Hey Guys, I'm a newbie!

Joel Bellerose · #1 13-01-08, 18:59

Hey Guys!

My name is Joel Bellerose and I'm new to the MLU forum. I'm 23 years old and have just started getting into the whole restoring MV's as a past-time. My first forum buddy by the name of Chris Vickery from Nipissing thought it would be a good idea if I introduced myself to all you fellow "green fever" adics...haha. I live in Arnprior, ON (just west of Ottawa) and am a commercial pilot. I don't have any MV's yet but I have a huge "wants" list like a CDLV 505 MB, GP, CMP's, and APT's Etc. I started collecting WWII and Korean manuals about three years ago and that seems like where the majority of my spending money goes these days.

In any event, I just wanted to forally introduce myself to the forum and I appreciate all you Militaria Enthusists, I'm hoping to learn a great deal from you all!

Thanks Guys!

Joel Bellerose

Alex Blair (RIP) · #2 13-01-08, 21:17

Hi Joel..
Welcome to MLU..
Chris is a good guy to know and a regular around OLd Military vehicle functions..
I allready pm'ed you but stick around ,,ask lots of questions.
You got the invite to the thrash at Gracies on the 16th,,
You could do a search on the forum and get some past info on our gather up's they are world reknown...
23 years old.....Hmmmmm...That old fart, JIf w-Ball is going to be jealous as hell if you steal all the pretty young waitresses at Gracies..He thinks they all belong to him..You gotta make it..I need the entertainment..
You'll meet the best of MLU at Gracies..at one time or another..We entertain our forein visitors there..foreign being anyone outside 100 mile radius..so it dosen't take much to have a "Thrash"..
Welcome to MLU.

maverick · #3 14-01-08, 00:10

Hi Joel Welcome to the forum, still a newby myself trying to figure out this cmp restoring lark best of luck.

#4 14-01-08, 00:21

Welcome to you both!

Must warn you though, there is no cure for MLU addiction and addiction happens quickly!!!

aj.lec · #5 14-01-08, 03:59

welcome to you all
Im a relative newbie too
With the cmp lark the more you learn the more you realise that you dont know
Karmens right - mlu and cmp addiction does happen quickly and even the best phychiatrist would throw in the towel trying to break the habit

good luck

Rookie · #6 14-01-08, 04:34

Welcome aboard

These guys are Gurus in this field, I.m new myself and they have saved me a lot of work. You do realise you will age quickly when you get a MV

Rookie
(New Zealand)

chris vickery · #7 14-01-08, 04:46

Joel, just remember that when you buy your first truck that you have to convince yourself thats it's a "diamond in the rough"...

Repeat this to yourself as much as you can so that you can convince yourself and even the most diehard critic that you are not insane and a piece of art will eventually emerge from the rustpile.

Other lines to memorize;

One truck is never enough...

If it looks bad it's probably worse

It'll only cost a few dollars

You know where to find me, honey

I'm not crazy

etc etc etc.

Welcome to the family.

Howard · #8 14-01-08, 08:47

G'Day Joel
Welcome to MLU
Don't be afraid to ask questions or offer a suggestion.
In my experience this is the most friendly, informative and helpfull forum on the web!
Post pictures & make yourself known, my good man!
Cheers

Howard & Jo

Joel Bellerose · #9 15-01-08, 21:28

Good Day lads!

Thanks for warm welcome and all the kind words. I'll take those "words of wisdom" right to heart Chris...thanks.

Don't worry boys my first MV will posted here as soon as I get her!

Cheers!

Joel B

ron · #10 15-01-08, 21:43

Hi Joel,
And welcome aboard, now you can goodbye to all your spare cash and social life, but what the hell you only live once, have a great time in here all the gang are most helpful,
Regards,
Ron,