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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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hes getting around just fine, plus my grandparents are helping out alot. i'm under alot of stress and need alittle bit of a break.

just be carful in the pass, im sure it will be freezing rain or something, maybe snow.
 
Old Oct 31, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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i ended up taking the expedition on my road trip since it snowed today and i did not have my studded snow tires on the excursion yet.

after my road trip today i came home and put my tires on. man i love new tires!




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i think you need bigger tires, they look small in the wheelwell
 
Old Oct 31, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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They work well in the snow though.
 
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if i ever re-gear to 4:30s i'll go up to 285s..but i like the stock 265s for now
 
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shes now in the garage warming up from her cold, cold day!





driving from account to account tonight..almost dare i say alittle hard to see lol
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 05:28 AM
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Looks like fun! I can't wait till we get some good snow!
 
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i think those side lights would be good for lookin at moose on the side of the road when you stop.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:19 AM
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i need to wash her up but have not had time to get it done. a few miles from 112k miles..so 10k miles since getting her.





true alaskan! riding a trike with it snowing lol it was brand new too.
 
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well we got alittle more snow last night then i expected! about 6-8" at my house.

first thing this morning i had run up to a elderly couple's home we've known for ever and snow blow there driveway. he has a $25k john deer tractor he wants me to use rather then plowing so i do.









 
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Cool pics. Ex looks good it he snow.
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Man, I wish it would snow down here like that. We are expecting some tonight, but only about 5" total.
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man that guy got hosed on the JD lawn tractor with a snowblower. that things worth about 2500 tops.

well we got about a foot total so far this year of snow. supposed to warm up to 35 so i have a feeling is will be allot shorter when it does.
 
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The pics and the video are awesome! Thanks for posting.
 
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10.5" in anchorage offically
 



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