This forum seems kind of dead. I wonder if I even should have registered?
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I'm glad you registered.
ac_smile
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You are registered Mel. :crazy:
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Who is Mel?
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Who is Mel?
Mel Gibson, a poster here.
whatever
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Mel Gibson posts here? The same guy from Mad Max movies?
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Mel Gibson posts here? The same guy from Mad Max movies?
The same drunk who comes here with different handles everytime he gets his white ass banned from the toilet forum.
BTW, what did you this time Mel?
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Mel Gibson posts here? The same guy from Mad Max movies?
The same drunk who comes here with different handles everytime he gets his white ass banned from the toilet forum.
BTW, what did you this time Mel?
Im guessing being a repetitive drunk loser :laugh3:
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Mel Gibson posts here? The same guy from Mad Max movies?
The same drunk who comes here with different handles everytime he gets his white ass banned from the toilet forum.
BTW, what did you this time Mel?
Im guessing being a repetitive drunk loser :laugh3:
I can't be judging anyone for that. :43(2):
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Mel Gibson posts here? The same guy from Mad Max movies?
The same drunk who comes here with different handles everytime he gets his white ass banned from the toilet forum.
BTW, what did you this time Mel?
Im guessing being a repetitive drunk loser :laugh3:
I can't be judging anyone for that. :43(2):
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Get out, Bring my sweet as fucken sugar Asian sweetheart back :t1929:
^Unlike Mel/Harvard Gent, I've quit drinking.
Do you have any other bad habits? :evilthoughts2:
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I only drink fine whiskey on occasion. Never watered down. As a Harvard gent, I have impeccable tastes for the finer things in life.
Who's this Mel? Is he a problem? I am not this poster. I am a Harvard Gent!
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Absolutely not Keeps. I'm a fucking saint.
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I only drink fine whiskey on occasion. Never watered down. As a Harvard gent, I have impeccable tastes for the finer things in life.
Who's this Mel? Is he a problem? I am not this poster. I am a Harvard Gent!
What was it this time Mel? Did you call mimi a cunt?
Harvard Gent had to go re-activate his account. Don't wait up for him.
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I only drink fine whiskey on occasion. Never watered down. As a Harvard gent, I have impeccable tastes for the finer things in life.
Who's this Mel? Is he a problem? I am not this poster. I am a Harvard Gent!
What was it this time Mel? Did you call mimi a cunt?
not even close, its his pathetic personality, or lack there of.
im still wondering when hes going to clean that Canadian Tire shot gun of his.
You think Mel would TRY and hide who he was, Like maybe try using "jock my cock" next time Mel , Idiot!!
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Now will the mystery of whether he called mimi a cunt again may never be solved. Thanx a lot RW,
According to Mel, he got tossed was impersonating a mod or some such crapola.
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What exactly does impersonating a mod on VF consist of? Speaking with a Balkan accent, growing hair on your ass and encouraging lunatics/trolls/unemployed fake nazi gossipers who hate us?
Well using one of my previously used avatars is impersonating a poster so I can only imagine...
Does this Mel Gibson guy create new handles when he posts here because he forgot the pw of his previous handles?
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I create new handles from time to time, as I am so despised that I get banned typically on sight for absolutely no reason whatsoever.
Quite comical, actually. This is what happens when you put a person in a position of power that has lost the ability to control their own surroundings in "real life."
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That's the reason they gave. I wasn't actually impersonating any Mod.
They simply don't have a reason to ban me, so they come up with some BS like impersonating a Mod.
I think I may have offended Mimi. One person that cannot stand to be offended there is her, and it's a bannable offence, even though it's not listed in the TOS. They should actually update their TOS, so that it is known that "offending Mimi" is a bannable offence.
It's different here. Here I'm just banned for no reason whatsoever. No excuses are fabricated.
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I wish you would use a different handle.
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Trust me. Once RW smells my presence, this account will be frozen also! Should be in a matter of minutes...
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Trust me. Once RW smells my presence, this account will be frozen also! Should be in a matter of minutes...
Why don't you use Mel Gibson?
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Can't post properly with it.
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Can't post properly with it.
Why can't you post properly with it.
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RW loves to powertrip, that's why.
It's bad enough that I'm restricted to the Retard Rodeo, but OK. That I can live with.
However, this "moderator approval" crap before I can even post here in The Retard? That's going too far.
A long, long time ago I stated for fact that RW doesn't know how to wipe her ass properly.
I think this offended her, and ever since then she has disliked my presence.
Oh, I also said to her that her parents didn't beat her hard enough when she was a child.
ROFL, cry you Fucken cock sucker. ac_lmfao
Here comes tough guy!
You know what you should do, Fash?
You should give me my own sub-forum. That way, everyone ends up a winner!
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RW loves to powertrip, that's why.
It's bad enough that I'm restricted to the Retard Rodeo, but OK. That I can live with.
However, this "moderator approval" crap before I can even post here in The Retard? That's going too far.
We have it for a reason though Mel..
We didn't just say let's use mod approval to make people angry.
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You should give me my own sub-forum. That way, everyone ends up a winner!
That's an interesting thought Mel..
Gary Oak has his own subforum on another board.
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You mean RW has it for her own reasons.
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Gary Oak has his own subforum on another board.
Memebee also has a few lame-assed forums run by posters, such as "Blurtsome."
Perhaps it's time I branch out on my own, and create something so successful, that it will even be beyond my wildest dreams.
I am an entrepreneur at heart.
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Gary Oak has his own subforum on another board.
Memebee also has a few lame-assed forums run by posters, such as "Blurtsome."
Perhaps it's time I branch out on my own, and create something so successful, that it will even be beyond my wildest dreams.
I am an entrepreneur at heart.
Let me think about it and I will get back to you.
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Gary Oak has his own subforum on another board.
Memebee also has a few lame-assed forums run by posters, such as "Blurtsome."
Perhaps it's time I branch out on my own, and create something so successful, that it will even be beyond my wildest dreams.
I am an entrepreneur at heart.
Blurtsome is fucking awful.
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It's a travesty!
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It's a travesty!
I can't stand those geriatric, self-righteous freaks of nature Blurt and his equally effeminate brother Grandma P.
I'm feeling nice tonight. I'll remove the approve on Mel but this account goes bye-bye. Please don't make me regret it.
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You've done that before, and then five minutes later you restrict it again for absolutely no reason.
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I'll be up for at least another hour..
I can change it back to mod approval if it is needed.
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Blurt used to be "fun," but lately he's getting worse and worse. I think he has many personal issues to deal with, and they're affecting his mental well-being.
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I can change it back to mod approval if it is needed.
I'm sure RW will restrict it again the minute you log off...
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Blurt used to be "fun," but lately he's getting worse and worse. I think he has many personal issues to deal with, and they're affecting his mental well-being.
He's also a fucking bag licker.
I think sexually, he's currently in a state of massive confusion. Am I a man, or am I a woman? Should I have my penis surgically removed?
These are actually serious decisions that must weigh heavily on him...
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I can change it back to mod approval if it is needed.
I'm sure RW will restrict it again the minute you log off...
U dum
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Come here and give me a kiss!~
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Come here and give me a kiss!~
:001_rolleyes:
[size=200]By the power of Grayskull![/size]
There we go. Mi ruv you wrong time, RW.
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Mel, how the fuck are ya? I haven't seen you here in ages. ac_toofunny
Back by popular demand!~
Fuuuuuck, you people are fucking nuts.
This bottom shelf booze guzzling, dirtmonger plays you people like a violin.
It's almost too painful to watch.
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This bottom shelf booze guzzling, dirtmonger plays you people like a violin.
It's almost too painful to watch.
:smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
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I like this handle better than the one you were using.
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This bottom shelf booze guzzling, dirtmonger plays you people like a violin.
It's almost too painful to watch.
I've been posting here from the start.
Funny thing is, I've never had any issues until you, RW and the Aussie moved in here.
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Everyone likes Mel Gibson, even though he is a racist misogynist.
Women cannot deny his tight little bum, especially in Mad Max.
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This bottom shelf booze guzzling, dirtmonger plays you people like a violin.
It's almost too painful to watch.
I've been posting here from the start.
Funny thing is, I've never had any issues until you, RW and the Aussie moved in here.
I remember Asian Pride.
:icon_wink:
Hello all! It's been ages!
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Everyone likes Mel Gibson, even though he is a racist misogynist.
He's a celebutard. He has aged very poorly too. He's a liquor pig just like you.
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Oh please, stick with MG.
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It seems as though Mel Gibson choose handle very wisely.
Wise man, like Mr. Miyagi.
Un Fucken real.
This is legacy handle. Mr. Miyagi taught me well. Must never abuse legacy handle. Must cherish legacy handle until the end. Until final battle.
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It seems as though Mel Gibson choose handle very wisely.
Wise man, like Mr. Miyagi.
:beurk:
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This bottom shelf booze guzzling, dirtmonger plays you people like a violin.
It's almost too painful to watch.
I've been posting here from the start.
Funny thing is, I've never had any issues until you, RW and the Aussie moved in here.
You are full of shit. You have always been a POS.
In days past the shit monkeys like you were allowed to run free and throw your scat all over the place. That's the ONLY difference.
Now you have to face people who don't put up with your lowlife antics and you don't know how to handle it. Maybe if you weren't such a WT piece of crap, you would be able to figure out what's what.
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:roll: :roll: :roll:
Why are you guys attacking gibson for his drinking?
I´m a drunk too and its awesome.
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They're running out of other attacks...
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I prefer Mel Gibson.
Is it because he is caucasian?
Hornung says hello.
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Legacy handle must always be cherished, and treated with respect!
Like a crouching tiger, only to be used for final battle!
This thread is too fn funny. Thank you guys you def got a knack for humor :roll: Made my whole night :thumbup:
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I prefer Mel Gibson.
I prefer he puts the shot gun in his mouth and parts his hair
Keep, that's quite the avatar, what's it from?
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I prefer Mel Gibson.
I prefer he puts the shot gun in his mouth and parts his hair
He would fuck it up, just like he did with his cat. ac_lmfao
But hey, if he managed to blow his off, would anyone really notice? :laugh3:
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If I can just touch even one person, then it is all worth while!
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I prefer Mel Gibson.
I prefer he puts the shot gun in his mouth and parts his hair
:shock:
Merle Dixon would be a good name too..
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Found a few dark ones on a site. It has ton you would like. I will email you the link.
I'm changing this one
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I prefer Mel Gibson.
I prefer he puts the shot gun in his mouth and parts his hair
:shock:
Sorry, forgot he's your pet
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I prefer Mel Gibson.
I prefer he puts the shot gun in his mouth and parts his hair
:shock:
Sorry, forgot he's your pet
Fuck that, he's mine cuz he has a bike.
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241. Every one who
(a) counsels a person to commit suicide, or
(b) aids or abets a person to commit suicide,
I'd be careful with your "tough guy" talk, Kreeper. Not that it bothers me, but Canadian law might see it otherwise...
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I prefer Mel Gibson.
I prefer he puts the shot gun in his mouth and parts his hair
:shock:
Sorry, forgot he's your pet
Fuck that, he's mine cuz he has a bike.
Do you ride yourself?
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Funny you mention that...
Today I dropped my leather riding jacket at the cleaners. $65 for a dry clean!
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Do you ride yourself?
No, I don't have a motorcycle license. My daddy has a hogg and I ride bitch on it when he's driving or when he lends it to my husband.
No no no he's MY pet! I have his leash right here ac_biggrin
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241. Every one who
(a) counsels a person to commit suicide, or
(b) aids or abets a person to commit suicide,
Fuck you scumbag.
Saying that you would prefer someone dead on the internet is NOT aiding or assisting suicide.
What's next you little dirt peddling fag? Are you going to try and scare us with legal prosecution for being mean to you? :laugh3:
Grow as pair and stop getting your courage and personality from a bottle of gin.
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Fuck you, try getting an insult over the internet to stick in court.
Go sweep the sand out of your vag, you weaselly little rum pot. What's the matter, Mel, can't handle being told to fuck off and die? :laugh3:
Like I said, Renee, it doesn't bother me.
Just want to point out that his "tough guy" schtick could very well be viewed as a serious criminal offence under the Canadian Criminal Code.
I'm just the messenger. Do with the info what you will... I'm not your babysitter, nor am I his.
Maybe I should make another account..
Hey Mel, do you like barrel wash? Fashionista has never been shitfaced on barrel wash. Can you believe that? I've heard of people like that, but I never thought I would ever chat with them on the net. :laugh3:
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Just want to point out that his "tough guy" schtick could very well be viewed as a serious criminal offence under the Canadian Criminal Code.
I'm just the messenger. Do with the info what you will... I'm not your babysitter, nor am I his.
Well then why mention it?
STFU, Mel. As usual you are talking out of your bleeding asshole. :laugh3:
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I've tasted some pretty pure & fine shine in my slightly younger years, but I pretty much stick to my Lager these days...
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Why reply to it?
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Barrel wash would take too much effort for Mel to get his drunk on.
He prefers to stumble into a discount store and shell out a few dimes on whatever cut rate shit is on sale. Drinks it right out of the paper bag too. :laugh3:
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Only when I'm driving...
Its good to stay with beer...
The shine is so strong that you find yourself in a ward sooner or later... Fighting off demons.
:laugh3:
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Why reply to it?
To shut you up and prevent you from looking like a bigger ass than you already do.
You're welcome, rummy.
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I've tasted some pretty pure & fine shine in my slightly younger years, but I pretty much stick to my Lager these days...
We used to make our own hooch when I lived in the Middle East. Most of it was really bad.
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Thanks Mom!
Are my Pop Tarts ready yet?
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Only when I'm driving...
I thought that went without saying. :laugh3:
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Are you White?
What the fuck were you doing living in the Middle East?
Mmmm pop tarts...lolol
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Are you White?
What the fuck were you doing living in the Middle East?
Yes, I'm white. I'm of Ukrainian and Dutch descent. I don't know why that matters, but anyway. I was working as a toolpush and drilling supervisor in the Middle East. I have worked in Europe, Africa, South America, South Asia, South East Asia, Central Asia and Australia too. I met the old lady working in Indonesia.
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Thanks Mom!
Are my Pop Tarts ready yet?
Make your own fucking Pop Tarts.
Sound familiar? I'll bet your ex-wife tells you the same thing right after she "jocks your 3" cock".
Was that before the hightened tensions between the West and the Middle East?
Could you walk around freely in a Western manner, doing Western things?
Or was there a concern?
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I'm a MGTOW now... My Ex knows this.
Don't take no shit, nor lip, from the female species.
We're still on friendly chatting terms... Would you like me to send her any particular text?
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Could you walk around freely in a Western manner, doing Western things?
Or was there a concern?
Depends on the country I was in. But mostly I was confined to expat compounds. My first time working in the area was Saudi Arabia in 1993. My last time in the area was Abu Dhabi in 2010. Even liberal places like Abu Dhabi are not good places to bend the rules. I hate the Middle East.
Figured so much. That's why I asked...
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Could you walk around freely in a Western manner, doing Western things?
Or was there a concern?
Depends on the country I was in. But mostly I was confined to expat compounds. My first time working in the area was Saudi Arabia in 1993. My last time in the area was Abu Dhabi in 2010. Even liberal places like Abu Dhabi are not good places to bend the rules. I hate the Middle East.
My husband has done work there too, but only for short times..
Training, or troubleshooting usually.
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I'm a MGTOW now... My Ex knows this.
Don't take no shit, nor lip, from the female species.
We're still on friendly chatting terms... Would you like me to send her any particular text?
Yeah, you the man. :001_rolleyes:
No fucks are given on this end what you send her.
Mel, you're just a dime a dozen dirt merchant and it's inconsequential to anyone here if you take or don't take shit or lip from anyone.
You seem to be attracted to me, Renee. Some posters are.
At least you roll with the punches, Renee. That's one trait that I must commend you on...
Some posters get cranky, difficult, or flat out refuse to post if things aren't to their exact own personal likings.
As much as you are a hate blob, you seem a little more "flexible," for lack of a better term, than some others...
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It must be the motorcycle. I have the same problem with groupies because of my bike. :laugh3:
Nice! What's your ride?
If your bike has a pussy pad, that's the attraction :thumbup: Hubby took me on a Harley soft tail a few years back on a Harley trial ride. I was terrified but after a few minutes I never felt so alive in my life. What a rush! Sadly we don't have a Harley :sad:
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I have a Harley Softail.
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Harley's are very expensive. Why not consider a used Jap bike? Just as much fun, and much cheaper!
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I'm sure that said Sportster a few seconds ago...
I like my Sportster 1200V. It's raw, and very simplistic in every way.
I ride solo. Solo seat, forward pegs. I'm not a huge guy, so it fits me OK in this configuration
I do like the fact that the big twins now have a six-speed tranny though... That's a plus on the highway. I almost bought a Dyna, but then at that point I may as well have bought a stripped down Road King.
What I really need to do, is to keep the Sporty for around town, and get a R/K for the highway...
Plus, I would never two-up on my Sporty. Couldn't anyhow, since I've mounted a leather swing-arm bag, which effectively makes the left passenger peg obsolete.
With a R/K, I would probably bolt on a smaller-style passenger pillion.
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Yeah, when I see a roach I have an overwhelming urge to kill it. :laugh:
Make no mistake, Mel. I see you as vermin that should be exterminated with extreme prejudice. There is no attraction, only revulsion.
I have a six speed tranny. I don't mind it. I normally do 3 big runs a year across Western North America. I ride with a group of guys. We're all over 40.
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Harley's are very expensive. Why not consider a used Jap bike? Just as much fun, and much cheaper!
Ya, no way, it's a Harley or nothing at all. Just can't afford it right now. I envy people who ride one, you lucky buggers!
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Harley's are very expensive. Why not consider a used Jap bike? Just as much fun, and much cheaper!
Ya, no way, it's a Harley or nothing at all. Just can't afford it right now. I envy people who ride one, you lucky buggers!
Not me GrAnnie.
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Nice!
I'm not quite 40 yet, but it's closing in quick!
I ride my Sporty to the Interior a few times every summer. Plenty of power to spare, but that sixth gear would be welcomed!
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Nice!
I'm not quite 40 yet, but it's closing in quick!
I ride my Sporty to the Interior a few times every summer. Plenty of power to spare, but that sixth gear would be welcomed!
When you say the interior, do you mean the Okanagan?
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That's BS.
Any ride is fun. Harley's are very expensive, and I wouldn't suggest buying one unless you have experience riding.
You will find out just how heavy they are, when you embarrassingly drop it on its side in the middle of an intersection, or trying to park it.
You will also find out how much that drop may cost to fix!
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Yup yup!
Have some family there!
Nice place in the summer! Plus, my second cousin there just bought himself a Suzuki SV650 last summer, so we'll go for a ride around the lake...
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Make no mistake, Mel. I see you as vermin that should be exterminated with extreme prejudice. There is no attraction, only revulsion.
Here's the problem... I am
Understand this. Embrace this.
What part of one account don't you understand?
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Yup yup!
Have some family there!
Nice place in the summer! Plus, my second cousin there just bought himself a Suzuki SV650 last summer, so we'll go for a ride around the lake...
We go to the Kootenays near RW's house every summer in our rv..
We like camping there.
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Asian Pride is my legacy account.
It has been around long before you, and as long as it posts in good standing, it will remain as a legacy account in good standing.
Fuck with it, Tara, and you may as well lock down the forum to
I hope I am very clear, Tara.
That's not how it works Mel.
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That's BS.
Any ride is fun. Harley's are very expensive, and I wouldn't suggest buying one unless you have experience riding.
You will find out just how heavy they are, when you embarrassingly drop it on its side in the middle of an intersection, or trying to park it.
You will also find out how much that drop may cost to fix!
I would never have the guts to drive one myself. There's something super sexy when I'm on the back of one with my hubby driving ac_smile
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We like camping there.
That's a beautiful area. Lots of lakes, mountains, and wilderness!
I'd live there if there was more work available. Right now, I'll invest my time in the big city!
Hopefully when I'm retirement age, I can sell the condo for a nice chunk of change, and retire into a cabin by the lake!
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Then deactivate "Mel Gibson" if it bothers you so much. I don't care.
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We like camping there.
That's a beautiful area. Lots of lakes, mountains, and wilderness!
I'd live there if there was more work available. Right now, I'll invest my time in the big city!
Hopefully when I'm retirement age, I can sell the condo for a nice chunk of change, and retire into a cabin by the lake!
Do condos ever really move up much? They're overpriced to begin with.
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Received the assessment not long ago. Went up 1.75%. Assessment before it went up about the same also, roughly at 1.75%.
Of course, I live in Greater Vancouver, and it seems as though the normal "rules" don't apply here to home values.
Honestly? I'd be happy with a steady 2% increase annually, should that remain to be true.
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Received the assessment not long ago. Went up 1.75%. Assessment before it went up about the same also, roughly at 1.75%.
City assessments and actual market value are not always lockstep. Cities have been known to assess homes above market value to raise tax revenue without technically raising property taxes. It's sneaky.
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Received the assessment not long ago. Went up 1.75%. Assessment before it went up about the same also, roughly at 1.75%.
City assessments and actual market value are not always lockstep. Cities have been known to assess homes above market value to raise tax revenue without technically raising property taxes. It's sneaky.
That happened in the Czuk. House prices are flat, condos/town homes are down, but everyone had their house received an assessment that their home was worth more than what the markets says it is.
It all depends on the markets... Here in Greater Van, things are different then in the rest of the country. Demand is greater than supply.
I would not sell for a dollar under assessed, and buyers/realtors here probably know to not even waste a sellers time even making an offer below assessed...
Many municipalities around here now permit the building of high-rises. Here, they do not. I am also banking on the fact that perhaps eventually they will.
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I would not sell for a dollar under assessed, and buyers/realtors here probably know to not even waste a sellers time even making an offer below assessed...
I know Toronto and Vancouver are the reasons Canada's housing prices are still on the rise. The rest of the country is pretty flat/low annual increases. I won't sell my house for a dollar less than market value because assessment here is bullshit with the NDP in control of our city council for so fucking long.
In a nutshell, as long as the Chinese yuan keeps flowing into this marketplace, it's a pretty solid investment here, IMHO. And boy oh boy, do the Chinese ever love it here!
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Chinese millionaires do not have a lot of confidence in the mainland for a quite a few reasons. They are looking for safe investments/places to park their cash. House prices in Hong Kong makes Vancouver look like a fishing village in New Brunswick. As long as that is the case and as long as we allow non residents to to invest freely, Vancouver and Toronto homeowners are in the driver's seat.
Before I owned, I had a valid issue with the influx of the yuan driving up the prices here excessively. Now that I own, well... It's different.
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Speaking of the renminbi, if China allows a broader trading range or worse abandons the peg altogether expect a mass influx of Chinese money into Vancouver.
The values here will remain a solid investment for some time yet, IMHO.
My parents own a detached on a quarter acre here... It's assessed value has increased at a mind blowing level every year recently. Realtors are actually going door to door looking for potential sellers.
I am an only child. Not to sound grim or greedy, but when they kick the bucket:
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My parents own a detached on a quarter acre here... It's assessed value has increased at a mind blowing level every year recently. Realtors are actually going door to door looking for potential sellers.
I am an only child. Not to sound grim or greedy, but when they kick the bucket:
Oh, I agree. Torpnto and Vancouver will do well for a while yet. There are a few things that could derail it of course including legislative restrictions on foreign ownership. At some time it will come down back to earth. The question is will it be a soft landing or a thud.
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Chinese millionaires do not have a lot of confidence in the mainland for a quite a few reasons. They are looking for safe investments/places to park their cash. House prices in Hong Kong makes Vancouver look like a fishing village in New Brunswick. As long as that is the case and as long as we allow non residents to to invest freely, Vancouver and Toronto homeowners are in the driver's seat.
I foresee some changes in the future to foreign home ownership in Vancouver.
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Chinese millionaires do not have a lot of confidence in the mainland for a quite a few reasons. They are looking for safe investments/places to park their cash. House prices in Hong Kong makes Vancouver look like a fishing village in New Brunswick. As long as that is the case and as long as we allow non residents to to invest freely, Vancouver and Toronto homeowners are in the driver's seat.
I foresee some changes in the future to foreign home ownership in Vancouver.
I do too.
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My parents own a detached on a quarter acre here... It's assessed value has increased at a mind blowing level every year recently. Realtors are actually going door to door looking for potential sellers.
I am an only child. Not to sound grim or greedy, but when they kick the bucket:
Oh, I agree. Torpnto and Vancouver will do well for a while yet. There are a few things that could derail it of course including legislative restrictions on foreign ownership. At some time it will come down back to earth. The question is will it be a soft landing or a thud.
Foreign ownership is a problem because so many places sit empty which is actually bad for local economies. There should be people in those buildings who are shopping in our stores, etc. The issue is more in strata restrictions on rentals than who owns the place. Vancouver already has a shitty rental situation which is due in part to foreign ownership.
Well, foreign ownership seems to be a subject that the "powers that be" here don't ever seem to want to touch.
You fuck with the foreign influx of $$$, you fuck with current values, which many home owners here may not want...
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Foreign ownership is a problem because so many places sit empty which is actually bad for local economies. There should be people in those buildings who are shopping in our stores, etc.
This is false. The Strata Act here in BC has been amended a few years ago (2010 I think?) regarding this. A Strata can no longer disallow owners to rent out their units.
A house/condo/forest is something material to tie your wealth on...
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Foreign ownership is a problem because so many places sit empty which is actually bad for local economies. There should be people in those buildings who are shopping in our stores, etc.
This is false. The Strata Act here in BC has been amended a few years ago (2010 I think?) regarding this. A Strata can no longer disallow owners to rent out their units.
What a stupid rule to have in the first place. Here, it's up to the condo association. We own a condo up in Fort Mac and I would say at least a third of the units are rented out. It could be higher. Some condo regs forbid, but it happens anyway. However,non resident ownership is not all great. The mainland frenzy to buy land in Hong Kong has made home ownership well out of reach for nearly everyone except tycoons.
No problem with 100 year mortgages! The kids just take over the payments!
Maybe soon they'll implement 1,000 year mortgages! :roll:
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Maybe soon they'll implement 1,000 year mortgages! :roll:
Mainland money is paying cash for the economic security of Hong Kong.