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Old 07-07-2008, 01:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I just really like this photo.




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Old 07-07-2008, 01:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I really dislike that photo 'cause it makes me You see, we've had drought restrictions for years and can't wash our cars at home...
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:13 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:29 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I just laughed out loud. Thanks ! I needed that ( been having a really bum day )
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:31 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I really dislike that photo 'cause it makes me You see, we've had drought restrictions for years and can't wash our cars at home...
We have had enough flooding that in some towns, people could literally canoe down mainstreet. I have a 70 gallon drum in the backyard that has been constantly topped off all summer with all the rain.



"EM Porn"? Actually, I kinda thought that too, but didn't want to say anything....
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Schultz made me laugh too.

Although the EM affliction caused the second thought to enter my mind (after, "ooOoO! Bubbles!") to be: "lexan aero covers for the headlight buckets..."
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:56 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:59 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Hey, I dried it, nothing was wet under the hood.


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