August 2007 LXOM: Token

[DMAG]

written by Token

I can’t begin to thank you all enough. Being voted LXOM means so much to me, knowing it came from you.

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/token/1.jpg

I have read all of the past LXOM entries and they are all brimming with wonderful things. Some have shared their past, their automotive history, their family life, wonderful pictures, and in essence, a little bit of themselves.

Soon after the Magnum was introduced, I knew that I absolutely had to have one. Some time later I searched dealers’ inventories and located the one I wanted. A Brilliant Black Magnum RT AWD. I had owned FWD and RWD cars before, but never an AWD. That was the whole rationale behind that decision “I wanted one”. I truly love this car, and that has not changed since the first time I got in.

For my acceptance of LXOM all I have to say is:

IT STARTS RIGHT HERE

I have never before been the member of an automotive forum, nor have I sought out to meet others who shared in my love for a particular automobile.
Then I joined LXForums.com

IT STARTS RIGHT HERE

Right before taking delivery of my Magnum, I decided to do a little research on the internet about the car, and I was directed to dodgemagnum.net, now lxforums.com
I read a few posts, and learned so much in such a short time, I decided to join and make my first newbie post a couple of weeks after I got the car, and could lurk no more.
I was welcomed into the community with open arms. The obvious sense of “family” abounded in the posts that I had already read and the many since.

IT STARTS RIGHT HERE

Now I can look back at April 2005, and honestly say that this car, and this group has changed my life.
I will not be naming anyone in particular, for fear of missing someone, that would be most upsetting, but I have met, and communicated with so many truly incredible people here that have taught me so much, inspired me, and have become true friends.
Like most people, I have many acquaintances, but true friends I could count on the fingers of one hand.
Thanks to my LX and LXForums.com the other hand is now filling up. People with whom I have, and know will continue to have as lifelong friends.

IT STARTS RIGHT HERE

I have witnessed and been part of amazing displays of camaraderie, passion, thoughtfulness, charity, and actions that show true human spirit and a genuine sense of “community” through the pages of LXForums.com and all of you.
I am truly honoured, and very proud to be among such an exceptional group of people.

IT STARTS RIGHT HERE

Now, over 2 years later, the friendships that have been made continue to grow. Many of you have enriched my life more than you could possibly know. Without this place, it is most unlikely that I would have ever met any of you, and for that I am thankful.
You have made me into a better person, through your words and actions, and the examples you set.
The true fun and enjoyment I have had, and continue to have is a testament to all of the wonderful people of LXForums.com.
The dozens of meets, hundreds of pictures, thousands of dollars spent on mods, tens of thousands of members, over a million posts, and too many coats of Zaino to count just make me happier to be one of you.

IT STARTS RIGHT HERE

If some of you who haven’t posted in a while are reading this, chime in. For the newbies who have recently joined, welcome, and to those who are lurking and not yet made the plunge. Come in and join the family.

BECAUSE:

IT STARTS RIGHT HERE

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/token/2.jpg
And YES, it’s a daily driver:

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/token/3.jpg

[Obsidian]

:pepper: Congrats Dave!!! :pepper:

Well deserved, and I am proud to call you my friend!! :rock:

[Leadfootluke]

Awesome!

Well, deserved!

Its good to have your knowledge, humor, and overall posts on the forum.

[JonzMgnm]

:beerchug:Congrats to a most deserving forum member, Dave! Great write up, man! It was looooong overdue for you, friend!:not_worth

[Darthvader]

Man I am so happy you won this month. Thanks for the article and congrates. I am a bit jeolous but will live. You deserved this honor...a long time coming.

[feros]

WOOHOO! Well said.
Now where does it start?

[lowriderman3]

Congrats man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DMAG]

Congrats! Winning is tasty tasty murder! ;)

[GasGunR]

Congrats Token and thanks for all your great posts and contributions to the forums!!!

Sorry about the edited quote, but it was meant as a joke;)!

Don

[Fondy]

Congrats Token you are a great part of this giant group we call Family! that was one of the best LXOM posts I have read yet.

Keep them posts comin!

[MrHemi2U]

Congrats Token :thumbs_u:

[bigjim]

Congrats Dave, You and the rest of the gang here have given so much of your hearts and honesty. Your dirty pic is cool, makes me feel not so bad about my own!

[da BoMM]

Well deserved!
Bask in it!

and bring back the old avatar!

CONGRATS!:beerchug:

[Nightshade]

Congrats Dave!
:beerchug:

[hemiwagn]

Congrats Dave! I have a learned a lot from you and always marvel at your creativity. Remember, it starts right here, but it always comes back to what is important.

[fatchance]

Congrats and thanks for being a part of the LX family

[Ozzie]

Great write-up! Congratulations on a well-deserved win!

[RandomAccess]

Congrats Token... AWD! AWD! AWD!

Where did it start again?

[HWDan]

Congrats Dave! Well deserved and mighty fine speech too!

:beerchug:

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[fnkychkn]

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one of the unsung heroes of LXforums finally hears his tune. huge congrats Dave. it's an honour to call you friend.

[Magnumb_SRT]

Hey Dave.....Wow a huge congrats man for LXOTM!!!

I haven't been on the forum that much lately and can't believe I didn't see the announcement. Totally well deserved to a great guy and not a bad LX ride as well ! I always see you giving people tips, advice and offering up your assistance on the forum as well as your Monty Python type punny comments to add to stuff in a way too serious world. Other than truly being MR. ZAINO of the North....you have a hidden talent behind the lens.....and you have some great perspectives on the shine of our cars!

Look forward to a few beers at the SRT Experience in September!!!!

[GoofyTimL]

CONGRATS Token... glad you're not just a token member! LOL

[Tmagnum]

Congrats TOKEN and welcome to the club!

You write up was great and I can concur on a lot of your points!

Enjoy the basking as it seems to pass quickly but it still means so much to be a part of this LX Family!

[STAGE 3 R/T]

Congrats and well deserved!

[Magma]

Finally!!!!!! Congrats Dave!

[BUTWEET]

What a truly great write-up, Dave! Congratulations on LXOM. It's a well deserve honor, my friend.
Someday I'm gonna meet you and give ya my famous Butweet hug! :beerchug:

[STR8BYU]

Congrats!!

[Cliffy]

Congratulations Dave!

[VelocityBoy]

Congrats Dave! I knew you'd win :)

Cheers,

Tom

[ExLx]

Congrats Token !!! Well deserved, great write up as well.

[iRock]

Nice write up Token. I think not only are you a winner, we are all winners to have you here. And that started 2 years ago - right here! Congrats and enjoy.

[LowGo]

Congrats on the LXOM honor! :rock:

But, now I'm curious... what starts right here?! :mrgreen:

[ducvw2004]

Congratulations! Enjoyed what you had to say...kind of sums up what alot of us feel about our cars and the comradry that comes with owning them.

Look forward to meeting you and the Shindig!

[the hurse]

congratss!!!!!!!!!

[Jaak]

Well, I can't say enough good about Dave...

He's been as much a part of me owning a great Magnum, as Chrysler has...

He got pictures of my Magnum about 20 minutes before I picked it up at the dealer, and as I got home all ready to post my own and my excitement, there they were, jaak's Magnum, already on LXforums! Blew my mind...

The next thing I know...

OK GTA members time to come out (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=20562&highlight=jaak)

Back from Jaak Attack (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=20819&highlight=jaak)

Having been a member on here for a while, and been to some meets, being on the plant tour as the only non LX owner it truly was special to finally bring my LX to a meet. Having it in my honour, blew me away! Being welcomed to LX ownership was an unusual experience to say the least and just made the car that much more special.

Look who else is about to hit 4,000 (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=34369&highlight=jaak)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY jaak (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=46382&highlight=jaak)

Happy Anniversary Jaak (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=47145&highlight=jaak)

Pics from the jaak LXOM meet. (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=45143&highlight=jaak)

jaak hits 10,000 posts!!! (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=66024&highlight=jaak)

Now there's a guy, I know has my back...

Of course, working with Dave to bring Fnky to the SRT Track Experience was an absolute joy, and still is, as we'll be actually doing it, September 15th in PA. (Come join us!) I'm just as excited to know Dave will be on the track as well as Fnky! Of course, It was awesome with hemiwagn last year and now Magnumb_SRT will also be there, so I can't imagine how much fun this will be...

Dave, it may start here, but you follow through and finish it, turning an idea in to reality. I'm truly honoured and delighted to call you my friend.

Becoming LXOM is certainly well deserved as you live it! :beerchug:

Oops, completely forgot something!

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Oh, by the way... Nice rack. :thumbs_u:

[formerice]

Congratulations, she looks as good as she did at the Brampton plant tour!

[Higshemi]

CongratsDave,welldeservedandlongtimeoverdueHelpIca n'tspaceoraddperiodslol

[RossE]

Congrats!!! Very well said.

[Iggie]

Congrats!!!!

I'm beginning to see that "IT STARTS RIGHT HERE"

Glad to be part of the Family.

[Kuldip]

Congrats Token !!!

[CANDYAPPLE]

Where DOES it start?, and where is the payout you promised all of us???? J/K

Congrats on a well deserved and long overdue win. Now I can finally stop nominating you!!! LOL

Enjoy the moment, the day, the week, the month. It WILL live on forevermore!


Cheers CANDYAPPLE:beerchug:

[JarZ]

Congratulations, Token. Well deserved. :)

[sugar-tj]

congrats dave... GREAT write up...

[mr.niftie]

Dirrt old man driving the dirty car ;)

[Jina's Embroidery]

Congratulations on a well deserved honor.

[MAGFX]

Congratulations Dave! :thumbs_u:

I met this guy at the '06 Montreal M&G. Then I got the opportunity to hang around, for many months, in the Ontario area with Dave and the other great LX folks. Dave always had a smile and a helping hand for everyone.

I always value his friendship.:beerchug:

Yep, it started right here! :)

[done]

Truly a gentleman and all around good guy.

[Carfinish]

Congrats Dave....well deserved....enjoy it


Stell

[MAGNUM8R]

Congrats, well deserved, always enjoy your posts.....




And Avatars!:banana:

[Magnatude]

Way to go Dave!

[SeadooSandi]

Congratulations!

[bipto]

Congrats, Dave :thumbs_u:

[Dodger]

Congrats - enjoy your victory!

[COLORADOMAGNUM]

Congrats, Token. Always love your posts (and your avatars...LOL). Keep 'em coming.

[05SXT]

Congrats Dave.

I bought my Magnum in August, 2005 and found the forum soon after that.

One day I read a post from Token about a M&G (Jaak Attack) being held on Sunday, Dec 4th, 2005 at Country Style at Hwy #10 and Fisherman Drive in Brampton.

I drove to Brampton for the M&G, and the first LXForum person I met when I arrived was (Guess Who) Dave aka Token.

My experience with the forum and the forum members has been all good since then..

Congrats again Dave and thanks

[7thS0N]

Congrats Token! You da man!

[Hazman]

Congrats Token !!!

[TWIST3D BLACK MAG]

Congrats and well written !!!!!

[Hemi31]

Congrats Dave!

[slipman70]

CONGRATS :pepper:

[Silver Bullit]

Congrats. I have not had the pleasure of meeting you ,However in reading the many post from all your friends you must be a great guy. Again thank you for being apart of this forum...

[timbone]

congrats on lxom!

[intruder99]

Congrats. See you again at the next Mtl M&G !

[pigpen]

Congrats!! token!

[Charg-um@BMC Performance]

Awesome write up !!! Congratulations !!!

[Token]

I don't even know how to begin to say thank you

Wait.... Yes I do... Click HERE (http://www.elite.net/%7Erunner/jennifers/thankyou.htm)

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

Congrats dude. Well deserved. You know it is when Fnkychkn posts the Conga Rats! :mrgreen:

[Monster]

Congrats!!!

A great acknowledgment to a great man.

[FleshWound]

congrats on a well deserved honor. had the great pleasure of meeting Dave at the Mtl Meet 2007, and I concluded that his personnality shines more than his car does. And Man, oh MAn does that car shine!

Cheers :beerchug:

[whelin]

Congrats Dave. well deserved!

[CANDYAPPLE]

I don't even know how to begin to say thank you

Wait.... Yes I do... Click HERE (http://www.elite.net/%7Erunner/jennifers/thankyou.htm)


...and I'll bet you know how to say it in at least half those languages too!!!!!


Cheers CANDYAPPLE:beerchug:

[Mosie]

Now that we know where it starts... :wink:

Congratulations on LXOM.

I have witnessed and been part of amazing displays of camaraderie, passion, thoughtfulness, charity, and actions that show true human spirit and a genuine sense of “community” through the pages of LXForums.com and all of you.
I am truly honoured, and very proud to be among such an exceptional group of people.

What a fantastic write-up, Token! Very well said!!

I too joined before owning my Magnum, and so many parts of your story really hit home. Hope I have the opportunity to meet you in person someday.

Congrats!

[06TB2066]

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[hop2000]

Congrats! Your car looks great.

[mofoninja]

Congrats d00d!!

[Meathammer]

Grats Token!

[MooNDoGGie]

Opps I'm late. Congrats Dave.

[Go Mango]

Congrats Dave!!!!!
As many before have said, very well deserved honour, and a great person.

[fullofit_]

Thanks for being here,

atbndo
full

[ChargerGirl]

Congratulations and great write up!!! :not_worth

[hemi2nv]

Great Car , Great Guy well deserved !!!!

Hemi 2NV

[Magnum PI]

Congrats Token and Aloha! -MPI

[36 chambers]

Congrats Well Deserved!!!

[Token]

Once again I don't know how to thank all of you for this great honour.

Maybe a http://www.northernbrigade.com/files/uploads/395/group-hug.jpg









Wait, that didn't come out right.
http://zombiejoes.homestead.com/files/group_hug.jpg
There... That's better!

[Jaak]

You almost got it right... It needs to be the bottom group, dressed like the top group...

[ChargerChick]

Congratulations Token!!!! :pepper::banana::pepper:

[Netsrac]

It's about time

Congrats Token

[stalter]

I'm running a bit behind here but CONGRATS man! Good on ya!

[SyNyStR]

Congrats, BROTHA'!!!

What starts and what stops??? I'm CONFUSED!!! LMAO!!!

SyNyStR

[TATTOOD]

congrats dave!!! :rock:

[Token]

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[bskylerj]

congrats and great write up