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Southern California Club Xterra => Off Topic => Topic started by: RikRong on April 02, 2019, 04:26:05 PM

Title: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: RikRong on April 02, 2019, 04:26:05 PM
Well, SCCX family, the Long's time in SoCal will come to an end this July. We've been reassigned, back to NoDak.

I usually don't get too dramatic about this kinda stuff on forums, but SCCX is different. We've made life long friends. I've honed my mechanical, camping, and wheeling skills thanks to you all. However, above all else, I've gained a family. You all welcomed this newb with open arms and showed me the SCCX way. I'm hoping we can have at least one more hoorah before we head back north. I also plan on trying to make Mojave Road runs every once in a while, too.

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Title: Re: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: AdventureRider81 on April 02, 2019, 05:12:58 PM
At least you get to head back in a warm weather season. Hope to wheel with you and yours before you head back. Are you still planning on Gone Moab this year?

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Post by: Gunslinger2N on April 02, 2019, 05:17:32 PM
Damn Sarge!!!!! It never gets easier. I wish you and the FAM safe travels and hope to see you all sooner than later!

All the best my brother!
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Post by: EJsarus on April 02, 2019, 05:20:12 PM
going back home. Wish you guys the best of luck. we should attempt to gather up for toast.
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Post by: RikRong on April 02, 2019, 06:26:44 PM
At least you get to head back in a warm weather season. Hope to wheel with you and yours before you head back. Are you still planning on Gone Moab this year?

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This is true, I'm not jumping right back into the cold. I am going to Gone this year. If I don't wheel with you again before, I'll definitely see you there.
Damn Sarge!!!!! It never gets easier. I wish you and the FAM safe travels and hope to see you all sooner than later!

All the best my brother!
I plan on at least making one or two more meets, I'm not going away that easily.
going back home. Wish you guys the best of luck. we should attempt to gather up for toast.
For sure.

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Title: Re: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: Celt on April 02, 2019, 08:19:25 PM
 The only thing constant is change. While you will be missed were only an internet away so you can keep in touch. Hopefully everything works out well for you and your growing family. I'm sure it will be nice to get out of that desert for a change. Good luck with the new assignment and I'm sure you will do just fine and find some great wheeling within a reasonable distance!
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Post by: Jayrat on April 02, 2019, 08:41:13 PM
You will be missed Brother , always a pleasure wheeling and camping with you and your family ,
next time I do a road trip home,I'll look you up >:D
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Post by: RBduffer on April 03, 2019, 11:45:40 AM
Woooo Hoooo, road trip to N. Dakota this Fall guys!!!

We'll miss ya Rick, send lots of photos and high capacity magazines ::)
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Post by: xxSVxx on April 03, 2019, 02:56:05 PM
Best of luck to you and Jenny, Rick!!!  You'll be missed for sure!!!
Title: Re: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: RikRong on April 03, 2019, 08:47:41 PM
SCCX trip to the Iron Range in Minnesota or the Bad Lands?

I really am going to miss the group.

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Title: Re: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: JFanaselle on April 04, 2019, 04:51:19 PM
We've already connected on this topic off of the forum and I'll save everyone else from my mushy feelings, but you will be sorely missed. I'm super happy for you guys, but this sucks at the same time.  :'(
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Post by: x4dblduty on April 10, 2019, 06:42:21 AM
Will miss ya, Rick, even in the short time I've been connecting with you. Thanks for the tips and Best Wishes to you and family! Share your travels...cheers!
Title: Re: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: RikRong on May 31, 2019, 08:28:21 AM
While I was having fun in Moab, Jenny was in Grand Forks looking at houses. She found one we like and we're now officially first time home owners.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190531/42dda8ab57f93eaf3a986ccf402411bc.jpg)

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Title: Re: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: Jayrat on May 31, 2019, 08:30:37 AM
Congrats Rick , a good feeling indeed
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Post by: x4dblduty on May 31, 2019, 08:52:53 AM
Whoa that was quick, Congrats Rick! Nice house, super family. Welcome to property taxes ;)
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Post by: RikRong on May 31, 2019, 10:00:20 AM
Whoa that was quick, Congrats Rick! Nice house, super family. Welcome to property taxes ;)
Fortunately, my BiL is a realtor and his wife works at a mortgage company, so the process was relatively painless. Property taxes are also relatively low in the area, but they make up for that by charging "specials" to take care of infrastructure.

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Post by: Celt on May 31, 2019, 10:47:40 AM
Congratulations, having your own home is great for a young family setting down some roots.
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Post by: RikRong on May 31, 2019, 08:55:23 PM
Congratulations, having your own home is great for a young family setting down some roots.
That's exactly what I'm hoping for, a place to plant some roots. Growing up in the Air Force, I've moved my entire life. I'm hoping this will be a more permanent home.

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Title: Re: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: RikRong on July 22, 2019, 08:17:14 PM
Well, it's official, we left California on Saturday. I made it up to NoDak today. I can't thank you all enough for welcoming me into SCCX, you all will truly be missed. I've made lifelong friends because of this group. If you're ever up north, look me up or if you want to go wheeling, we'll hit the Iron Range. I'm not gone from the forum, though. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190723/81123bd34ad5003bd77b8d90367bc949.jpg)
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Post by: Gunslinger2N on July 22, 2019, 08:33:18 PM
Good luck and God speed brother!
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Post by: RikRong on July 23, 2019, 06:08:28 AM
Good luck and God speed brother!
Thank you! I wish I had been able to get together with you at least one more time before we left.
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Post by: Jayrat on July 23, 2019, 07:01:52 AM
Glad you made it safe Buddy
we'll see you on the trail >:D
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Post by: x4dblduty on July 23, 2019, 08:49:27 AM
Looks like nice country up there, less earthquakes too! Good luck and keep in touch, Rick!👊
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Post by: Celt on July 23, 2019, 12:20:25 PM
At least you didn't make your wife climb up there with you to take that picture.......

 Glad you made it safely buddy!
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Post by: RikRong on July 23, 2019, 01:09:09 PM
Glad you made it safe Buddy
we'll see you on the trail >:D
For sure.
Looks like nice country up there, less earthquakes too! Good luck and keep in touch, Rick!
I'll take blizzards and tornadoes over earthquakes any day.
At least you didn't make your wife climb up there with you to take that picture.......

 Glad you made it safely buddy!
She copped out and flew up here with her mom and the kids.
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Post by: Gunslinger2N on July 23, 2019, 04:33:27 PM
My Brother... You know how it goes. Doest mean I cant take a trip out there! I am sure you will have all kinds of new trails for us to explore in the near future...... As well as those awesome Airforce patches   ;)
Title: Re: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: RikRong on July 31, 2019, 03:13:20 PM
Well, we just added some long term debt today. We are officially owners of this beauty!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190731/68fe890aee16e406c2f1def10907138a.jpg)
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Post by: AdventureRider81 on July 31, 2019, 04:36:44 PM
Congrats Rik, Jen, and all current and future kiddos!  Great looking place man. Enjoy!
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Post by: Avalanche-P4X on July 31, 2019, 05:41:18 PM
Congrats Rick, will you get to play some outdoor hockey there?
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Post by: Celt on July 31, 2019, 07:04:05 PM
What is that in your hand a bottle of "Tickle Pink"?   ???


 Congratulations on the home though. It's really nice to see you settling in with a great family and I'm sure a wonderful state with plenty of room to grow!
Title: Re: Well, our time here has gone...
Post by: RikRong on July 31, 2019, 08:03:08 PM


Congrats Rik, Jen, and all current and future kiddos!  Great looking place man. Enjoy!

Thanks!

Congrats Rick, will you get to play some outdoor hockey there?

I'm actually not much of a hockey player, I grew up further south on baseball. However, the little one will hopefully get into hockey and play a ton outside, inside, and everywhere.

What is that in your hand a bottle of "Tickle Pink"?   ???


 Congratulations on the home though. It's really nice to see you settling in with a great family and I'm sure a wonderful state with plenty of room to grow!

Yeah, it's actually Bitch Bubbly. Lol It was Jenny's pick.
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Post by: Sage Bromax on July 31, 2019, 08:33:47 PM
Congratulations!  Time to update your member location, unless your new place is also in Antelope Valley!
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Post by: Celt on July 31, 2019, 10:09:04 PM
Congratulations!  Time to update your member location, unless your new place is also in Antelope Valley!

 He can at the very least update it to "Free America"
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Post by: x4dblduty on August 01, 2019, 06:00:02 AM
That is awesome Rick, Jen, Congrats! Sweet looking place. Does your Blue fit in that garage? 🤞
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Post by: RikRong on August 01, 2019, 09:08:51 AM
Congratulations!  Time to update your member location, unless your new place is also in Antelope Valley!
I'll get there eventually. Lol
That is awesome Rick, Jen, Congrats! Sweet looking place. Does your Blue fit in that garage?
First thing I checked, it does.
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Post by: knightrider on August 01, 2019, 01:56:06 PM
FIFY :D
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Post by: RikRong on August 01, 2019, 05:51:19 PM
FIFY :D
Thanks!