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      09-19-2014, 09:04 PM   #1
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Thumbs up Good news everyone! I'm back!



That's right I'm back!




After a long long time Mika is finally back in full operation. Got everything on her fixed. Lot's of good news here. My Vinyl installers goodwilled 100% of my replacement vinyl and I was able to finally get a small issue with my wheel fixed along with getting the other big damage repairs done a couple of weeks ago.

I'd like a say a very special thanks to PostMembers Blue.Thunder and (H) for their super generous support during this difficult time. Also to Boots, Spinny02, and Sooma. The whole entire community has been great in getting me through this and I am very thankful to be a part of something so great.

Tomorrow I'm taking Mika to Oktoberfest. So she'll get her first taste of public action in while. Can't wait. I drove her around today for a bit and let me tell you that I forgot what 700+hp feels like. The F10 M5 is like a gift that keeps on giving. The limitless power and unrelenting torque was so astonishing to me once again, that I have had a huge smile on my face all day today.

I took a quick pic after I gave her a 4 hour full detail myself today. She's squeaky clean and ready for tomorrow's Oktoberfest celebration.

Also I included a pic of what the actual Oktoberfest event is going to be like tomorrow. Mika is the girl on the right in case you were wondering.
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Awesome man! Looking great!
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      09-19-2014, 09:10 PM   #3
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I'll be taking more pix at tomorrow's Oktoberfest event. I've also decided to begin work on my next video project. I've had a lot of time to think of stuff for my next video while Mika was in the hospital and now I'm gonna start shooting soon.
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Must feel great to have her back. Your ordeal had an impact on me from the standpoint of not taking anything for granted regarding car security. We just had cameras installed in our garage and it does add a layer of security.

Have fun at your event tomorrow!

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Must feel great to have her back. Your ordeal had an impact on me from the standpoint of not taking anything for granted regarding car security. We just had cameras installed in our garage and it does add a layer of security.

Have fun at your event tomorrow!

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Thanks man! Yeah I forgot to mention that I added a couple of new layers of security to Mika. She's got front and back dash cams now that both have motion detectors on them. Figured it was a good interim step until I can get that Trunk Monkey.
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Congrats bro!!!!!

Where is Oktoberfest?
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Congrats bro!!!!!

Where is Oktoberfest?
Here in D.C.
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Very glad you are back and reunited with Mika. She looks great!!!!!!! Cheers!
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Dave,
Very glad you got your machine back. Can you post one of the vids from your recent rolling races where Mika is thundering. I cannot seem to find them.
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Found the vid
[u2b]http://youtu.be/gtZotNIq5nY[/u2b]
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Kidding. Congrats on getting everything fixed.
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I'll be taking more pix at tomorrow's Oktoberfest event. I've also decided to begin work on my next video project. I've had a lot of time to think of stuff for my next video while Mika was in the hospital and now I'm gonna start shooting soon.
I am a bit confused...

Will you be taking more pictures of Mika, the car? Or Mika, the girl?

Either way, we welcome both

Great news about getting the M5 back!!!
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Dave, glad it all worked out. Can you send me some info on the motion activated dash cam?
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Right on Dave. Glad she's back in action!
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Anytime brother. It's a good day when you get your property fixed from vandals but sad they weren't punished from the jealous disrespect. Now that you two are reacquainted go tame the beast w lots of happy happy joy joy foot pounding. Yes like greent stated can you share the camera info please or pm.

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Anytime brother. It's a good day when you get your property fixed from vandals but sad they weren't punished from the jealous disrespect. Now that you two are reacquainted go tame the beast w lots of happy happy joy joy foot pounding. Yes like greent stated can you share the camera info please or pm.

I first read your second sentence to say that it was good when you got your property fixed from sandals... Didn't make any sense

Makes more sense when I saw it was vandals...

Joking aside, damage like Dave encountered is heart breaking and annoying!!!
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Your energy and passion are contagious. I'll go out and drive now. Good to hear that your Mika is back. Cheers from the tropics.
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I first read your second sentence to say that it was good when you got your property fixed from sandals... Didn't make any sense

Makes more sense when I saw it was vandals...

Joking aside, damage like Dave encountered is heart breaking and annoying!!!
You have to use your 3rd eye to read the second line. Lol
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Very glad you are back and reunited with Mika.
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Good to hear the car is back together.

Of course you were never gone since you were posting a couple of days ago too

BTW thanks for the Oktoberfest reference. The moment I saw that I googled Oktoberfest in GA and found a pretty credible looking Oktoberfest in Helen GA. I think we are going to drive out there either Sunday or next weekend and check it out.
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