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Offline Freud

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Re: Gene& Betty Burkland
« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2009, 10:37:38 AM »
Thank you for the excitement and enjoyment that you have contributed to my life.

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« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2009, 11:23:49 PM »
From Kathye, Dalton and Bob Collier,
Congratulations to Gene and Betty Burkland on 50 years!
(They say that's the hardest)
We hope to see you on the salt for many years to come.
The Collier Family :cheers:
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Re: Gene& Betty Burkland
« Reply #17 on: November 04, 2009, 11:51:15 PM »
I don't remember what year it was, in the mid 1980's I think. But I was at Bonneville and I see this orange creation that I later find out is a Datson B 210 coupe with an extended nose. Just totally awesome. And it had a early Chrysler, or Donovan in it. Ran right at 290 or 300 as I recall. I could not believe a car like that could go that fast. My hat is off to such a great family. You represent and have the true spirit of what Bonneville is all about. I hope you have a wonderful Anniversary.

Regards,

Tom G.
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« Reply #18 on: November 05, 2009, 08:15:53 AM »
I would like to wish the both of you a very happy anniversary.  Betty I would like to thank-you again for the hat that you made for me.  Thank-you   Brian Westerdahl  Very special people in my book
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Re: Gene& Betty Burkland
« Reply #19 on: November 05, 2009, 09:11:10 AM »
Gene and Betty have always been what Bonneville is about... friendly, talk about their projects with anyone that asks, family oriented and the desire to go fast.... really fast.  They have built some of the most talked about and successful vehicles on the salt.  Congratulations on your first 50 years together... hopefully the next 50 will be as much fun.
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Re: Gene& Betty Burkland
« Reply #20 on: November 05, 2009, 10:20:07 AM »
great things have come from that humble shop in Great Falls because of your dedication to amateur motor sports, high standards of craftsmanship and hard work- plus raising 2 fine sons.  Thanks for showing us the way and for your friendship during good times and bad.  We all have great forever memories of running the 411 liner on the salt and from our many "motorsports adventures".
 From the 411 crew-  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!.
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Re: Gene& Betty Burkland
« Reply #21 on: November 10, 2009, 08:59:41 AM »
50 yrs... wow...  How could all of us not envy your committment to each other.. very impressive.

Like the rest of the comments here ... thanks for the memories... but mostly thank you for your example of life.

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Re: Gene& Betty Burkland
« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2009, 12:03:49 AM »
We want to thank all of you who contributed to this thread.  It, along with all the cards & notes we received because of it, made the celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary even more special.  Thank you all . . .  from "the slower Burklands".   
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Re: Gene& Betty Burkland
« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2009, 09:34:16 PM »
    No, Betty, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!. From the SaltCat Crew in Columbus. :cheers: :cheers:
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Offline Dave Haller

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Re: Gene& Betty Burkland
« Reply #24 on: November 22, 2009, 08:54:50 PM »
I'm working on number 28 with my bride. Hope we can make it to our 50th and live life as well as you and your family. Your legnedary to me and mine,
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« Reply #25 on: November 24, 2009, 11:43:40 PM »
Gene & Betty congratulations   &  thanks for the inspriation!   of #411     

THE 211 project will be getting started SOON!!
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Re: Gene& Betty Burkland
« Reply #26 on: November 24, 2009, 11:53:33 PM »
just had 16 years with mine, took her to bonneville year before last for the first time. She has a little bit of the salt bug, once the roadster's done  Iam sure she will be hooked.  she worked with me most of the week, so she hasnt really had fun at bonneville yet
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« Reply #27 on: November 25, 2009, 10:04:54 AM »
Smart man  :-D
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