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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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hello to all can't wait for t top removal time
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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Welcome....nice profile picture..
I wonder if those are retractable and if so, vacuum or electric.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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I wonder if those are retractable and if so, vacuum or electric.

I have a feeling this could get out of hand fast but oh well. Since I foresee suction involved I would say they are vacuum for sure. Unless the profile pic is of the original poster, in which case my answer is for all of you to stop being so insensitive.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Welcome....nice profile picture..
Right, I had to click on his profile to see it though.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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I'd motorboat that.......I'd motorboat the hell out of it!


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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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I'd motorboat that.......I'd motorboat the hell out of it!


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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Welcome to the forum...........Profile pic, hell yea !!!!........
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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The twins and I thank you guys for the warm welcome
Hoke it is not too blunt, I guess blunt is not the correct word

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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by cndbx
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Welcome!

Yes I believe it IS time for the top to come off!

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I guess it WAS too blunt. Oops.
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