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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 07:52 AM
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Enjoying a cup of joe this am. Good morning all.
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 07:54 AM
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Morning Sean...already had my cup for the day...only allowed 1. You all moved in now???
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:03 AM
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Yes, moved and about 1/2 way thru opening boxes.
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:17 AM
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You're doing better than me...still got boxes unpacked from my last move...28 years ago.
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:27 AM
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Yeah, we had a few of those from our 2006 move. I should've tossed 'em but instead moved 'em to IL.
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 09:59 AM
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Good morning Illinois, it's cold enough to wear long thongs today..
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 01:55 PM
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Bring on the salt baby!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 07:43 PM
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Good evening Sean, it's too cold for salt to work up here right now..
 
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:02 PM
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That's pretty cold!
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:10 PM
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They usually sand the road when it gets this cold out...
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:14 PM
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Would be cheaper no doubt, messy either way.
 
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That sand is a pain, gets in all the same places salt does...plus it's very abrasive to the the vehicles paint and windshields..
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:23 PM
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The only solution is to not drive.... take an uber.
 
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They don't come around here and I wouldn't use one
 
Old Dec 28, 2017 | 08:48 PM
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Good evening Rick, John, Sean and everyone

Was another busy day again..

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