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05-28-2012 11:05 PM #91
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Humph!
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
I fail to see what's wrong or amusing about that!
That's pretty much the seat I have on my tractor after the old one rusted out after forty-odd years.
(Sigh. They don't make things to last any more. Everything's got built in obsolescence)
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05-29-2012 07:03 AM #92
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As always, we must make allowances for our brethern south of the equator....
Do you suppose this is the secret to those new HID head lamps?Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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05-30-2012 07:08 AM #93
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Ever been so sleepy you were tempted to use tooth picks to hold your lid up?Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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05-31-2012 06:49 AM #94
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Of course, screw drivers have multiple applications..............Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
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06-01-2012 07:07 AM #95
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The big box store comes through again....................watch out O'Reilly's!Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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Wow---now I know what to do with these computerized temp controls in my wife's trailblazer-----------------
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06-01-2012 10:10 AM #97
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I didn't realize Delta and Moen got into the auto buisness! Very cool big shinny knobs, might need to plumb the truck!
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Looks like seperate heat controls for driver and passenger..Charlie
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06-01-2012 02:28 PM #99
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Just don't move the chair.Charlie
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06-01-2012 10:33 PM #100
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Bob that was great had a good laugh.Desert rat
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06-02-2012 07:09 AM #101
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Probably wouldn't pass the "splinter throw off" portion of the Federal crash test......Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
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06-02-2012 07:32 AM #102
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Well, heck...It's an Outback, designed for tough back roads and all that stuff---figured he was just following the theme of his build????Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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06-02-2012 08:21 AM #103
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Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
maybe he just wanted to "branch" out and get a bigger "trunk".......
pah rum pum!!
Wait....did I "log" in yet???? O come on....beat this guy with a "stick"!!!! LOL!"It is not much good thinking of a thing unless you think it out." - H.G. Wells
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Well, I thought Uncle Bob would understand perfectly.... All these years he's been reminding all of us to stick to a central theme throughout the build!!!!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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06-02-2012 08:34 AM #105
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This guys just hanging aroundCharlie
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Great update, Mike! I adhere to Clint Eastwood's philosophy on aging, "Don't let the old man in!" Once in he's hard to evict. Thanks for keeping us involved with your projects!
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