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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by StayinStock, Oct 7, 2018.

  1. Dec 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM
    Kolter45

    Kolter45 Well-Known Member

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    When I lived in Barbados, we'd watch them land and take off daily while sippin the best rum on the planet :plane:
     
  2. Dec 5, 2024 at 2:03 PM
    TartanEagle

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    Ah, two separate styles. That's why I don't remember the other one.
    Thanks Mike.
     
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    Shelf Life

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    Harley Davidson Cologne and after shave for manly men :)



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  4. Dec 5, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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    My buddy worked at a station & when people needed oil he'd pull it before it was all in the car, had a funnel & can in back to finish draining, by end of shift he'd have enough for his car.
     
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  5. Dec 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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    I had one of the largest collections of tonka's in town, kids were always coming over to play at my house.
     
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    Arbie

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    I overfilled the rolling oil barrel that collected the used oil that drained from cars on the hoist. It spread all over the garage floor of the Boron Station. The boss came in hollering about something and slid through the mess. Fell on his arse real hard! Oops
     
  7. Dec 5, 2024 at 2:37 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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    Yea
    20w 50 and gear oil
     
  8. Dec 5, 2024 at 8:16 PM
    Pointeman

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    This unit earned me lots of street cred. Working nozzle made for hours of fun.IMG_3622.jpg
     
  9. Dec 6, 2024 at 2:54 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    When it took skill and knowledge and effort to drive.
     
  10. Dec 6, 2024 at 10:19 AM
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    You flashed your lights (see sign) when you were ready to order or to leave. I was a small kid in the 60's but still remember Dad doing that.

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  11. Dec 6, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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    On the way home from a day at Jacksonville Beach, stopping for an A&W Root Beer in a frosted mug! And it only cost a nickel!
     
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    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    Pedal cars/ pedal tractors. Those were fun.
     
  13. Dec 6, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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    How about the Evil Knievel Stunt Cycle, SSPs or maybe Mighty Mo's?

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    Shared before but: Here is my oldest son at 3 years old after buying his first John Deere. He started raking leaves for all the neighbors at 2 and went to work with me while I was landscaping until he had enough money to buy the tractor. IMG_0581.jpg IMG_1906.jpg
     
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    Remember when those were made out of metal??
     
  16. Dec 6, 2024 at 9:28 PM
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    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    Yeah that’s what mine was as a kid.
     
  17. Dec 7, 2024 at 8:42 AM
    Shelf Life

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    And they were made in the USA.
     
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    Remember when we used these?

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  19. Dec 7, 2024 at 9:02 AM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    Drum brake tools IIRC?
     
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    replica9000 Das ist no bueno

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    There's an A&W near me. I tried them maybe 20 years ago. The soda was flat and the food was really greasy. I used to go to the classic car shows they hosted. Been thinking of giving them another shot when the location reopens. Hoping they'll host the car shows again.
     
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