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

  1. Mar 24, 2025 at 4:39 AM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    :wave:
    That's all I got this morning
     
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  2. Mar 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Better than nuttin.
     
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  3. Mar 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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    kidsmoke Well-Known Member

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    Mitchell is in a prettier part of the state. Hoosier Nat'l in every direction. My buds and I ride that way often.

    right on. Actually in the City. So often ppl claim Chicago...but they're quite a ways out in a different universe. I'm sure she and my daughter could compare notes. Both born and raised Chicago girls who married Mainahs and ended up outside Portland.
     
  4. Mar 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
    kidsmoke

    kidsmoke Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like you down easters are getting hit. My daughter had to leave work to get my grandaughter because everythng is being shut down for weather? Almost April. Gotta love it. Be safe!!
     
  5. Mar 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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    Definitely in the city, we drove around her old neighborhood a few years ago when we were visiting, did the German Fair and a bunch of walking around downtown. I like Chicago hot dogs but I can't really accept Chicago pizza as actual food.

    Her dad was the manager of a mobbed-up gentlemen's club in Cicero for a lot of years back in the 70s and 80s, there are some good stories there.
     
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  6. Mar 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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  7. Mar 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Sup?
     
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  8. Mar 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
    Sig45

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    My curiosity to see if my best guess on the timing to shovel (yesterday evening) that 1" of heavy slush was spot on.

    Hoping there wasn't too much rain after and therefore now a glaze of ice on every surface, with temps now well below freezing.

    I think I'd still take that over a 1" thick frozen glacier.

    First world problems.

    Temps in 40's today should naturally take care of things anyway.
     
  9. Mar 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    :hattip:Morning stockers, still laying flooring in the basement, I f$&@“!? hate remodeling IMG_1103.jpg
     
  10. Mar 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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    Lucked out. Must have stopped raining immediately after I cleaned up. All surfaces are clear, dry and ice free.

    :yes:

    :woot:
     
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  11. Mar 25, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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    Good morning....

    20250325_080849.jpg
     
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  12. Mar 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Didn’t do anything last night.
    Got home from the garage and sat down.,
     
  13. Mar 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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    I've had the Tundra for just over a year now and I just learned of the Tow/Haul button/function. Giddee Up!! :anonymous:

    :burnrubber:
     
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  14. Mar 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    You know what Mike would say about your owner's manual...
    :stirthepot:
     
  15. Mar 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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    You'll soon witness his teasing of me anything mechanical related.
     
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  16. Mar 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    ..you found the 4wd knob already, right? RIGHT???
     
  18. Mar 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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    Mine has 4WD? :rofl:

    JK. Yes, I've used it multiple times this winter. It drives great in the snow. I even engaged it monthly last summer/fall for a few miles per the manual.
     
  19. Mar 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    Had to use mine to get out of the construction site yesterday, slicker than dogshit on a linoleum floor. So far the BFG KO3s have been awesomesauce.
     
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  20. Mar 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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    Ginger must not appreciate getting dirty.
     
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