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    KT746 Locked up

    There's no broken rods. I got one of the heads off, and it's got quite of bit of carbon build up, but the top of the cylinder looks ok. I had to get the 1" impact to get 2 of the head bolts out. The other side, that's a different story. I have a bad feeling that 3 of the valve cover bolts are...
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    KT746 Locked up

    KT746-3011 BD: 08/02/2015 Feeling pretty good today, so I thought I'd check out why this Kohler was locked up. It's impossible to turn from the engine fan. Put a big pair of channel locks on the crank (the rusty part, just below the crank seal) and gave it a tug in both directions, and it...
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    Apple Scmapple

    Normal? Holy hell, I didn't have 1/2 that problem with Hulu, Prime Video, or ANY of the others. BTW, when I went to watch the rest of the great pumpkin on the living room TV, where all that started, it's was the same damn thing all over again. Wrong password, registered your account, codes to...
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    OCT 2021 Purchase at 2022 Pricing

    Metal prices won't be up forever.
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    OCT 2021 Purchase at 2022 Pricing

    When I sold my house, where my first shop was, I scrapped a lot of mowers. Many loads to the scrap yard. One load, had 4 riders, 3 push mower and some two cycle stuff. I got like $45 for that load. Last year, when I shut the in town shop down, I scrapped the mowers. That same weigh brought over...
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    OCT 2021 Purchase at 2022 Pricing

    Kind of a bummer, ain't it? Seems like only a few years ago, there would be year end clearance sales. Maybe that was back in August or September. If so, I missed it too. Some dealerships have to reduce their prices at some point in the year because they're required to have new models on their...
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    Apple Scmapple

    Holy hell. So I did a little checking and found I could get 7 days of Apple TV for free. WOO HOO. So I'd finished heating up my supper, sat in my chair with remote control, supper and a big glass of tea. I'm ready to watch the Great Pumpkin. Download the Apple app to the Roku. Click on it...
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    Apple Scmapple

    I think Apple TV isn't that expensive. I just ended my subscription to HBO Max, so I may pick up apple. That is if I can get at least a free week trial. LOL.. I'll watch all the Peanuts shows, then cancel.
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    Apple Scmapple

    I have Roku. And PBS in my state has a streaming channel on Roku. Not all states do.
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    Exhaust popping through intake briggs 10hp

    I'm just thinking out loud here. Backfiring through the carb, means the fuel is ignited while the intake valve is still open.. Or has a gap big enough for exhaust to get through, Correct? So there's only two things that could make that happen. Firing at the wrong time or valve problem. A...
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    Loosing drive power instantly after pressing drive pedal

    Belt routing and condition of the belt. Condition of the pully bearings. Nothing caught up in the belts or pulleys. If those all check out, then it almost has to be the transmission.
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    Loosing drive power instantly after pressing drive pedal

    Hey quit badgering @StarTech. LMAO.. I'm kidding.
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    Apple Scmapple

    CRAP CRAP CRAP.. I just got this notification, and missed it. UGH!!!!!!!!
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    That's real there. And glad it was overturned. CA doesn't like independent drivers, because they take work away from BIG trucking companies with deep pockets to donate from.
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    It's not a law. It's an executive order. Which is meaningless. Worried about manual transmissions going away? Get ready for an extinction event properly worth grieving over, because Gavin Newsom has just announced plans to abolish the internal combustion engine by 2035. In an executive order...
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    The John Deere Strike

    Think about it. The Republicans and Democrats are supposedly BOTH against segregation, and yet they willingly segregate themselves. I get it, it's not the same thing. But then again, it is the same thing.
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    That sounds all well and good until people start dying. Just sayin.
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    Cali is biting off more than they can chew. I don't think they'll ever go that far, without a means to do so. Their infrastructure would have to be like it is in the Minority Report. That's at least 50 years away. Or more.
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    The John Deere Strike

    I'm a conservative. And there hasn't been an actual conservative on any of my ballots since 2012. (Ron Paul) The GOP has outlaws true conservatism. In fact, one of the last Conservatives, Justin Amash, was kicked of the Congressional Budget Committee for trying to balance the budget now. Kicked...
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    I'm glad you said that. My last doctor was going to get me into PT, but I had to move. So I never got to go. But I didn't understand how that was going to help anything. Because when I could do stuff, it only seem to make it worse. I suppose it's in how you do stuff, that makes the difference...
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    Are you sure about that? Just to double check, I went out and looked at the two riders I have, and both seats are directly over the rear tires. And the only cushion is the seat, seat spring and tires. While most of the ztr's seats are a tad bit in front of the drive tires.
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    One I couldn't pass up. So good, I left my girlfriend to move here. This is the kind of crap I was running into in east Texas. $750 per month.
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    The John Deere Strike

    Is it really that much different now? I mean if you don't pay the tax, the government has the authority to take your stuff.
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    The John Deere Strike

    And that's the point. Taxation is theft? You bet it is when the ones taxing me and mine, are blowing and going on BS stuff that doesn't affect 99% of the others who are paying them. I wouldn't even mind a single payer healthcare system, IF they cut out all the BS spending, Like NASA, all the...
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    The John Deere Strike

    You get a hunting license? That's a tax. Get a fishing license? That's a tax. Get a business license, Marriage license, drivers license... All going to a government. Tax. In Texas, there's the road and bridge tax. Plus the tax on the gas at the pump. I wish I could find the video of the guy...
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    The John Deere Strike

    There ain't no telling what they actually do. TBH, the White House may make their people buy their own hammers, but still write off $500 hammers.
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    Yes, that was discussed before I even moved in. My brother knows them very well, and he told them about me when he found out this place was for rent. Anything they need done, that I can do, I do it. And it reduces my rent. $100 for mowing, probably twice a month. Makes the rent only about $350...
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    Mild storm waves? :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: Thanks man, I had to whipe tea off my computer screen. BTW, when it comes to edging, screw all that. Grass & weed killer works wonders. No more weed eating. At least on the places that's a...
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    The John Deere Strike

    Let me just put it this way. If OUR government were to raise taxes on everything, if They could even double the taxes, THE ONLY thing that would happen would be the prices for everything would go up. AND the government would just spend the money on more BS stuff like gender studies in Pakistan...
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    It's not mine. It's the landlords. We talked about why I was cutting her grass. I'm pretty sure it's because that darn thing is rough.
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    The John Deere Strike

    I watched a doc a couple of years ago (that I can't find on YouTube anymore, just clips). Thomas Massie explains how if you want to be on certain committee's (or all), you have to pay for it. Of course it costs a year salary or more. But if you're good to lobbyist, they'll gladly fork over the...
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    The John Deere Strike

    Yeah, I'm still wondering how Reagan got deemed "The great conservative." Now a days, republicans are still considered "conservative," just by being in the republican party. And trying to explain that to a die hard Trump supporter is impossible. They think Trump is a conservative. I think...
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    The John Deere Strike

    When I was trucking, two drivers were on the CB arguing about something (probably politics).. Another driver came on and said "You can't get two truck drivers to agree on anything." I keyed up the mic and said "I disagree." HA HA HA HA HA To get rid of greed corruption, theft, and lies from...
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    I just moved to a new state. So I'll have to switch insurance (more than likely). When I get all that set up, I'm going to go see a doctor about it. The chiropractor I seen a few months ago, took Xrays, that I got to look at. He didn't have much of a medical professional opinion about what he...
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    The John Deere Strike

    All those things get paid for as we go. Through the even more ridiculous income tax (taxing because you work). Every time you buy gas to drive on those roads or mail a letter or pour a glass of water from the tap, you pay for it. On that we can agree. But that's the fault of the politicians...
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    There is a god.
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    I don't know what I did to my back, but since before Christmas of last yes, it's been giving me fits. And it's SOO easy to flare up. When it first started hurting, I swear, I couldn't even put my socks on. Much less tie my shoes. When I got able to go to town, I had to go get a pedicure because...
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    I used to drive a semi, coast to coast. Weeks and weeks out on the road at a time. I had air ride seats in it. Could raise it, lower it. Put as much air in the cylinder as I wanted. Also, the seat has air bags for the lower back, upper back. It was like a $1200 seat back then (that I got out of...
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    The John Deere Strike

    And the people at the top, will just charge that much more in products or services to cover their loss. Those of us down here will still end up paying for it. It's the circle of life. Good for them. Why in the HECK should anyone pay taxes on money they own, or pass down, just because they...
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    The John Deere Strike

    If Trump was dead on, he'd have addressed the Fed's valuing of our USD. But he never even mentioned the way the Fed handles this. He, like all the others, just kick the can. Borrow and spend, then borrow more (from the Fed). Now $10hr is a poverty wage. In 5 to 10 years, $15hr will be a poverty...
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    Comfort is a big thing for me. I have a back that's just looking for a reason to start hurting again. I agree on how most are the same. As far as cutting, that's the mowers main objective. They all do that. Even the MTD low end brands. Comfort, good quality so I don't have to start fixing stuff...
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    Long crank before starting engine

    A fuel shut off valve? WOW, that's nice. End all the troubles those plastic SOV's create.
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    TBH, I'll probably end up putting an engine in the Husq, and just keep on going. Letting go of thousands of dollars, jus to cut grass... That's hard to swallow.
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    You get me excited when you even say the word "Ferris." But, I have doubts about Ferris future. Plus there's not a Ferris dealer anywhere close to hear. I think the closest is like 1.5hrs away. I don't know why, but I just keep leaning towards Spartan.
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    I want good suspension. But I also want to have access to the top of the deck.
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    I drove a gravely for the 1st time today

    Well, the first time I've mowed for a long period of time on one. Spent about 2.5hours on it. It's a 52" cut, IIRC. Decent size Kawasaki engine. Darn thing bout beat me to death. The landlord said she'd knock $100 off my rent if I mowed her big ass yard. Good grief man, she's got a huge place...
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    Husqvarna MZ61 vs Spartan RZ-HD 61"

    Yes I think both are available pretty close. When is the best time to buy? Now or in January.
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    Spartan Commercial Mowers...

    Where would you say Husqvarna stands on their biggest residential ZTR, quality wise? I'm looking for something around a 60" ZTR. And I'm not sure why, maybe it's the marketing, but every time I do a ZTR search, Husq covers almost every search page.
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    Spartan Commercial Mowers...

    It seems the prices on the Spartans are up there. Even the used ones (61") I'm seeing are over $8000.
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    Husqvarna MZ61 vs Spartan RZ-HD 61"

    Why doesn't it get the job done?
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    2022 Bad Boy Mowers have arrived!

    Is this an advertising thread?
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    2022 Bad Boy Mowers have arrived!

    What makes bad boy better than the others. Serious question. I'm in the market for a new ZTR. Some of my concerns 1. Readily available aftermarket parts. Or OEM parts available online through places like Amazon and Ebay. Or Stens. 2. Easy to work on. As in not having to take deck pulley's off...
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    Long crank before starting engine

    Just a guess, but you might try cleaning out the carburetor bowl.
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    The John Deere Strike

    I'm not really the greedy sort. And always been proud of myself when I gave people tips and extra money for doing a good job. But there are times when I do get a little greedy. As in when I'm in the process of buying something I really want. So it's hard to say, honestly. I'd like to think I'd...
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    The John Deere Strike

    Corporate level's bottom line, to make money. In doing that, it's to reduce overhead as much as possible. This improves the reputation of the company to it's investors. It also makes for much larger bonuses. Business 101. Blue collar level: To get as much of the companies profits in their...
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    Junk mower? Really?

    I have a 2001 Dodge ram, 1/2 ton pick up. I can afford a new (or newer) vehicle. Payment of about $500 per month. But I get to thinking, all the stuff that's wrong with my pick up now, if I put that same $500 per month into this truck for even just 6 months, it would be in awesome condition...
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    Junk mower? Really?

    Does the ZTR make coffee? Does it cook supper? Does it make you feel better when you're sick? My dad told me something a long time ago that for some reason, I forget when it's the right time to remember. (3 marriages, 3 divorces) "It's better to be happy, than right." The trick to all this is...
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    The John Deere Strike

    The John Deere Strike Shows the Tight Labor Market Is Ready to Pop SHORTLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT on Wednesday, production workers at a John Deere facility in Waterloo, Iowa, started shutting down the plant, quenching the furnaces in the foundry. The plant was already mostly empty, with Deere telling...
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    I used to love going out to California. I hauled thousands of loads of produce from Watsonville, Gilroy and many other places. From far west coast to the Bronx, Phili and Boston Market. Your high patrol, who worked the weigh stations and bug check stations acted like their tickets were their...
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    We haven't been an actual republic since the lobbyist took over. We still call it one. But it's not.
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    Mower Humor

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    Mower Humor

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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    I can only imagine, that for a very long time, there will still be standard, run of the mill mowers and engines. The sales market will dictate it. Seriously, if the riders at Walmart, Home Depot and the others are all $5K, there will be a HUGE market for used mowers. Just like pre EGR diesels...
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    That's something you should complain to the manufacturer about. Or the customers who buy from the big box stores. I imagine MTD don't really care if all their stuff is CA compliant. In fact, they probably save money by just making one product, with as many of the same parts (especially...
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    The warranties won't last forever. Or is this mandated on Briggs engines that are out of warranty too?
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    Ok, so the computer tells me what's wrong vs having to diagnose things that are still complicated to me. The time difference in replacing an electric motor vs a gas engine? Time and money difference between changing a sensor vs clutch safety switch on a MTD rider. it all boils down the time...
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    Gas and water ain't good either. Especially for carburetors.
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    I remember a time when toilet paper was so plentiful that we'd wrap peoples tree's with it. lol
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    Maybe we shouldn't knock this battery powered stuff too quickly. They may be a lot easier to work on than gas engines. Just sayin.
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    California law bans small off-road gas engines, including lawnmowers and chainsaws

    Honestly, it's not even up to the 538 people. It's the lobbyist that have them bought and paid for. Government is like calling FedEx support. You think you're calling someone that can actually find your package. But you're getting someone who's looking at the same screen you're looking at...
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    German Roaches

    The ones across the street, at that shop, aren't fed. In fact, they've been trying to get rid of them. Funny thing about that, at night, I could look over there and see several running around. Here lately, (in the last few days), I haven't seen a one. My landlord said they were trying to get...
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    German Roaches

    I didn't really want to poison the mice. I seriously thought it was some sort of trap. My fault for not reading it better. I my defense, I didn't have my glasses. From what I've heard, a cat can eat a poison mouse and either get really really sick or die. I like cats. So I don't want to kill...
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    Mower Humor

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    German Roaches

    Roaches are gone. All gone. I haven't seen one since I posted on this last. (Sept. 23rd). As soon as the roaches all died or left, the mice moved in. UGH!!! Funny story. The shop across the street has a cat problem. My neighbor says to start feeding them, pick out one and let it do all my...
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    Mower Humor

    Well, They've gotta learn somehow, I suppose. :p:p:p
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    Stihl bg55 blower

    Which also explain a crank seal leak, when the crank seal is on the side, and not the bottom. As in vertical engines.
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    Mower Humor

    Well that clarifies things. Good post.
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    Stihl bg55 blower

    Thanks Bert. I didn't know the bottom end of a two stroke needed compression too.
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    A Proud Papa

    My son and his gal got to be in a music video. They're the young dancing couple. This is also her dads band.
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    Stihl bg55 blower

    IIRC, you've been asked a few questions so far.
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    Facebook accounts?

    I like the fact that I can manage certain criteria. As in age and within a 30 mile radius.
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    Apple Scmapple

    That's awesome. I just checked my local PBS livestream location, and my state offers livestream. So I'll get to watch it. WOO HOO.
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    Echo GT-225 bogs down

    The upside, less traffic. Easier to get tickets to stuff, fewer parts backlogs. lol
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    Echo GT-225 bogs down

    I stream everything now a days, so I get different commercials. There's one where a guy is trying to get convenient stores that sell vapor cigarettes. His sales pitch is not for nicotine injected vapes. But only the "anxiety and depression" side effects of it. LMAO. He tells the one clerk, "My...
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    Echo GT-225 bogs down

    When people get their hopes up with any politician, they tend to overlook too many things. It's been my experience that a politician will always let you down. And it won't be from mistakes. Funny thing about the left or the right. If you're a R, and you have a lot of supporters, you can do...
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    Apple Scmapple

    Holy cow man, I was unpacking boxes that had been in storage or in closets for many years, and ran across an old Blackberry phone. I think i got that back in the mid to late 2000's.
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    Apple Scmapple

    And lately, I've been having to put in my phones digit code to access apps. This is AFTER I've unlocked my phone and doing stuff. But to install an app, they want to use my unlock code again. I'm seriously, if all this information I'm giving out is making someone rich, ok fine. Just give a...
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