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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. May 1, 2024 at 4:47 PM
    taoist

    taoist taoist

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    So well said.
     
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    True dat. One of my earliest experiences wheelin’ with Tim I watched him jump a foot-high stump at like 20mph. Maybe it was 2 feet high…He got out and calmly took a look. Satisfied he had dispensed with the stump, he leaned down and whispered something at it. Then he put on his sunglasses and rode off like he just don’t care.

    No one knows what he whispered to the stump. But legend has it that… he told the stump he was in 2wd.

    At least that’s how I remember it.
     
  3. May 1, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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    No… a flatbed is where it’s at
     
  4. May 1, 2024 at 8:34 PM
    Shellshock

    Shellshock King Shit of Turd Island

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    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    You can put a softopper on a flatbed, why not get both?
     
  6. May 1, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    Can't... I gotta cut up that card for a while. Starting to shop colleges for my kid and it looks like in a few years my wife and I will be living out of my truck, foraging for food, drinking Boone's Farm...
     
  7. May 1, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    You could sell the Tacoma and move to Tigerton.
     
  9. May 1, 2024 at 9:53 PM
    Aztec120

    Aztec120 The Road To Hell Is Paved With Stock Tires

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  10. May 2, 2024 at 5:51 AM
    pearing

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    Our Virginia trip was fantastic. The school we interviewed at was very welcoming and amazing. I think it would be awesome for my daughter and pretty sure she would love it. They offered both of us teaching positions… wow, that never happens! Now we have to weigh all the options!
     
  11. May 2, 2024 at 5:59 AM
    Pixeltim

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    They offered you and your daughter teaching positions? How cool is that?
     
  12. May 2, 2024 at 6:05 AM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    I'm sure you're already checking out the offroading.
     
  13. May 2, 2024 at 9:03 AM
    McSpazatron

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    That’s great news!
     
  14. May 2, 2024 at 9:06 AM
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    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Must be smart people! :thumbsup:
     
  15. May 2, 2024 at 12:07 PM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    They know good people when they see um.
     
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    Wife silly. Me and my wife. Daughter would attend there
    going to buy a boat.,. Although WestVirginia is a few hours west!
     
  18. May 2, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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    A flat bed boat. Trailer with 35s, of course.
     
  19. May 2, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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    Boats cost too much...
     
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