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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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Just curious to see who is also sharing the Minnesota winter blues with me.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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I hear crickets chirping, hee-hee.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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yeah man Im still driving my sleigh. Been relatively dry lately. Bonus
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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The days are getting longer now, spring and nice car season are almost here!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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My car was down for a year, so I drive it every chance I get now that's it running. I drove it last Saturday.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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My car will see the roads again when we get the first heavy rain to wash the salt away. If the summers weren't so nice here, I'd move. I am getting exited now that the days are getting longer.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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Winter isnt so bad. Ice fishing and school take up a lot of my time.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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I just drive my K-5 like its stolen. its fun but still miss my birdies.Just blink and it will be spring soon!
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Im from Mn i live in the Lino Lakes area bout ten minutes north of minneapolis on 35.

Been spending all my time (and money) on the 383 (or 385 depending) lt1 build! Blocks and the machine shop now. ...damn thsoe w2s are taking a long time!
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Lino lakes is a nice area to live.
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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