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Old 02-07-2013, 07:16 PM   #1
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I Love This Retirement Story...

Donald Driver, going out in class....

One last surprise stop before going home for good.


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Old 02-07-2013, 07:23 PM   #2
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Yes, that is a good one!
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:39 PM   #3
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Nice!
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:53 PM   #4
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What a class act and a great guy. Loved it.
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Old 02-08-2013, 06:05 AM   #5
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Don't we have a rule requiring a summary or statement that this one is a surprise?
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Old 02-08-2013, 09:24 AM   #6
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Thanks for posting this one.

I don't follow sports but I know who he is from Dancing With The Stars a few years ago.
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Old 02-08-2013, 09:43 AM   #7
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How wonderful for this great guy to do...thanks for posting.
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Old 02-08-2013, 09:47 AM   #8
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Besides a great NFL career, he endeared himself to millions on DWTS. And this video just shows again what a great guy he is. Thanks for sharing...wonderful.
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Old 02-08-2013, 12:17 PM   #9
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Great story!
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Old 02-08-2013, 12:34 PM   #10
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Class act something the NFL is missing these days.
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Old 02-09-2013, 11:37 AM   #11
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Thanks for that. Also, thanks for the ad. I usually skip those when given the opportunity. Jennifer has nice undies.
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Old 02-09-2013, 12:00 PM   #12
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I hope Roger Goodell (NFL commissioner) is smart enough to hire him.
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Old 02-09-2013, 12:02 PM   #13
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What a class act and a great guy. Loved it.
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As a Minnesotan I'm supposed to taunt the Packers at every opportunity, but that's an act of kindness that the world needs more of.
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