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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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I'm going this weekend to watch a college football game that should be a great matchup and yet I'm looking more forward to driving my car. That's not weird, is it??
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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That's why the Vert has a heater and stores sell coats, hats and gloves. Turn up the temp, bundle up the Bod, and enjoy the fresh air.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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John, These cars are indeed awesome whether driving down the highway, playing on the track, or just sitting in the driveway.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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Going to Reno tomorrow....top down.....crossing Mt Rose summit at 9,000+ elevation. Installing Bassani's I got from Terry Butcher. Always a blast!
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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Glad to hear that 'Grace' is making you happy,I hopr not to happy
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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driving the vette makes all the other things we do more bearable
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by istsme98
driving the vette makes all the other things we do more bearable
even driving to your inlaws or going to the airport to pickup your father inlaw???
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by istsme98
driving the vette makes all the other things we do more bearable
Unless you are forced to watch Riverdance
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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Unless you are forced to watch Riverdance
hey, i think riverdance is incredibly interesting!
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Antonio BananaS
hey, i think riverdance is incredibly interesting!

You like it better than ****?
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sxe60
You like it better than ****?
of course!!! after i'm done taking care of business, that is!
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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You go Grace!
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