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Post by Rock Monster on Apr 19, 2011 11:53:28 GMT -5
Just bought my first NEW car yesterday. 2011 GMC Terrain. Got a good deal, because it was a demo, but only has 2,300 miles on it. I won't get to drive it much though because it's the wifey's car.
... hopefully the monthly payments are worth it!
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Post by Queenie on Apr 19, 2011 14:17:07 GMT -5
Just bought my first NEW car yesterday. 2011 GMC Terrain. Got a good deal, because it was a demo, but only has 2,300 miles on it. I won't get to drive it much though because it's the wifey's car. ... hopefully the monthly payments are worth it! My boss got a 2011 Buick Enclave over the weekend. I drove it for the first time today. It was soooo sweet!! I'm sure your GMC has all the new bells and whistles too. The camera in the rearview mirror kind of threw me off when I went to back up. I decided using the side mirrors was better for me. |
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Post by Rebel on Apr 19, 2011 19:09:31 GMT -5
Congrats on the new Terrain! That is a nice vehicle.
Possible new car for me coming this weekend...well, used, because I'm cheap. I'm having a friend drive me 5 hours to check it out. If it's good and the deal is right, I'll bring it home. It would suck to come all the way home without it, but I have to make the dealer think I will if they don't give me the deal I want. I already have the loan lined up. Could be a happy birthday!
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Post by Opus on Apr 19, 2011 19:17:07 GMT -5
Must be something in the water...
I just bought a 2011 Ford Escape about a month ago. Absolutely love it.
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Post by Rebel on Apr 19, 2011 21:01:56 GMT -5
You show up to apply for a job wearing a hoodie?? This is why McDonald's is a job to aspire to for you.  |
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Post by Queenie on Apr 20, 2011 9:09:59 GMT -5
Well, I'll be jumped up! I just noticed we have a nice new IGNORE feature. That is AWESOME!!
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Apr 20, 2011 9:11:03 GMT -5
Well, I'll be jumped up! I just noticed we have a nice new IGNORE feature. That is AWESOME!! It's been there for awhile. I just changed the icon yesterday to make it recognizable. |
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Post by Queenie on Apr 20, 2011 9:41:50 GMT -5
Well, I'll be jumped up! I just noticed we have a nice new IGNORE feature. That is AWESOME!! It's been there for awhile. I just changed the icon yesterday to make it recognizable. Well, you know, at MY age, the eyesight isn't the best.  THANKS!! |
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Post by Opus on Apr 20, 2011 11:18:40 GMT -5
Sweet. Now I can ignore all of you and simply talk to myself.
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Post by Rebel on Apr 20, 2011 22:05:15 GMT -5
Possible new car for me coming this weekend...well, used, because I'm cheap. I ended up doing the deal over the phone today. 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero. Turbo V-6. 6-speed manual. Every option except navigation. Retailed for over $30,000 new, I got it for $15,000 and it's still under warranty with 42,000 miles. I love buying used. Technically, I could swing a brand new car, but after three years with no car note, $400 - $500 a month is a tough pill to swallow. Going to pic it up in Erie, PA on Friday. Gonna catch a Seawolves game while I'm at it. |
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Apr 21, 2011 7:09:00 GMT -5
Nice! Congratulations.
I buy used too. Cash rules. Run 'em til they die. The greatest epiphany anyone can have is that it really doesn't matter what other people think of your car.
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Post by Rock Monster on Apr 21, 2011 7:25:08 GMT -5
...The greatest epiphany anyone can have is that it really doesn't matter what other people think of your car. This is why I drive a 2001 Ford Escort Cheap, good gas mileage, and just paid it off with the tax return I am however trying to sell it, to upgrade to my father-in-law's 2003 Buick LeSabre - better car, same mileage, still no payment, and I think cheaper insurance, since I will be going from a 2-door to a 4-door. |
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Post by Rebel on Apr 21, 2011 17:45:57 GMT -5
Nice! Congratulations. I buy used too. Cash rules. Run 'em til they die. The greatest epiphany anyone can have is that it really doesn't matter what other people think of your car. I agree, but there is one exception: when you are single and picking up a lady for a date, "Your rustbucket awaits" is not very impressive. Trust me. I know.  |
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Post by Rock Monster on Apr 22, 2011 12:56:47 GMT -5
I was reading the rules about the Onstar Push On contest, where you can win a new car (www2.onstar.com/web/portal/pushon) seems like everyone hates Canadians. Found this line in the rules: For Canadian residents only, as a condition of winning a prize, potential prize winner must correctly answer a mathematical time-limited skill-testing question. EDIT: I found the answer as to why this is... a little long, but interesting Many people wonder if the skill testing questions are thought up by the sponsors to prevent Canadians from winning as often. However, Canadian sweepstakes don't have skill testing questions because the sponsors want to discriminate against Canadians, but because they are required by Canadian sweepstakes law.
In the Introduction to Contests and Sweepstakes, I wrote about how lotteries have three major components: the prizes have value, the sponsor benefits from the sweepstakes financially, and the winner is chosen at random. In order to avoid being an illegal private lottery, at least one of the three components must be removed.
In the United States, the sponsor usually removes the financial benefit component to avoid being classified as an illegal lottery. That is why most sweepstakes include statements in their rules that confirms that the entrant does not have to pay to enter, and that a purchase will not change the chances of winning.
Canadians Use a Different Method to Avoid Illegal Lotteries
Canadian sweepstakes law, unlike American law, requires that the third component, "winners are chosen by luck," is removed. Sponsors cannot use pure luck to determine who wins a sweepstake. There must be at least some element of skill involved.
In order remove the element of pure chance, sponsors narrow the field of potential winners by requiring a skill testing question to enter their contests. Every entrant does not have the same chance to win; only those who at least pass the skill testing question are eligible to win prizes. Of course, this is only a technicality. Most people can pass the skill testing questions without difficulty, although sponsors are required to make the test somewhat challenging. |
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Apr 22, 2011 13:45:02 GMT -5
Now if only Americans could institute that into the voting process............
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Post by FUSTERCLUCK on Apr 22, 2011 21:27:13 GMT -5
Nice! Congratulations. I buy used too. Cash rules. Run 'em til they die. The greatest epiphany anyone can have is that it really doesn't matter what other people think of your car. Can you believe I am actually starting to have this realization? Yes, me. Now when it comes to sleds, bikes, and boats..... |
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Post by Queenie on Apr 25, 2011 14:44:21 GMT -5
My daughter got her learner's permit today. She hated her picture. I told her to join the club . . . everybody hates their driver's license picture.
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Post by Rock Monster on Apr 28, 2011 6:41:30 GMT -5
Had an interview on Monday. A different one on Tuesday. Yesterday the 2nd company called and want me to come in again. Hopefully will be starting a new job in a couple of weeks!
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Post by Rebel on Apr 28, 2011 6:56:52 GMT -5
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Apr 28, 2011 7:09:16 GMT -5
Had an interview on Monday. A different one on Tuesday. Yesterday the 2nd company called and want me to come in again. Hopefully will be starting a new job in a couple of weeks! Good luck, now you can file papers for a different lazy slob. |
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Post by Rock Monster on Apr 28, 2011 7:34:52 GMT -5
The down side is that I should actually be working, and will have very little, if any, internet goof off time.
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Post by Queenie on Apr 28, 2011 8:26:42 GMT -5
The down side is that I should actually be working, and will have very little, if any, internet goof off time. Oh drats!! |
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Post by Queenie on Apr 28, 2011 16:59:06 GMT -5
Very fitting picture my daughter made in computer lab today from clip art:  |
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Post by FUSTERCLUCK on Apr 28, 2011 19:38:13 GMT -5
My finger smells like shit after I wipe my ass
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Post by Opus on Apr 28, 2011 19:43:05 GMT -5
My finger smells like shit after I wipe my ass Have you tried:  |
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Post by FUSTERCLUCK on Apr 28, 2011 19:47:16 GMT -5
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Post by Opus on Apr 28, 2011 19:48:37 GMT -5
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Post by Rebel on Apr 28, 2011 21:05:31 GMT -5
Very fitting picture my daughter made in computer lab today from clip art: Your daughter's sense of humor will get her fired from a radio gig one day. Don't ask me how I know... |
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Post by Opus on Apr 28, 2011 21:24:10 GMT -5
Ask Gilbert Gottfried about his sense of humor during natural disasters.
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Apr 29, 2011 10:12:13 GMT -5
Your daughter's sense of humor will get her fired from a radio gig one day. Don't ask me how I know...Did you draw penises and then slip them into desk drawers too? |
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