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Thanks. :D Well, I got the shop in there at least. :)

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This afternoon programmed a FOB to a 2008 Mustang GT California Sport with mat black stripes on a black car with black interior with only 22000kms ( 13000 miles ) I told him he could have FOB on the key and showed him. He only has one key and wants a second one. He's thinking about it. A simple key from a dealer is $82 and could have this one for $95 ¿?¿????¿What's there to think about

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Day trip up to Flagstaff with the family. Pics below are from a quick drive up to Snowbowl.

 

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Great pics! I always loved that about living in the Valley - just a couple hour drive north on I-17, and I could be back in a climate like back home in MA. :smoker:

 

I did like being able to LEAVE and head south though, back to the warmth! :thumbs: I don't have that option anymore - we just get what we get.

 

It did hit 57° here today. Lots of snow melted, and my truck is trashed with salt. :shakehead:

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For a second I thought that the stabilizer said "rouch country". lol

 

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I was going through Sunday's pics and I noticed that my trucks doppelganger is in the background! More than likely a rusted out 4x4 version. Although I did notice that they spread some sort of black material on the roads, which I hope is a better alternative to salt.

 

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Btw, Matador coffee is a must in Flagstaff

 

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Anything has to be better than liquid chloride.

How about nothing on the roads because no snow

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The Mag Chloride is actually safer for the vehicles vs salt brine.

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I was going through Sunday's pics and I noticed that my trucks doppelganger is in the background! More than likely a rusted out 4x4 version. Although I did notice that they spread some sort of black material on the roads, which I hope is a better alternative to salt.

 

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Btw, Matador coffee is a must in Flagstaff

 

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I believe it's a kind of "lava rock". Really improves traction on snowpack and isn't corrosive as far as I know. It will trash a windshield quick though.

 

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Took my weathergaurd tool box out and put my rigid gang box in my truck. Sucks having to carry so many tools for work. The problem is I can't just flip up my back seat to put tools there because I need it for my dog to ride in the truck. First world problems I suppose.

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