What is it with Kane Creek & Abandonment?

[circmand]

http://www.myjeepers.com/

[Marlin]

Maybe you are right, it was a childish idea, that had it turned to an act, would have then been stupid! Trust me, I would not be laughing if someone stole something off any of my rides and then mailed it to me. I would think, "Wow, that was stupid." then I would be happy I got my part back. Now if I saw it in pictures with a bunch of VX's, I know I would have an appropriate place to return it to... somewhere the sun don't shine. I would also have a stong distaste for every VX and VX owner and just might f up the 1st one I saw. He was probably a truck driver - don't Mack trucks have big dog ornaments? That Jeep was decked out like it belonged to a truck driver.

You work in an office don't you? You guys do do pranks on each other and appreciate the level of craftsmanship in a well played prank? If I remember correctly, the Jeep had a fuel system problem, and then the guy locked his keys in it,(it had a hard top) that is why that rock buggy was taking him back to the trail, he had to get another key...LOL.
I get what you are saying about my VX, but it is a unique amongst uniques, and as previously stated, almost all of my mods are functional, except stereo. Everything else serves a real, no kidding purpose, and most importantly, I love it!!!!

As for your tools, did you check your neighbors car? (good story Billy, it is what happens when morons steal stuff)

[ZEUS]

It sucks hugely that your tools got stolen. When I was a tad bit younger and still living at home I had the stereo stolen out of my Mustang, that was parked in my carport, while I was sleeping (luckily the insurance co. was quite generous). Funny part was, while the deputy was taking the report, the guy that lived across the street comes over and asked if I got broken into. When I told him that I had he said that his storage room had been broken into also and that they had stolen his tools (he was a mechanic and all his tools were Snap-On...big$$$$). Deputy looks in the back seat of my 'stang and there are his tools. The deuchebags had stole his tools so that they could break into my car. They left his tools in my car and got away with my stereo...the tools were worth way more than my stereo!

That IS weird. All my tools were Craftsman - although not Snap-On, still pricey - but most important, they were mine... it took years to collect all those tools and I worked for them! At least I know what I need... too bad I can't afford to get any! (Sounds like a guy at the strip club.)

I can tell you tho, there are a lot of loaded guns in my neighborhood right now, cuz I have been going door to door, making friends, and learning about the f's in my neighborhood... it would be nice if I could set up a legit neighborhood watch program... cuz right now, there is trained martial artist/construction worker/bi-polar crazy guy, a retired veteran alcoholic who is always packing, another alcoholic who tagged his own garage with these words "KEEP OUT I AM WATCHING AND I WILL SHOOT YOU", me, a bunch of people who can't speak like an American, and a few people who have nothing to lose except for what they steal... yeah, I fit in... as a freakin target! If I was married I wouldn't have to live in Hell.... ok, it would be a different Hell with only one devil!

[Triathlete]

Home owners/renters insurance?

[ZEUS]

You work in an office don't you? Yessir, I do.

You guys do do pranks on each other and appreciate the level of craftsmanship in a well played prank? Not allowed, I tried once but got in trouble for it - turns out it was a stupid idea.

If I remember correctly, the Jeep had a fuel system problem, and then the guy locked his keys in it,(it had a hard top) that is why that rock buggy was taking him back to the trail, he had to get another key...LOL. Nope, you are off here - different trail perhaps? I know how often you encounter broke down Jeeps. This Jeep was bikini top and half doors, wide console with B&M shifter, speakers in several places, and lots of shine... like I said, totally looked like a truck driver's Jeep. There was no evidence of a problem as far as we found, if I remember correctly. We were the only folks at the climb besides the RZR's going back down.

I get what you are saying about my VX, but it is a unique amongst uniques, and as previously stated, almost all of my mods are functional, except stereo. Everything else serves a real, no kidding purpose, and most importantly, I love it!!!! You are full-on right there, there is no other Proton like yours! I am glad your VX works for you... except, of course, for the parts that need to resemble a Jeep!

As for your tools, did you check your neighbors car? (good story Billy, it is what happens when morons steal stuff) Man, I wanted to... well, actually yeah, I did check a couple.

[ZEUS]

Home owners/renters insurance?

Deductible is the amount of the tools, I think. I was going to check into it but haven't reported it to the cops yet. Last time, they didn't do anything, so I thought I would do their job for them this time. Another option I heard was to file the loss as a tax deduction. Don't know anything about that... anyone?

[Triathlete]

Well then that doubley sucks. Don't know about the tax thing. I would think it would have to be business related...don't know for sure though. Can't wait to start making $$$ coaching so I can write off all my entry fees and equipment!
Maybe I should start doing "VX" tours (like the Moab hummers) then I could write off an SAS, bigger tires, some nice beadlocks, a cage...

[pbkid]

wow... this the rip on marlin thread?? did i miss the memo??

almost all of my mods are functional, )

in my opinion the most important part... and completely true, the exterior mount spare is not functional, but your bumper....definately! which one of us DOESNT wanna protect their baby from damage??? all of us! your just keeping your baby safe

so I am a bit off-put by your massive front end mutilation...er...um...I mean modification.

Bart

bart... i would think you would be one of the last to speak regarding doing obscure things?? i've heard you talk about mounting a turret gun on your roof?!?!

it just seems like you are picking on him because he is trying something different on a shallow pocket (which one of us doesnt have one of those anymore?)
i think its amazing for someone to build something that far with NO previous metal working experience... surprised you guys are more positive about it..

[Triathlete]

wow... this the rip on marlin thread?? did i miss the memo??


isnt it hard for you to rip on someone building a bumper for offroad use when you are talking about things like this??


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Where did I rip on Marlin? I said NOTHING in my post or any other about his bumper! That post is in reference to Zeus and his ???? about writing off his tools on his taxes.

[pbkid]

oh crap billy.. i meant to quote justin, not you... and isnt it funny for justin to 'dis' on someones style by saying that its jeep-esque?? dont you own a jeep justin?

[ZEUS]

oh crap billy.. i meant to quote justin, not you... and isnt it funny for justin to 'dis' on someones style by saying that its jeep-esque?? dont you own a jeep justin?

Hell yeah, that's why it works!

Possible Analogy: I would never use the "N-word" when talking to a black person... Yet they can throw that word around like a frisbee if they want to!
Possible Analogy 2: Slapping Jeep-esque style on a VX is like dressing a Playmate in a burka! It has a purpose, but what a shame.

I'll clue you in a bit. Chris has always had all these comments about Jeep this and Jeep that, Jeep people this and Jeep people that - like Bart, but more so. Although I told him I have a Jeep AND a VX AND an Army truck and think that whole little guy (non-Jeep) issue toward the big guy (Jeep) is retarded, he persisted. Likewise for a Jeeper to have issue with the rarer rigs... So for me, I see (kind of like a huge hood ornament I guess) someone who is "just asking for it". I happily oblige. Now, in defense of Chris, he has put up with it and taken it pretty well - so kudos to you, Chris, for taking what you can dish out! I find it quite fun now, although, still a bit retarded... I guess it just fits us, aye?

Besides, look at my sig; I am supposed to put lightning bolts down people's shorts! I think several people here have a healthy relationship of ribbing on each other and as tom4bren learned me, using smilies at every turn and beating a dead horse is the only way to live!

[Marlin]

Hell yeah, that's why it works!


I'll clue you in a bit. Chris has always had all these comments about Jeep this and Jeep that, Jeep people this and Jeep people that - like Bart, but more so. Although I told him I have a Jeep AND a VX AND an Army truck and think that whole little guy (non-Jeep) issue toward the big guy (Jeep) is retarded, he persisted. Likewise for a Jeeper to have issue with the rarer rigs... So for me, I see (kind of like a huge hood ornament I guess) someone who is "just asking for it". I happily oblige. Now, in defense of Chris, he has put up with it and taken it pretty well - so kudos to you, Chris, for taking what you can dish out! I find it quite fun now, although, still a bit retarded... I guess it just fits us, aye?

Thank you Justin, no one for a second think that this is anything serious. Most of my friends here at work drive Jeeps, kind of, they own them, but they are pavement pounders, one even told me he wouldn't go play with me cause its still under warranty? What better time to take it out when it can get fixed on their dime?!!! So I give them a hard time, and they return it by calling my VX a moon biggy...oooooooooo, hurts my feelings.

I just keep feeding the fire cause it's fun. Friendly banter is fine, so Jack, thank you for the defense, and I sincerely appreciate it. Justin, I gotcha, it is just good natured ribbing. Kind of the joke about the keys locked in the Jeep, I nearly pissed myself laughing when I wrote that. Silly Jeepers, can't even secure their own vehicle...like a house with no doors.

Ah, back to Kane Creek...

[tom4bren]

"using smilies at every turn and beating a dead horse is the only way to live!"

Amen Bro. & use lotsa quotes.

I'm feelin left out tho - no one came to MY defense when you were droppin lightning bolts down my shorts.

I didn't rag on Marlin tho 'cause I live within striking distance (may even head down his way in a cupla months - break-in trip for the RV).

[Moncha]

Naw, I like the

[Triathlete]

Ah, back to Kane Creek...

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