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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Mar 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
    CygnusX191

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    Oxen need to eat, and it’s counterproductive for the boss to prevent the ox from eating on the job, just to eek out a little more efficiency. Especially since oxen may be a bit more informal about when it’s suppertime.

    Naturally, my thought is that oxen also need to poop, and clip their fingernails, and maybe even check-in on Tacomaworld occasionally. So this ancient proverb probably has some application in our modern world.

    Well, I’m not sure I’d float that proverb on a job review…but I guess it all depends on the kind of boss you have…and whether or not you’re an ox.
     
  3. Mar 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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    Looks like you had some good fishing on your trip. Safe travels back!
     
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    It's not a lie if you believe it!!!!




    But it is!
     
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    "I need a paycheck"
     
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    Either you have an awfull lot of stuff stored in that taco or that scale is off!


    P.S. can't like the tubby taco!
     
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    Truck is heavy, but not that heavy.
     
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    CygnusX191

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    Well I should say ...
     
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    Thatbassguy

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    I was going to say.. YIKES!

    Still a pig. But, a lovable pig!
     
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    Jeebus! Saw this photo on a different thread.

    DSCF3598.jpg
     
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    This is common across the world. upload_2025-3-4_9-38-13.jpg
    I think this represents a basic human desire, buried deep in the psyche of man, to load wheeled vehicles to the absolutely absurd maximum.

    That must explain why I look at that pickup with disapproving respect. Lol
     
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    I win

    [​IMG]
     
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    Good choice!
     

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