The Jeep Wave Origin

This is the beginning of what is known Today as "The Jeep Wave". Beginning in 1977 two people, not knowing each other, would cross paths, on a two lane road and wave to each other, palm up on the top of the steering wheel as they passed. This occurred as a "Jeep Thing". Both Jeeps were Green CJ-5's. This friendly wave continued up until September 6th 1981. On this September Day the two wavers decided to have a Beer that evening. They both decided they had allot in common, Love struck and got Married on May 29th 1982, the following spring. Their Honeymoon was an extended one month trip adventure to live in Alaska, and Phil and Rose's lives together began. We both got ourselves into good jobs within a couple of weeks and fell in Love with Alaska. In stead of saving our money for three years and relocating to NW Montana as originally planned, we wound up living the dream in Alaska for 23 years! We are now retired in Cherokee County South Carolina and enjoying our "3rd Life" as I call it. Fitting, as it brought us together we share an original brand new 79 Green CJ-5 as seen in the video. As the Jeep line goes, 1976-1979 remained the same with little cosmetic changes through those model years.

Music we loved through the years:
Merle Haggard; "What Have You Got Planned Tonight Diana", & "My Favorite Memory".

Jo Dee Messina: "Heads Carolina, Tails California".

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