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Caption This for 11/04/11

Posted November 03, 2011 4:45 PM by Kaplin


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11/03/2011 5:06 PM

Coming to a superstore near you!

(The one that has 2,000 customers and 50 checkout lanes, but only three are ever open at any one time. That super store.)

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11/03/2011 5:18 PM

Introducing Ronco's new Hover Round Add-A-Camper.

So you don't forget, call right now to order.......when you do, we will throw in two, not one but two Pocket Fishermen

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11/03/2011 5:19 PM

It appears that even in old age, you can't get away from your mother-in-law.

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11/03/2011 8:42 PM

I've seen this in Florida; his other car is a '97 Buick.

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11/04/2011 12:35 PM

This and the '97 Buick, aren't the exhaust systems interchangeable.

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11/03/2011 11:25 PM

what is funny about this? I love it!

perhaps that says something about me....

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11/04/2011 10:08 AM

I agree. I think it looks awesome!

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11/04/2011 12:47 PM

I may look lovely to some, but think of actually using it, Chris !!!

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11/04/2011 12:49 PM

I call shotgun.........

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11/04/2011 1:15 PM

I was struggling, trying to find the meaning of "I call shotgun..." when I discovered that I wrote : "I may look..." rather than: "It may look..." .

But tell me the meaning anyway, I'd appreciate it.

P.D. Adding: "think of actually using it..." made it a lot worse, f**k!, I'm so ashamed.

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11/04/2011 1:22 PM

"Shotgun" was the stagecoach rider sitting next to the driver (with a shotgun), to fend off those who might attack the stagecoage.

It (the front passenger seat) is considered a preferred seat in a car, (especially with so many cars with uncomfortable rear seats these days.) so that when a group is headed toward the vehicle, the first one to yell it out gets the honor.

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11/04/2011 1:24 PM

riding shotgun but I prefer riding shot gun in the coach.......Chris needs to loose a little weight.

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11/04/2011 2:17 PM

Thanks to you and Rufus, I enjoyed the article, seems like we are witnesses of the coining of a phrase, and maybe a future synonym, and certainly, Chris has to loose some weight.

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11/05/2011 6:04 AM

Yeah, it looks great and is 'awesome' but doesn't bear close consideration. Someon imobile enough to need the mobility scooter won't be abole to get in the mini caravan, or if they do then sure as heck they won't get out.
Mind, replace it with a trck on the back and it would be useful.
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11/04/2011 12:42 AM

The ideal setup for the Grey (and Mobility Impaired) Nomad.

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11/04/2011 1:00 PM

That was so cruel, obscene and sarcastic !! GA

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11/04/2011 1:09 AM

Get a Mobility Power Chair for little to no cost

Limited Time Offer: We'll throw in a free mobile home when you order your very own hoveround. Let medicare pay most or all costs.

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11/04/2011 5:48 AM

What's better than a power chair?.....one that's ready for "power" naps!!!!!!!! (don't know why I fought afternoon naps as a kid, Love'em now!)

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11/04/2011 6:03 AM

I don't remember afternoon naps as a child. Not at home or at school.

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11/04/2011 6:02 AM

With tea shops closing everywhere, be sure that you can get the perfect reviving cuppa whilst out on your shopping trips. Invite your friends!

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11/04/2011 7:31 AM

The guy that had the waterbed in the back of his van in 73, hits the retirement community. Watch out ladies!!!

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11/04/2011 7:56 AM

For sale, three wheeled motorcycle and sidecar (for backseat driver). Apply Hell's Angels Retirement Home, Cincinnati

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11/04/2011 12:26 PM

Alvin Straight is getting even older.....

See:-

The Straight Story

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11/04/2011 1:12 PM

What you get when you outlive your "Reverse Mortgage" payments...

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11/04/2011 2:22 PM

"Do you have a dime for a homeless cripple?"

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11/04/2011 5:01 PM

At last! Something I can afford after what the stock market did to my IRA!

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11/04/2011 9:55 PM

A remake of the 1953 Lucy & Desi classic "The Long, long Trailer".

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11/05/2011 2:06 PM

A way to make the 'Occupy Wall Street' phenomena happening, available and accessible to all those desperately wanting to participate.

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11/16/2011 1:05 AM

What???

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11/16/2011 4:07 AM

My colleague has just bought one of these...to tow with his Mini kitcar.

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11/16/2011 4:16 AM

In that pic, the big flat screen tv is daft...you'd have to sit outside to watch it (even if it pivots you'd prob still be too close.
Nice cozy size for cat naps tho'
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11/16/2011 4:53 AM

PMSL! I didn't even see the TV!!!

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The only way to travel to the Grand Canyon!

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