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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 06:06 AM
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Well, I guess July is here. We are officially past the middle of 2017.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 06:30 AM
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Well would you look at that! Happy July everybody. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 07:35 AM
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I'm home for most of the long 4 day weekend. Except for this morning when I'm in Danbury getting the wife's car serviced, I should be home working on machines. If anyone wants an excuse to drink beer and play arcade games just shoot me a message.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 09:28 AM
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Technically, with February only having 28 days, the year won't be 1/2 over until tomorrow at noon. Happy July.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 12:00 PM
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Technically, with February only having 28 days, the year won't be 1/2 over until tomorrow at noon. Happy July.
Only you.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 06:47 AM
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....Good Morning! Not happy to see July here so quickly...PLEASE slow down summer!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 06:56 AM
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Good morning, gentlemen. I decided to take the steps off the truck yesterday. I think I like it better.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 07:18 AM
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....that was the first thing i did when i got my 01, took the steps off and threw them away and never looked back. I just found it as another thing to rust
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:56 AM
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They had been catching crap for years and causing rust to start on the rockers, so away they go. Also fixed a door ajar notification today. Found this as the culprit:
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 11:12 AM
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Can't believe it's July already. Summer is flying by!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 01:56 PM
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Hoping everyone had a good 4th. We had a little excitement at the campground. Lightning hit a tree and started a fire which was put out quickly. Then the second bolt hit the communications shed knocking out the TV and internet. Frying everything. So no TV or internet the entire weekend. Became very quiet.

They were in the middle of putting in a new internet system that got completely burnt. They plan on charging for internet service from the looks of things. Will have to wait and see what's to come.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 02:36 PM
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Ouch, that's rough!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 06:27 AM
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Happy Monday everyone!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 01:41 PM
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What is so dang happy about it, Greg?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 01:43 PM
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Probably nothing, but I have to try and be at least a little optimistic. I spent most of my weekend with an individual that was just depressing to be around.
 
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