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A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

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A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby flybob » March 8th, 2009, 1:03 pm

Two days after his initial swearing in ceremony with 6000 of his closest friends, on a cold, blustery Sunday morning, in a mountain, creekside setting, the REAL ceremony was held with two of his friends! On this auspicious day, our own Mr. Ray Found was welcomed to the United States of America as a New Citizen, with all honors and privileges bestowed upon him here-to-fore, as well as one U.S. Flag, that has flown over many a creek, and one Faux, Cuban cigar!

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Let us all give Ray a warm welcome to the U.S. of A!
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby midger » March 8th, 2009, 1:21 pm

Welcome. Thank goodness we have another Californian to help carry the tax load. ;)
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby Papasequoia » March 8th, 2009, 1:42 pm

Hoo boy, there goes the neighborhood! :lol: Just kidding, welcome to club Ray, eh? Jon
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby darrin terry » March 8th, 2009, 1:59 pm

A big WELCOME Ray! Creekside is always a great place to celebrate just about anything. :D
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby rayfound » March 8th, 2009, 2:00 pm

Many Thanks Bob. Here's a shot from inside the ceremony, with literally - 6000 others. There were 6001 of us "Oathed" at the same time - wow, eh?

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And, this is about all else I'll share from later the day you gave me the flag (which flies proudly over my desk here at home)...
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby Sheriff Joe » March 8th, 2009, 4:31 pm

Good for you, sir. Can we still give you sh*t for being Canadian?
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby Eric » March 8th, 2009, 5:11 pm

Congrats Buddy!!!! Welcome to the family.
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby 1mocast » March 8th, 2009, 6:17 pm

Ray,
Congrats to a new Citizen! And a nice little "Native" gem... 8-)
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby Wildman » March 8th, 2009, 7:10 pm

A hearty congratulations and Well Done!
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby Chris Kuhn » March 9th, 2009, 12:43 am

Congratulations and welcome. You couldn't have picked a better time. Things are looking up. ;)
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby stanbery » March 9th, 2009, 1:25 am

Congratulations Ray

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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby Sasha » March 9th, 2009, 6:49 am

Congrats!!!!!!!!!
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby RichardCullip » March 9th, 2009, 7:30 am

Congrats on making the effort to gain citizenship.
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby RubiKinda » March 9th, 2009, 9:31 am

Congrats to you Ray. Why not celebrate the occasion with a new firearm? ;)
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Re: A warm welcome to a New US Citizen!

Postby rayfound » March 9th, 2009, 9:53 am

RubiKinda wrote:Congrats to you Ray. Why not celebrate the occasion with a new firearm? ;)


You know, that's a great idea. Unfortunately, I would also be forced to begin searching for a new wife. The Mrs and I do not see eye-to-eye on this matter. Not at all...
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