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08-10-22, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric F
"Hello, Mr. genejockey. This is Linda, the President of the Homeowner's Association. Per Article 7, Paragraph D of the contract you signed when you purchased your home, the grass blades on your front lawn has exceeded the maximum allowable height by 3/64 of an inch. This needs to be rectified within 48 hours of this notice, or penalties will be assessed."
I'm so glad to be away from that.
I'm so glad to be away from that.
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08-10-22, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by koala logs
Beng's got a point with the scythe, it's faster and a great way to show off the muscles to the ladies.
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Is it time to move this thread to the home and garden sub-forum?
08-10-22, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ogsarg
Is it time to move this thread to the home and garden sub-forum?
08-10-22, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Only if they start bickering about sharpening with stones vs peening.
08-10-22, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Plus, you can get a big, black hooded cloak, wear it and carry the scythe, and scare the hell out of the neighbors.
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08-10-22, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
Fun ride.
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08-10-22, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
Fun ride.
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08-10-22, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
Breathless Agony, I assume.
Fun ride.
Fun ride.
08-11-22, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by big john
They used to have a super tall Grim Reaper but I guess he retired.
Onyx Summit finish, Breathless Agony 2006
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08-11-22, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
I remember super tall Grim Reaper guy, running alongside in sneakers with his little scythe near the finish. Good times.
Onyx Summit finish, Breathless Agony 2006
Onyx Summit finish, Breathless Agony 2006
After a bit of descending I felt much better. Never went back but I did some mountain biking on a trail following that road one time.
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09-09-22, 03:58 PM
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I love you guys, this thread is comedy gold.
09-10-22, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Jax Rhapsody
I love you guys, this thread is comedy gold.
Gold's a waste of money when bronze will do.
09-10-22, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GhostRider62
What happened to the 20 dollar shirt posts?
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09-10-22, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
You're thinking of the same thread in a different thread.
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