Best Memorial Day Weekend in a long time

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05-30-11 | 05:32 AM

jacksonhandy

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Best Memorial Day Weekend in a long time

Came home from Afghanistan on Saturday to my girls I hadn't seen in 9 months, and two boxes from Competitive Cyclist containing:

So, yay America and yay me and my entry into carbon fiber.

20 miles for a shakedown today, super stiff but smooth.

05-30-11 | 05:35 AM

phee

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Congratulations and welcome back. Good Memorial Day indeed!

05-30-11 | 05:38 AM

Sylv

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That's great, welcome back and thanks for your service. Enjoy the new ride.

05-30-11 | 06:22 AM

glrnns280

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Welcome back...thank you for your service..I bet your kid are sooooo happy

05-30-11 | 07:23 AM

diverguy

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Welcome back! A great Memorial Day for you in several ways. :-) Thanks for your service.

05-30-11 | 07:27 AM

jamesdak

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Hooah!! Welcome back!

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05-30-11 | 07:33 AM

Bquillero

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WOW! Congrats. Have a great home coming with your family and that beautiful bike.
Thank you for your service.

05-30-11 | 08:32 AM

envigado

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there is nothing about entry level on that bike......congratulations

05-30-11 | 08:50 AM

ancker

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Welcome back and ride as much as you can!

05-30-11 | 08:53 AM

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Velo Vol

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Enjoy Memorial Day.

05-30-11 | 08:55 AM

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Tribute2Troops

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Welcome Home!! Thanks for your Service!! Congrats on a pimp ride!!

05-30-11 | 09:26 AM

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surgeonstone

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Welcome home, there is nothing sweeter than that first embrace after being overseas in a war zone, and nothing, I mean NOTHING, under-scores just how wonderful this country until you return from a place like Iraq or Afghanistan. Thanks for your service and sacrifice.

05-30-11 | 10:11 AM

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K&K_Dad

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From: Carteret Co., NC, USA

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Congrats on the new bike. Looks effin schweet! , and thanks for all you do.

05-30-11 | 12:27 PM

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savage1971

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Thank you for your service, and I am envious of your new ride.

05-30-11 | 01:05 PM

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M_Wales

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Thanks for your service and enjoy the family.. Nice ride BTW..

05-31-11 | 03:34 AM

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JimF22003

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So you haven't seen the family for 9 months, and the first thing you do is ditch them to go on a 20 mile bike ride?

Makes sense

Happy Memorial Day to you and your family.

05-31-11 | 03:53 AM

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willb1046

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Welcome back home and thank you for your service. Ride like the wind!

05-31-11 | 04:02 AM

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Painful Chafe

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Love your kids are much as you can. Teach them beauty of the country you bravely serve. Bask in the love, warmth and safety of your family. Make them proud of the father that serves the county he loves and the mother that keeps the family strong even without you there to help. Enjoy that amazing bike. On memorial day, my personal thanks.