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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 04:06:51
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                  Some junkyard photos from last weekend. When we first arrived, I thought maybe I"d skip photos as the guy had rearranged much of the junkyard. But once I started walking and clicking, I found some neat stuff. A few are not as clear as I would like - it was breezy that day, so the weeds moved alot...but still liked the composition, so included them. Sorry, one photo posted twice...had a little glitch in the uploading. Then seemed to get back to where it was - so contined uploading.
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| pete 23
11-17-2012 18:40:50
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| My wife likes to roam in the junk yards. She has been with me quite a few times when I am looking for some part and she wanders off by herself. When she was 16, we just started dating, I came up to her folks farm to visit. She was taking the rocker arm shaft off her brothers 38 chev. I said, you can't do that, those valves have to be adjusted just right when you put it back on. She calmly says, I am counting the turns so I will put it back the same. Well, her brother was pretty darn understanding so it worked out ok. I keep a picture of her as my desk top where she is in a coverall three times too big, using the dewalt with wire brush, helping me clean up one of our H farmalls. Fifty seven years with her now, she still likes doing that but her rhuemathoid arthritis makes it too tough.
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| SweetFeet
11-18-2012 04:18:32
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to pete 23, 11-17-2012 18:40:50
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| | pete 23, That is really neat! Husband and I really enjoy the junking together too. And hanging out in the shop together - though I am not a huge help in the shop with tractors. I prefer wood working to metal/mechanical stuff.
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| Janicholson
11-17-2012 11:58:39
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Selling Theme based calendars would be a money maker! They are very well composed and are worthy of profit. Jim The link below is to a friend of mine's work in Havre MT. Jim
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 14:52:48
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to Janicholson, 11-17-2012 11:58:39
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| | Janicholson, Thanks so much... for the link and the compliments. Wow, your friend draws fantastically... I simply look for what catches my eye, then aim and shoot. I will check out his website more thoroughly. And again, thanks... I have considered selling photo prints or possibly calendars (that is why I put a watermark on them and decrease the quality before posting).
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| El Toro
11-17-2012 10:07:14
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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|  Back in the 1950's and 60's what they called Blue Laws on Sunday here in MD. You couldn't get any auto parts. I would hit the junk yards.
I broke an axle on a 1951 Chevy car and they had plenty of them. I had to remove the axle. Cost about a dollar. Even found an alternator and it still worked for a 63 Mercury. Most of the stores are open Sunday now. Guess they threw out the blue laws. Hal
PS: Still have an old 1981 Mercury Cougar with only 56k miles. My wife's sister bought it new and when it had 15k miles her husband to sell it cause it was worn out. So we bought it in 1985.
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 14:55:00
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to El Toro, 11-17-2012 10:07:14
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| | El Toro, I agree, junkyards are great fun. And often an economical way to buy parts. Pretty nice looking old Merc, you've got. Amazing that it only has 56K miles on it!
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| donjr
11-17-2012 08:27:43
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| I'm starting to wonder if you're so sweet and innocent or just a junkyard dog!!!!
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:35:38
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to donjr, 11-17-2012 08:27:43
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| | donjr, I guess I'd have to vote for junkyard dog... LOL
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| Tony Vidlak
11-17-2012 07:48:17
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| I just have to love a woman that knows the beauty of a junkyard. Awesome pictures as usuall.
Tony
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 07:56:23
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to Tony Vidlak, 11-17-2012 07:48:17
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| | Tony V, Thanks! I told a woman at work the other day that my hobby is taking photos in junkyards. She said, "Whaaaaat?". I replied that I just love old junk, buildings and wildflowers and I take thousands of photos of them. She just looked at me like I was a lightbulb shy of a chandelier, and laughed.
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| ShadetreeRet
11-17-2012 07:32:48
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Great photography, as always. I liked the photos of the leaves, etc. on the ground also. The many photos posted on this site of old tractors, farm equipment, etc. constantly amazes me as to the amount of old iron that still exists! It literally makes me want to cry to see so much of it being wasted.
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 07:48:37
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to ShadetreeRet, 11-17-2012 07:32:48
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| | ShadetreeRet, Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the photos. I agree. When we are in a junkyard, something makes you want to load them all up and take them home. But only so much time and money... and I guess that would ultimately make our place look like the photos. :)
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| DP
11-17-2012 07:03:15
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| That 1953 Ford Pickup looks like one that could be fixed up. Would like to find one like that one day.
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| Red Mud
11-17-2012 13:08:48
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to DP, 11-17-2012 07:03:15
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| Great pictures, I'd like to have that pickup also, but it's a 52 and not a 53.
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 07:44:58
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to DP, 11-17-2012 07:03:15
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| DP,
Would have liked to get some closeups of it. Does not show in the photo, but there was quite a jungle of brush between me and it (took the photo from a higher vantage point).
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| casecollectorsc
11-17-2012 06:55:25
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Anything for sale? I'd inquire about the old DC and Dodge trucks.
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 07:59:12
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to casecollectorsc, 11-17-2012 06:55:25
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| casecollector,
The old gentleman does not sell much anymore. We are guessing that one day his kids will have an auction.
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| Mike (WA)
11-17-2012 06:46:42
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Loved the pics- and by the way, could you be a dear and go back and get me the hood off that Moline 4 Star? Thanks everso. . .
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:07:55
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to Mike (WA), 11-17-2012 06:46:42
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| | Mike (WA), Well, I would. But I probably can't break the bolts loose without help. :) I have a couple more views of the Moline. Will try to remember to post them next time I post a few.
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| The Red
11-17-2012 06:42:52
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Sweet nicely done. Sad to see some of that old iron just wasting away and not being parted out so other machines can be restored. Thanks for posting!
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:12:00
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to The Red, 11-17-2012 06:42:52
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| | The Red, Thanks. Glad you enjoyed them. Like I said in a different reply - we figure there will be an auction there someday. If I ever hear of one, I will post about it on YT.
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| greygoat
11-17-2012 06:36:19
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| You're the IDEAL woman to marry...one who likes
to wander about in junkyards !
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:15:05
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to greygoat, 11-17-2012 06:36:19
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| | greygoat, It is fun. Always wish we could spend a couple more hours there. But by the time my husband removes parts for 3 hours and I wander taking photos, we are both tired.
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| RBnSC
11-17-2012 06:27:47
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Enjoyed the Tractors and trucks. But "Bless Your Heart" when you are walking along and accidentally hit the button and get a picture of the ground are you sure you want to post them?...:)
Ron
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| RBnSC
11-17-2012 10:07:18
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to RBnSC, 11-17-2012 06:27:47
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| Well... I tell You I don't hold it against You where you come from. There are good and bad folks where ever you go and I am not that well traveled. I sure have met some nice folks from Pa.,The state of New York, lots of friends in NC. In fact my best friend for years was a transplant from Champagne Il. He stayed with me almost day and night when my first Wife died.Just a couple of months ago his died and I was there for Him as best I could. Trouble is seems like Folks that move down here to retire must have gotten thrown out of their community cause the first thing they want to do sue their neighbor or cause trouble. I don't remember where you are from but You sure make this Forum a nicer place to be around.
Ron
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| SweetFeet
11-18-2012 04:26:36
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to RBnSC, 11-17-2012 10:07:18
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| | RBnSC, Thanks! I enjoy this forum and learn a lot here. Often get a good chuckle too... most of you on here seem a lot like my husband. A sense of humor is a great asset in life. From MinneSNOWta... though we don't have any yet this year (and that is ok with me). Really neat that your friend and you have been there for each other when your wives passed. That is really the only thing in life that scares me... if my husband goes before me, because I would be so lost (or even worse, one of our kids - cuz they are supposed to outlive us by a long shot). Regarding the suing bit - seems like folks everywhere have become sue happy. Just another way to make a buck without working for it. Sad.
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:21:46
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to RBnSC, 11-17-2012 06:27:47
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| Now RBnSC, even though I'm a northern gal... I've heard what "Bless Your Heart" means. ROFL!
I just thought it is part of what I see in the junkyard as I walk through; a tractor, a truck, a weed... kinda "purdy", I thought. :)
This post was edited by SweetFeet at 08:26:33 11/17/12.
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| RBnSC
11-17-2012 10:15:16
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 08:21:46
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| Sorry Comment got put in wrong order.
Ron
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| MarkWV
11-17-2012 06:11:06
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| great job on pics, walk back in time, thanks
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:22:54
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to MarkWV, 11-17-2012 06:11:06
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| MarkWV,
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed them.
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| downsouth
11-17-2012 06:08:10
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Wow, I stared sneezing just looking at some of those photos. Stupid hay fever......
My favorite for quality, the green military truck. You did a supurb job choosing the angle and location for the shot, perfectly framed with the trees. Excellent!
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:32:35
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to downsouth, 11-17-2012 06:08:10
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| | downsouth, Thanks! Loved the military truck too. Would like to have gotten some closeups of it too... but didn't want to tangle with all the fallen timber. Allergies... me too. Always pop an allergy tab before we go - but still usually end up feeling sneezy and crummy for a few days after. To me is is worth it for the photos I get to take.
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| Royse
11-17-2012 05:43:16
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to JRSutton, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Beautiful pics again SweetFeet!
Looked like some priceless memories stored there!
I wish I had time/space/money to bring them all back to life!
Thanks for sharing! :)
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:38:09
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to Royse, 11-17-2012 05:43:16
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| | Royse, Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them. Yes, if only time and money were unlimited... a lot of potential project there.
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| JMOR
11-17-2012 05:29:44
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to Matt in WA, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:40:16
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to JMOR, 11-17-2012 05:29:44
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| VernMI
11-17-2012 05:17:15
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| I certainly hope you packed a picnic lunch to enjoy while you spent the day in paradise.
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:50:18
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to VernMI, 11-17-2012 05:17:15
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| Actually just a bag of chips for if you need a nibble, and water and Dew. Usually this trip involves a late afternoon stop for either appetizers or a burger on the way home.
May have to pack a picnic another time though...a really nice picnic like cold roast beef sandwiches on homemade bread, homemade sweet/dill pickles, some apple slices with some brie or cheddar cheese and unfrosted pumkin bars for dessert. Put a nice cloth over a tree trunk or tractor tire and eat amongst the rust. I like it!
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| VernMI
11-17-2012 11:07:37
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 08:50:18
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| Let me know when and I will mark it on my calendar.
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| trac1
11-17-2012 05:10:41
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Awesome photos. Thank-You for posting. A walk through time.
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:52:04
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to trac1, 11-17-2012 05:10:41
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| trac1,
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
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| Unstylish
11-17-2012 04:34:44
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| this looked like it was out west..well, west of michigam anyway
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:54:24
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to Unstylish, 11-17-2012 04:34:44
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| Unstylish,
If you are in MI, then this is "out west" to you... I am in MN.
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| Adirondack case guy
11-17-2012 04:24:59
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to SweetFeet, 11-17-2012 04:06:51
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| Looks very trankwell, A walk through the land of the forgotten.
Very nice pics
Loren, the Acg
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| SweetFeet
11-17-2012 08:56:56
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Re: PICS - A November walk in the junkyard in reply to Adirondack case guy, 11-17-2012 04:24:59
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| | Loren the Acg, My husband and I call it "the land that time forgot". Glad you liked the pics.
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