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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Oh yeah! Pet Peeves!

A G2G on the Iowa would be cool...even if Bill ended up being the docent
We could ask for anyone we want, right? Just need a list of names.

WRT spring or summer, I was thinking more of the crowds, as I expect it to be a popular attraction. Until the new wears off with the locals.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Hey, this conversation reminds me Bill ND, you might have some inside connections with the USS Iowa soon to be opening at a pier near us. What does everyone think of a G2G on the old Iowan sometime next spring?

Nice segwey eh?

Sean you crack me up! welcome to the new job!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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When people want a ride from you, then start bitching about how it smells like gas because your evap system isn't hooked up
That's when you pull into the gas station and ask them to buy you some of the less smelly stuff
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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Pet Peeve--- people blowing through the stop sign after you have started to go...
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetcopterpilot
Pet Peeve--- people blowing through the stop sign after you have started to go...
That's what .45s are for
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetcopterpilot
Sean you crack me up! welcome to the new job!

Golly thanks, just trying to be a decent docent.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wpnaes
Golly thanks, just trying to be a decent docent.
Cheers Kahuna! Hey when is our first So Cal. get together under our new Commander and Chief???? We need to welcome in the chief...aka Beer me! I say Peterson Museum followed by lunch & drinks.....
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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Went a few weeks ago. Very cool exhibit right now on SoCal history and the auto

Group rates can be had...and Canter's Deli is right up Fairfax :drool:
 

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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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There is going to be a combined NorCal-SoCal GTG at Pismo Beach Feb 4th, all are welcome.

Jim
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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I would not want his electric bill. There is a house down the street with a small Santa and snow man in his yard, but nothing like this.

Jim
 
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