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Pandemic - What is keeping you busy?
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Popeye_Card »
December 9 20, 1:33 pm
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Offshoot of the sports thread - since sports isn't keeping most of us busy in relative isolation, what is?
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The console I'm working on now is a 1960 Motorola VK70 that I bought from the ORIGINAL OWNERS for $60 a couple weeks ago. They were an elderly couple...
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Last post by pioneer98
October 26 21, 7:02 pm
Windows 10
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by MrSaigon » July 30 15, 9:13 am
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Is anyone in it yet?
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I've got it on my laptop, and it seems fine.
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Last post by Famous Mortimer
October 25 21, 1:33 pm
Pillow Talk
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go birds »
October 22 21, 10:35 am
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Not that you perverts.
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I like the one I have that's filled with a bunch of cut up memory foam or something. I don't remember the name of it, but I got it at Bed, Bath, and...
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Last post by Smith Corks One
October 23 21, 3:26 pm
Happy Birthday Wiecker
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CardsofSTL »
October 22 21, 5:20 pm
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Happy Birthday Wiecker
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Looking forward to when Wiecker breaks out of the Turkish prison and gets back to posting here on GRB.
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Last post by sighyoung
October 22 21, 8:07 pm
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
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by
AWvsCBsteeeerike3 »
June 22 21, 2:11 pm
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Anyone pay attention to this?
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Heart charge variability (HRV) appears to be on everyone’s lips those days, as a minimum folks that are inquisitive about tracking their personal or...
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Last post by BottenFieldofDreams
October 21 21, 11:41 am
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Last post by GeddyWrox
October 21 21, 10:13 am
Masterclass
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BottenFieldofDreams »
October 18 21, 5:40 pm
Anyone done this?
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Last post by BottenFieldofDreams
October 18 21, 5:40 pm
Happy bday Wart!
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heyzeus »
October 11 13, 8:26 am
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You're old!
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Welcome home, brother. :cool:
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Last post by Radbird
October 15 21, 10:58 am
Happy birthday, yadigg11!
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JL21 »
October 14 10, 12:08 pm
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Whatever happened on July 11th, 2009 to make your 23rd post your last, please come back so you can celebrate your birthday with us!
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Alas, poor Yadigg11! I knew him, Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy. He hath borne me on his back a thousand times, and now,...
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Last post by GeddyWrox
October 14 21, 9:42 am
MLB Showdown (card game)
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Famous Mortimer »
October 2 21, 11:16 am
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Just bought a box of these cards from Goodwill, and it looks like fun. Does anyone else still play? Or do you have a box of them somewhere you might...
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It looks like a lot of fun, and you can play it (presumably with modern players) via Tabletop Simulator on Steam.
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Last post by Famous Mortimer
October 11 21, 11:22 am
Need help tracking down my Dad's 401(k)
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Joe Shlabotnik »
October 8 21, 9:17 am
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Believe it or not, there is someone out there older than me - my father. We moved his grumpy old ass to a new city where his wife's family lives. My...
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I agree with others above: 1) contact Nationwide's HR concerning the 401(k). Depending upon whether or not you have power of attorney, Nationwide may...
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Last post by sighyoung
October 10 21, 2:34 pm
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Last post by GeddyWrox
October 8 21, 2:00 pm
John Prine
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by
lukethedrifter »
April 7 20, 9:19 pm
Despite health issues over the last few decades John Prine was an active songwriter, collaborator, mentor, friend, cool ass dude making terrific...
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Last post by CardsofSTL
October 8 21, 11:56 am
Facebook Outage
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by
SunnyJim »
October 4 21, 2:14 pm
If you even care.
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Last post by MrCrowesGarden
October 5 21, 8:33 am
happy birthday sighyoung
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Jocephus »
September 27 13, 1:54 pm
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happy birthday to the better strauss!
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Happy birthday, sigh!
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Last post by CardsofSTL
September 28 21, 9:23 pm
Curb Your Enthusiasm Returns!
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Jocephus »
September 6 07, 9:26 am
Probably the funniest show on tv is returning for its 6th season, on HBO...starting THIS SUNDAY...9/9/07 at 10pm (et)
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Last post by Jocephus
September 28 21, 11:02 am
Rich People, Robots: Are we Effed?
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by MrSaigon » February 10 15, 12:37 pm
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Been reading about the debate about our future:
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CEO may be a tough one, but I think a sophomore computer science major could replicate most hedge fund managers.
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Last post by Popeye_Card
September 20 21, 3:07 pm
Porn
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Smith Corks One »
August 10 16, 9:25 am
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I didn't want to derail the elevator thread any further, but I thought there was some interesting discussion going on in there. I feel like there's...
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I try and make everyday hump day.
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Last post by IMADreamer
September 17 21, 9:18 pm
Jeopardy
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CardsofSTL »
April 16 19, 5:25 pm
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Whether or not you follow Jeopardy!, you probably heard the news: The gameshow has a new all-star, and he officially holds the second highest...
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We just got the news release, Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split hosting duties for the remainder of the calendar year.
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Last post by CardsofSTL
September 16 21, 10:19 am
"The Wire" Appreciation Thread
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ghostrunner »
July 11 07, 9:38 pm
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I'm one disc away from finishing Season 3. So let's summarize. I know GK is a fan.
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O's broadcaster showing some love
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Last post by Jocephus
September 9 21, 7:09 am
'Red Dirt Country' - A new adventure
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Leroy »
November 13 18, 7:36 pm
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A month or so ago, I joined a group that plays music that I never really listened to before. It is country, but they refer to it as 'Red Dirt...
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Umm, no, I'm the ugly spud on the left.
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Last post by Leroy
September 3 21, 9:01 am
Would you hang out w/ an unvaccinated person?
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by
cardinalkarp »
August 27 21, 1:58 pm
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This can be completely anonymous or if you want to share your opinion as to why I would be interested in hearing…and wondering if you will always...
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Our one unvaxxed person at work just got Covid. First case at our office to my knowledge.
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Last post by Joe Shlabotnik
September 1 21, 3:34 pm
Baseball cards
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Famous Mortimer »
February 13 17, 3:26 pm
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I've got a bit of a collection, which has been quite expensive to build up, so I'm looking forward to snapping up mountains of cheap cards.
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look what we're losing, people.
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Last post by heyzeus
August 25 21, 9:56 am
Charlie Watts RIP
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Joe Shlabotnik »
August 24 21, 11:05 am
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So I guess the Stones won't live forever.
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God took a Stone?
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Last post by BottenFieldofDreams
August 25 21, 12:21 am
What pockets do you put your wallet, keys and phone in?
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JoeMcKim »
August 16 21, 10:56 am
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Just a little bored here and wondering which pockets do you tend to put the things you take with you on an everyday basis.
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wallet in back right pocket, phone in left front, keys in right front.
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Last post by ghostrunner
August 17 21, 5:43 pm
Bikes and e-bikes
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ghostrunner »
April 7 21, 12:14 pm
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Starting another thread since people in cars is mostly a lot of fussing about cars and bikes.
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Yeah, the throttle looks like a great feature. I like these Rad Bikes because they seem like a good value. I genuinely enjoy riding my bike and the...
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Last post by G. Keenan
August 13 21, 11:42 am
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Last post by Leroy
August 12 21, 3:00 pm
Cronos passed away
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Bo Hart »
August 13 20, 10:31 pm
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Cronos - real name Paul Deatherage ( - passed away from complications with pancreatitis a couple weeks ago. This is just something I happened to see...
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It really hurt. Paul was one of the chosen few GRB'ers I have met in real life (so far! come to Austin for a visit, y'all!). He was such a kind,...
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Last post by heyzeus
August 9 21, 9:45 am
RIP Markie Post
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CardsofSTL »
August 8 21, 2:39 pm
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Markie Post dies at 70 after battle with cancer
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I loved her on Night Court too. She was the perfect foil for the pervy John Laroquette character. Cute as a button too.
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Last post by GeddyWrox
August 9 21, 9:00 am
What's the weirdest thing you've experienced?
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IMADreamer »
August 2 21, 8:48 pm
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We took a long weekend last week, had planned on a full vacation but had to rearrange some plans. Anyway, we stopped by Meramec Caverns on the way to...
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Like in 20 years are there going to be Pearl Jam tribute acts there and will the grunge generation go see it? I just can't fathom it.
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Last post by Popeye_Card
August 7 21, 10:00 pm
RIP Ron Popeil
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Jocephus »
July 28 21, 4:43 pm
I wanted nothing more as a child than to set it and forget it, have some dehydrated produce and cover my bald spots with spray can paint.
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Last post by Jocephus
August 3 21, 7:31 pm
Happy birthday, everyone!
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sighyoung »
August 2 21, 10:19 am
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I just wanted to send my heart-felt birthday greetings to liemsLismtish (35), Varkannoconge (35), eloriaGadoSeeseclarm (34), WimetteZoonna (34), and...
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Tesyboyhoge is my drag name.
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Last post by CardsofSTL
August 2 21, 2:41 pm
Poll: What is the Best St. Louisey Thing?
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JL21 »
June 8 16, 2:28 pm
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When out of towners come to STL and want a slice of St. Louisey goodness, which of these STL institutions do you recommend?
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fwiw they may have stocking issues? or high demand? so i tried 'em out last spring, enjoyed it as something different and then never really thought...
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Last post by Jocephus
July 22 21, 8:00 am
2021 NAMIWALKS Fundraiser
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Mary1966 »
April 12 21, 10:07 am
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We’re going virtual again this year, here is a link where you can donate on my behalf to our biggest fundraiser of the year. NAMI (National Alliance...
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Since the big walk with NAMI Washington was canceled, we at NAMI Pierce County decided to have our own walk, which happened today. You can still make...
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Last post by Mary1966
July 17 21, 10:58 am
Grills and BBQ's
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robbotis »
June 20 11, 4:10 pm
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Anybody have an Infrared Grill?
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Looks like it's new grill time. Kicking around a pellet grill and smoker combo. Any thoughts?
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Last post by Fat_Bulldog
July 7 21, 9:49 am
Kids baseball
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AWvsCBsteeeerike3 »
July 4 21, 11:00 pm
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Does anyone have littleuns they cheer for/coach with unexplained intensity and joy?
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I have a 6 year old grandson in Houston that Mrs. Sparks and I send to private baseball lessons. We send him for about a month before the season,...
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Last post by AWvsCBsteeeerike3
July 6 21, 3:13 pm
Wildfire near the house
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Joe Shlabotnik »
September 8 20, 2:21 pm
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A wild fire blew up about 3 miles south of our house this morning.
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It just feels like the end of the world. Insane fires late last summer. Insane Portland ice storm early this year. 115 degrees yesterday.
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Last post by Joe Shlabotnik
June 29 21, 4:56 pm
recent random sh#t you fell for
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Freed Roger »
June 21 21, 10:59 pm
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Barbarian Utopia was being fed to me on social media. In a weak moment I purchased a stream of it. it was Appalachian Trail stories, which I have...
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Also - took some webinars for work on security and protecting data etc
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Last post by Freed Roger
June 22 21, 11:18 am
RIP Herb Tarlec
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Leroy »
June 17 21, 1:56 pm
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This was one of my favorite shows. Les Nessman and Dr. Johnny Fever were awesome. Everyone remembers the turkey drop episode, but my favorite is when...
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'Hey, is that old spice?'
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Last post by SunnyJim
June 17 21, 5:40 pm
The Car Discussion Thread
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AWvsCBsteeeerike3 »
March 8 13, 12:16 pm
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Not to mention that driving a Toyota Camry is basically waving a big white flag on life.
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Can anyone recommend an extended warranty for a used car.
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Last post by go birds
June 15 21, 9:06 am
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