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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 08:43 PM
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I spent the morning getting tires on the Edge. Then went to the Walmart for supplies.
About sums it up Rod.
 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 08:51 PM
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Hey there is Dandy Don, Good evening!
 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 08:53 PM
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Howdy Rod..

What's happening??
 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:01 PM
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Setting back relaxing with the wife, fur kids and having a cool adult beverage as I catch up on here. Had a great day with wife and family.
How about you?
 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:05 PM
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That's good..

I had a doctor appointment then singing practice.

Went to the dealer then helped move a refrigerator in which my kindness was paid off with a Turkey dinner..LOL
 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 5_labsownus
I have to admit I have not graced the doors of a Walmart in over a year. I think I may have been there twice last year and about the same the last 10 years.
What tires did you put on the Edge?
Same as what came on it, Michelin, OEM had 73K and the wifey wanted to get the same because of the mileage.
 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:08 PM
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Howdy Don!

Hope that you didn't have a problem with the new truck?
 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:11 PM
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Surprised you are still awake Don, Tryptophan over load have me asleep by now. Any way you are a nice person for helping out!
 
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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:12 PM
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Howdy Don!

Hope that you didn't have a problem with the new truck?
I do have a problem, but it's not mechanical...LOL

Dumbarsess can't get information correct so I have been driving around in an unregistered truck since Friday
 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:13 PM
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Surprised you are still awake Don, Tryptophan over load have me asleep by now. Any way you are a nice person for helping out!
It almost got me about an hour ago until the girlfriend called... LOL

That perked me up and got me over the top
 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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I do have a problem, but it's not mechanical...LOL

Dumbarsess can't get information correct so I have been driving around in an unregistered truck since Friday
Good cheap help is hard to come by! Sounds like that dealer can be crossed off the list.
 
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
Same as what came on it, Michelin, OEM had 73K and the wifey wanted to get the same because of the mileage.
That is what came on the Escape and hoping that I get 50k+ before replacing them.

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I do have a problem, but it's not mechanical...LOL

Dumbarsess can't get information correct so I have been driving around in an unregistered truck since Friday
That can always be fun with a licensing/paper work SAFU! Good luck.

 
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:18 PM
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I'm taking Macy out. Be back in a short.
 
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Good cheap help is hard to come by! Sounds like that dealer can be crossed off the list.
He said he will make it right so i will try hitting them up for some installed strobe lights...
 
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Did that a little bit ago.
 



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