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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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It's April. Let's chat.

Greetings from April.


 
Old Apr 1, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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Morning Bill. I'm hoping that's not a selfie....LOL
 
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Yeah, but only before my coffee kicks in.
 
Old Apr 1, 2016 | 11:23 AM
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I actually thought it was an early pic of my oldest brother. I think my mom shaved him, and taught him to walk upright.....LOL
 
Old Apr 1, 2016 | 11:54 AM
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Happy April So Cal FTE and friends!

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This morning at 8 on the dot I was able to book what looks to be the most PRIMO spot on an end at South Carlsbad State Beach for Columbus Day weekend camping.

Yippee I Yay!! Tried last month for a September trip but wasn't able to get in.

Can't wait!!

Later today the Excursion is going to get a nice bath after it's work taking us camping last weekend.
 
Old Apr 1, 2016 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bpounds
Did you all get your Tesla 3 deposits down?
I'm passing on that one. My wife is interested, so I may lose.

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This morning at 8 on the dot I was able to book what looks to be the most PRIMO spot on an end at South Carlsbad State Beach for Columbus Day weekend camping.

Yippee I Yay!! Tried last month for a September trip but wasn't able to get in.

Great news!!
 
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My boys want the new Tesla. Too bad we didn't buy stock in them or maybe we could afford one!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 12:59 AM
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Great to hear about the camp spot reservation. Hope you all have a great time there.

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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Country_Mouse
This morning at 8 on the dot I was able to book what looks to be the most PRIMO spot on an end at South Carlsbad State Beach for Columbus Day weekend camping.

Yippee I Yay!! Tried last month for a September trip but wasn't able to get in.

Can't wait!!

Later today the Excursion is going to get a nice bath after it's work taking us camping last weekend.
Ya, with the parks reservation system, you have to have all worked out, staged, and hit "send" at 8:00 on the dot, using a time source that's exactly set to the second.
Sometimes you win, sometimes not.
 
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We've all been here before in the 'hills, but what a nice day this week to wander around with snow cover in the background.
 
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Sweet! Nothing like kicking back in the outdoors!

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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 03:10 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 11:06 PM
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anyone know of a shop that rebuilds torque converters?

i have one id like to reuse but i know nothing of its history...rather pay a little bit and have a good aftermarket converter to use than pay the same or more for a new stocker. and trying to avoid buying a new aftermarket torque converter.
 
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Not local, but John Wood Automotive - Services would be worth a call.
 



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