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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by CVYota, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. Jul 27, 2023 at 8:02 AM
    Lurkin

    Lurkin Well-Known Member

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    The only way around that version of dealer-cluster-f*%& is to find a manufacturer/dealer that allows an order to be taken. Downside is the time to build and wait for delivery. Hard to get them to back down from the add-on crapola when the current outlook is, if you don't buy it, someone else will...
     
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  2. Jul 27, 2023 at 8:03 AM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    Just seeing if he’s paying attention :notsure:
     
  3. Jul 27, 2023 at 8:04 AM
    Lurkin

    Lurkin Well-Known Member

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    Not sure if she is doing shots right now, might still be in the temporary tea-totaller mode
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2023 at 8:16 AM
    Marty65

    Marty65 Gopher

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    One of the other good things that has come with this age thing my I’ve got to have something is long gone. Unless the wife says she has to have it and vetoes me.
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2023 at 8:28 AM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    IMG_0801.jpg
     
  6. Jul 27, 2023 at 8:41 AM
    Lurkin

    Lurkin Well-Known Member

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    Same, I tend to get joy from dealers/sales droids that seem to think they have the upper hand, and I just don't like the deal and walk out. Almost always get a call later, but high point of being in a metro area is if one dealer doesn't want to talk, you can throw a rock and hit another one to go to next.
     
  7. Jul 27, 2023 at 8:44 AM
    Lurkin

    Lurkin Well-Known Member

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    Nice! :thumbsup:

    I reached a point years ago where I just realized that I don't like alcohol enough to enjoy the taste or the effects or the calories enough and just stopped.
     
  8. Jul 27, 2023 at 9:01 AM
    ImpulseRed008

    ImpulseRed008 Gone But Not Forgotten

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  9. Jul 27, 2023 at 9:04 AM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    It was time to quit. Wasn’t doing me any good and I’ve gained a lot of weigh the last few years - most of my back issues are tied to that alone.
    So yeah… 4 months sober and I’m down 17 lbs. haven’t changed anything else lifestyle wise
    The money saved is a nice motivator too
    IMG_0802.jpg
     
  10. Jul 27, 2023 at 9:07 AM
    ImpulseRed008

    ImpulseRed008 Gone But Not Forgotten

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    Hope it wasn't too hard for you.
     
  11. Jul 27, 2023 at 9:13 AM
    vssman

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    I went in and did what I had to do. Talked to my boss for a bit, said a goodbye or two and left. I made sure to be clear that I wasn’t resigning and was being fired. I didn’t even bother going to the main plant to see HR. They know how to get in touch with me.
     
  12. Jul 27, 2023 at 10:24 AM
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  13. Jul 27, 2023 at 10:50 AM
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    KRAMERICA Old Man Mike

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    A couple of rear window decals...
    He's probably out trying to scare up a fish to take pictures of...

    Be sure to file for unemployment in addition to disability!
     
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  14. Jul 27, 2023 at 2:26 PM
    Marty65

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    IMG_0912.jpg The wife might want to do a little off-roading! So let’s just get her the one with rest of the bells and whistles
     
  15. Jul 27, 2023 at 3:31 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    upload_2023-7-27_16-30-31.png
    did a field trip today to look at some houses we’ve done recently.
     
  16. Jul 27, 2023 at 3:43 PM
    MTgirl

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  17. Jul 27, 2023 at 3:47 PM
    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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  18. Jul 27, 2023 at 3:53 PM
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    Evening everyone :hattip:
     
  19. Jul 27, 2023 at 3:58 PM
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    Very nice :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Jul 27, 2023 at 4:09 PM
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    Is @Tacoma Mike even paying attention?

    Nice stuff! Well designed!
     

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