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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 04:52 PM
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Since you already have the correct spackling, it's too late to mention the old renter's trick of filling the picture-hanging nail holes with toothpaste.

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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 05:47 PM
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When we last went through this spruce-up process to sell our house, when we were done it looked so much better, we asked ourselves if maybe we ought to stay. The thought didn't last long, but it was a wakeup.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 07:57 PM
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The challenge is day to day we (collectively us men) overlook the scuffs, spider webs, pin holes, chips, spaghetti splatter, dust bunnies...

New new friend is now orange peel.

Tooth paste worked just fine in the college dorms.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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Hey Sean my post last week was short and not sweet. I could barely walk and was in a bunch of pain because of lower back bs, no excuse. Fine now, but as I went back and re read I felt as if your moving on required more than just an adios.
You stepped in and kept the ship afloat through a rough time. Your family values and good cheer are things to cherish and aspire to. You will be missed a great deal by me and I'm sure the rest of us. Can only hope that the ole interweb will keep us in contact. Sorry to lose you here but hope your future holds many wonderful things.
All my best to you and yours.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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Thx Marc, much appreciated. I can relate to back pain and its dehabilitating effects.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 02:39 PM
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What? You haven't left yet? Just kidding. The So Cal chapter will not be the same without your leadership. On a side note, I have moved so many times, and told my self I need this, and moved so much stuff from one closet or storage room to a new closet or storage room at the next place. Done with it. After the second bed bug problem, I got tired of packing up stuff, just to unpack it a day later. I threw out anything I had not used in the past 6 months. I too had the "I know I will need this later" fear, but so far, it has not happened. And I can actually see the floor in the closets now, and even the shelves.

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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 03:22 PM
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Appreciate your thoughts Jim. The sign went up today on the front lawn.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 09:20 AM
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Though only a few of you have been to my house, y'all are welcome to come on over and take a virtual visit.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 10:27 AM
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Wow, what a nice house. And you want to move out?!?!?

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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 06:20 PM
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The casa sold in 5 days. Had 5 offers. Shoulda priced it higher? Close 10/31 to keep things spooky.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 08:40 PM
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Wow. I am impressed. Housing market must be good again.

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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 07:16 AM
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Smog testing is 1996 and newer in Illinois. You need to get you a 1979 or older truck that has had all of the emissions removed and can't pass smog here and ship it back with you.



 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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A fine idea Jon. Tempted.

https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/d...323952137.html

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sf...310257217.html

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...297562233.html
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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The 79 is too big of a project, and probably has a smogged engine. The 77 also has a smog engine.

The one I posted doesn't seem to have any smog equipment, so you should be able to knock $5-$6k off the price easy.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...273465860.html
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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The 70 looks nice. Paint your trailer to match
 
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