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Old 06-01-2010, 05:56 PM
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That's what happens when Desmond doesn't press the button

Does looked both dramatic and chopped. Wow.
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Old 06-01-2010, 10:49 PM
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Old 06-02-2010, 12:17 AM
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That looks fake on the left. Like it goes to China or Hell or something. What was down there?
A Big Ass Cave... that's what!

Guatemala City sits on a high karst plateau underlain by a few passages in which you could fly a 747...

I have a couple of friends that have been going to China to explore the caves over there. One of the rivers flows underground for like 40 miles before it resurfaces...!!!
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Old 06-02-2010, 12:36 AM
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Still looks fake, but I did a google search and even then news organizations are acknowledging it looks like photoshop, but its real. There was one in 2007 that looked similar. I'd move out of there if I could. That's nuts.
Ever been to Luray Caverns? Who's to say there's not one under your house??? Definite possibility.
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Old 06-02-2010, 10:23 PM
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Racing Mower for sale...actually, there are two of them. This is the fastest one... $3000

http://winchester.craigslist.org/grd/1765191246.html

Dynamark Chassis, 20 Briggs Vanguard, with cam, roller rockers, flat top pistons, billet rods, stainless valves, heavy valve springs and retainers, billet push rods, billet flywheel with adjustable ignition timing, solenoid shift starter, two barrel carb with adjustable main and idle circuits, K & N air filter, oil cooler, built and ran 6 Events, Chassis is tube framed, steering is tight and has been re-enforced, 13" tires on 6" re-enforced rims all the way around, 800 series peerless rear end locked with a solid axle of 4140 steel, hyd dual caliper disc brakes, axle has pillow block bearings 2" from both rear wheels for extra support, Currently setup to race with ABNORML, Direct drive ( no clutch ) 37 3/4" wide 47" wheelbase, seat is 14 "high, Tractor is very fast, handles well and has won many races. Email with questions, Many extra parts to go with. Motor alone would cost near $3800 alone to build. These are the videos taken from last years Frederick County Fair. Tractor is the red #5.




Here's the cheaper one for $1400.

Dynamark Chassis, Briggs 18Hp Opposed twin, Custom built two barrel carb and intake setup, lightened flywheel, 20hp cam, heavy valve springs, shaved heads, ported and polished, advanced ignition timing, steering is tight and has been re-enforced, 920 peerless rear locked and still using factory disc brakes, Runs and performs great, Has run three seasons, has won 1 championship, 2nd place the following year. Has won many races, Email for more info, Videos attached are of the Frederick County Fair last year, It is the red #5

http://winchester.craigslist.org/grd/1765226880.html
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Old 06-03-2010, 08:14 AM
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I hear Dr.K is pretty cheap, maybe he wants one of these
http://standardmadness.com/featured/...che-911-gt3-rs
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Old 06-03-2010, 08:15 AM
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^^ Maybe I'm missing something, but why is the above "FAIL"? I think racing lawnmowers are pretty cool.
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Old 06-03-2010, 08:59 AM
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I hear Dr.K is pretty cheap, maybe he wants one of these
http://standardmadness.com/featured/...che-911-gt3-rs
Ken,
You're on my list now (), but that is a really cool project and looks really well executed!
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Old 06-03-2010, 09:02 AM
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This is about the worst scam email I've ever received. Don't they have someone that can proof their stuff? :

Hello Friend
I am sorry to encroach into your privacy in this manner,my name is Dr.
Peter McWealth, I am 69 years old, a citizen of Australian, live and work
in Haiti until the recent natural diaster-
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/12/haiti.earthquake/index.html

I was born as orphan with no kids. my hospitals was affected
recent Fierce Earthquake in Haiti the country i worked as a medical doctor
for 31 years.I have been diagnosed with Cancer 3 years back, hence I have
liquidate all access into physical cash and want to transfer my remaining
funds of US$2,500.000.00 to your name to help me disburse/donate to
charity and also set up a foundation.

When this $2.5M is transferred to your name. You will have 20%,of the
funds for your honesty and caring, 40% goes to charity homes, and you will
use $40% to build a CHARITY HOMES AND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION I CAN ASSURE YOU
THAT ALL THE EXPENSES IN THIS TRANSACTION WHICH IS TAX, TRANSFER CHARGES
AND DOCUMENTATIONS ETC, I will take care of all. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT SO
BEAR IN MIND NO EXPENSES FROM YOU, my lawyer in Sweden will take care of
all.ALL THE EXPENSES WILL BE PROVIDED BY ME TO YOU SO YOU WILL USE IT TO
HANDLE EVERY FEES INVOLVED IN THIS TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUST AND HONEST.I am
rich in the LORD so I will handle all the expenses for you, all I need is
trust to receive the US$2,500.000.00 for this project.

Please reply me back for more details with your to my
emails: richardrobinson@hosanna.net , with name,physical address and phone number
My Nurse assisted me to construct this write up due to my health problems

good faith.
Linda Owen (Nurse)
For:
Engineer Dr. Richard benson
EMAIL: richardrobinson@hosanna.net
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- 2000 Boxster S (now mine)

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- 2017 F350 (tow monster)
- 2018 Jeep Wrangler

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- 1979 RX7
- 1986 944
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- 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500 (FIL's beast now)
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Old 06-03-2010, 09:38 AM
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Tony,

I dunno. Sounds totally plausible to me. Mr. Dr. Engineer reaches out of the blue and offers you give you money in order for you to do something for him that he could have done himself. I am in.
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