. If you need a group of us to head over there to fetch it, we'll do it.

Bob

[torinodanswife]

Thanks so very much for offering the help! I will ask as soon as I need it. You all have been so kind durning all of this and it has helped out tremendously!!! THANKS!!!!!
Alisha

Alisha, I am so very sorry about your car; I am glad to hear that you are OK!

Like Todd, if you need help, let me know. If you need a group of us to head over there to fetch it, we'll do it.

Bob

[Gammalu]

Hi, I am a new member and TorinoDan is my son. I was with Alisha when the wreck happened. It makes me happy to know she has the support of the members here since I had to leave the next day to visit my daughter in California. Thanks to all for your care and concern for Dan and Alisha.

[torinodan]

Thanks mom! :up: I tell you all what, there hasn't been a web sight like this that has made me feel more at home! I have my wife, my mom and some new friends. Now if anyone could figure out a way to keep the sand out of places where it shouldn't be........naw just kidding. later all. :bows: MOM

[67435animal]

Thanks mom! :up: I tell you all what, there hasn't been a web sight like this that has made me feel more at home! I have my wife, my mom and some new friends. Now if anyone could figure out a way to keep the sand out of places where it shouldn't be........naw just kidding. later all. :bows: MOM

Just hurry home and be careful over there!

Bob

[jgc61sr2002]

Alisha - Sorry to hear about the accident. :( Glad no one was hurt. Anyhow welcome aboard.

[torinodanswife]

Thank you everyone! And welcome aboard mom!

[torinodanswife]

Well hi all! Just wanting to updated you on my MM. Its is fixxable. They are towing it from Alabama to Atlanta. I am having it taken to Team Collison just like i have been told too, because they know the Marauders. We have seen there work on a couple so far.

Alisha

[Newandold]

Thanks for logging on, keep safe over there and hope you can come back soon

[67435animal]

Well hi all! Just wanting to updated you on my MM. Its is fixxable. They are towing it from Alabama to Atlanta. I am having it taken to Team Collison just like i have been told too, because they know the Marauders. We have seen there work on a couple so far.

Alisha

Alisha, great news. Let me know when it gets here.

Bob

[torinodanswife]

Well I will let you know Bob, but I do know that they are supose to be towing it to Team on Monday. I am glad! I know that it is good hands after seeing yours.

Alisha



Alisha, great news. Let me know when it gets here.

Bob

[torinodan]

Good news, good news. I like to hear that the MM is fixable. Now i'm not going to feel like an odd ball when I get back home trying to give chase to everyone in my torino or Alisha's SHO. Although it would be fun. I am looking forward to being there a meeting everyone and saying thanks to all of you. I'll check back in later. Bye all. :beer:

[torinodanswife]

Well guess what, Its about time but my MM finally made it to GA from Alabama. Tom and the guys at team collsion seem to be really great people. They said it will still be a few weeks before I get it back. They have to order pieces and stuff. I can't wait to have it back. Thank Todd for the recomendation!!!!

Alisha

[67435animal]

That's great news. We'll drop by there once in a while to check on progress.

Bob

[TAF]

Alisha...I stopped by and saw it today. I didn't see Tom, but spoke with Gary (the paint master)...he and I looked at it...they'll get you fixed up real quick...and with QUALITY! You've got MUCH less damage than I did or some others they've brought back to life...

[torinodanswife]

Well that is very reasuring. Yeah it might be less damage than yours but it is still ugly! But i have confidence that they will get it done right and well. I would like it back soon but if I have to wait on it that means it is getting done that much better. But I will more than likely be going up there once or twice a week to check on progress.

Thanks,
Alisha

[FiveO]

Go twice a week....just to be safe :D


Glad to hear its coming out ok!

[torinodan]

Another hot day in afghany land, I have no idea what the temp is but it's likely them same as ATL without the humidity going on! Or hotter! Being busy as ever and half way there. I still plan on meeting eveyone when i get back home. Hang on to a cold one and share the BBQ. I'm going to read some good post now (and dreaming of all of your mods). Take it easy all and later.

:bounce:

The Marines must love us all, who else send you somewhere to see new places, meet new people, and eat great chow. Humm, ok, not the last part. :rolleyes: