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Old 12-01-2014, 06:03 AM   #1
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Happy Birthday to me.......

....I received the 101 projects book today.......... looking forward to a good read tonight

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Old 12-01-2014, 06:30 AM   #2
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Buy two. One to get dirty and one to read.
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Old 12-01-2014, 08:07 AM   #3
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Old 12-01-2014, 09:06 AM   #4
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I keep the e-book version on my Android phone in case I need it on the side of the road. This is a must own for ever Boxster owner and possible owner.
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Old 12-01-2014, 02:01 PM   #5
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Buy two. One to get dirty and one to read.
Made me chuckle. Mine is covered with many smudges and marks.
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Old 12-01-2014, 04:28 PM   #6
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I'm very impressed as well. It's clear that a lot of time went into researching and writing it. I love all the pictures.
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Old 12-02-2014, 03:58 AM   #7
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I bought the book, and have leafed through it quickly so far. Don't own the car yet, but closing in on one I thtink
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Old 12-02-2014, 04:32 AM   #8
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Made me chuckle. Mine is covered with many smudges and marks.
Mine's full of dirty pictures too!
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Old 12-02-2014, 06:03 AM   #9
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Mine has a personalized autograph from Wayne D.:dance:

Great book with lots of great info!
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Mine has a personalized autograph from Wayne D.:dance:
That's because you live in SoCal! Everything's better there- like 2 Porsches. I know that's where I wished I was living right now...
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Old 12-02-2014, 01:50 PM   #11
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Where do I need to send mine to get an autograph?

Dear Tim,

Please don't talk about cats anymore and try to focus on productive posts.

Sincerely, Wayne D.

That would be sweeeeet.
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Old 12-02-2014, 03:39 PM   #12
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That's because you live in SoCal! Everything's better there- like 2 Porsches. I know that's where I wished I was living right now...
Yup sure is a nice place to live, frankly I prefer NorCal
Everyone has a big house with 2 Porsche in the driveway
LOL

Vancouver is one of my favorite cities

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Old 12-02-2014, 03:42 PM   #13
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Dear Tim,

Please don't talk about cats anymore and try to focus on productive posts.

Sincerely, Wayne D.

That would be sweeeeet.
just visit Pelican Parts. Its in the LA area

If you are really nice, I can arrange for a travel visa so you can visit there

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