hartman

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Lansing
Posts:645 Points:314,110 Joined:Jul 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:53:38 AM
easier said then done
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randallxski

Sophomore Author
Rochester
Posts:240 Points:406,095 Joined:Jun 2004
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:48:46 AM
Telecommute! I know that isn't an option for everyone. Maybe that should be an upcoming poll or poll series: is it possible in your job; your company; how many times a week/month/year....
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rrtr

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San Jose
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:47:32 AM
markmore "man up" so tell her you are gonna buy her an old 35 mpg + car if she doesn't behave herself I know the biatch aint about to go for that right?
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BeaverBilly

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Alberta
Posts:4,965 Points:1,572,710 Joined:Feb 2003
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:45:03 AM
Heard all those before. Try walking to the Neighborhood Pub, save gas and getting pinched with a DUI.
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markmoore80

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North Carolina
Posts:907 Points:302,775 Joined:Apr 2004
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:42:17 AM
Now if wife wife would understand/believe this, maybe we could save on gas... but no, little miss "I got to be there now, so I'm gonna floor it from stop light to stop light" - geeze!
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GotShirts

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Akron
Posts:2,764 Points:442,945 Joined:May 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:39:10 AM
stay home... or if you must drive, go gentle on the pedal.
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MightyDude

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Minnesota
Posts:5,325 Points:1,669,595 Joined:Mar 2003
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:36:44 AM
Gee, thanks for NEW "How To's" :-(
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Helms

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Fort Worth
Posts:4,229 Points:1,222,775 Joined:Jun 2005
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:21:23 AM
walk or bicylce or 2 alternatives.......
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GaryG7

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New Jersey
Posts:8,888 Points:1,731,675 Joined:Aug 2005
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:19:50 AM
How about: "Don't go anywhere"
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luckyseverin

Veteran Author
Michigan
Posts:347 Points:523,315 Joined:May 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:17:40 AM
I do everything I can think of to increase mileage. I would love to carpool but I work in management and I work crazy hours that nobody is willing to put in.
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TomT2Lee

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Cincinnati
Posts:3,470 Points:1,091,790 Joined:Sep 2005
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:17:04 AM
AvantiMick, I suggest you think about your posting of getting the same fuel mileage with a fully loaded car as when it is just you. If you own a wheel barrow try moving it empty, then full. You are going to use more energy moving the full wheel barrow.
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pecos

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Columbus
Posts:3,753 Points:1,248,430 Joined:Jul 2005
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:15:35 AM
Unfortunately until everyone in the world does this ... it won't make a difference.
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AvantiMick

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Indiana
Posts:8,006 Points:1,599,420 Joined:Dec 2005
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:05:36 AM
Bunk! I get the same mileage with 4 passengers as when I am alone! And one is 340#!
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TerryLee

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Ohio
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 6:01:35 AM
OK
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BumMI

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Detroit
Posts:1,233 Points:256,885 Joined:Nov 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:57:36 AM
Use the LEW ( Leave early and walk )
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Motidover

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Miami
Posts:5,588 Points:1,104,795 Joined:May 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:55:25 AM
We also need alternavive fuel source
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lpj

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Macon
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:53:23 AM
we are headed back to the horse and buggy!
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pkhdonovan

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Maine
Posts:7,017 Points:1,723,470 Joined:Sep 2005
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:51:04 AM
I bought Nitr tires, drive 69 mph on the pike and don't carry extra weight unless I have the kids, so I think I have all of these covered.
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Mr.Chips

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Michigan
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:49:52 AM
Avoid unnecessary driving.
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Bou

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Maine
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:45:46 AM
Stay home.
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onethumb

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Hamilton
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:39:48 AM
Walk
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cardjcsk

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Toronto
Posts:2,418 Points:1,011,600 Joined:Feb 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:33:42 AM
buy a horse. That will work
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Dins-Ford

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Michigan
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:25:31 AM
Went about 80 mi. Sat. got better than 31 mpg on my Ford Freestyle by not going faster than 65 mph.
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dongo50

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West Virginia
Posts:8,120 Points:1,404,070 Joined:Jul 2006
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:23:21 AM
buy a horse.
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OSPREY

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Atlanta
Posts:8,841 Points:2,166,210 Joined:Aug 2003
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:15:19 AM
buy a horse
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Bonanza

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Boston
Posts:6,211 Points:1,571,665 Joined:Jun 2004
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:09:35 AM
This does not make sense. How does the engine in your vehicle know that you are driving over (or under) the speed limit? Only the driver knows.
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Lovelee

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Detroit
Posts:14,370 Points:1,070,825 Joined:Mar 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:06:48 AM
How about driving less? How about a more fuel efficient vehicle? How often is the vehicle filled with passengers? How big a vehicle is required? Myself included. These are the questions I will have to face when I make my next purchase.
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pitamon

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Philadelphia
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 5:05:04 AM
I use to carpool and would love to take public transit, but I would have to leave at least another 1 hour earlier and no one works the same hours I do. I carpooled for 18 years and it was great.
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Ratso

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Ohio
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 4:46:15 AM
Mass transportation is one good answer, carpooling ( not logical ) are other ways to save, but neither is practical to everyone...so toos them out the door and read the list above !
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grwalo

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Jacksonville
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 4:21:29 AM
I drive a 2003 Dodge Stratus. Traveling at 55 MPH, and leaving a little earlier to avoid traffic and maintain that speed, (no stop and go) does allow me to get 30 to 31 MPG versus 70 MPH which drops the MPG to 27.
This does add up to more money in my pocket. Enjoy the ride and arrive less harried.
My city has poor mass transit, so I must drive to work.
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NoJokeOak

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Virginia
Posts:15,342 Points:1,268,630 Joined:Oct 2006
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 4:03:14 AM
How To Save Time In A Day? Quit reading articles that rehash the same old facts. Must've been a slow news day in Miami!
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MTheChequeGuy

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Wisconsin
Posts:100 Points:47,085 Joined:Mar 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 3:40:07 AM
We should get a public transport monorail than runs on electricity.
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racer3

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New York
Posts:7,294 Points:1,477,300 Joined:May 2004
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 3:38:08 AM
walk
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Crumbfel

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Virginia
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 3:18:53 AM
Nice tips!!!
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benjy

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Chicago
Posts:4,799 Points:889,125 Joined:Nov 2003
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 3:09:25 AM
Or do not drive at all!!!!!
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MDTDriver

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California
Posts:4,953 Points:1,187,610 Joined:Jul 2006
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 2:24:05 AM
I drive 55 or less in Ca. My truck has 4:10 gears in the rear axle.
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Jim R.

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Florida
Posts:5,174 Points:1,720,195 Joined:May 2004
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 2:21:02 AM
And also save lives.
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gdognit1955

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Seattle
Posts:5,709 Points:1,138,555 Joined:May 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 2:16:58 AM
it doesn't matter
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n3his

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Pennsylvania
Posts:1,543 Points:840,135 Joined:Feb 2006
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 2:14:44 AM
Have a economy veh for long trips. Do a lot of walking.
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figman

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Chicago
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:54:44 AM
Toyota, I believe if you took off the doors and trunk lid you would lose economy because of air drag.
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Buddy2264

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Tampa
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:18:31 AM
I would hope some of us would use some of these conservation methods if for now other reason but to keep your money in your pocket. They cannot sell what we will not buy.
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toyota1999

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Louisville
Posts:5,123 Points:1,066,250 Joined:May 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:12:51 AM
This news article is not right. Should we get rid of everything in our car to make it lighter? Hmm well lets see, the spare tire, don't need that. Don't wear clothes either. They add a few pounds. Toss them out too. Take off the doors and trunk lid also. extra weight that can be dumped. Lets see, just drive a jeep. It fits this stupid articles idea of less weight in the car.
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grab4it

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Fort Worth
Posts:6,299 Points:1,240,010 Joined:Jan 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:09:04 AM
you can't save with oil prices this high
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gas1prospector

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Toronto
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:04:22 AM
Let me throw in another tip, when the weather is bad, just stay home, Even if you have snow tires, you will use more gas and probably run into some dummy who hasn't and has snarled up traffic.
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VroomZ

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Oregon
Posts:144 Points:140,475 Joined:Sep 2006
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2007 12:00:17 AM
Fill up with helium tires. "Bonk, Bonk, Bouce, Bonk, Bonk"
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patrick2653

Rookie Author
Minnesota
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Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:52:14 PM
That was suppose to be WELL.....Sorry
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patrick2653

Rookie Author
Minnesota
Posts:73 Points:208,660 Joined:Jul 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:51:32 PM
Weii we don't have public transportation and people don't car pool where I live.
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FastAndy

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Indianapolis
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Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:50:34 PM
If you really want to save fuel because it costs to much, the government will have us all walking and riding a bike.
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6510SPDesertRat

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Virginia
Posts:14,570 Points:1,186,575 Joined:May 2007
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Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:24:30 PM
Doing all that stuff; including reducing driving miles when possible.
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rockinrog

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Ontario
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Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:17:23 PM
Maybe just don't drive has much as you use to....there alternatives, walk, bike, mass transit, shop online.
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vulcan96

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Ohio
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Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:13:41 PM
doing all that already !!
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HankJ

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Montgomery
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Message Posted: Dec 9, 2007 11:04:19 PM
Bike or walk
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