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Caption This for 10/14/16

Posted October 13, 2016 4:45 PM by LakeGrl
Pathfinder Tags: engineering engineering images engineers life fire places funny images

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10/13/2016 5:03 PM

It's a smokeswagen!

Unfortunately, it doesn't pass EPA pollution test!

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10/15/2016 10:09 AM

Happy Halloween!!

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10/13/2016 5:41 PM

Bug...

I am your father.

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10/14/2016 1:07 PM

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10/14/2016 6:50 PM

There's no way to give you enough thumbs up, GA's to you on this one. Everyone else can just go home now.

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10/13/2016 8:07 PM

After losing public trust VW has had to repurpose some of it's inventory and begin manufacturing new products that will broaden it product line.

Investors are wary.

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10/13/2016 9:19 PM

Presenting our new model with extra heating, and smoking only in the back seats.
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10/13/2016 9:31 PM

It gives off good heat, but it goes through charcoal like crazy.....

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10/13/2016 11:35 PM

Those old VW gas heaters can really take the chill off fast!

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10/14/2016 4:28 AM

Jeez, where have you been?

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10/14/2016 6:51 PM

Yeah, long time, no hear. Good to see you again.
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10/14/2016 10:59 PM

I retired a couple years ago, (the company offered me the "crispy handshake" to go at age 62). I travel a lot, and only use the computer for my photography work, and to keep in touch with family and friends. I'm in Massachusetts now, but will be heading to warmer climes in a few weeks.

I do often visit CR4, but don't post very much.

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10/14/2016 12:22 AM

Did we work on the emissions software for the US on this model?!?!?

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10/14/2016 2:28 AM

At least some VW owners are happy with their purchase.

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10/14/2016 3:56 AM

Ironclad proof of evolution.....

......scientists should be more responsible with ancient artifacts like this. You NEVER know if it might explode into life when using charcoal picked off Monsanto G/M trees grown with artificial fertilisers. Remember the great fire of London ...... and Rome!

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10/14/2016 4:14 AM

Following Samsung's woes - VWs new EV is having battery problems!
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10/14/2016 5:31 AM

April 20, 1939. ------

Volkswagen wishes the Führer happy birthday

with the unveiling of its new VW non party Solution model.

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10/14/2016 10:04 AM

OUCH!

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10/14/2016 10:32 AM

It was bad enough that he was using his cell phone while driving, but he used a Galaxy Note 7!!!!

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No drivers have voiced filed any complaints about our new emissions system!

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10/14/2016 10:38 AM

The "hot seat" that the VW CEO was invited to sit in.

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10/14/2016 11:01 AM

When Ghost Rider went through his hippie phase.....
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10/14/2016 11:28 AM

Really Ted, I don't think this is what they mean when they talk about "Rolling Coal".

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10/14/2016 12:01 PM

So that's what Arlo did with his old VW minibus. Look out Alice - you aren't the only cook in town anymore. Well....maybe when he gets the hang of cutting back a bit on the heat.

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10/14/2016 6:53 PM

I'm not sure you're gonna fit a half-a-ton of garbage in that one. Let alone the shovels, rakes, and implements of destruction.
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10/17/2016 12:17 AM

Just in time for Halloween - the Volks-o-Lantern.

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10/17/2016 10:21 AM

The new Samsung/VW hybrid had some unintended consequences.....
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10/25/2016 1:25 PM

In order to keep up with neighborhood Home Owners Association standards, I will wait for BMW to come out with a more sporty, sophisticated model, before buying...

(So sayeth the Jones...)

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11/07/2016 5:25 PM

Ghost Rider found his old vehicle somewhat stifling and soon switched to a motorcycle.
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11/08/2016 11:19 AM

So, I installed a Ford Pinto fuel tank and gas cap on my Volkswagen. I saved a fortune over OEM parts.

I figured what's the worst that could happen!?

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"...what's the worst that could happen!"

The KABOOM that one poster includes in his signature?

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