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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Dec 17, 2020 at 7:49 AM
    kidsmoke

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    My daughter's working for a dealership now, Mike. They're open over in Dover, so she's out n about in her Fiesta. Papa worries....
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2020 at 7:51 AM
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    It never stops, does it? :(
     
  3. Dec 17, 2020 at 7:54 AM
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    PSA: Meijer has both M1 and Valvoline synthetic on sale right now....all flavors, except M1 Truck and SUV....bastids! I like the T and S for it's weight
     
  4. Dec 17, 2020 at 7:55 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    I don’t blame you..
    We rarely close so this is unusual.
    But it is turning into a blizzard. The only thing is working for 4 or 5 hours and then get sent home during the peak of it...
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2020 at 7:57 AM
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    Exactly. It's foolish on a day like this. Fortunately she's not far from safe harbor, the job is walking distance to my Mom if things really get out of hand. She moved there from Chicago because she wanted to snowboard more often....
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:00 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Walking in a blizzard is not good.
    I’ve almost hit so many people walking in the middle of the street. My plow wasn’t small and took the whole lane. Hope she thinks seriously...
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    Good Lord you guys, I haven't read this page since Sunday and it definitely blew up!

    Anyways, we got our first winter storm here yesterday, got roughly 8" late afternoon into last night (of snow you pervs, I'm good, but not that good!). First time driving the truck in any measurable amount of snow and was definitely impressed! However, it's absolutely "trashed" now. Gotta hit the car wash ASAP!

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:04 AM
    kidsmoke

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    never.
     
  9. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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    Good council. She's reasonably sensible. Mom's got an AWD Mazda, so she's got support if she needs it. The fam's no stranger to this drama. Hell, I miss it more than you can imagine. Haven't had a good shut down storm for a decade personally...That's what I get for going where the work is.
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    Blizzard of '78 I delivered 240 newspapers on foot! I'll never forget it.
     
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  11. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:15 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    You have to live...
     
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  12. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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    Uphill both ways, right? :D
     
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  13. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    Barefoot. in shorts.
     
  14. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    Exactly!

    :rofl:
     
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  15. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:34 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Without shoes
     
  16. Dec 17, 2020 at 10:51 AM
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    6" my French Ass! Close to 14" now and much more where drifts are.

    Shoveled off my deck twice (lee side of roof so it gets much more) and was 12" each time. Thankfully it's light and fluffy.
     
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  17. Dec 17, 2020 at 10:54 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Yea they said something about 20. Just got a warning for heavy snow for the next hour..
     
  18. Dec 17, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    Wasn't planning on using snowblower...was feeling :muscleflexing:.

    But I'm not afraid to admit I was wrong.
     
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  19. Dec 17, 2020 at 10:58 AM
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    Freakin' meteorologists...only job you can be wrong more often than not and still have a job.
     
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  20. Dec 17, 2020 at 10:58 AM
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    I mean maybe other than Mike. :thumbsup:


    :fistbump:
     
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