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Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: SuperSix on February 10 2007, 05:54:14 PM: Basically an update on my Cadillac being in the body shop.

I get a call Thursday about 4:30 from the body shop, it's Kenny, the manager.

Kenny:
"Hey Mark! Calling to let you know your car is ready - we'll be here until about 6:30"

Me:
"That's great news! Is it all nice, perfect and all that? (me laughing) Because I'm a picky son of a bitch. (more laughing, both parties)"

Kenny:
"Oh yes - we do great work, it looks great."

Me:
"OK - I guess I should have told you that I was picky before the work started." - we both laugh, I agree to pick it up Thursday night.

My cell rings about 10 minutes later..

Me:
"Hello?"

Kenny:
"Hey Mark.. Would it be OK if we put off the car pickup until tomorrow? I found some things that need to be worked on."

Me:
(Laughing) "OK Kenny - that would be fine, make sure it's nice - thanks"

Kenny:
"OK - thanks, see you tomorrow!"

Guess he went and looked at it after I told him I was a picky bitch, and wanted to fix some things.

He calls me Friday - tells me the car is now ready again, and that I can get it before 6:00PM. I can't get there by then, so he tells me to come by Saturday.

Well, after a long night at the pub, I finally got ready and walked to the body shop (VERY close, maybe 3-4 blocks), get there, and the front door is locked. I notice the side gate is open, and meander around to find some body workers. They tell me that the shop closes @ 2:00PM, Kenny didn't share that info with me. :mad:

I tell the guy to get someone on the phone - He says "The guy didn't bring his phone with him."

WTF? So I said - "OK - the place is on fire - who do you call?"

Finally, he takes his cell out and calls someone, laughs, mumbled in Spanish, and then hands me the phone. It's not Kenny, it's some other gabroni that basically tells me to pund sand. OK - fuck 'em.

On the way out, I decide to look at my car, and it's NOT what I call good work - pics below.

About 4:30, my phone rings - I see it's the body shop, cancel the rings. three more calls, he finally leaves a message - Kenny is at the shop, and wants to know if I want to pick,up my car. At this point, I am going to email him with pics of what needs to be fixed, and see what he does. Looks like 'm driving the TR-with-the-interior-lights-stuck-on for a few more days.

Sorry for pic quality - They are from my Razr camera phone
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 10 2007, 08:07:25 PM: Every time I deal with a guy named Kenny theres always issues. Good luck!!
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Zap on February 10 2007, 08:43:12 PM: Quote
Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?

Probably not, unless they are working on one of their own projects. Sad, but seems to be true.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: 87natty on February 10 2007, 09:27:16 PM: Geez man, people try to get away with what they can. How fucked up is that? What did it look like before they tidied it up? Get a Bondo gauge on that thing.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Ttype83 on February 10 2007, 09:40:11 PM: What natty said...
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Racer X on February 10 2007, 10:35:48 PM: Let me extend the question a bit and ask if there are any quality car shops period? I wonder when someone asks these fricken people what taking pride in their work means to them, what their answer is? In the age of the internet and instant access to information you would think folks would get their shit together.

Racer (flame suit on and ready) X
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Zap on February 10 2007, 11:19:33 PM: Quote from: "Racer X @ Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:35 pm"
Let me extend the question a bit and ask if there are any quality car shops period? I wonder when someone asks these fricken people what taking pride in their work means to them, what their answer is? In the age of the internet and instant access to information you would think folks would get their shit together.

Racer (flame suit on and ready) X

The only time I take my car to a garage is for the state mandated yearly safety inspection, at which time they generally manage to break and\or lose something. Reatta center cap was lost one year (60 bucks to replace)...light switch was broken last year.......... ..
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Recklessrob on February 10 2007, 11:38:35 PM: Quote from: "Zap @ Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:19 pm"
Quote from: "Racer X @ Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:35 pm"
Let me extend the question a bit and ask if there are any quality car shops period? I wonder when someone asks these fricken people what taking pride in their work means to them, what their answer is? In the age of the internet and instant access to information you would think folks would get their shit together.

Racer (flame suit on and ready) X

The only time I take my car to a garage is for the state mandated yearly safety inspection, at which time they generally manage to break and\or lose something. Reatta center cap was lost one year (60 bucks to replace)...light switch was broken last year.......... ..

I have pictures of cars with lines through them kinda like they did with planes during WW II. :rofl;
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Wrecked Em on February 11 2007, 05:08:35 PM: At a body shop it is all about quantity not quality. Most peopele do not care or do not want to bother. Last body shop repair we had it took two extra weeks to get it acceptable, not perfect but acceptable. If I was not getting rid of the car it would probably have been at least two more weeks.
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Post by: TSM Girl on February 11 2007, 09:17:11 PM: Quote from: "Wrecked Em @ Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:08 pm"
At a body shop it is all about quantity not quality. Most peopele do not care or do not want to bother. Last body shop repair we had it took two extra weeks to get it acceptable, not perfect but acceptable. If I was not getting rid of the car it would probably have been at least two more weeks.

My poor Formula. It was white and the paint was so horrible from them trying to fix it. If only Bryan did not drive it that day to work.........h mmmmmm
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Recklessrob on February 12 2007, 12:50:58 AM: Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:17 pm"

My poor Formula. It was white and the paint was so horrible from them trying to fix it.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 12 2007, 03:50:34 AM: Good catch RR!
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: 87natty on February 12 2007, 05:12:52 AM: Where's the popcorn smiley?
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: SuperSix on February 12 2007, 07:37:34 AM: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 12 2007, 07:37:53 AM: Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:50 pm"
Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:17 pm"

My poor Formula. It was white and the paint was so horrible from them trying to fix it.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Top Speed on February 12 2007, 08:50:35 AM: "He wants me to get a NEW ATV..." lol
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 12 2007, 11:50:38 AM: Quote from: "Top Speed @ Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:50 am"
"He wants me to get a NEW ATV..."
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Top Speed on February 12 2007, 12:35:12 PM: Just the way you phrased it. :)
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 12 2007, 01:02:31 PM: ATV's are fun as hell! I made a quarter mile trail once....by hand. I could have used a chain saw but I wanted some time to myself...kinda like a "finding myself" time of my life. It was cool. In north MS it's fun to run trails with a 22 and stop and kill stuff. Muahahahaha!!!
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Post by: Recklessrob on February 12 2007, 01:10:24 PM: "It's coming right at us !"Blam! Blam!
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: 87natty on February 12 2007, 06:05:03 PM: Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:37 am"
Back on topic...

*rolls eyes*

Work him for a Honda TRX450 or a Yamaha YFZ450, they're both fucking awesome. But I'd say Honda's are more reliable.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 12 2007, 06:30:18 PM: He has mentioned that he would like to see me in a Honda, and he has always said that they are reliable. I looked at this one, but I dont want to pay this amount for it.

I think it is cool looking, but I think it is too big.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 12 2007, 06:32:05 PM: It is between these two........... ..
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 12 2007, 06:34:18 PM: or this one.......

But I dont need 4 wheel drive.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 12 2007, 06:36:16 PM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:02 pm"
ATV's are fun as hell! I made a quarter mile trail once....by hand. I could have used a chain saw but I wanted some time to myself...kinda like a "finding myself" time of my life. It was cool. In north MS it's fun to run trails with a 22 and stop and kill stuff. Muahahahaha!!!

Kind of funny, I almost did that once, except almost hit a tree...(long story)...lol
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Recklessrob on February 12 2007, 06:37:31 PM: Damn, shes slick. :rofl;
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 12 2007, 06:53:02 PM: Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:37 pm"
Damn, shes slick.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: SuperSix on February 12 2007, 07:11:35 PM: (http://members.optusnet.com.au/alphawolfau/Funny_shit/Thread_hijack_live.jpg)

Can we stay on TOPIC PEOPLE!!!!>!>!>!?!>>!?!>!!one
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: kma697 on February 12 2007, 08:13:35 PM: :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: 87natty on February 12 2007, 08:16:35 PM: I think the only thread that stayed on topic was the T6P bashing one. LOL
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Wrecked Em on February 12 2007, 09:28:04 PM: Quote from: "87natty @ Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:05 pm"
Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:37 am"
Back on topic...

*rolls eyes*

Work him for a Honda TRX450 or a Yamaha YFZ450, they're both fucking awesome. But I'd say Honda's are more reliable.

If I were to get a new one it would be some variation of this.....

(http://www.yocracing.com/graphics/2005/salesthumbs/05_yfz450_ylw_3_3172.jpg)
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Post by: Wrecked Em on February 12 2007, 09:41:56 PM: Do not get me wrong, my Banshee is great but there is something to be said for electric start and reverse.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 12 2007, 10:26:04 PM: Wouldnt those be considered "overkill"? What do y'all plan on doing with them?
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Wrecked Em on February 13 2007, 09:50:48 PM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:26 pm"
Wouldnt those be considered "overkill"? What do y'all plan on doing with them?

Pleasure riding......

Here is my current ride

(http://hotairbuick.com/shee.jpg)
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: 87natty on February 13 2007, 11:47:41 PM: I can't stand Banshees. They're the most temperamental damn things I've ever ridden. Old Honda 250R's are pretty bitchy too. I like to keep it 4 stroke. The TRX450 can accept an electric starter. I think the YFZ has one too. Not sure though.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Recklessrob on February 14 2007, 12:24:20 AM: Quote from: "87natty @ Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:47 pm"
I can't stand Banshees. They're the most temperamental damn things I've ever ridden. Old Honda 250R's are pretty bitchy too. I like to keep it 4 stroke. The TRX450 can accept an electric starter. I think the YFZ has one too. Not sure though.

They key to avoiding the tempermental characteristic s of a two stroke
is to stay on the throttle. A vuddy of mine used to have a 250R four wheeler.
That thing was the balls. The power was nearly identical to the old Kawaski
Tecate 250 3 wheeler that I used to ride. That thing was one fuckin' awesome
machine. The Suzuki 250 quad racer was a fast four wheeler too, but it was too easily broken. Banshees are fun, but they start breaking once you start modding
them. A friend of mine started breaking transmission parts after he did the engine up. I still have to this day my old 1985 KX125 "Works Replica".
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 14 2007, 02:54:17 AM: Quote from: "Wrecked Em @ Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:50 pm"
Quote from: "Be4u @ Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:26 pm"
Wouldnt those be considered "overkill"? What do y'all plan on doing with them?

Pleasure riding......

Here is my current ride

(http://hotairbuick.com/shee.jpg)

Now THATS what a four wheeler is sposd' to look like. Remember, your in the south. Guys with nice fancy slick looking quads are generally looked down upon. You might have a bad ass ride but all you do is polish it...afraid to get it dirty. Thats as gay as PS (this IS the Paul Stanlel thread right?)

[schild=7 fontcolor=000000 shadowcolor=FFFFFF shieldshadow=0]You can take the Yankee out the north but you cant take the north out the Yankee.[/schild]
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Post by: kma697 on February 14 2007, 09:00:54 PM: I hate to interrupt the ATV chat.....but S6 what ever came of the Caddy??
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Recklessrob on February 14 2007, 09:43:37 PM: Quote from: "kma697 @ Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:00 pm"
I hate to interrupt the ATV chat.....but S6 what ever came of the Caddy??

Damn Hijackerz ! :mad:

:rofl;
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: kma697 on February 14 2007, 10:37:27 PM: Well I'm curious about the progress. I hate to deal with bodyshops because I am a PICKY SOB when it comes to paint and bodywork, if it doesn't come out right... :smt071
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Recklessrob on February 14 2007, 11:01:20 PM: Quote from: "kma697 @ Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:37 pm"
Well I'm curious about the progress.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Wrecked Em on February 15 2007, 10:04:58 PM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:54 am"
Quote from: "Wrecked Em @ Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:50 pm"
Quote from: "Be4u @ Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:26 pm"
Wouldnt those be considered "overkill"? What do y'all plan on doing with them?

Pleasure riding......

Here is my current ride

(http://hotairbuick.com/shee.jpg)

Now THATS what a four wheeler is sposd' to look like. Remember, your in the south. Guys with nice fancy slick looking quads are generally looked down upon. You might have a bad ass ride but all you do is polish it...afraid to get it dirty. Thats as gay as PS (this IS the Paul Stanlel thread right?)

[schild=7 fontcolor=000000 shadowcolor=FFFFFF shieldshadow=0]You can take the Yankee out the north but you cant take the north out the Yankee.[/schild]

Is this better.....

(http://hotairbuick.com/banshee.jpg)
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Post by: Be4u on February 16 2007, 03:11:40 AM: Now THAT kicks ass! I'm actually thinkin' your new quad will be a mudder also.
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Post by: TSM Girl on February 16 2007, 08:05:14 AM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:11 am"
Now THAT kicks ass! I'm actually thinkin' your new quad will be a mudder also.

Yep, whenever we go, our quads always gets dirty like that. For some reason when we plan to go one day, it is always after it rains for some odd reason, then we always have fun running through the mud. :supz:
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Post by: Be4u on February 16 2007, 01:44:11 PM: Are you going to be a true southerner and leave it muddy as to blend in or are you going to show your true yankee colors and wash it?
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 16 2007, 01:44:46 PM: Oh, and ummm, what the fucks up with your avatar?
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 16 2007, 03:12:20 PM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:44 pm"
Are you going to be a true southerner and leave it muddy as to blend in or are you going to show your true yankee colors and wash it?

I leave the mud on it. I am bad that way. My other Quad is filthy from the last time we rode.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 16 2007, 03:15:01 PM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:44 pm"
Oh, and ummm, what the fucks up with your avatar?

I changed it, you can not tell who it is?
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: kma697 on February 16 2007, 05:26:50 PM: You definitely need a Kiss avatar!! I don't think I've seen one of those.
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Post by: TSM Girl on February 16 2007, 07:45:14 PM: I have Kiss. Thanks for asking.......m aybe a few picts also...lol
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Post by: kma697 on February 16 2007, 07:52:30 PM: Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:45 pm"
I have Kiss.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 16 2007, 08:53:20 PM: Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:12 pm"
Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:44 pm"
Are you going to be a true southerner and leave it muddy as to blend in or are you going to show your true yankee colors and wash it?

I leave the mud on it.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 16 2007, 08:58:46 PM: Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:15 pm"
Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:44 pm"
Oh, and ummm, what the fucks up with your avatar?

I changed it, you can not tell who it is?

I couldnt tell. I was never into the hair bands. I always thought they were gay...literatl y. Not my style. god the songs they used to sing..."i will love you forever" ugh!
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Post by: Recklessrob on February 16 2007, 09:44:37 PM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:44 pm"
Are you going to be a true southerner and leave it muddy as to blend in or are you going to show your true yankee colors and wash it?
Thats only because you don't know how to wash anything, like your cah.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: 87natty on February 16 2007, 09:48:21 PM: That Van Halen ad was disturbing.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Recklessrob on February 16 2007, 10:10:08 PM: Quote from: "87natty @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:48 pm"
That Van Halen ad was disturbing.
No, this is disturbong !
...possibly TSMG's new avatar ? :rofl;
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: kma697 on February 16 2007, 10:45:02 PM: Isn't that the guy who sang "Don't let your son go down on me"???
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Post by: Be4u on February 16 2007, 10:56:21 PM: Why yes! I tink it izzzzz!
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 17 2007, 07:14:01 AM: Quote from: "kma697 @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:45 pm"
Isn't that the guy who sang "Don't let your son go down on me"???

LMAO! Good one...
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 17 2007, 07:15:05 AM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:58 pm"
Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:15 pm"
Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:44 pm"
Oh, and ummm, what the fucks up with your avatar?

I changed it, you can not tell who it is?

I couldnt tell. I was never into the hair bands. I always thought they were gay...literatl y. Not my style. god the songs they used to sing..."i will love you forever" ugh!

Van Halen was NOT a hairband. They just got a little mushy with there songs when Hagar joined.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 17 2007, 07:17:15 AM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:53 pm"
Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:12 pm"
Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:44 pm"
Are you going to be a true southerner and leave it muddy as to blend in or are you going to show your true yankee colors and wash it?

I leave the mud on it.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: TSM Girl on February 17 2007, 07:18:49 AM: Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:10 pm"
Quote from: "87natty @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:48 pm"
That Van Halen ad was disturbing.
No, this is disturbong !
...possibly TSMG's new avatar ?
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 17 2007, 02:11:34 PM: Yeah, mushy. I hate mushy rock bands....cept for GnR.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Recklessrob on February 17 2007, 06:44:27 PM: Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Sat Feb 17, 2007 7:17 am"
Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:53 pm"
Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:12 pm"
Quote from: "Be4u @ Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:44 pm"
Are you going to be a true southerner and leave it muddy as to blend in or are you going to show your true yankee colors and wash it?

I leave the mud on it.
Title: Is there such a thing as QUALITY body shops?
Post by: Be4u on February 17 2007, 07:56:30 PM: Oh Donna, you got me.

nuff said.
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Post by: TSM Girl on February 18 2007, 07:28:36 AM: ROTFLMFAO, I was waiting to see is anyone would catch that.. :rofl;
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Post by: Be4u on February 18 2007, 01:32:10 PM: Donna, KMA
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Post by: TSM Girl on February 18 2007, 06:07:41 PM: Quote from: "Be4u @ Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:32 pm"
Donna, KMA

U like me and you know it. :goodman:
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Post by: Be4u on February 18 2007, 07:14:51 PM: Awwww, we bonded :D
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Post by: TSM Girl on February 18 2007, 10:55:53 PM: lol :atbeer: