As they say in the Cartoon, "That's All Folks" - Nissan Murano

GripperDon · 03-01-2005, 09:04 PM

Well Ladies and Gents, I joined this Wonderful group of folks 6 month ago this coming Thursday. During that time I have had the pleasure of moving from least post to most and along the way learned a lot from a truly great bunch of folks.

I have spend a LOTTA time researching, typing and thinking. It has made my ownership of a MO truly MOre.

I think it is time to back off on the intensity and let others have the top spot again. I MUST do my taxes and I have let so many other things slip so that I could stay hyper involved. I don't plan of dieing and leaving the site completely but cutting way,, way way, back.

As I fade away, let me say a heartfelt "Thank You " to all of those who have been so kind to me" and allowed me to get to learn a little about YOU as well as your MO's.

I have about 9 more post to make and plan to end it at 3000 on the anniversary date of six months. Overall average of 16.66 posts per day. That may take a bit to break that, BUT I sincerely hope someone does.

As always, with a rhyme in time and pun for fun, I remain your Gripper Don

**Kris** · 03-01-2005, 09:15 PM

RIP?

No, can't be! Not you

Just keep them coming....

bob1 · 03-01-2005, 10:20 PM

Grip....don't go, I count on seeing your 300 posts a day!

OK, you need some grandbaby and grippee time but at least check in a couple of times a day and see what's going on.

We kinda lean on you, your always there with advice and you have quite a resume to back it up.

So please don't wander too far, you can scale it back to ehh...100 posts a day!!!

Bob

Ohio Murano · 03-02-2005, 12:28 AM

I know the truth. It has been raining so much out there that Grip has to start sand bagging. Seriously Don, we all know family comes first so spend some more time with them but surf here occasionly and when you see a post that needs an answer that you have please post.

**jaak** · 03-02-2005, 06:19 AM

Hot then Cold? What's wrong with Luke Warm?

mgthe3 · 03-02-2005, 06:26 AM

here here
The Don can't retire from da Mo chronicles....if ya do, we will snail mail ya to death.

SugarRushMurano · 03-02-2005, 08:17 AM

Maybe after the tax season, you can always come back and post as many right?

mozman · 03-02-2005, 09:08 AM

Your posts will be cherished that much more going forward. You've been an invaluable contributor/poster.

I'm sure post #3,000 will be your best yet!

MOpar · 03-02-2005, 09:13 AM

Hey Grip how about an alias, keep your 3000, but post some of your good stuff less than GripperDon to give yourself a break. We would like some MOre.

bob1 · 03-02-2005, 02:51 PM

Oh my, this is serious. 8 relpy's to the Grip and no response back from him. Quick somebody grab the high voltage and electro shock the Grip into reality!!! We're losing him, help. help, somebody do something!!!!

Bob

simplesb · 03-02-2005, 03:24 PM

So will he have the title Mr. 3000? Will he start making websites and businesses with that name to show his accomplishment?

**zebelkhan** · 03-02-2005, 03:28 PM

Can we do anything to change your mind? I guess less posts is better than none but maybe you will change your mind later and come back full force. You've indeed been an invaluable contributor and we need you.

GripperDon · 03-02-2005, 05:35 PM

Let me make a final stab at this. First special thanks to:

Zelbekhan, MOpar, Simplesb, Homer, Sricha, RichE, RickM46, KSmurano, Kris, bob1, Ohio Murano, Mgthe3, SnowMo, mozman, njmo and Surag Rushmurano and to the many others that have said no many nice things.

Secondly, I am not getting rid of My Marvelous, MO! I plan on continuing to modify it as I have time to enhance its comfort, style and capabilities. As you know I have a number of things still on the front burner. Parts for all are either in hand or on order, with just a couple yet to be ordered. My oldest has yet to send me the MiniMAc for my voice activated carputer and I still need to take the test for the Amateur technicians License and get the 2 meter installed and Ethernet connected and on the air. So many things to do before I sleep.

Finally, I hope to be able to post a picture from time to time as the project continues. I feel somewhat bad and kind of a shirker going away, But I have a tendency to get totally immersed in things. But Daughter, Grand Daughter and Grippee and family suffer when you are either in the garage or on the computer all the time. So being the manic that I am I know it's time.

Thanks to you all for putting up with me and best wishes, as ever, GRIP

**Kris** · 03-02-2005, 05:45 PM

I can feel Greppee here…

….I understand…………I learned long time ago you cannot win with a woman…….

Good luck with all your women…

MO Dale · 03-02-2005, 09:37 PM

I'm starting to feel like we need a wake or something.

Until someone is missing from our lives, even if only temporarily, we often fail to realize what affect they had on ourselves and so many others.

I am already missing your frequent posts.

Take care and we'll be on the lookout for ya!

PS - I'm sure you'll get a million invites... But, when the Grand Tour takes you toward St. Louis, feel free to make a little detour my way. We have the most beautiful Capitol west of the Mississippi!

Visit Jefferson City

Sorry, I'm shameless!

03-01-2005, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	As they say in the Cartoon, "That's All Folks" Well Ladies and Gents, I joined this Wonderful group of folks 6 month ago this coming Thursday. During that time I have had the pleasure of moving from least post to most and along the way learned a lot from a truly great bunch of folks. I have spend a LOTTA time researching, typing and thinking. It has made my ownership of a MO truly MOre. I think it is time to back off on the intensity and let others have the top spot again. I MUST do my taxes and I have let so many other things slip so that I could stay hyper involved. I don't plan of dieing and leaving the site completely but cutting way,, way way, back. As I fade away, let me say a heartfelt "Thank You " to all of those who have been so kind to me" and allowed me to get to learn a little about YOU as well as your MO's. I have about 9 more post to make and plan to end it at 3000 on the anniversary date of six months. Overall average of 16.66 posts per day. That may take a bit to break that, BUT I sincerely hope someone does. As always, with a rhyme in time and pun for fun, I remain your Gripper Don __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

03-01-2005, 09:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	RIP? No, can't be! Not you Just keep them coming.... __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

03-02-2005, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ohio Murano Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, Ohio Posts: 242	I know the truth. It has been raining so much out there that Grip has to start sand bagging. Seriously Don, we all know family comes first so spend some more time with them but surf here occasionly and when you see a post that needs an answer that you have please post. __________________ 2005 Nissan Murano SL AWD Midnight Blue / Cafe Latte Leather SL Touring Package Dynamic Control Package Chrome Wheel Package

03-02-2005, 06:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
jaak Stealth Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto, Eh! Posts: 4,660	Hot then Cold? What's wrong with Luke Warm? __________________ The Nissan Murano... Love at first drive! But this is what I drive these days... Does a 12 second 1/4 mile @117 mph.

03-02-2005, 06:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	here here The Don can't retire from da Mo chronicles....if ya do, we will snail mail ya to death. __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

03-01-2005, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
bob1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 1,206	Grip....don't go, I count on seeing your 300 posts a day! OK, you need some grandbaby and grippee time but at least check in a couple of times a day and see what's going on. We kinda lean on you, your always there with advice and you have quite a resume to back it up. So please don't wander too far, you can scale it back to ehh...100 posts a day!!! Bob

03-02-2005, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
SugarRushMurano Just wanna help Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,401	GripperDon, you sure you want to do that? Maybe after the tax season, you can always come back and post as many right? __________________ Chronicle: >>2003 SL Super Black AWD Murano / Navteq Intelinav Software/ Pro-kit Mount & Holux GPS Receiver / Magnet Bra / Autopark Sensor/ XM Roady SAT Radio / OEM HID bixenon headlight retrofit / Trim- Gard Chrome Body Side Molding / Nissan Murano Decals/PAC adapter/ Cargo Net -- SOLD on 07/20/2006. Thank you everyone!

03-02-2005, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
mozman Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Montville, NJ Posts: 309	Your posts will be cherished that much more going forward. You've been an invaluable contributor/poster. I'm sure post #3,000 will be your best yet! __________________ 2005 Murano SL AWD - Midnight Blue/Charcoal, Touring, Tech, VDC

03-02-2005, 09:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
MOpar =:) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 278	Hey Grip how about an alias, keep your 3000, but post some of your good stuff less than GripperDon to give yourself a break. We would like some MOre. __________________ 04 SE QX1 Caffe Latte -After market alarm-85 Watt Hella driving lights-PIAA yellow parking lights-Auto locking doors-Wolo air horns-Fog light DTRL-Floor Lights-33uF Tweeter Mod-Metalic Black Grill-Lower grill

03-02-2005, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
bob1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 1,206	Oh my, this is serious. 8 relpy's to the Grip and no response back from him. Quick somebody grab the high voltage and electro shock the Grip into reality!!! We're losing him, help. help, somebody do something!!!! Bob

03-02-2005, 03:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
simplesb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 265	So will he have the title Mr. 3000? Will he start making websites and businesses with that name to show his accomplishment? __________________ 2003 SL AWD Midnight Blue/Charcoal Black Leather 18" five-spoke chrome alumunium-alloy 2 MTX 8000 Subwoofers 1 MTX 800D amplifier 1 Phoenix Gold Amplifier 2 235IS ADS Speakers 2 A5IM ADS Speakers 1 Autopage 850 LCD Car Alarm 1 Hugfen Cap Alpine IVA-D300 DVD/CD Player Alpine NVE 852A Navigation

03-02-2005, 03:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,037	Grip, Can we do anything to change your mind? I guess less posts is better than none but maybe you will change your mind later and come back full force. You've indeed been an invaluable contributor and we need you. __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

03-02-2005, 05:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	It's been a wonderful trip! Let me make a final stab at this. First special thanks to: Zelbekhan, MOpar, Simplesb, Homer, Sricha, RichE, RickM46, KSmurano, Kris, bob1, Ohio Murano, Mgthe3, SnowMo, mozman, njmo and Surag Rushmurano and to the many others that have said no many nice things. Secondly, I am not getting rid of My Marvelous, MO! I plan on continuing to modify it as I have time to enhance its comfort, style and capabilities. As you know I have a number of things still on the front burner. Parts for all are either in hand or on order, with just a couple yet to be ordered. My oldest has yet to send me the MiniMAc for my voice activated carputer and I still need to take the test for the Amateur technicians License and get the 2 meter installed and Ethernet connected and on the air. So many things to do before I sleep. Finally, I hope to be able to post a picture from time to time as the project continues. I feel somewhat bad and kind of a shirker going away, But I have a tendency to get totally immersed in things. But Daughter, Grand Daughter and Grippee and family suffer when you are either in the garage or on the computer all the time. So being the manic that I am I know it's time. Thanks to you all for putting up with me and best wishes, as ever, GRIP __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

03-02-2005, 05:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	I can feel Greppee here…….I understand…………I learned long time ago you cannot win with a woman……. Good luck with all your women… __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

03-02-2005, 09:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
MO Dale Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 282	I'm starting to feel like we need a wake or something. Until someone is missing from our lives, even if only temporarily, we often fail to realize what affect they had on ourselves and so many others. I am already missing your frequent posts. Take care and we'll be on the lookout for ya! PS - I'm sure you'll get a million invites... But, when the Grand Tour takes you toward St. Louis, feel free to make a little detour my way. We have the most beautiful Capitol west of the Mississippi! Visit Jefferson City Sorry, I'm shameless! __________________ Dale Former Owner - '03 SL AWD Sunlit Copper, Charcoal Leather, Premium Pkg, HID, Sunroof, Rear Sensors, Zelmosan 47uf Tweeter Mod, Viper 591XV Remote Start, ending MOdometer 71,233 mi '08 Toyota Prius - avg. 42 mpg without even trying!

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