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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Cheapest diesel I have seen here was 2.48. At least until today. lol The B@ST@RDS
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Everywhere I look both gas and diesel are still coming down a penny or 2 a day nearly everyday.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Diesel is 2.09 here today. I think I will fill my transfer tank now.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Well, went to the gym tonight. MAN am I outta shape. Managed to lope my fat *** a few miles on the treadmill though. I used to be able to sprint 3 miles without giving it a second thought.

Wanted to see if any of you had any advice...I have an Ipod, with the earbuds that it came with. My ears are too small for the earbuds and they keep falling out because I cant get them in there correctly. Any suggestions?

Also, came home and my laptop was shut off and wouldnt turn back on. A little fun with the FLUKE and I learn my power adapter is bad. WTF?

Thats two rounds tonight with Apple, Inc.

Originally Posted by DieselCamper01

Edit: Holy cow Lisa!
What? What did I do?

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I've always though you had a nice rear end Lisa.
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lol thanks Brandon.

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Thats not a bad Idea but I have no idea what designer she would want.
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I know you have female friends, ask one of them. I couldn't rattle of a designer name if I tried.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Lisa check out the Bose earplugs .. ear bud style but go in and hold .. pricey but worth it - I have the same problem you do with ear buds
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Smokin'
Well, went to the gym tonight. MAN am I outta shape. Managed to lope my fat *** a few miles on the treadmill though. I used to be able to sprint 3 miles without giving it a second thought.

Wanted to see if any of you had any advice...I have an Ipod, with the earbuds that it came with. My ears are too small for the earbuds and they keep falling out because I cant get them in there correctly. Any suggestions?
My wife has on her Christmas list these ear plug looking things for her ipod for the same reason. About $30 at Best Buy or wally world. Like these.

Walmart.com: Sony White Earbud Style Headphones: Audio
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Good after noon evvery one!! Man I got a story to tell you all from school once I am done with home work!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Smokin'
Well, went to the gym tonight. MAN am I outta shape. Managed to lope my fat *** a few miles on the treadmill though. I used to be able to sprint 3 miles without giving it a second thought.

Wanted to see if any of you had any advice...I have an Ipod, with the earbuds that it came with. My ears are too small for the earbuds and they keep falling out because I cant get them in there correctly. Any suggestions?
Staying in shape isn't so bad........getting BACK into shape really reallllly sucks!

For the Ipod earbuds.....DON'T get the Phillips ones. They are sold just about everywhere, and they are cheap, both in price and in function. I love my apple earbuds, but we've all got different ears.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Smokin'
Oh nice. There are some serious turbines going up near where I am at, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa. If you ever find yourself out here, hit me up we'll go out for drinks.
You got it!! Can't go out for drinks for a couple more years though..

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Nice going, Baby B. Keep it up. Time to celebrate.
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Congrats to you BabyB!!!
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Baby bunny Congrats on your grades.
Originally Posted by DieselCamper01
Great job Baby Bunny.
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Way to go BB.
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Yeah pretty good!
Congrats on the exam.
Thank you everyone!! I'm looking forward to not having classes until Jan. 5!!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Smokin'
Those are custom mudflaps actually.

Time to change the flaps Lisa. You're not in Colorado anymore. Might as well try and become a local.

Originally Posted by 7.3 Rocket
Oh. Forgot one more total BS law.

You can't use your cell phone AT ALL when you're in the truck for the first year you're driving.
Originally Posted by preppypyro
No offense bud, but I personally think that most of the drivers that use a cell phone while driving, shouldnt be allowed too, especially new drivers.
They've got technology on the way to address this. New Device Prevents Driving While Using Cell Phone | LiveScience

Personally, I would love to have some sort of jamming device in my truck that blocks all cell phone signals within 100 yards. I can't understand the people who send and read text messages while driving.

Originally Posted by BabyBunny
Hello everyone!! Just a quick post, then I need to get back to work.. I'll catch up on the reading when I get back.. I just got my final grades.. I got a B+ on my Hydraulics final and a B on my Circuits!! Needless to say, I'm happy!!
Congrats George. Kind of depressing though. I'm hearing about your grades before my daughter has told me about hers.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Id be lieing if I said I never texted once or twice while driving, or talked on the cell once while driving! Ah well none us of are perfect


For headphones I use those ones that kinda hang over your ear, but I dont have an ipod so i dont know if they have that sorta thing. I use a crappy ol mp3 player.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by F350-6

Personally, I would love to have some sort of jamming device in my truck that blocks all cell phone signals within 100 yards. I can't understand the people who send and read text messages while driving.
try wiring a 2 pill box in your CB and key up when someone is on the phone near by........ its low tech but if your slinging enough out it will distort other electronic devices.

I know Joe, Im just sayin......
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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I talk on my phone and drive but I never text and drive.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TNT in Round Rock
Lisa check out the Bose earplugs .. ear bud style but go in and hold .. pricey but worth it - I have the same problem you do with ear buds
Thanks I'll take a look on the net. I'm glad I'm not the only one with freaky small ear syndrome.

Originally Posted by Ponyboychris
My wife has on her Christmas list these ear plug looking things for her ipod for the same reason. About $30 at Best Buy or wally world. Like these.

Walmart.com: Sony White Earbud Style Headphones: Audio
Huh...those are interesting. They do look like they'd stay in there. Hmmmm

Originally Posted by UP_There
Staying in shape isn't so bad........getting BACK into shape really reallllly sucks!

For the Ipod earbuds.....DON'T get the Phillips ones. They are sold just about everywhere, and they are cheap, both in price and in function. I love my apple earbuds, but we've all got different ears.
Yeah that ain't no joke. I fell of the wagon when my dad got sick and this is my first attempt and jumping back on. My body catches up quickly, hopefully in a month ill be back where I was before, endurance-wise anyways.

Thanks for the tip on the Phillups brand.

Originally Posted by BabyBunny
You got it!! Can't go out for drinks for a couple more years though..
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Uh oh, OK I'll keep that in mind.

Originally Posted by F350-6
Time to change the flaps Lisa. You're not in Colorado anymore. Might as well try and become a local.
NooOOooo..I like my mudflaps. Thats where I am from. The Iowegians are just going to have to live with it.

Originally Posted by preppypyro
I

For headphones I use those ones that kinda hang over your ear, but I dont have an ipod so i dont know if they have that sorta thing. I use a crappy ol mp3 player.
Hmm, never seen those. Ipods have a regular earphone jack just like any other MP3 player. Id love to go into some place and try on different styles.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by That_Guy
I know there are pills you can take thats like fish oil or some chit and it helps lube up you joints. It take a week or two to work but It does help out.
I take 2400 mg omega 3 fish oil and 1500 mg of glucosamine/chronditin daily...a week without and my knees start hurting...btw I am 45

Originally Posted by triskit16
So you were in a room with adult males?

Sounds like a good night. Wish I could have more of those during the week!



The dye aint bad...the laying around is what will drive you nuts! Hopefully all the nerdy doctors and nurses wont joke about your "tiny brain" too much tomorrow! Good luck and hope they find the answer to your headaches!



Im spent...goodnight everyone!
just let us know if you learn any good shrinking brain jokes...

Originally Posted by liftedgrocerygetter
Damn and I thought I went a little crazy with the lights at Christmas... You are my hero!
prolly be a good year to purchase LED lights after xmas...

YouTube - the 12 pains of christmas

I put a lighted merry christmas sign on the front of my truck...plugged it into the a/c converter (400 watts) and 10 seconds later the converter started smoking...gak!

Originally Posted by Smokin'
Ahh I see. I have a Garmin I use for hunting. I have no idea what model it is, but its easy to use.

I thought about getting Randy one of those turn-by-turn GPS thingys you get for your car. Do you guys think that would be a cool present? Especially considering we now live in a state we are unfamiliar with.

Here is what I had in mind: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=9160
Originally Posted by Smokin'
Isn't that the way it always works.

I filled up for 2.42 the last time I was at a station. Can't really price shop here in Cedar Rapids. There are only a few stations that sell diesel.



He's extremely hard to buy for. If he wants something he just goes out and buys it. First year, I bought him an Ipod. Last year, a Browning 12 Gauge and a speaker system for his Ipod.

Did I mention he's EXPENSIVE too?
time to start making his gifts..it would prolly mean more to him...

Originally Posted by Smokin'
Thanks babe. I have to go out and about today so I think I'll pick it up and wrap it and place it under the tree and let him sit and stare at it. He hates not knowin stuff.



Pat, my niece got one of those tricycles for her birthday this year. The thing is a monster. Some of the adults were riding it around! A bit big for the smaller kiddos though.


Female perspective, at your service. Hey maybe thats a career opportunity. I can rent myself out to the local husbands to help them buy gifts for their wives and kids.
Originally Posted by Smokin'
I just don't like the quotes that are taken out of context.
Damn...I just added the quote!

Originally Posted by triskit16
VA has or did have a law on the %. 35% on the door windows and 5% on back windows. I had my truck done in Alabama about 8 years ago. Lifetime warranty by Formula 1 tints. Soon as I got back our county obviously got new toys and started cracking down on tint! They had meters they would randomly check and see if they were legal %.

Tint on windshield is by Rx only and that cant go beyond 50% in VA.

This was all 8 years ago though...who knows now...I love my tint!
Arizona says nothing about the rear window...you could put curtains up that block all light...35% on front windows and 5% on other side windows....I see a lot of cars with a 10" tall stripe across the top of the windshield at 50%

Originally Posted by BabyBunny
Hello everyone!! Just a quick post, then I need to get back to work.. I'll catch up on the reading when I get back.. I just got my final grades.. I got a B+ on my Hydraulics final and a B on my Circuits!! Needless to say, I'm happy!!
Congrats BB!

Originally Posted by UP_There
Staying in shape isn't so bad........getting BACK into shape really reallllly sucks!

For the Ipod earbuds.....DON'T get the Phillips ones. They are sold just about everywhere, and they are cheap, both in price and in function. I love my apple earbuds, but we've all got different ears.
round is a shape....

maybe over the ear sound suppressing headphones would be better for you, Lisa...the bose earplugs got mixed reviews

MDR-NC6 | Noise Canceling Headphones | Sony | SonyStyle USA
 
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