Part VI
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From: North of Greenville
I know what you mean, Pat. Still, the concept you were going for is not a bad one, and I wouldn't throw it out altogether as long as you can keep from getting soaked in the deal (sorry... didn't intend THAT pun... just sort of dripped out... I mean SLIPPED out).
Seriously, though, it can be a good way to advance yourself financially if you can invest the time. Take the lessons learned from this one and move forward.
Seriously, though, it can be a good way to advance yourself financially if you can invest the time. Take the lessons learned from this one and move forward.
Not a liberal...
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Hey everyone.
Been in value stream meetings all day. Am about to head to a Maintenance review meeting.
I briefly saw some of your posts to me and will respond as soon as I can. Didn't want y'all to think I was blowing you off.
Talk to you soon....
Been in value stream meetings all day. Am about to head to a Maintenance review meeting.
I briefly saw some of your posts to me and will respond as soon as I can. Didn't want y'all to think I was blowing you off.
Talk to you soon....
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Wallingford, CT
I gotta be honest with ya, Ed.
I find a lot more comfort in going there and they put the parts on the counter and they give me an invoice and I pay them and leave with my parts right then and there rather than sending $ for parts and waiting a few days.
Plus I don't have to try to figure out what part # it is I need when I go there. I just tell them what I have and what I need and they get me exactly what I need.
And it's kinda comforting to me that at least some of the $ I spent on parts is going to go back into the local economy.
I will be ordering my cup holders from you though since nobody seems to have them in stock ever.
I find a lot more comfort in going there and they put the parts on the counter and they give me an invoice and I pay them and leave with my parts right then and there rather than sending $ for parts and waiting a few days.
Plus I don't have to try to figure out what part # it is I need when I go there. I just tell them what I have and what I need and they get me exactly what I need.
And it's kinda comforting to me that at least some of the $ I spent on parts is going to go back into the local economy.
I will be ordering my cup holders from you though since nobody seems to have them in stock ever.
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Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Ive always been a little hesitant buying stuff that I cant see or touch too. Unfortunately for guys like us Pete, thats the way of the future!
I have bought stuff like that before though, and have only had a couple of bad experiences (ebay!)
I have bought stuff like that before though, and have only had a couple of bad experiences (ebay!)
Former Vendor
Joined: May 2007
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I gotta be honest with ya, Ed.
I find a lot more comfort in going there and they put the parts on the counter and they give me an invoice and I pay them and leave with my parts right then and there rather than sending $ for parts and waiting a few days.
Plus I don't have to try to figure out what part # it is I need when I go there. I just tell them what I have and what I need and they get me exactly what I need.
And it's kinda comforting to me that at least some of the $ I spent on parts is going to go back into the local economy.
I will be ordering my cup holders from you though since nobody seems to have them in stock ever.
I find a lot more comfort in going there and they put the parts on the counter and they give me an invoice and I pay them and leave with my parts right then and there rather than sending $ for parts and waiting a few days.
Plus I don't have to try to figure out what part # it is I need when I go there. I just tell them what I have and what I need and they get me exactly what I need.
And it's kinda comforting to me that at least some of the $ I spent on parts is going to go back into the local economy.
I will be ordering my cup holders from you though since nobody seems to have them in stock ever.
I was beginning to think you were ignoring me.
Former Vendor
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BBQ invite= ignored no email sent
ash tray= no order yet
mom panties post = no response
I can't harass myself so if you don't respond its no fun.
Ed
Hotshot
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
I know what you mean, Pat. Still, the concept you were going for is not a bad one, and I wouldn't throw it out altogether as long as you can keep from getting soaked in the deal (sorry... didn't intend THAT pun... just sort of dripped out... I mean SLIPPED out).
Seriously, though, it can be a good way to advance yourself financially if you can invest the time. Take the lessons learned from this one and move forward.
Seriously, though, it can be a good way to advance yourself financially if you can invest the time. Take the lessons learned from this one and move forward.
Pete, what you are saying here is "seeping" with truth and wisdom..and maybe I just needed a "splash" in the face to keep me moving..And they say, once you get your feet "wet", it should be easier to "dive in"..
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Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Wallingford, CT
Do you really think my mom would let me go on vacation with a guy I've never met and his daughter?
I don't need an ashtray. My 99 has a separate cup holder and ashtray. I need cupholders and you're getting my order I just haven't gotten around to it quite yet.
- Refuse to dignify it with a response
Originally Posted by FTE/PARTS-GUY
ash tray= no order yet
Originally Posted by FTE/PARTS-GUY
mom panties post = no response
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Snowboard season cometh..
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
Just got back from Cheyenne & getting tags on the trailer. Overall very easy:
1. get it weighed at truck stop
2. all police & have Deputy come to same truck stop & complete VIN verification form
3. downtown to MVA to deal with 1 nice young woman & 1 crabby old goony-monkey
4. $48.71 total, not including fuel for tags good thru 11/2010!
kinda beat, so i'm gonna take a nap
oh yeah, as for the will thing, definitely get one if you have kids or anything of significant value. My Dad grew up in the Great Depression (born 1930) so he was always on top of that stuff fortunately.
1. get it weighed at truck stop
2. all police & have Deputy come to same truck stop & complete VIN verification form
3. downtown to MVA to deal with 1 nice young woman & 1 crabby old goony-monkey
4. $48.71 total, not including fuel for tags good thru 11/2010!
kinda beat, so i'm gonna take a nap
oh yeah, as for the will thing, definitely get one if you have kids or anything of significant value. My Dad grew up in the Great Depression (born 1930) so he was always on top of that stuff fortunately.
Former Vendor
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Do you really think my mom would let me go on vacation with a guy I've never met and his daughter?
I don't need an ashtray. My 99 has a separate cup holder and ashtray. I need cupholders and you're getting my order I just haven't gotten around to it quite yet.
- Refuse to dignify it with a response
I don't need an ashtray. My 99 has a separate cup holder and ashtray. I need cupholders and you're getting my order I just haven't gotten around to it quite yet.
- Refuse to dignify it with a response
2. my bad, send vin I'll get you the right one.
3. oh, you will play with Lisa who started it but not your buddy who you harass all the time. oh I see now.
and to everyone else that is a fat SOB I'm down to 235lbs as of today that makes it a official 50lb that I have lost.
fatties
parrrrrr-tay time.
Ed
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From: Wallingford, CT
1. Mom and Dad are invited too. send me email address and let them decide
2. my bad, send vin I'll get you the right one.
3. oh, you will play with Lisa who started it but not your buddy who you harass all the time. oh I see now.
and to everyone else that is a fat SOB I'm down to 235lbs as of today that makes it a official 50lb that I have lost.
fatties
parrrrrr-tay time.
Ed
2. my bad, send vin I'll get you the right one.
3. oh, you will play with Lisa who started it but not your buddy who you harass all the time. oh I see now.
and to everyone else that is a fat SOB I'm down to 235lbs as of today that makes it a official 50lb that I have lost.
fatties
parrrrrr-tay time.
Ed
I've got the part # of what I need already. I don't want a direct replacement for the old ones. They sucked.
Congrats on losing weight, Ed.
I've got to drop a few now that winter is over. I was down to the mid-high 150s before and now I'm up to the mid-high 160s. I was up in the 190s at one point.
Should be a little easier since we're having soccer not-practice every Wednesday starting after spring break which starts Friday.
Technically we can't have "practice" according to league rules, but if we call it "soccer plus" and don't limit it to just the team then we're allowed to have it.
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
You lost 50 lbs Ed, thats awesome!
Ive been on a eating plan the last month and it really works. Im not so much trying to lose a bunch of weight, more like just get on track with the eating, and get back in shape a little more, like I was before i tore my acl out.
Lots of exercise, almost too much haha.
Edit. Pete how tall are ya?
Ive been on a eating plan the last month and it really works. Im not so much trying to lose a bunch of weight, more like just get on track with the eating, and get back in shape a little more, like I was before i tore my acl out.
Lots of exercise, almost too much haha.
Edit. Pete how tall are ya?
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 7,649
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From: Wallingford, CT
You lost 50 lbs Ed, thats awesome!
Ive been on a eating plan the last month and it really works. Im not so much trying to lose a bunch of weight, more like just get on track with the eating, and get back in shape a little more, like I was before i tore my acl out.
Lots of exercise, almost too much haha.
Edit. Pete how tall are ya?
Ive been on a eating plan the last month and it really works. Im not so much trying to lose a bunch of weight, more like just get on track with the eating, and get back in shape a little more, like I was before i tore my acl out.
Lots of exercise, almost too much haha.
Edit. Pete how tall are ya?