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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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SORRY ABOUT THE HIGHJACK>>>DONT KNOW WHY I POSTED THIS HERE

So.....I just took the truck and trailer loaded up for a test run....put my bmw in the trailer and hit the road. On the slightest incline I couldnt get over 40mph. Im going to look at a new(er) truck right now!
 

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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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No negativity here guys.
Just stating my opinion.

And, I never said it couldn't work, I just said it DIDN'T work at the time.

Funny that you guys are ragging on me for some of the statements I make when they are right along the lines of a lot of comments made by members in the past.

Doesn't mean I'm doing it on purpose. But most amusing to see your reactions.
I can state my opinion now, I couldn't before. Try not taking things so literally would ya?
I got most of your's phone numbers. If I had a problem I'd call. But, I don't have any.



Here is the thing.
Getting together doesn't require Pat's approval, or my approval or anyones.
It just requires a few people here to decide they want to do something wherever they are.
Thats the idea behind your original statement.
Now, when I was around the state a lot, I made sure to try and stop and see any member I knew where they lived and could get in contact with.
This basically goes towards this principal. If i go to grand rapids, I see Tim Peterson, when I went to lansing I'd have a beer with rich.
I've been to pats, and i've met with lots of other members.
Just takes some action on everyone part, not just 1 or 2 people.


I think the statement is "put your money where your mouth is"
Though, we are not talking about money, just having a good time with friends.

And thats pretty simple. =)

Maevans, you still haven't called me back either!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Semper Fordelis
So.....I just took the truck and trailer loaded up for a test run....put my bmw in the trailer and hit the road. On the slightest incline I couldnt get over 40mph. Im going to look at a new(er) truck right now!


I calculated for me to move to cali, 500 in fuel. On the high end.
That was just fuel. calculated at 13 mpg at ... i think it was 2.89 for fuel at the time.
Whatever it came out to a lot.
I was like. "screw this plan" hahaha.
I had a job lined up and everything.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Harrison has a city park that we could rent a space for 25.00 with pavilion grill and bathrooms in the summer just thought I would throw this out for your consideration its family friendly and its were my family holds, our Reunion each year. Also the people who want to bring their boats we have 20 lake within 20 Min's.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Harrison is 187 miles from my Lincoln Pk home for those who wonder how far I have room at my Harrison place for anyone who is self contained and would like to bring their campers. Do to wifes back surgery unable to cook for anyone but we could have a cook out. No room in the winter have about 16 inches of snow on the ground
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Tayln....thats crazy...$500 made the difference huh? Thats too funny
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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They are a blast, lots of laughing with good people..

All the GTG`S I have been to have been great. looking forward to next one
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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I missed the ford plant tour/hooters thing. looking forward to the next one. subscribed to this thread.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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Oh man, I've wanted to do the Rouge tour gig for a long time!
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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It was a nice trip, might have to do it again sometime for those who didnt make it.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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It was a nice trip, might have to do it again sometime for those who didnt make it.

I for one think we should do the KY thing for the F-250 that would be great.

note: I am not talking about the jelly thing.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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I would go again. Very cool tour!!
 
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