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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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so its 90 and sunny ( which for nc is cool). i have a ton of office work to do. my car is right under my office. im blowing off work , washing the car, taking the top off and heading for a cruise. i feel guilty as hell cause work comes frist. right? or i could do some "honey do" stuff?


im outta here!
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Enjoy your ride, because in the next 24 hours, I don't think you will be out there with teh top dowm. Stay safe and that goes for everyone along the east coast.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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Work will always be there. Nice weather will not. Enjoy

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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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damn that felt good. burned a half a tank. chased a red c4 but he didnt want to play. keep the top on since the hair is falling faster than the DJIA and didnt want a burn. Got to get the feel for the new B&M
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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It just tickles me to death, get out there!
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Good for YOU!!!

I'm gotta wait for 5:00
Well, maybe a "few" minutes before...


Maybe I'll see ya out there neighbor
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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I'm with you bro! Drop the top, turn on some tunes and lets cruise! Lifes too short, so enjoy yourself, work will still be there tomorrow.

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so, years from now, will you say "I wish I had worked more" --- or "I wish I had driven my Vette on sunny days more"???
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so the lil lady finds out and asked if i got the generator running just in case. I knew i forgot to do something.
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so, years from now, will you say "I wish I had worked more" --- or "I wish I had driven my Vette on sunny days more"???
i'll say wish i bought a vete years ago
work is overrated

Vetteman, just talked with the family in N.Bellmore. they're a lil nervous about the weekend.
stay safe up there

oh1vette, ran down past jordan lake into pittsborro. you ever do the cars and coffe at briarcreek?
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I don't see what the dilemma is. It seems to me that you've got it figured out and your priorities in order!
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Why don't you retire like me?
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"A ton of office work to do" versus a ton and a half of '02 Coupe (less if you take off the targa.)

Decisions, decisions ...


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Take the ride, enjoy yourself and don't feel guilty. Work will still be there when you go back to the office tomorrow.
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