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..so there I was, face down in the middle of the street..

Discussion in 'New Members' started by LaurenOlivia, Dec 12, 2014.

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  1. Dec 12, 2014 at 1:10 PM
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    LaurenOlivia

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    LaurenOlivia [OP] Thneaky Thnake

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    My first thought after realizing what had just happened was, verbatim, "Ermahgerd, I'm nert reterded..?!.."...but the last thing I remembered from my bicycle ride home was being contacted by the shiny grill of a beastly 87 Suburban. One might say that I lost that fight, but we must pick our battles wisely, and although it didn't seem likely at the time, that battle chose ME-and damnit, in the end, I won. Long (but funny) story short, a few months later I was finally walking again, although this time there was a whole lotta "pep" in my pimp'a'limpin' step-and by "pep" I mean a $17k check in my name. So, as unexpectedly as being T-boned, my dreams of owning a 4x4 5spd v6 Tacoma came true. It even had 143,xxx (143="I love you" in modern texty crap) miles on it. Awww! Anyways, my name's Lauren. My initials are LOL, but as long as my dream truck is running, the joke will never be on me. Hello TacomaWorld!
     
    LaurenOlivia, Dec 12, 2014
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  2. Dec 12, 2014 at 1:44 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    Steves104x4 Well-Known Member

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Nice. Welcome to TW!
     
    Steves104x4, Dec 12, 2014
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  3. Dec 12, 2014 at 1:48 PM
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    Ghost.

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    Ghost. TW 1%er

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    Lol awesome first post
     
    Ghost., Dec 12, 2014
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  4. Dec 12, 2014 at 1:49 PM
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    2004TacomaSR5

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    2004TacomaSR5 Nemesis Prime

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    Cool story, welcome to TW, Lauren!
     
    2004TacomaSR5, Dec 12, 2014
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  5. Dec 12, 2014 at 1:54 PM
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    Jester243

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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
    Jester243, Dec 12, 2014
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  6. Dec 12, 2014 at 1:55 PM
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    Traviste

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    Traviste Now with more woopow

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    Great first post...welcome :cool:
     
    Traviste, Dec 12, 2014
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  7. Dec 12, 2014 at 2:00 PM
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    Mademan925

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    Mademan925 Senor Taco

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    enough to go over stuff
    Welcome to tw.
     
    Mademan925, Dec 12, 2014
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  8. Dec 12, 2014 at 2:10 PM
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    Mully

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    Hello, LOL, now that's funny!!!
    Welcome, now the fun really starts.
     
    Mully, Dec 12, 2014
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  9. Dec 12, 2014 at 2:22 PM
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    muddog67

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    See it was destiny , welcome to TW
     
    muddog67, Dec 12, 2014
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  10. Dec 12, 2014 at 2:23 PM
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    David K

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    What ever it takes, right? LOL!! Welcome aboard!
     
    David K, Dec 12, 2014
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  11. Dec 12, 2014 at 2:25 PM
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    CelsisTaco

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    nice to meet you! :p
     
    CelsisTaco, Dec 12, 2014
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  12. Dec 12, 2014 at 2:28 PM
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    Aw9d

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    +1 for having the best intro I've read on TW in a long time.

    Welcome to TW from Az.
     
    Aw9d, Dec 12, 2014
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  13. Dec 12, 2014 at 2:31 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    ^^^^^ what he said. Welcome.
     
    T4RFTMFW, Dec 12, 2014
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  14. Dec 12, 2014 at 3:01 PM
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    HenryG

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    Welcome to TW!
     
    HenryG, Dec 12, 2014
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  15. Dec 12, 2014 at 3:03 PM
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    Konaborne

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    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    man, my intro post sucked compared to this

    :wave:
    welcome!
     
    Konaborne, Dec 12, 2014
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  16. Dec 12, 2014 at 3:04 PM
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    kenneth.morris07

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    kenneth.morris07 كافر‎

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    +1 for the most legit first post I've ever seen. Welcome!
     
    kenneth.morris07, Dec 12, 2014
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  17. Dec 12, 2014 at 3:09 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

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    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Must be English class in here, of course you get the A and I would've got a C for my first post.
    Welcome to Sienna world
     
    TashcomerTexas, Dec 12, 2014
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  18. Dec 12, 2014 at 3:12 PM
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    BamaToy1997

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    Welcome to TW with such an interesting and humorous first entry!
     
    BamaToy1997, Dec 12, 2014
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  19. Dec 18, 2014 at 3:59 PM
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    LaurenOlivia

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    Thank you all for the warm welcomes! I'm excited and proud to be a small part of a world full of the most kickin' assiest people. Although I'm not exactly a certified surgeon, I need to pick your brains...hopefully there's no headache after I'm done asking questions. There's a lot I need to learn, needless to say. Will post soon- My mission and pursuit to true happiness (aka Dreams -->into--> Reality), Means of Achievement (aka How To Fix/Repair/Maintain my Truck/Husband), Humor (if applicable)

    Thanks Again!
    ....Haaaha..

    -LOL (LaurenOliviaL____)
     
    LaurenOlivia, Dec 18, 2014
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  20. Dec 18, 2014 at 4:01 PM
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