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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:53 PM
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Sure, but it would be costly..

I could use a vacation....LOL
I knew it would be. That's why I threw that out there.
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:54 PM
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That doesn't work in my favor..
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:55 PM
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As long as I get to keep the truck as payment...
That is better yet! LOL
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
That doesn't work in my favor..
Patty has a sign in her kitchen that says

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Take it.
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Leave it.
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
That doesn't work in my favor..
Why not?? I would be doing all the work...LOL
 
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Patty has a sign in her kitchen that says

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Leave it.
That's why you eat at the diner so much....
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
Patty has a sign in her kitchen that says

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Take it.
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Leave it.
That's a good choice...LOL
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:00 PM
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Why not?? I would be doing all the work...LOL
I thought you drove your Ford for pleasure..?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:02 PM
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I could always tow with my Chevy, it's not work to drive it just pure pleasure...
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:03 PM
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That's why you eat at the diner so much....
We eat at the Diner every Wednesday evening because Patty doesn't feel like cooking after being with her father all day. We have Sunday breakfast there just because.
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:06 PM
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I thought you drove your Ford for pleasure..?
I do.. It's the trailer that will make it like work...LOL
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:07 PM
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I do.. It's the trailer that will make it like work...LOL
The old Ford have trouble pulling it...lol
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:08 PM
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I could always tow with my Chevy, it's not work to drive it just pure pleasure...
If you look at the ratings sticker on the left door jamb you may find out that your 1500 isn't enough truck to pull that big of a trailer legally.
 
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The old Ford have trouble pulling it...lol
When it is loaded to the gills and going up hill...LOL
 
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I've pulled a car hauler many times with it and no problems...
 



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