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I own a 2004 Jetta wagon TDI and think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Apparently the motors were changed the following year and are not as good??? I get 800 - 850 kms on a tank and it costs ~$60 to fill. As well, the oil change interval is 12,000 km, at $80 a pop. Works out cheaper than a dino change every 5000 km. Bear in mind every 120,000 km you have to change the timing belt and water pump, around $400 - $1200 depending on where it is done.

I am waiting for JohnF to let us know the real reason...

WOW! I love seeing old tackle.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm The sheer magnitude of this disater is breathtaking.

Guys like you just irk me. Great snag! Steelie, you may want to look at Mountain Equipment Co-Op as well. They have some very good gear.

When you look at the time line for this, it has gone quite quickly IMHO. You disclosed the sad news 5 months ago, and now they are at the surgery determination already. All in all I would give kudos to our health care system, except for the ridiculous pill cost. As for the tax returns, isn't that what accountants are for?

Watching the news, I realize that getting out on the water is not as important as we think.

Wait till the water temp is at least 40 F

Any updates on this story?

They forgot thge most important tip, take a slower running friend with you.

I think you should create a new guy based on Mercman. He would be a constant source of entertainment.... PS: Done

That is hilarious!

Your whole family is mentioned in our prayers as well.

John you got a seat in my boat if you want. Heck, I'll even set up a special comfy chair you too.....

A blond city girl named Amy marries a Colorado rancher. One morning, on his way out to check on the cows, the rancher says to Amy, 'The insemination man is coming over to impregnate one of our cows today,so I drove a nail into the 2 by 4 just above where the cow's stall is in the barn. Please show him where the cow is when he gets here, OK?' The rancher leaves for the fields. After a while, the artificial insemination man arrives and knocks on the front door. Amy takes him down to the barn. They walk along the row of cows and when Amy sees the nail, she tells him, 'This is the one right here.' The man, assuming he is dealing with an airhead blond, asks, 'Tell me lady, 'cause I'm dying to know; how would YOU know that this is the right cow to be bred?' 'That's simple," she said. "By the nail that's over its stall,' she explains very confidently. Laughing rudely at her, the man says, 'And what, pray tell, is the nail for?' The blond turns to walk away and says sweetly over her shoulder, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 'I guess it's to hang your pants on.'

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I would have to agree, Paul's OK. We spent a little time together over dinner not that long ago, and both enjoyed the experience. Probably my experience was better than his, but the next time I'm in town, we are gonna hit the water together.

Check the bylaws of your condo corporation, typically they do not allow storge of boats or unused cars for longer than two weeks.

Well done Mike, as Lucy says, "you're a good man Charlie Brown"

It's postings like this that will get you banned Spincast

Tried to make a 4" hole in the side of my house today, ran into a large fastener and kibosed that idea. Now I will have to go through the top course of block instead

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Congrads! Just think, it could be worse, if you had a child it would be saying, "Goodness; thats my father!?" I know mine do!

I will have room for two, but they have to have strong arms to paddle back when the batteries die

What he said X5