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NW WA Meet / BS Thread

Discussion in 'North West' started by Benson X, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. Dec 6, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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    Benson X

    Benson X [OP] My build thread sucks...

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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    I'll trade ya for a hidden winch mount :D
     
  2. Dec 6, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    13Greysled

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    If i had the money, id take it. Badass bumper
     
  3. Dec 6, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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    Fuk yeah

    Troy- [​IMG]
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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    mutilatedjak

    mutilatedjak n00b waffle

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    Are you upgrading to something else?
     
  5. Dec 6, 2013 at 7:25 PM
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    Oh god.

    "I am the warewolf"...
     
  6. Dec 6, 2013 at 8:29 PM
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    tinker_troy

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    I found out today that they (Boeing) are moving me to Renton. Nothing wrong with that, might be a great change. After talking to some people at work I would most likely move down there. The only issue I see is commuting back and forth to my Judo/BJJ classes in Lake Stevens. Yeah I could find a different place to go closer to Renton but I have become pretty attached to the people I train with especially the kids at Judo and it would bum me out immensely to not get to see them.
    So my thinking right now is either get the truck to where it will get marginally better gas mileage or trade it off on something that does get marginally better.
    The bumper and ATO skid add a good chunk of weight to the front and it doesn't handle exceedingly well in the rain. Plus I don't really need the bumper. I don't see myself adding a winch anytime soon if ever.
    It's just an idea right now. Haven't decided what I will do. Since the truck is paid for I will most likely keep it and just cut back on the number of nights I train.

    But while we're on the subject, did anyone get the thinner version of the ATO skid and want to trade for the chunky version?
     
  7. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM
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    BrettBretterson

    BrettBretterson Wild Ginger

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    Where in LS do you train?
     
  8. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:26 PM
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    tinker_troy

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    Northsound BJJ
     
  9. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:28 PM
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    BrettBretterson Wild Ginger

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    You know Matt Aprecio?
     
  10. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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    does he drive a saabaru?
     
  11. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:46 PM
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    BrettBretterson Wild Ginger

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    That's him, you ever roll with him?
     
  12. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:52 PM
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    yeah just last week on Thanksgiving as a matter of fact. He's a beast but super nice dude.
     
  13. Dec 7, 2013 at 7:24 AM
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    Smar969905

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    Is Matt Aprecio originally from Bothell, possibly with a sister or cousin by the name of Shauna? I went to school with her from elementary through high school.
     
  14. Dec 7, 2013 at 7:37 AM
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    I have been talking to Jami about getting together for our dogs to have a play date and she had the bright idea of inviting others as well. So far, it looks like it will be at my place in Lake Stevens. For those who haven't been here, the only fencing I have is for the horse, and the dogs duck it and keep running.
    Edit: forgot to mention that this is in store for tomorrow, Sunday Dec 8.

    Later, we can put the dogs away and pull out guns and shoot as well. I don't have the greatest of places for shooting, but there is a spot that works well enough for whatever gun you want to bring so long as it isn't a grenade or missile launcher.

    Also, there is a gun show today and I am going to see about coming home with a new S&W M&P9. I did my happy dance yesterday when I found my CPL in the mail.
     
  15. Dec 7, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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    Totally.
    That's them! Shauna is Matt's sister, my wife and I are really close friends with both of them.
     
  16. Dec 7, 2013 at 9:19 AM
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    What time you thinking? Anytime works for me! Just talked to Jake sounds like he's gonna make it too!
     
  17. Dec 7, 2013 at 9:41 AM
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    snowgod06 UG legend wannabe

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    :( i want to bring my dog :pout:
     
  18. Dec 7, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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    Benson X

    Benson X [OP] My build thread sucks...

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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    Mike and I are gonna be working on installing our SAR Radios tomorrow, and SalmonTaco might head down to pick up my 885s, so I'm out. :sorry:
     
  19. Dec 7, 2013 at 10:21 AM
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    Smar969905

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    Noon. I PMed you my address

    It's a short 4-5 hour drive for you...each way. You have a bigger farm for your dog to run on than I have anyway. I'm only on 3.28 acres.

    Who is supposed give me peer pressure to drink beer then, or like the install meet awhile back, who am I supposed to pull out various alcohols for and provide the peer pressure?

    I used to live about 1/4 mile south of them. Can't honestly say I miss that neighborhood, but that is for a completely different reason.
     
  20. Dec 7, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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    Whens next mod day? My boot on my driver side 5100's isn't seated on all the way so when I drive I can hear a creeking sound.. I'll take a picture, probably doesnt make sense lol.
     

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