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Old 02-27-11 | 09:09 AM
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Old 02-27-11 | 09:23 AM
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Here is a picture of a white cat drinking milk in a snowstorm..........










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Old 02-27-11 | 09:31 AM
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Old 02-27-11 | 09:35 AM
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I can't see anything. I think this thread is broke.

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Old 02-27-11 | 09:40 AM
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The only thing I see is a smiley face (in a plateful of cottage cheese). Am I missing something?
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Old 02-27-11 | 09:42 AM
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We got more snow here, too. This is my backyard.
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Old 02-27-11 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 2manybikes
Here is a picture of a white cat drinking milk in a snowstorm..........






Nice looking white bowl that the cat is drinking from.
How do you keep kitty's teeth so white?
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Old 02-27-11 | 10:50 AM
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Your handlebars are too high.
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Old 02-27-11 | 11:05 AM
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I don't usually like white bar tape and saddles, but it fits in very nicely on your bike.
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Old 02-27-11 | 11:13 AM
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It looks fast but the fork is bent.
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Old 02-27-11 | 11:15 AM
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Flip the stem.
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Old 02-27-11 | 11:20 AM
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White cables too, nice touch. Where did you find those white pads? Never seen those before...
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Old 02-27-11 | 11:33 AM
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Where did you find white tires?
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Old 02-27-11 | 11:49 AM
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Where did you find white tires?
Here's the link:
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Old 02-27-11 | 11:53 AM
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White spokes, white chain rings, white brifters, white pedals, white everything!!! That is amazing.
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Old 02-27-11 | 12:10 PM
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White spokes, white chain rings, white brifters, white pedals, white everything!!! That is amazing.
Did you notice my garage door?
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Old 02-27-11 | 12:32 PM
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Even white dork discs. You gonna remove 'em?
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Old 02-27-11 | 12:58 PM
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Where'd you find a white rear reflector?
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Old 02-27-11 | 12:58 PM
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Winter has gotten to me as well. I am reduced to buying color coordinated bottle cages, the same as you. I'm so ashamed.
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Old 02-27-11 | 02:02 PM
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I'm guessing you use White Lightning Chain Lube too.
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Old 02-27-11 | 02:53 PM
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White decals on a white bike: bad idea.
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Old 02-27-11 | 03:17 PM
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What kind of pedals are those? I haven't seen white pedals since I got rid of my old Look PP247 pedals a few years back.
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Old 02-27-11 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Did you notice my garage door?
Hey, a fresh coat of paint! Wouldn't have seen it if you hadn't pointed it out.
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Old 02-27-11 | 03:30 PM
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Old 02-27-11 | 03:48 PM
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We've sure seen a lot of your new white bike, with all its fancy components and decals. Now its time for some ride pics. Get em posted post haste!
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