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You get it, you post the next set of lyrics. Song title and Band/artist (album and songwriter(s) if you know them) Here's mine: Well I been drinkin' again And I know it's a sin But I just can't refuse an old friend Cause life is gettin' me down And I been two times around And there ain't nothing but pain around the bend I'm not made for the time I'm born in the wrong century There's too much craziness here In twenty-five years I have used all the tears in my eyes Now this old world is a fright You know my future ain't bright And I'd just crawl in a hole if I could Or maybe live out in space Or some other far away place And not come back t…
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As you are reading this, you will notice the animated GIF files in my signature and in my Avatar. I have had one or two complaints about them, in that they are slowing down connections, browsing, etc. Really, the number of complaints is like 0.00001 of the site's members, but perhaps there are those who find them annoying and haven't said anything. I understand members still have dial-up internet and my files would be a huge drain on their speed. My question is, should I keep them going? I don't have a poll set up because I think that'd be dumb, because there could be some sort of middle ground or compromise, instead of just "Yes" or "No."
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Don't Copy That Floppy! I think this is the only time Oregon Trail has ever been in a rap song.
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Just watched the first few episodes of DEXTER on OnDemand. Boy am I hooked to this show. Not often do I get sucked into a TV show. I've actually always considered people who are addicted to television to be sad. I like to LIVE life, not just experience life vicariously through a two-dimensional media. That being said I love this show. It's such an awsome premise to have a dark hero "serial-killer-killer" or perhaps it's more like "serial-serial-killer" or is it "serial-killer-killing-serial-killer"? Thoughts? Other fans of the show?
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My Firefox has been a bitch lately. It's slower than usual and it even froze up on me earlier today. While Im not ruling this out, I highly doubt it's a virus or spyware as I'm not going to any irregular sites, just the same ones that I never had problems with even when I used IE. Now, not long ago, I did make it so I could watch videos and listen to music, but just for Youtube and Myspace. I just had some plugin installed that Mozilla's website suggested. I don't think it would have this affect on Firefox... but knowing my backwords working PC, I wouldn't doubt it. Otherwise, I don't know what could be causing Firefox to run so slow. I can't even use IE anymore which is …
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It is a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier sedan. 2.2L 4 cylinder with the 4-speed auto. It has 235,000kms which is about 183,000 miles I believe. The transmission has been rebuilt, the car has had two owners and was bought in my hometown and driven there. It was used as a commuter car to Toronto everyday which is about 90kms one way. The car is in very good running condition, has been e-tested. I dont think the radio works but I wanted to get a new one anyways because I need a CD player. The car does have some body rust but it is minor (surface rust) under the gas tank and on both rear quarter panels. The rockers are also getting a bit rusty but everything else seems solid. They ev…
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youtube Sick. To even get your wits about you and keep going, that fast... just watch.
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In a thread about the Honda Step-Bus concept Moltar wrote: This is a great jumping off point for my perspective on the past 120 (or so) years of the Automotive world. The Automobile was is its infancy when WWI started, it peeked once magnificently in the late 1930s and then stagnated a bit throughout the 1940s due to WWII. Many fantastic things were accomplished in the 1950s especially style wise and then in the 1960s the modern car was born & performance was given to the masses in gorgeous, candy wrapper like packages. Ever since then untill very recently the automobile has been in a downward spiral, getting worse and worse and worse. The 1970s saw …
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Yeah, so I think I'm ready to get myself an MP3 player (or get it as a present :AH-HA_wink: ). Getting tired of the compact disc thing. I want video capability and a decent-sized amount of storage. The three I'm seriously considering are the... -Creative Zen Vision: M -Video iPod (30 GB) -Microsoft Zune Currently, the Zen is winning me over with longer battery life, more colorful a screen, more features and greater format compatibility than the iPod. The iPod is the sleekest-looking and has the "cache" (it doesn't change the fact that it's inferior spec-wise compared to the Zen). I know next to nothing really about the Zune. I'm going shopping with frien…
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Well Deftones got me go'in on these videos. This is my favorite band Savatage. Yea their old but this was in 87, from "Gutter Ballet" their 5 or 6th release. Forgive me if you guys have seen these videos, I rarely watched or watch MTV so I have seen very few. THis is a ballad of sorts but not "love", its about the feelings of a stage performer after the curtain draws closed for what may be the last time. Dont judge it from the opening. Simple song but from the heart, more commercial than most of their stuff. These guys were as much pioneers of "heavy metal" as Metalica or Iron Maiden - debut in 1983. But they have been too overlooked in my opinion. http://video.google.co…
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company xmas party last night. good time had by all. I had about at least a dozen glasses of FREE WINE baby! my favorite part is all the gals dressed to the nines. YEAH! red carpet moments. It's so fun to get tanked and have the ladies get tanked and tell them how nice they look in their apparel. Just use the same words over and over....."you look STUNNING tonight." And be sure to bash their female coworkers...."oh that dress looks SO bad on HER". alcohol, dancing, etc. people doing things they will REGRET later. no major stories for me to tell, it was a hoot but nothing i did i wish i wouldn't have! I ended up at home with the Mrs. and some Taco Bell. Sh…
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http://thegarageblog.com/garage/2006/09/02...ican-cars-suck/ Interesting article
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They both go on sale this weekend. I'm not getting the PS3 until it comes down in price and I never really gave the Wii much thought, really.
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If only I were female (never thought Id say that!) http://detroit.craigslist.org/roo/245066873.html Who wouldnt want to live here!!
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Ward's Ten Best Engines for 2007 *Audi AG 2L turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A3) *BMW AG 3L DOHC I-6 (Z4 3.0si) *BMW AG 3L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (335i) *DaimlerChrysler AG 3L DOHC V-6 turbodiesel (Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec/Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD) *DaimlerChrysler AG Hemi 5.7L OHV V-8 (Chrysler 300C) *Ford Motor Co. Duratec 35 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Ford Edge/Lincoln MKX) *Ford Motor Co. 4.6L SOHC V-8 (Mustang GT/Mustang Shelby GT) *Mazda Motor Corp. 2.3L DISI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Mazdaspeed3) *Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Infiniti G35) *Toyota Motor Corp. 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350) Ward,s Auto
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So I finally got a cell phone. This now makes me no longer practically unreachable. I can't count the numerous times where not having one made hanging out with friends or such that much harder, with most of my friends living a good 20 miles away. And with my home phone line always being busy and me not being home all that much in the first place, it was difficult. Not any more. I may not get any service here at home, but a quick walk/drive up to the top of the hill and I suddenly have full bars, haha. I guess it'll be good exercise.
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Just watch this really quick video: http://www.boardsmag.com/screeningroom/commercials/3421/ My wife is a makeup artist - so when someone comes up to her and says "make me look like that" she'll need a computer to do it. I always knew they used photoshop to clean up the imperfections and the "cottage cheese" thighs, but this is crazy.
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No more trans fats in NY has been approved by the Board of Health. Fat's All Folks Canola and other oils are going to be used instead now. Someone brought up an intersting point to me earlier regarding diabetics... Canola is a no-no...I havent really looked into it but diabetics are not supposed to consume canola because it is transformed into gluccose... Are we trading heart disease for diabetes? 6 or half dozen of the other??? Or more importantly- am I going to have to go to Jersey to get a decent french fry?? Dont laugh...you might be next.
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LONDON - The level of violence in Iraq is "much worse" than that of Lebanon's civil war, outgoing U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan said in an interview aired Monday. Speaking to the British Broadcasting Corp., Annan agreed that the average Iraqi's life is worse now than it was under Saddam Hussein and called the situation in the country "extremely dangerous." "Given the level of violence, the level of killing and bitterness and the way that forces are arranged against each other, a few years ago, when we had the strife in Lebanon and other places, we called that a civil war; this is much worse," Annan said. Last week, when asked by reporters whether the fighting in Ir…
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We've been all over various forms of hard rock, but we all have soft sides somewhere in our evil little hearts, right? As much as I listen to some of the hardest rock out there, I also love a good emotionally driven slow song, rock or otherwise. What about you? Right now, I am loving this song. It's one of the best I've heard.
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Just about 2 years ago I bought an HP Photosmart945 digital camera (about $500). It has been used lightly and always kept in its original styrofoam packaging. Well, a few weeks ago it just decided to stop working. So, I went through all of the troubleshooting procedures and ran the camera's own diagnostic tests all to no avail. I then went online and tried all of the HP suggestions there - no dice. Then, I go online with an HP tech in a live chat - we try everything without luck. Now, after investing about 3 hours of my day on this, the result is: 1) it's out of warranty 2) HP doesn't repair their cameras 3) my only options are an "upgrade" from HP of my choice of severa…
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Now that it's after Thanksgiving (in the U.S. and Canada) I can start talking about Christmas and everything that comes along with it: decorating, cookies, parties, gifts, snow (hopefully), etc. I think I've learned this rule from my parents who have followed it to the 'T.' A local radio station began playing an all-Christmas playlist about two weeks ago, I believe, and that got my thinking about Christmas songs. I downloaded a bunch yesterday in my spare time and now I have a question for my fellow C&Gers. What is your favorite Christmas song? Personally, I like "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo" by Trans Siberian Orchestra, "Where Are You Christmas?" by Faith Hill an…
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Happy Birthday to Mr. sciguy 0504!
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My '95 Olds 88 is getting to the point where its not only embarassing to be seen in, but miserable to drive. I need to find a good used car. I've decided to get either an Olds Alero or Dodge Intrepid. Anybody have any input on potential mechanical problems that are common with either of them or anything else I should look out for while searching?
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Who else has been enjoying this big storm thats been going across the nation? It started raining last night and didn't let up, it turned into freezing rain and finally snow this evening. The best part is that I had to drive around randomly assessing the roads so I could decide wether or not any stores needed to be closed. Since half the town was a sheet of ice and there were no plows in sight, one delivery only store had to be closed. After that I got bored so I came home and couldn't get the Fusion into my garage (driveway is a pretty steep incline) so I left it at the end of the driveway and came inside. Then I used some Nair I found to eliminate a single gigant…
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All right, most people who have been on the forum here know I am NOT crazy about lesbians. I am fairly indifferent to gay men. However, lesbians carry such negative energy that I can't dismiss it and thus dislike them. My first run-in with a lesbian was at a place of employment a few years after college in So. Cal. She was my immediate supervisor. I had NO clue she was a lesbian, but how quickly you learn. I just thought she was a woman who preferred short hair and had a thick, squatty frame. We would go to company sites and had to turn in expense reports upon returning from the trip. Even though there was a minimum below which you didn't have to itemize, I tend t…
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I almost registered a name through Go Daddy, but my head started to spin with all of the options available and all of the legalese involved. Can someone give me the rundown on this?
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Actually, I know it is because I've done it before. But I always did it for some specific other venture that I had in mind. This time I'm considering it just on the idea's own merits. Not sure I can do that.
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Probably NWS Ain't that the truth though?
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Enjoy a real holiday classic. Rusty Chevrolet
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Well things just got sloppy in the BSC. A Michigan/OSU rematch is possible again. I think the pollsters want to see a rematch. Croc? The Bruins? Egads! (sorry, couldn't help it)
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Alright guys I am in Phoenix at the auto show here with the Jeep exhibit and I had the day off today so I did some looking around and I brought my Kodak with me. First the Silverado..... Let me say, this car, um I mean truck, is awesome! With the new rack and pinion and the interior that is awesome in the LTZ and way more than expected in the LT, I feel like I'm driving an aura or maybe even a cadillac in it. It was so smooth and quiet! But... the plastic on the dashboard was pretty hard and the tan leather was kind of dirty, I know it is a demo vehicle, but the leather can be hard to clean, but it was high grade stuff. Power was great, even with the small V8. The 5.…
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Good grief, this kid can sing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izXbMqcOVcA...related&search=
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Star Tribune well, here's a topic for ya........ hehe Barreiro is getting quoted in the Strib news now...LOL
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Latest issue compares the super sedans and the pecking order is: 5. Dogsus LS 460L 4. Jaguar Super V-8 3. BMW 750 Li 2. Audi A8l Quattro 1. MB S550 5. Dogsus For a car that some of us thought might win, fifth place seems astonishing. But you have to blame Lexus's obsessive isolation from noise and vibration for this outcome. Persuading Lexus to negotiate our famous lane change test was akin to driving a coach. ..... sound levels are low enough inside that imperfect door seals on our preproduction vehicle produced wind noise that seemed hurricane like in comparison. What??? Lexus has quality glitches? Toy-boy-ta is going to recall Lexus, :AH-HA_wink: Talk…
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It really hasn't been mentioned very much...or at all, but there seems to be absoulutely no closure as to wheter or not either company activley helped the Nazis. Critics say they knew and willingly helped build tanks and aircraft and whatnot, but the companies themselves say the Nazis wrested control of the factories away from them. Believe me, there's nothing that I'd rather believe more than that Ford and GM actually did have their plants taken over, but with all the criticism I found online, the whole thing gets a bit fuzzy. So I guess let's try to get some closure on this topic.
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In modern car design, function follows form. Case in point: the modern-day decklid. For the greatest contrast, you might refer to a mid-60's car such as this 1966 Cadillac: Then take a look at this current generation STS: Now, I'm not saying we should go back to the humongous trunks of the 60s. But consider that my dad's friend owns a previous-generation Impala, with a huge trunk. He had purchased a lawnmower, and he wanted to load it into the trunk. He couldn't. Not because the trunk was too small, no. But the trunk opening was too small. And that's just upsetting. There have been numerous times where I have tried to load something into the Cobalt's huge-f…
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It's nice here in Dreamland. It's the perfect place. Cars, guys, money... Perfection. I like it here. Anyways, I've been thinking... In the next year, there's a few things I'd like to get done. First up, is a job as some of you know. I've been looking and I applied at a VW dealership for a detailing job. I knew I wasn't going to get it fromt he moment I talked with the guy who was in charge of hiring someone (was an in person application type deal). He was snobby with a "holier than thou" attitude. No surprise here, I didn't get the job. Currently, I'm looking into the new Hyundai dealership where my Grandma got her Elantra from. Had a great experience with one of th…
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During my October road trip, I met someone from ChevyTalk.org who was a student of my grandfather in Ames OK. During the evening conversation, he happened to mention he used to live in Ames OK ... where my Mom and her brothers/sister/parents had once lived ... and we quickly discovered the connection, once I mentioned my grandfather's name. With that experience in mind, where all have YOU lived? I'd bet some of us are "more connected" than we think.... As for me, I've lived in Elgin all my life, except, of course, for semesters at college in N Manchester IN (near Fort Wayne) ... and a month in Nashville TN in September 1996.... Cort:33swm."Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip".pig…
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Ok, maybe I'm just imagining things, but I remember people on here talking about a two door Blazer, like the GMT-400's of yore, and wishing there would be a GMT-900 version. Now didn't someone on this site do a sketch of what it should look like? Something along the lines of this? Because I happened to be browsing on Google for GMT-900, and this sketch came up, but on a different forum, and the poster is called "opiated" http://www.nfscars.net/forum/showthread.php?p=308698 Maybe it's someone off this site, but I'm not too sure. You might have to scroll up to see it.
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Last Wednesday my gf and I went to an auto auction. We sat in an drove many vehicles. Some were good some were not so good and some were pretty horrible. There were a couple GM cars I saw and looked at. a previous gen Grand Prix, and a 90's Seville. I didn't get to test drive either, but I did sit in them. The Caddy was nice, with plenty of soft materials and so on. I've always been a fan of the styling, but it's not a car I could afford, so I passed on it. The Grand Prix was probably in my price range...but I just could get get by the interior. Now, I can put up with a lot...but the plastics and the switchgear were just awful. Ugly, cheap, and squeaky are some good ad…
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My 18th birthday is definitely coming up and I have no idea what to do. I want to do something for sure. I've never really had an actual bday party, being that my cousin's is the same day and my family always grouped ours together. I was basically going to her parties and pretending that it was also mine. So yeah, for once I'd like to do something of my own and I'd like to do something meaningful being that I'm turning 18. I just don't know what. I'd rather not do something that includes my family as that's what it's always been. The only problem are my limitations. I'm not sure about doing something outside of Brookville or the surrounding towns. I'm not sure about what …
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Yahoo News Threatening to take away iPods and Segways? I bet he's shaking in his wittow booties... This is so dumb!
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I think this should go on the front page of the site!.... Fans Against Racing Toyotas http://www.fansagainstracingtoyotas.com/ "Sunday August 20, 2006 This man Bill Bagwell (the founder of fansagainestracingtoyotas.com) was at the NASCAR race in Michigan he was holding this sign up at the pre-race television show Race day on Speed TV. He had been among the fans holding signs for over a hour. Their were many signs some positive about NASCAR drivers and teams and some not so positive. During a break the producer came over and told Bill he could no longer hold his Toyota sign up. Bill told him that this race was still being held in the USA and that he had freedom of …
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There are cars and trucks that are ugly, slow and/or impractical. They might have cheap interiors or suck at handling. They could also be obscenely overpriced or blandest thing on four wheels. You may just plain not like them as of course, taste and priorities vary from person to person. In fact, as I'm typing this, I'm thinking the question of what is a bad car may be both subjective and objective as weird as it sounds. So I guess I have a two-part question here: -Do you see the issue of "bad cars" as being subjective, objective or something in between? -Based on that, are any "bad cars" made today?
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This has been in the back of my mind since the pics first broke. I suppose there's no direct inspiration..... Bizarre then, bizarre now.
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He finally got back to me on the letter (PM) I wrote back at the end of the big WWIII ! Im glad, I was worried he would not......... anyhow He seemed OK and wrote a great letter So now all we need to do is get him to come back........so everyone, hold your lighter in the air or open your cell phone and hold it over your head and chant OC ! OC ! OC ! OC !
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He's the one Who likes All our pretty songs And he Likes to sing along And he Likes to shoot his gun But he Don't know what it means Don't know what it means Don't know what it means And I say He's the one
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Saturday afternoon, I stopped to get gas before I left town for Freeport IL to see some friends for dinner. The gallons (after almost a week of driving) was 7.729 for $17.00. On the way back home late Saturday night, I thought about getting gas, but decided I'd just get gas today (Sunday) after I did some running around. So, today, I stopped at Walmart, stopped at a no-touch car wash to get the '87 MC LS washed, drove a bit to help dry it off a bit more, then stopped for gas. After I got back home and started inputting the figures into my "gas book", I was stunned to discover that the gallons and dollar amount were exactly the same as yesterday's ... 7.729 gallons for…
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Niiiiiice..
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This is the Cavalier Z24 wagon that is around town, made by its owner, the parts manager at the local Honda dealership: Many moons ago, I told daves87rs I'd snap a pic for him. It kind of fell in my lap today.
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1978 Cadillac Seville custom:
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Lesbian spokeswomyn Rosie O'Donnell has accused Oprah & her friend Gayle as being "a little bit gay". Ok, Oprah is 52 and has never married, hmmm, maybe she has something there. Not that here is anything wrong with that. She outs Oprah & Gayle and then Clay. Has Rosie O become the official gay outer now? And, what does a person like Rosie O, drive? I'll bet it's not a GM vehicle. Prius?..most likely...although it is a little bit on the small side.
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Have an excellent day, Flybrian, sir. I'd buy you something, but, uh, the malls are all mobbed this morning. Yeah, that's it.
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I was out today checking out the car lots and I saw this row of cars recently traded: How is this possible? :AH-HA_wink:
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A hissy fit in German... Clicky Sorry for all these, but damn this cracked me up.
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Clicky The truth is out now.
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Happy Birthday to scharmer05, our dude with the sporty little brown Impala in his sig. Have a good day, sir!
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Divcos
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I'm so glad there are those that protect vehicles such as these,...just luv it. Man, I want a Divco. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/26/automobi...serland&emc=rss
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This is why... Clicky
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Crossing from PA into NJ on Route 1 today. Old man in a beige Camry merges into the right hand lane. Only problem is, there is an old Volvo 240DL wagon there with me in the left hand lane. The Volvo tried to merge into my lane, squishing me into the jersey barrier. We of course slam on the brakes, swerve as much as we can and avoid the accident, but we hit a major pot hole. Alignment is out of wack, the under engine cover is torn off and there are squeaks from the sunroof and passenger door now. Going to the dealership this week.
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Link I guess these were for Europe, but wow...
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I just saw an episode of this detective show, The Rockford Files, starring James Garner and was blown away by how good it was, all the '70s cars and the great looking gold Firebird Esprit he drove. It was fun seeing fun poked at the SolCal sensiblities of the time. The series ran from 1974 - 1980. I am definitely going to get this DVD collection. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5pYtG_jo3o...related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_dqaWcLucQ
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When I was learning html, flash, etc I created two websites: cheersandgears.com and Ugly Car Monthly. I found the whole site on my D drive this morning and though I'd share. It cracks me up what I wrote for this stuff. Make sure you check out all the years (2000, 01 and 02). I've certainly grown up a bit since then, but I agree with a lot of what I wrote. enjoy, maybe: (oh and put your speakers on for the opening) http://www.jkface.com/uglycarmonthly/index.html
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The hard drive on my powerbook decided to die the other day. Didn't lose any files, but still a pain in the ass. Anyone have a favorite hard drive OEM? So far Hitachi has been recommended to me.
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I finally decided to get a job. I now start working at Canadian Tire in the Automotive Parts dept. on Monday. I am so excited. Anyone else remember their first job???
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http://www.compfused.com/directlink/4240/ very good for done in paint
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I'd like to know what everyone's favorite engine is. Pick just one if you can. It doesn't have to be the biggest or the most powerful, just what you like or what you think is the most significant. Mine is, without question the : 350 cubic inch Chevrolet!
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2003 CTS My parents are intrested in buying this one....
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Life goals
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We're officially in the "holiday season" which means the suicide rate is going to go up drastically, so what better time to reminisce about the goals you set for yourself as a child or that you're going to fail to achieve in the future. (That sounded bitter didn't it?) Goals as a child (we'll define "child" as 15 and under because it seems like a nice cutoff) --Become an astronaut --Be a published author --Invade Iceland Sadly those are the only two goals I set for myself that I still remember. Goals as an adult --Be a published author (at least this time I have some completed material) --Get a degree in something (later decided to be journalism) --Be…
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For the past couple years I haven't really known what I wanted, and this year again I don't have any idea. I guess I don't really think I have a need for anything... So what is everyone else asking for this holiday?
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So i was at my Grandmas house in northern Montana and of course its rural so my dad usually takes us out to drive. Well he let my sister drive out here on the dirtroads, she did fine other than shes super bad with the clutch. And after she was done my brother mentioned driving into town (20 miles) and do some "Geocaching", so my dad let me drive and ito town on the highway and i did fine until we reached town. So the new Mega Cab needed some gas so we pulled into the gas station. And at the end of the Gas Station theyre were 2 poles like most gas stations. And as i was pulling out thats when the trouble began. my dad told me just go straight and even to the left maybe. We…
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I am a huge Seinfeld fan...my best friend, now deceased, and I always watched it together...so I always had fond memories when I watch Seinfeld..now I am bummed out by the latest events...hard to laugh at it now...
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Getting on a plane this p.m. to go up to Portland to visit my Mom. I know we will go to the SAME brunch, but that's ok. Then, it's off to either Seattle or Canada. How about you guys? Happy Thanksgiving.
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Given that my new job (which I enjoy) has doubled my commute time along roads that are, unfortunately, generously dumped with salt during the snowy months, I may purchase another car to keep my '87 MC LS from the salt/snow. During my October road trip, I spotted a white 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme at a dealership in Independence MO. In the meantime, I loved driving the '06 Dodge Charger during that same road trip ... so much so that I'm toying with the idea of buying one, depending on what type of deal I can get.... I keep wavering back'n'forth, tho. The older car would be a "winter beater" only, of sorts, whereas a new Charger would also double as my personal roa…
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...when this doesn't get you in trouble. Yup, that's the kitchen counter, and the parts will likely be there for a week - she knows it, and is ok with it.
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Just me and my good ol' 12 pack Keith's. My roommates all went home, to London and the rest all of a sudden all went down to NYC, in the middle of nowhere. I don't know how they're going to get there, because they were talking about taking Greyhound, but then AFAIK you need to book that. They also mentioned about getting a rental car, but again, rental companies are probably closed by now. Sounds wierd, but I don't care! I have the house now!
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Awesome... http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArtic...=751&fSetId=381
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Happy 21st to C&G Member ToniCipriani today! Do you prefer chocolate, vanilla, or marble for me to jump out of?
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I'd like to ride NOS' mom. Take that old wagon for a spin.
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Recall: Various Volvos, Different DCXs, Few Fords The government announced four auto recalls Wednesday affecting about 300,600 vehicles. More than half of the vehicles being recalled -- 170,099 -- are Volvo passenger cars, station wagons and SUVs from the 1999-2002 model years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Volvo Cars of North America, a unit of Ford Motor Co., is recalling vehicle speed controls on some C70, C70 convertible, S60, S70, S80, V70, V70XC and XC70 models. A malfunctioning electronic throttle module may cause the vehicles to unnecessarily go into "limp home" mode, in which the vehicle's speed is limited to 10 to 30 m.p.h., NHTSA s…
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a new video: Very cool, wish I could be there when they dig it up next June.
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Hapiness is driving a 1964 Oldsmobile down Rt.4 in Lexington Mass in early October with the fall colors whizzing by... A big, proud, sharp-dressed boat of a car in a sea of Toyotas & Hondas. Cheap cigar in one hand & a thin sky blue steering wheel in the other. All four windows down for that panoramic window look and Gordon Lightfoot coming in crystal clear over a 42 year old AM radio set to "MUSIC" mode. Certain aspects of my life are a cluster-f%$k right now but at least Marcia and I are in love again and the job is going well. How's everyone else?
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Enjoy a couple I scanned in tonight... There was also a two-page Seville Ad, but I didnt feel like scanning and editing the pages together at the moment.
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When one of you guys gets a chance, can you make me an RDM version of my '74 Continental limousine in my sig? Thanks!
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Total THIS!
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A little back story first: Well it seems that the Shadow has had it. It still runs fine and all but when I took it to the mechanic last week to have the headlighst looked at (sometimes they wouldn't turn on) and asked him to look at the cause of a small amount of smoke I sometimes see coming from the hood I got some unsettling, though not entirely unexpected news. As you guys may remember, it leaks oil and tranny fluid, this I know...not assloads but still some, and I had a suspicion that oil leaked onto the tanny and when it got hot so did the oil, hence the smoke. Well I was right...but there's more It leaks oil from: Oil Pan Camshaft Valve Cover It lea…
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Gee you'd think my long week would be over... But, Noooooooo..... While sitting pretty while parked last night, someone smashed into her car, and beat it up good. looks to need a new hood and driver's side headlight...jury's out on the bumper.. THEN, while driving to work this morning a moron tosses a bunch of stuff out his driver's side window. And guess who was behind him? You guessed it. My car needs-new bumper, oil pan , fixing of a few loud noises in the back.... I now think I have worst luck than Fly.....two cars in 36 hours... < me All this while setting up the funeral this week..... AHHHH!
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The little known 1977 Chevrolet Concours:
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I have always wanted to start a collection of automotive stuff, but haven't yet. Who collects all things automotive here? Where do you source it? Who has something very unusual, rare? I've always like vintage photos and collectibles of gas stations....don't know why, but it just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
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Interestingly, no domestics. The lack of stability control killed off last year's Gold/Silver 500 and Malibu. M-class, XC90, RDX, Pilot, B9 Tribeca, and CR-V tests are new. WINNERS Large car Audi A6 manufactured in Dec. 2006 and later Midsize cars Audi A4 Saab 9-3 Subaru Legacy equipped with optional electronic stability control Minivans Hyundai Entourage Kia Sedona Luxury SUVs Mercedes M class Volvo XC90 Midsize SUVs Acura RDX Honda Pilot Subaru B9 Tribeca Small SUVs Honda CR-V Subaru Forester equipped with optional electronic stability control ALSO-RANS Rear protection isn't good These vehicles earned good ratings in front and side crash tes…
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Racing cars in a briefcase. All for 598 Euros.
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Another 2 members are celebrating their birthdays: Gerardo (not to be confused with Geraldo) - who we see once in a while; where he lives or is from is unkown to us DeltaForce79 - who lives somewhere in New York state Happy birthday, guys!
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