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07-01-16, 10:55 AM
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If I saw a guy riding a pink bike, I'd wonder if he was in some way supporting breast cancer research and I'd go over and ask him about it. You're not in the market but I imagine other chicks would probably react the same way. If he said "No. I like this bike and it just happens to be pink" that would earn big points too. #justsayin
When I had my custom ti frame built last year I wanted it finished with Cerakote (a ceramic coating) because I don't like silver bikes. I seriously looked into pink and even had the frame finisher to a custom colored test tube for me. Unfortunately, the pink came out looking too much like bubble gum so I went with a custom mix that I call sea foam green. It' sort of like pistachio ice cream, but not as green.
07-01-16, 10:56 AM
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Every Friday, the Wall Street Journal Report interviews a lady from Google to find out what the most Googled items were this week.
Amongst the top 5 searches this week was: When is July 4th?
Amongst the top 5 searches this week was: When is July 4th?
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07-01-16, 10:59 AM
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Seems legit.
07-01-16, 10:59 AM
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@topslop1 is welcome to take a shot, though.
07-01-16, 11:02 AM
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Every time @Bah Humbug talks about his significant other, I think he's referring to the Attorney General.
07-01-16, 11:04 AM
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My mom worked with a lady who would look at the office holidays calendar and remark "Oh, look. Thanksgiving's on a Thursday again this year."
07-01-16, 11:05 AM
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#askingforafriend
07-01-16, 11:14 AM
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If I saw a guy riding a pink bike, I'd wonder if he was in some way supporting breast cancer research and I'd go over and ask him about it. You're not in the market but I imagine other chicks would probably react the same way. If he said "No. I like this bike and it just happens to be pink" that would earn big points too. #justsayin
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07-01-16, 11:14 AM
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When I had my custom ti frame built last year I wanted it finished with Cerakote (a ceramic coating) because I don't like silver bikes. I seriously looked into pink and even had the frame finisher to a custom colored test tube for me. Unfortunately, the pink came out looking too much like bubble gum so I went with a custom mix that I call sea foam green. It' sort of like pistachio ice cream, but not as green.
07-01-16, 11:18 AM
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Not sure I have a photo of it loaded to the web and I see you can no longer simply post photos stored on your computer. I'll see if I can find one.
07-01-16, 11:24 AM
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07-01-16, 11:24 AM
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[QUOTE=LAJ;18882455]Not even in the same ballpark as the other two. I've tried them all. Nobody beats Honda for value, especially for those who lease.
Just today my SIL took his Honda Odyssey into the dealer for an oil change. He is about 18 months into a 36 month lease. He asked the sales manager to make him a deal and walked out with a brand new same spec minivan, a new 36 month lease, and a $40/mo lower payment. Nothing down at all. Happens all the time.
Just today my SIL took his Honda Odyssey into the dealer for an oil change. He is about 18 months into a 36 month lease. He asked the sales manager to make him a deal and walked out with a brand new same spec minivan, a new 36 month lease, and a $40/mo lower payment. Nothing down at all. Happens all the time.
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07-01-16, 11:47 AM
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At least, I hope so...
07-01-16, 11:49 AM
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I can tell you that if you are right, its Toyota that is lagging behind. It the other two. I've tried them all. Nobody beats Honda for value, especially for those who lease.
Just today my SIL took his Honda Odyssey into the dealer for an oil change. He is about 18 months into a 36 month lease. He asked the sales manager to make him a deal and walked out with a brand new same spec minivan, a new 36 month lease, and a $40/mo lower payment. Nothing down at all. Happens all the time.
Just today my SIL took his Honda Odyssey into the dealer for an oil change. He is about 18 months into a 36 month lease. He asked the sales manager to make him a deal and walked out with a brand new same spec minivan, a new 36 month lease, and a $40/mo lower payment. Nothing down at all. Happens all the time.
Nissan isn't even worth talking about. German reliability, now with an Asian nameplate.
07-01-16, 11:53 AM
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Funny thing is, I like Honda better in abstract, but the holes in their lineup match almost exactly to my needs and wants. Toyota fills them, albeit yes at a steep price C'est la vie.
Nissan isn't even worth talking about. German reliability, now with an Asian nameplate.
Nissan isn't even worth talking about. German reliability, now with an Asian nameplate.
07-01-16, 11:59 AM
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07-01-16, 12:06 PM
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Sometimes the thread derails are more interesting than the original topic @Heathpack.
Probably why Addiction is generally the only thread worth reading.
Probably why Addiction is generally the only thread worth reading.
07-01-16, 12:11 PM
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Sometimes the thread derails are more interesting than the original topic @Heathpack.
Probably why Addiction is generally the only thread worth reading.
Probably why Addiction is generally the only thread worth reading.
07-01-16, 12:34 PM
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