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March 2nd, 2004, 08:38 PM
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Shuttle Pilot
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Scotia,NY
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Hello
Hello:
I'm a long time reader but first time poster, and a big fan of TOS.
Since I'm new to this, I will make mistakes but they will be honest
ones . I'm 43 and just learning my way around a new computer.
By the way, I accidently signed the continuation petition twice.
Sorry, but as I said I'm somewhat new at this.
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March 2nd, 2004, 09:21 PM
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On Vacation...
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: BC Canada
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Hello Mark and welcome to the Fleets  I was in your shoes a month ago so l now how you feel |
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March 2nd, 2004, 09:40 PM
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Major
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Utah
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Originally Posted by packard400
Hello:
I'm a long time reader but first time poster, and a big fan of TOS.
Since I'm new to this, I will make mistakes but they will be honest
ones . I'm 43 and just learning my way around a new computer.
By the way, I accidently signed the continuation petition twice.
Sorry, but as I said I'm somewhat new at this.
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welcome to the fleets, your in for alot of fun here 
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March 3rd, 2004, 04:42 PM
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Bad Email Address
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 908
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Hello, Greetings. Hope you find Fleets as much fun as I do. I am glad I am not the only person who occasionally experiences difficulty with a cmptr.
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March 3rd, 2004, 04:54 PM
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Great Wise Guru
 | Admin | | | ColonialFleets.com |  | Co-Owner | | | TombsofKobol.com | | | Owner/Webmaster | | | DirkBenedictCentral.com |  | Co-Founder | | | Colonial Fan Force |
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pacific Northwest, USA
Posts: 5,009
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Welcome to the Fleets, Mark.
There are a bunch of good people here.
Check out the Cafe' and have a blue Kool-Aid - the first one's on the house, but the house ain't responsible for the consequences.
I am
Dawg
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March 3rd, 2004, 05:07 PM
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Bad Email Address
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 12,939
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Originally Posted by packard400
Hello:
I'm a long time reader but first time poster, and a big fan of TOS.
Since I'm new to this, I will make mistakes but they will be honest
ones . I'm 43 and just learning my way around a new computer.
By the way, I accidently signed the continuation petition twice.
Sorry, but as I said I'm somewhat new at this.
mark |
Hello Mark. welcome to the fleets. I hope you'll like it here.
I for one am glad you are here.
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March 3rd, 2004, 05:08 PM
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Shuttle Pilot
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Sacramento CA.
Posts: 28
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Originally Posted by packard400
Hello:
I'm a long time reader but first time poster, and a big fan of TOS.
Since I'm new to this, I will make mistakes but they will be honest
ones . I'm 43 and just learning my way around a new computer.
By the way, I accidently signed the continuation petition twice.
Sorry, but as I said I'm somewhat new at this.
mark |
Hello Packard400/ I'm very new here too, but have found this board have a lot of great fans of BSG in general. Lot's of perspective/open discussion/debate, and a lot of knowledge can be found here from the things I've read so far. I considerate it a real privilage to be the company of so many great fans. Hope you like it here as well. Cheers! 
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March 3rd, 2004, 05:10 PM
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Bad Email Address
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 12,939
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Originally Posted by Count Iblis
Hello Packard400/ I'm very new here too, but have found this board have a lot of great fans of BSG in general. Lot's of perspective/open discussion/debate, and a lot of knowledge can be found here from the things I've read so far. I considerate it a real privilage to be the company of so many great fans. Hope you like it here as well. Cheers! |
By the way Count Iblis ..........welcome to the fleets. 
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March 3rd, 2004, 07:03 PM
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Strike Leader
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Citrus Heights, CA
Posts: 3,544
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Originally Posted by packard400
Hello:
I'm a long time reader but first time poster, and a big fan of TOS.
Since I'm new to this, I will make mistakes but they will be honest
ones . I'm 43 and just learning my way around a new computer.
By the way, I accidently signed the continuation petition twice.
Sorry, but as I said I'm somewhat new at this.
mark |
Mark -
Welcome to Fleets! I know how you feel about the "new PC" thing, I owned one until 3-4 years ago. Don't be afraid of making mistakes - we don't grade on spelling or anything. Not on the first 50 posts, anyway (kidding!). Just dive in and have some fun! Look for topics that interest you and give those a go for starters... If you have any questions, there's always the "How To" forum, or you can ask Tom or any one of the Mods.
We're the same age by the way, but not for long - I'm aging fast! I'm intrigued by your screen name - care to share the background with us? Just an ice-breaker topic....
I hope that you enjoy your stay here at Fleets - It's one of the the best BSG sites on the net!
Best regards,
Bryan
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March 3rd, 2004, 07:14 PM
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Stablemaster, Livery Ship
| Fleet Modertor | | | Colonial Fleets |
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Wandering Indiana
Posts: 5,101
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Hi Mark,
Welcome! and to add a word of wisdom to what the great wise guru said, beware any beverage served by beavers in the cafe, the yellow koolaid from a bucket is a BIG no-no (think yellow snow ).
Enjoy yourself, dive in and have a good time!
Jewels
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March 3rd, 2004, 07:31 PM
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Snowball, My Angel Baby
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Somewhere across the heavens... aka Pittsburgh, PA
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Aw, Jewels, the beavers are gonna be mad at you!! Look out -- here they come -- 
(whew)...I darn near got trampl... ...ed. Dang beavers!!
Just when you think it's safe to talk, around the corner comes another one!!
I think I'm going to find a place to hide. You better too!!
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Mark,
Welcome to Colonial Flee ts!
Sorry about that. I'm going to have to contact the Beaver Patrol.
Welcome to the Fleets!! (We're all a little nuts, ya know!!)
BST
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Your sweet and weary head
The night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore .
Children are a message that we send
to a time that we will never see.
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March 3rd, 2004, 08:09 PM
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Muff Daggy
| Owner: | | | Colonial Fleets |
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Beaver Hollow, TN
Posts: 3,900
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Welcome to Colonial Fleets packard400! Yes, we are all a bit crazy here, that's part of the fun!
Welcome!
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March 3rd, 2004, 09:29 PM
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Shuttle Pilot
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Scotia,NY
Posts: 8
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Originally Posted by Gemini1999
Mark -
Welcome to Fleets! I know how you feel about the "new PC" thing, I owned one until 3-4 years ago. Don't be afraid of making mistakes - we don't grade on spelling or anything. Not on the first 50 posts, anyway (kidding!). Just dive in and have some fun! Look for topics that interest you and give those a go for starters... If you have any questions, there's always the "How To" forum, or you can ask Tom or any one of the Mods.
We're the same age by the way, but not for long - I'm aging fast! I'm intrigued by your screen name - care to share the background with us? Just an ice-breaker topic....
I hope that you enjoy your stay here at Fleets - It's one of the the best BSG sites on the net!
Best regards,
Bryan
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Thanks to everybody for the kind welcome. As to my screen name, it refers to the
Fire Opal & Onyx 1955 Packard 400 2-door hardtop which I've owned for almost
10 years. I'ts not quite finished, but it's getting there. I wish I could show you some pictures, but I havent figured that part of my computer out yet.
P.S. At least Ron Moore didn't get his hands on it. It would have ended up only driving backwards.
All my best,
Mark
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March 3rd, 2004, 09:46 PM
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Strike Leader
| Fleet Moderator | | | Colonial Fleets |
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Citrus Heights, CA
Posts: 3,544
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Originally Posted by packard400
Thanks to everybody for the kind welcome. As to my screen name, it refers to the
Fire Opal & Onyx 1955 Packard 400 2-door hardtop which I've owned for almost
10 years. I'ts not quite finished, but it's getting there. I wish I could show you some pictures, but I havent figured that part of my computer out yet.
P.S. At least Ron Moore didn't get his hands on it. It would have ended up only driving backwards.
All my best,
Mark |
Mark -
I can't wait for you to figure out a way to get a pic of your "baby" posted - I just knew that you're screen name was based on a car, but I'll be damned if I know what that kind of car looks like. The oldest car I've ever owned was a '65 Mustang, but I appreciate older cars too..... I'm a certifiable car nut!
Welcome again!
Bryan
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March 3rd, 2004, 11:12 PM
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Muff Daggy
| Owner: | | | Colonial Fleets |
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Beaver Hollow, TN
Posts: 3,900
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Mark,
The Packard was a gorgeous car. Those were the days of true style. Was the '55 a straight 8 too?
Cheers,
Muffit
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March 4th, 2004, 06:48 PM
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Shuttle Pilot
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Scotia,NY
Posts: 8
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Originally Posted by Muffit
Mark,
The Packard was a gorgeous car. Those were the days of true style. Was the '55 a straight 8 too?
Cheers,
Muffit
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Muffit:
THE 1955 Packards were the first Packards to use a V-8. The 122" w.b. Clipper Deluxe,
Clipper Super, and Clipper Panama used an all new 327 cubic- inch V-8. The
Clipper Customs had the same w.b. but used the also new 352 cubic-inch V-8
which powered the top of the line Packards. The high priced Packards sat on
a 127" w.b. and were the Patrician 4-door Sedan, the 400 2-door Hardtop, and
the Caribbean Convertible. As I said, the big Packards used the 352 V-8, but
used a different carburetor to boost the horsepower.
P.S It is an honor to comunicate with the always honorable Muffit.
All the best,
Mark
Last edited by packard400; March 4th, 2004 at 07:16 PM..
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March 4th, 2004, 07:40 PM
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Muff Daggy
| Owner: | | | Colonial Fleets |
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Beaver Hollow, TN
Posts: 3,900
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Originally Posted by packard400
Muffit:
THE 1955 Packards were the first Packards to use a V-8. The 122" w.b. Clipper Deluxe,
Clipper Super, and Clipper Panama used an all new 327 cubic- inch V-8. The
Clipper Customs had the same w.b. but used the also new 352 cubic-inch V-8
which powered the top of the line Packards. The high priced Packards sat on
a 127" w.b. and were the Patrician 4-door Sedan, the 400 2-door Hardtop, and
the Caribbean Convertible. As I said, the big Packards used the 352 V-8, but
used a different carburetor to boost the horsepower.
P.S It is an honor to comunicate with the always honorable Muffit.
All the best,
Mark |
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words . And thanks for the info on the engine. Didn't know that. I got interested in older cars when some friends of mine were "modeling" at an antique car show. There were some really gorgeous cars in the old days. I even saw one with a straight 12 - that was amazing! (I forget which make). My personal fav is the '41 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe. I understand they're pretty rare due to WWII. Of course, the Packard was the elite of the elite unlike the lowly Ford; it's so neat you have one.
Talk to you soon!
Muffit
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March 4th, 2004, 07:42 PM
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out there somewhere
| Former Admin (ret) | | | Colonial Fleets | | | BattlestarGalactica-Fleets.com | | | Owner | | | Ship Of Lights Forum |
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: The Ship Of Lights
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Welcome packard!
I hope I wasn't too late in welcoming you to out tiny abode. |
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March 4th, 2004, 08:39 PM
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Strike Leader
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Among the 13th tribe....
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I'm a bit late too, welcome to Fleets packard!
Amber
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March 5th, 2004, 03:26 AM
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Major
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Cheesehead in Connecticut
Posts: 6,689
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Welcome to the Fleets Mark!
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Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
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March 5th, 2004, 04:45 AM
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Bad Email Address
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Rohnert Park, CA.
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Originally Posted by packard400
Hello:
I'm a long time reader but first time poster, and a big fan of TOS.
Since I'm new to this, I will make mistakes but they will be honest
ones . I'm 43 and just learning my way around a new computer.
By the way, I accidently signed the continuation petition twice.
Sorry, but as I said I'm somewhat new at this.
mark |
Welcome to CF! Please remember, not everyone here hated the mini! I thought it was great TV and very worthy of the Galactica name.
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March 5th, 2004, 07:21 AM
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Bad Email Address
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 12,939
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Originally Posted by packard400
Muffit:
THE 1955 Packards were the first Packards to use a V-8. The 122" w.b. Clipper Deluxe,
Clipper Super, and Clipper Panama used an all new 327 cubic- inch V-8. The
Clipper Customs had the same w.b. but used the also new 352 cubic-inch V-8
which powered the top of the line Packards. The high priced Packards sat on
a 127" w.b. and were the Patrician 4-door Sedan, the 400 2-door Hardtop, and
the Caribbean Convertible. As I said, the big Packards used the 352 V-8, but
used a different carburetor to boost the horsepower.
P.S It is an honor to comunicate with the always honorable Muffit.
All the best,
Mark |
WOW I didn't know that. Thanks for the info Mark
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