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Due to his recent rental of an F150, Shaners, former member in good standing, has been placed on 30 day probation for violation of GMTC rules, regulations as well as good old common sense.  He is to check in with his PO on a daily basis and his computer is under house arrest.  Any visitation outside of this site or igotrealdrunklastweekendandboughtahonda.com will result in further sanctions by the admin staff.

Zane Senior Enthusiast

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Uh oh, Newbie broke into the forum control panel!  :(   :D

mblrds Enthusiast

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Does Shaners have one of them electronic locator braclet around his ankle just in case he decides to flee?

Or, better yet, does he have one that's been re-engineered so the next time he gets near a Ford, he gets an electric shock to rehabilitate him (ie, associate pain with Ford)?

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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Uhhh...  the only thing I can say is that I didn't have to pay for the rental.  But the worse thing is, that GM did!!!

Greg Senior Enthusiast

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Hey, this isn't marriage, it's trucks.  My truck doesn't get jealous if I drive or ride in another brand occasionally.  Heck, I spent a couple decades buying foreign cars, a few Fords, and a Dodge before I repented and returned to the GM fold.  (But boy, did I ever have to say a sh**load of hail mary's after confessing my non-GM sins.)

DigUout Senior Enthusiast

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i think it will make shane a better person :(

"Well Warden Humpstead, I think Henry Hill would like to thank you for making him a better person!"

 

 Shane will may let you drive his F*rd if you can name the movie that quote's from

NewbieZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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i think it will make shane a better person :(

This, in a nut shell, is why Paco shouldnt be thinking...  Hey, I smell wood burning....

CMNTMXR81 Senior Enthusiast

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I was always taught not to say the four letter "F" word in our household.  When I did say 'ford' I promptly got a mouthful of Coast soap.  :(

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