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2nd 60 degree day up here in CT...

 

I just couldn't resist giving the truck and bath, a quick polish and then I just had to put the wheels back on!

 

Woohoo!!

 

 

Now I just hope we don't get a blizzard!!! :D

 

:lol:

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Nice looking rig man! :D It was 62 degrees here today! However by Sunday or Monday they're calling for flurries. :lol:

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Nice looking rig man! :thumbs: It was 62 degrees here today! However by Sunday or Monday they're calling for flurries. :D

 

Thanks Darrick!

 

Man I really hope we don't get anymore snow... I think i'll lose it if it does! :cool:

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Nice looking rig man! :thumbs: It was 62 degrees here today! However by Sunday or Monday they're calling for flurries. :D

 

Thanks Darrick!

 

Man I really hope we don't get anymore snow... I think i'll lose it if it does! :cool:

 

 

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Bruno. As we say here though "If you don't like the weather in Canada, wait 30 minutes and it will probably change" :lol:

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Nice looking rig man! :thumbs: It was 62 degrees here today! However by Sunday or Monday they're calling for flurries. :D

 

Thanks Darrick!

 

Man I really hope we don't get anymore snow... I think i'll lose it if it does! :cool:

 

 

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Bruno. As we say here though "If you don't like the weather in Canada, wait 30 minutes and it will probably change" :lol:

 

 

 

:lol: HAHA THANKS!!!

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I hear Canada has 4 seasons now... Almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction. :thumbs:

That about sums it up. :D Just so long as you're not one of those who thinks we all live in igloos or the ones that show up here in August with their skis LOL

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Now thats cause to celebrate. I got my bike out yesterday! woohoo

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Nice, rode the 2 wheeler into work last night as well. Was a little cool riding home this morning, but I was layered up nicely. Just a matter of time before I have to make use of my off days outside around the yard again.

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