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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 00247
The solution is: Put the wife to work (preferably two jobs) so she is to busy to listen to your excuses. Have the kids spend quality time doing chores (preferably lots of them) so they are busy. And for you to spend quality time driving your Vette with an occasional stop for a cold one. (preferably with Corvette buddies who have figured out the same thing)
That's a good idea. It's good to know that I'm not the only one who searches for excuses to ride around in the vette. What a wonderful car!!!
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Yep, I hate em too.

Worst car ever!

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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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dont see a problem with that
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Stonecutter908
Yep, I hate em too.

Worst car ever!

exxxxcellent. go to the movies yet?
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BigButtLover
They make me want to ride around all day causing me to call in to work and make excuses, lie to my wife about chores, neglect the kids, and spend money on gas, and on and on.....but I think I'll keep it.
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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The best addiction to have.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverbullet00
Just when you get my vette loaded up the way I want it...........








There is no room for me!!!! Yep,,,HATE,, those vettes!



have them sit on each others laps! haha ive done it only once and felt like such a stud after hahaha
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Nice passengers, they sit on your lap!!!!!
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Caused me to get a 2nd job just so I could have some extra cash to pay for all the extras I want, oh yeah, lets me have an excuse to get out and drive it even more!
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverbullet00
Just when you get my vette loaded up the way I want it...........








There is no room for me!!!! Yep,,,HATE,, those vettes!


This vette is fully loaded
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Sounds like an example of a "Love/Hate Relationship" to me.
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