May 2005 LXOM: MAGNUM8R

[DMAG]

Written by MAGNUM8R

LXOM?!!! What a nice Mother’s day SURPRISE!!

I must say that I am almost beyond words at this moment, pretty tough for a guy that is always talking!!

Thank you for the nomination and also thank you everyone that voted. This is an honor, especially considering how many great contributors there are on this Forum, I have learned more than I have ever learned about any vehicle. I have also learned that the people that buy them and post here are intelligent, funny, lots of fun, even frisky at times, but really a very well rounded bunch.

MAGNUM8R’s real name is Mark; I’m a 46 year old California native and married to MRS. MAGNUM8R (Lynn) we have a wonderful daughter Nicole, 10 (Jr. MAGNUM8R). We live in Corona, CA along with a whole list of pets (I think Nicole may become a veterinarian) I am a Sales Engineer for a very successful Custom Injection molder of Plastics, making everything from Components for Automotive, Commercial Trucking, Medical, Fluid Handling, Electronics and printers, etc. I have been in this Industry for over 25 years. My Magnum RT is key to my business, and Customers love going to lunch in it.

While I never have been a real car enthusiast before, I sure am now. The Magnum RT is absolutely the most fun I have ever had with a vehicle, and it is my 4th. new Mopar purchase. This Forum has made owning this vehicle so much more enjoyable and only adds to the “Cool Car Dude” comments I get everywhere. I have become almost addicted to the Forum, and have been busted checking in many times at work, but I’m the only Sales person, and we have had record Sales months for the history of the Company, so they look the other way. I ordered my Magnum in June ’04 and picked it up Sept. 1, ’04 I have racked up 20K miles already, and will put close to that many more miles by the end of the year. An ’07 or ‘08 Magnum is in the plans at this time.

My other interests are Yacht racing and cruising, I sail on a 40’ J120 called Blew Bayou out of Dana Point, Ca. We have had some very successful racing seasons, and lots of good times. My family is preparing for our 6th. Annual sailing vacation, 8 days on a chartered catamaran in the British Virgin Islands, then a week at St. John. Nicole now plots GPS courses and helps steer the yacht while Dad Fishes and relaxes with Mom and guests.

I am also a sailplane pilot (yes, those airplanes with no engines) I have really enjoyed soaring, as you get so relaxed not thinking about ANYTHING ELSE, because you cannot. A 2 to 3 hour flight and 100 miles covered is not uncommon. A cold beer is always in order after landing!!

Enough about me, again, I really feel honored with the LXOM award, and will continue enjoying and posting on the Forum for a long time to come. I look forward to meeting more of the local owners at our next meet, and hopefully more from across the Nation when finally get Hammerfoot into a Magnum and have the LX party of the century!!

I feel very fortunate to have found this site, and even more fortunate to have met some of the quality people that frequent here.

My appreciation and respect for the Administration should also be mentioned, thanks for all of you hard work in making this the ONLY Forum I visit on a regular basis. I am very pleased that you grouped up with the Magnum Club also.

Happy Mothers Day to all, and I won’t elaborate more on this one.

Thanks Again!!

Mark

[grinner]

mondo congrats, Mark.
what are those thingies on your rear wing?

[DMAG]

Congrats Mark! :D

[SRoadTrip]

Mark, nice write up, congratulations enjoy your vacation. R oad T rip

[blackcomb]

Those are those wind things Grinner, that are suppose to keep the back end from getting all nasty all the time. How did that turn out fellas? Heard it was in testing.

[shnitzelman2001]

Wow, this is just such a close-knit community... so friendly... almost makes want to... (sniff sniff)... give me a minute... (breathes in...)... congratulations MAGNUM8R... you deserve it.

[BUTWEET]

Congratulations Mark. Very nice acceptance speech. Sounds like you're a good family man. (When you're not tinkering with your Mag.) I like that.
I too, along with Grin, are curious about the doo-hicky on your rear wing. Can you enlighten us with some details. Thanks.

[redinorange]

Way to go...

[Diesel]

congrats on the win...

[Cucamonga Red RT]

Yeah Mark.

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

Congrats Mark. A great choice for LXOM.

Got any pics from the cockpit of that sailplane?

[BlakeAlden]

Congrats and great writeup.

[MySRT]

Congrats Mark

[zonian]

Well done, Mark...


Keep up the good work.

Paul

[Rev.Hammer]

I can honestly say that Magnum8r is one of the finest and classiest people that I know of! we have written back and forth several time and I am honored to call him a friend!
Congratulations Mark, you deserve this!