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Bluerauder
02-23-2014, 01:32 PM
Ten (10) Years on MM.Net

It is hard to believe that I have been here on “MercuryMarauder.Net” for 10 years. Little did I know at the time that when I bought by MM, I would be joining a large nationwide car club as well as finding a new family with many common interests. :2thumbs:

Since I’ve been a member of MM.Net, I’ve met hundreds of new friends and have attended events all across the country including many “Maraudervilles”, a bunch of Carlisle “All Ford Nationals”, a couple “Louisville Bourbon Runs”, and countless Capital Area Marauder (CAM) meets capped by the annual gathering at “Berts 50s Diner”. I had no idea how deeply I would get involved with a community that loves this car as much as I do. :D

It all started in October 2003 when I actually went for a test drive after delaying the inevitable for more than a year. I brought my Blue MM home that very same day. It took me a little while to find the MM.Net on the Internetz and I browsed as a Guest for awhile before officially joining as a member on 28 February 2004. I’ve been hooked ever since. :up:

In late March 2004, the Northern Virginia Mustang Club (NVMC) invited a couple Marauder owners to attend their monthly get-together at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. Since it was only about 45 minutes away, my son and I decided to make a run and check it out. This is where I met my first Marauderers “merc” and “Mad 3-R” and I got my introduction to the world of car guys. A few weeks later, we drove to Philadelphia, PA to meet up with 17 other Marauder owners from all up the east coast for Ray the Dealers “Support the Troops” cruise night. It has been a wild ride ever since. :bows:

Thanks to MM.Net for 10 great years. I hope to hang around for a bunch more. :)

lji372
02-23-2014, 01:37 PM
good stuff :beer:

MERCURY 2003LSE
02-23-2014, 02:27 PM
Congrats and hope for another 10 :beer:

FastMerc
02-23-2014, 02:35 PM
Really it has been that long wow, I bought mine in may of 2004. Cruztaker was the 1st Marauder guy I met, and at fun Ford that year I met a ton of people from Mich and ohio. I found the site and it a ballooned from there. Met many great and fun people along the way, and miss some that are no longer with us. There are others that have moved on to other interest aswell.

When I bought the car I never intended to modify it but oh well I love the car and have had a lot of fun with it. Have been to many events with it and have a blast every time.

guspech750
02-23-2014, 02:57 PM
I bought mine in March of 2009. Soon after I joined MM.net and not much longer, I met Justbob and Ponyup in Sugargrove at a BP gas station on our way to the JC Witney car show. There I met many more Marauder owners. At first I thought it was a little weird, but before the days end. I was HOOKED :burnout: and I knew I had to have some form of boost and other mods.




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tbone
02-23-2014, 03:43 PM
Congrats on 10 years!!!

I met BradleyG when he came running out to meet me while I was driving the MM in a Ford lot looking for a cargo van. He got me hooked. Of course I had already heard about the crazy Marauder fanatic that worked at the Ford dealer.....

Bigdogjim
02-23-2014, 06:33 PM
Congrats! 10 years and still hanging out! First off you are the best car counter at any meet:) :up:

Funny how time just fly's by! 10 years huh? Well you ain't seen nothing yet, enjoy the ride :burnout:

Mr. Man
02-23-2014, 06:45 PM
Sir Charles, you are one of the reasons we took the plunge, stayed and involved ourselves in mm.net as much as we have over the years. :)

gdmjoe
02-23-2014, 09:23 PM
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gpfarrell
02-26-2014, 05:46 AM
Oh wow, I wasn't watching the time. I guess it is 10 years!

whitey
02-26-2014, 06:37 AM
10 years you will never get back Charlie....youre infected. Congrats! Its been 4 years for me, and im so glad im infected too! You are the official bookkeeper of this site, no one else keeps such an extensive record of events as you, thanks! :2thumbs:

HammerDown
02-26-2014, 07:41 AM
10 years you will never get back Charlie....youre infected. Congrats! Its been 4 years for me, and im so glad im infected too! You are the official bookkeeper of this site, no one else keeps such an extensive record of events as you, thanks! :2thumbs:


What he said ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

RichardP
02-26-2014, 07:52 AM
Bluerauder:The official chaperone of the Marauder field trips.

WhatsUpDOHC
02-26-2014, 09:36 AM
Yes, what would we do without you, Charlie!!!

You're MM.net's historian

Happy Anniversary. Here's to many more.

Ken
02-28-2014, 05:00 AM
I bought mine in March of 2009. Soon after I joined MM.net and not much longer, I met Justbob and Ponyup in Sugargrove at a BP gas station on our way to the JC Witney car show. There I met many more Marauder owners. At first I thought it was a little weird, but before the days end. I was HOOKED :burnout: and I knew I had to have some form of boost and other mods.




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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = WreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedomSpeaking of PonyUp, haven't noticed him on .net since MV Atlanta. :confused: Hope to see him in Louisville.

guspech750
02-28-2014, 05:58 AM
Speaking of PonyUp, haven't noticed him on .net since MV Atlanta. :confused: Hope to see him in Louisville.

Oh I doubt it. He started a new job recently.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom