Re: New Vehicle Options

[Jim <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

On Jul 11, 10:57=EF=BF=BDam, tourman <robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Jul 11, 11:36 am, Spellcheck Patrol <alarminst...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > On Jul 11, 11:19 am, tourman <robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > On Jul 11, 3:49 am, "CH=EF=BF=BDIS" <s...@xxxxx> wrote:
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> > > > "Robert L Bass" wrote...
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> > > > > Get a 17' Little Giant ladder. =EF=BF=BDI had one for years and i=
t would fold
> > > > > small enough to fit in the trunk of my old Camry. =EF=BF=BDThey'r=
e heavy but solid
> > > > > as a rock.
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> > > > > --
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> > > > > Regards,
> > > > > Robert L Bass
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> > > > Being anywhere between 25-60 lbs., depending on which one you get, =
I'd say
> > > > it's a little too heavy to be moving around a house 50 times a day.=
 =EF=BF=BDOn the
> > > > other hand, all of these type of ladders I've seen (Little Giant br=
anded or
> > > > not) have been extremely stable and comfortable to be on. =EF=BF=BD=
For my own
> > > > interest I just checked my current daily ladder... 13 lbs. and $70.
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> > > > So at 30 lbs. and $230 for the smallest/cheapest
> > > > (http://www.littlegiantladder.com/little-giant/type-1.html), the we=
ight
> > > > would be a pain at times, and the price may be a little hard for ma=
nagement
> > > > to swallow. =EF=BF=BDIf they could cut the weight and price in half=
, that would be
> > > > so much easier.
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> > > > On the other hand, for your space saving amusement, I can fit the 6=
' ladder
> > > > into my little 87 Civic too. =EF=BF=BDPlus all the tools I normally=
 need for an
> > > > installation, and about 6-8 boxes of wire, and a few extra parts, a=
nd that
> > > > days equipment, and one seat left for me to drive in. =EF=BF=BDDoes=
n't mean it's
> > > > something I'd want to do everyday, but it can be done.
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> > > > Then again, I could also quit packing that damn 8' step / 14'(ish) =
extension
> > > > ladder on top of the van. =EF=BF=BDThe gas savings alone may make u=
p for the cost.
> > > > :)
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> > > > - Chris
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> > > RHC: Yeah, that ladder might be a problem. I have carried my 6 foot
> > > stepladder in the vehicle, but it does require some careful packing,
> > > and not something I'd want to do on a daily basis for sure. However,
> > > in my case, I only need it occasionally, so it's not the same type of
> > > problem you would encounter. Some small vehicles can have the
> > > passenger seat go flat (Toyota Matrix), which is a decided advantage
> > > in your case.
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> > > Like everything, the vehicle has to fit the situation. Not much good
> > > if it doesn't unless the pro's beat out the con's overall....<
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> > Bob you're at least ninety fucking years old so the stories about you
> > using anything metallic outside of a walker or portable crapper just
> > aren't believable.
> > Folks feel obligated to respond to you because it's kind of taboo to
> > ignore a geezer when they get to rambling, but in the back of their
> > minds they're hoping your home health aid will interject and take you
> > back home for a diaper change. Then you can sit in front of the TV and
> > watch Larry King Live with your volume cranked up to 100. Ah you old
> > folks. What good are ya? Other than keeping florists and pharmacies in
> > business do you goats have any redeeming values? And I don't count
> > employing negroid home attendants as a positive.
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> RHC: Ah Tom...Tom...Tom....when will you young pups ever learn to
> respect the wisdom of your elders !!!!
>
> I'll have you know, I'm FAR from needing a walker or diapers ! =EF=BF=BDI=
 can
> still climb ladders with the best of you guys; I can still install
> systems as well as ever, and I now have the wisdom to know when to
> walk away from a potential disaster of a job !! Us old geezers have
> done or seen it all before. We can sit back and laugh at you young'uns
> making the same mistakes we made years ago.....:)) Nor do I like
> plastic much of anything. I shoot 1911's made of steel - no plastic
> Glock toys for this boy !

Seen it all.
Heard it all.
Done it all.
But just can't seem to remember it .... at all.




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> About the only area where nothing has changed is when a curvaceous
> ankle or butt walks by........only problem is at my age, all I can do
> is look anymore.....
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ANKEL!!!!!   Who the hell looks at an ankle?   How the hell old ARE
you????
Sounds like the age of bussles and pantaloons.


> That's about the only thing I envy you young'uns for.....-


Yeah ..... we still look ..... but can't seem to remember why it's
important.