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shadetreetim
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Private boat captain in Newport Beach, California.

The guy I work for has five boats and six cars. He invented a shoe in the early 2000s and everybody who has a pair loves them and everyone who doesn't thinks that they are hideous....anyone?


Invented by boating enthusiasts, CROCS. They are hideous, and I love them. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

shadetreetim wrote:
ddonnell wrote:
Private boat captain in Newport Beach, California.

The guy I work for has five boats and six cars. He invented a shoe in the early 2000s and everybody who has a pair loves them and everyone who doesn't thinks that they are hideous....anyone?


Invented by boating enthusiasts, CROCS. They are hideous, and I love them. Very Happy
Beat me. Very Happy
http://ihatecrocsblog.blogspot.com/
I love them, just had a fattie at work that wore them without socks and the smell made me change carreers. Shocked
Cool gig man!
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:43 pm    Post subject: Re: dirt bag who plated food for a living Reply with quote

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I try to live each and every day to it's fullest potential. Almost 20 years ago I was left for dead on the side of a road and every day since then has been a bonus and a joy, even the painful ones...

My main job is being the best father that a Beaubear could ever have...

i used to be a dirt bag who plated food for a living... now I sell wine, help make wine, whine about wine... i also do consulting for social media marketing and gather food for the OCCUPY OAKLAND and SF locations... oh yes, and I am a farmer... and sell the ocassional photograph...


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:16 am    Post subject: Re: Vanagon owner occupation Reply with quote

jpwerks wrote:
Anybody notice, no politicians Vanagon owners?
What's it all mean?

maybe there are some, but not proud enough to let the rest of us know what they do..............


I'm a political science major that was once an aspiring politician. I even worked on Capitol Hill for a congressman for a short stint (he was recently taken out by a scandal -- glad I didn't stay!). Working in Washington was enough to scare me off for good. I started working at a bike shop in Georgetown to help pay the bills while I was working on the Hill, and I never looked back. Bikes are a much more relaxing and rewarding occupation than politics. I now use my poli-sci degree and my knowledge of government, interest groups and politics to get more bike facilities and mountain bike trails built.

In my opinion, finding a politician that drives a Vanagon would be like spotting a unicorn. That being said, I do know a gentleman that lives in southern Indiana that has held elective office that currently owns 4 Vanagons (3 Westies and a Pass Van).
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

shadetreetim wrote:
ddonnell wrote:
Private boat captain in Newport Beach, California.

The guy I work for has five boats and six cars. He invented a shoe in the early 2000s and everybody who has a pair loves them and everyone who doesn't thinks that they are hideous....anyone?


Invented by boating enthusiasts, CROCS. They are hideous, and I love them. Very Happy


Ding ding ding. I have amassed quite a few pairs now... Embarassed Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:06 pm    Post subject: job Reply with quote

Rolling Eyes GM river rafting co. Flagstaff AZ. 87 syncro westy tin top gw 2.3 Nobody should have this much fun working! River running and Syncro go together like bread and butter.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:19 pm    Post subject: Re: job Reply with quote

joseph928 wrote:
Rolling Eyes GM river rafting co. Flagstaff AZ. 87 syncro westy tin top gw 2.3


Whats with the rolling eyes? Confused
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now: Union Journeyman Roofer specializing in flat roofs.

Then:

Bridge Operator
Tree Trimmer
Lineman for those pricks AT&T
Diesel Mechanic specializing in those crappy 5V Caterpillars
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I have owned my bug since new and you have not, which gives me more right to ownership than you.


What does this even mean?
More right to ownership ... wtf? Confused
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

D'oh d'oh!
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey! There is our politician van owner!! Sorta...! Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tell the croc fella to make some narrower crocs! Too wide, hurt my feet so don't wear. grrrr
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:08 pm    Post subject: Vanagon Owner Occupation Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DAIZEE wrote:
Tell the croc fella to make some narrower crocs! Too wide, hurt my feet so don't wear. grrrr


They have tons of designs, I have a pair of 'special' boat shoe crocs (only 6 pairs made). Narrow for my feet and I can get by wearing them to class and no one knowing I'm wearing crocs. Instead I just look like a hipster in Sperry's.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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