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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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You would think they could transfer from store to store like some other companies do!
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by sddesigns
You would think they could transfer from store to store like some other companies do!
That would take all the fun out of it (for me at least). Have a great Sunday.
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Well then, it was a good thing...lol
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:58 AM
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Carmageddon report.
Got home from work last night in 40 minutes.
Culver City up Venice to LaBrea to Highland to 101 to west valley.
Normally would take an hour to an hour and a half.
Carmaheaven baby.
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Enjoy it while you can, Marc. It'll all be "fixed" by tomorrow
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Roger that
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Carmageddon update: 405 will reopen a day early.
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Villaraigosa will break his arm patting himself on the back. After all, it was his expert communication skills that made it all go so well. What would we do without him?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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What's the over/under on how many times he'll say "uhhhh" in his speech?
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Carmageddon update: 405 will reopen a day early.
NO!?!?!

You mean we made a BIG, HUGE, MAJOR deal about nothing?????? Tell me it isn't so.
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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I'm more surprised that CalTrans did something efficient.
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TreySpooner65
I'm more surprised that CalTrans did something efficient.
LOL, that's because Cal Trans had nothing to do with it. The entire project was run by Kiewit Construction.
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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According to the mayor, when this project is complete you will be able to reach your destination before you ever left home.
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by barthel
NO!?!?!

You mean we made a BIG, HUGE, MAJOR deal about nothing?????? Tell me it isn't so.
No the LA city counsel with Major help of the media made a big deal out of nothing!
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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I knew it had become "much ado about nothing" when my cousin from Maryland e-mailed me and said "What's this stuff we're hearing on the news about them closing the 405?"
 



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