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from WI. Thank you for your service
Had a friend that lived in Zion. Nice little dry town surrounded by taverns His mother worked at Centers. Always stayed there when we went to Alpine Valley for concerts
 
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from beautiful N/E Georgia.
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Originally from WI. born & raised in Union Grove. then got stationed in WA state for 5 years, then stationed here. i did live in Pleasant Prairie, and LOVED it, but then i needed a bigger house so i moved to Zion. its funny how many bars surround this town...
 
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from MN! No tv and no beer make Homer something something...
 
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And thank you for your service!
 
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Re:New Member from Zion, Il 1 Year ago  
Welcome to the clinic Joel.
That's a big jump in power and mass from the Hyo, ride safe and enjoy your R*. Thanks for your service.

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Yes, i'll admit it was quite intimidating at first, but i'm getting a hang of it. one of the stipulation from the wifey was to "buy something i like enough that i won't want anything else for a long time"... i think i met that requirement
 
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