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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Had a talk with my wife last night...

I'll cut to the chase and only say that she asked me when the truck is going into the shop for the turbo.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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nice...
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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At least you have her trained right.

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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Not trained... I set a plan and stick with it. If something changes... any monies already allocated carry over

Choose your wives carefully!
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Not trained... I set a plan and stick with it. If something changes... any monies already allocated carry over

Choose your wives carefully!
Which is why I am single.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Hell Yeah! About time to see if that thing has any ***** left!
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Rottluver
At least you have her trained right.

Some of us just give up.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Some of us just give up.

Or we just keep hoping that 'someday' the car will be fast enough...
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Yeah that is why the Trans Am is retired and Fox Body is on the way...
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Some of us just give up.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by My1st Truck
Yeah that is why the Trans Am is retired and Fox Body is on the way...
:smiley with hand signing "L" on forehead:
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by VIKING
Some of us just give up.
I don't think so. I think women are just better than others!!!
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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I am so tired of breaking my Car! I just like to drive it everday. I need a dedicated racer, that is the cheapest way to go for me.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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nice, I am so close to takeing my car to tt aswell.. I say after my vegas trip with the lady and I am in
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by My1st Truck
I am so tired of breaking my Car! I just like to drive it everday. I need a dedicated racer, that is the cheapest way to go for me.

I hear that. That's why I got rid of the Cobra. Now I've got the truck and the Chevelle. If the Chevelle breaks, it's no biggie. It can sit until I get the dough or energy to fix it.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Z ANGEL
Or we just keep hoping that 'someday' the car will be fast enough...


Bwaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!


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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Z ANGEL
Or we just keep hoping that 'someday' the car will be fast enough...
I think my wife gave up on that hope a LONG time ago.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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Ok lets face it. CAN the words "fast" and "enough" even be used in the same sentance by a man?

Things to think about............
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
Ok lets face it. CAN the words "fast" and "enough" even be used in the same sentance by a man?

Things to think about............

My head hurts....
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
Ok lets face it. CAN the words "fast" and "enough" even be used in the same sentance by a man?

Things to think about............
How about .....

"Yes dear, there's enough money to make my car fast."
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