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Old May 5, 2015 | 05:21 PM
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I hate those stupid things. I don't ever see a need for them unless you live in some ridiculous ghetto.
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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Evening guys, had a nice long day today. Since march 30th, I've only not worked 5 days, I'm definitely grateful to be working so much. Gotta save up for that new truck next year
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jthorngate3
I hate those stupid things. I don't ever see a need for them unless you live in some ridiculous ghetto.
im with you, they are super annoying. honestly they dont even work now that all the tool manufacturers make the tapered sockets to take them off when you lose the key....anybody who wants to steal rims is still going to steal rims. security lugs equate to a 5 second delay in getting the rims.

just dropped another tree in my yard (#15 or something like that). it was a serious leaner and of course it wanted to go straight for my house. only two trees and what will be 4 stumps left then im done, just need to grade everything how i want it, truck in and spread topsoil, and seed it all.
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 08:56 PM
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Agree on wheel locks, I can't stand them.

If someone is trying to steal the wheels off my freaking minivan they probably need them more than I do.
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 09:29 PM
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im with you, they are super annoying. honestly they dont even work now that all the tool manufacturers make the tapered sockets to take them off when you lose the key....anybody who wants to steal rims is still going to steal rims. security lugs equate to a 5 second delay in getting the rims.

just dropped another tree in my yard (#15 or something like that). it was a serious leaner and of course it wanted to go straight for my house. only two trees and what will be 4 stumps left then im done, just need to grade everything how i want it, truck in and spread topsoil, and seed it all.
Yeah! Clear that land!
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:04 AM
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Morning guys, it's hump day!
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:15 AM
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Good Morning everybody, well it looks like I'm getting a new/used truck. My dad hates my van, not that I love the van either lol, so he is helping me buy a Mercury Mountaineer. I wasn't really looking yet but this ride is in excellent shape for the year and it's got the 302 under the hood so I'm sure it's gonna be a blast to drive.
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:23 AM
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Good morning everyone!
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:24 AM
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That sounds good Justin! Got any pics?
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 06:31 AM
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Morning everyone.


Justin, that's great. Scared me a little, thought that you were going to get rid of the pickup. Good luck with the Mountaineer sounds good.
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 08:42 AM
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Here's the pro class from last weekend, you can see how bad the track got (even with the camera flattening it). Mike got 4th overall.

http://youtu.be/i_TZzBs_4fk
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 03:29 PM
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Pics will follow, I looked at it Monday morning (half asleep) and didn't think to take any. Yeah, no John the pickups here to stay. I'm not done with it yet! lol
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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I wish I felt the same way about my 302, Justin.
 
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Old May 7, 2015 | 06:30 AM
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Morning everyone.

Good to hear Justin. Wouldn't be the same without it.

This coming weekend event is LIQUOR. Yes this is a yearly event that usually consists of Screw drivers (with fresh squeezed oranges), Jello shots. This year it will be Root Bear float with booze, Pudding shots, and a few surprise drinks. With a band at the pavilion.
 
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Old May 7, 2015 | 02:54 PM
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Afternoon guys, Justin, I almost bought one of those back in high school, get some pics!

John, that sounds like one hell of a party!

I had an unexpected day off today, not to thrilled about it but it gave me an opportunity to get some stuff done that's been on the to do list.
 
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