Tonight is going to be a good night Oppo

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 01/15/2016 at 16:25 • Filed to: None

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I’m rather excited if you can’t tell

Party-vi > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:26

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I DO!!! I DO, JAROD ROSE!!!

ETA: Blue Nile. Niiiiiiiice.

ETAA: Don’t forget to add the value of the ring onto your homeowner insurance policy if it’s over $1,500 or so. Most policies cover up to $1,500 in theft from the home IIRC.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:27

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That’s a nice design. Congrats and good luck on the big move!

Any car-themed aspect to this stunt?

shop-teacher > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:27

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Good luck!!

Cé hé sin > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:30

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Good luck!

Keep the receipt though..

Funktheduck > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:30

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Woo. Congrats. Don't say the wrong name when you propose.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:33

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Huh? All this time I honestly thought you were like 19y/o. I guess I was wrong.

I guess you sort of make this image in your head of what the people on here are like and sometimes what’s in your head is massively different that actual life.

How old are you if you don’t mind me asking?

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:34

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YAAAAAAAAAS HAPPINESS

d15b > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:35

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Damn you , DeBeers!

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:37

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All the best!

Future next gen S2000 owner > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:39

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Did you go classy? Take your possible father-in-law out for dinner and ask him first?

Feel free to choke up. Good luck!

$kaycog > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:41

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Wow! That is an absolutely beautiful ring! Congrats on your engagement!

ttyymmnn > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:42

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Well, now you’ve gone and done it. As Groucho Marx said, “Marriage is a wonderful institution. But who wants to live in an institution?” That being said, I’ve been married for 25 years, and it was the best thing I’ve ever done. Congratulations. I hope she says yes!

AfromanGTO > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:44

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Good luck good sir!

they-will-know-my-velocity > Party-vi 01/15/2016 at 16:48

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Not that we’re planning on stealing it or anything...

El Rivinado > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:51

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Good luck my man, and congrats on finding that special someone.

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 01/15/2016 at 16:51

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One of my favorite (joking) lines about marriage comes from a stupid chick flick called Life as We Know It.

Guy 1 is asking guy 2 about marriage.

Guy 2 says: “Imagine a prison, and then don’t change anything.”

Jcarr > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:51

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You didn’t have to go to Jared. You ARE Jarod!

Congrats!

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:52

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Aren’t you like 20????

EDIT: Not tryna throw shade, just wondering

The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:52

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Good luck! I hope it goes well, and I hope someone takes pictures of it.

I proposed to my now (3 months as of Monday!) wife on the High Line in NYC after going to the auto show in April of 2014. Since it’s a fairly public place, someone noticed and was nice enough to take a picture as it happened. Afterwards, he and his friends walked over (giving us a round of applause) and agreed to email it me. It’s not a great picture, but it captures the moment spontaneously, and I’m thankful for that.

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 01/15/2016 at 16:56

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I’m sure it can feel that way for some people. Marriage certainly isn’t for everyone. But I married well, and I am a better man for it.

Ash78, voting early and often > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:58

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She went to Jarod!

/couldn’t resist

//congrats, man

///bluenile is awesome

TheJMan92 > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:58

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Good luck and congratulations!

Ash78, voting early and often > Party-vi 01/15/2016 at 16:58

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Yep — the riders are expensive, but they’re usually zero deductible and cover loss, theft, breakage, etc.

ttyymmnn > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/15/2016 at 16:59

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My father in law was a retired Marine colonel. You’re darn tootin’ I asked him if I could marry his daughter. He was a great guy though, and my wife and I had been dating for three years before we decided, together, to get married.

Textured Soy Protein > JR1 01/15/2016 at 16:59

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Nice, for xmas I got my gf this necklace from Blue Nile. It’s in a circle, to say, “this isn’t the ring, but it is a shiny ring-shaped item, so you know, other shiny ring-shaped items may be in the future.”

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Party-vi 01/15/2016 at 16:59

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I think the coverage on jewellery varies heavily between providers, and if it’s anything like the difference in auto coverage between US states your coverage minimums may be mandated by state laws or what not.

Around here, typically policies will cover for up to $3000 for theft, and some even offer coverage in the event you happen to lose it accidentally. This is typically built into base policies, but additional coverage beyond stated limits tends to be pretty expensive (relative to the policy cost, anyway).

Is Blue Nile supposed to be awesome? Anytime I see jewellery I can't think of anything else to say other than, "It looks nice."

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 01/15/2016 at 17:01

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Don’t get me wrong, I love my wife and being married. I just like the joke (and the way the guy deadpans it in the movie).

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 01/15/2016 at 17:01

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So *that’s* why you needed to get out of bargery for the near term. In seriousness, congrats. I have a younger brother (26) getting married in March - it’s like... all weddingy around.

TheHondaBro > they-will-know-my-velocity 01/15/2016 at 17:03

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By the way, does anyone know where Jarod Rose lives?

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > TheHondaBro 01/15/2016 at 17:15

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I do but I ain’t telling. Probably.

Stef Schrader > JR1 01/15/2016 at 17:30

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Update?

Update?

{ returns to main page }

F5!

F5!

F5!

Good luck, dude.

Hooker > JR1 01/15/2016 at 17:40

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Hell yeah brother! Congrats!

E92M3 > JR1 01/15/2016 at 18:04

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I bought mine from Blue Nile as well.

That reminds me I need to ask for that ring back.... What does one do with a used engagement ring anyway? Pawn it?

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > JR1 01/15/2016 at 18:12

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Im going to guess the price range...if Im right give me a star... 4-5.5k...

I too, am in the market, but I want the whole setting to be custom. Also Im an asshole so my intended isnt getting any say... I told that woman I didnt create these standards to just get you what you want. Also fuck diamonds and their inflated prices. (but dont you fucking worry Im doing the right thing, even if it kills me a little on the inside. Plus she likes cars, and I drag her to everything.)

Disclaimer: I have excelent taste.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > JR1 01/15/2016 at 18:13

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You better make sure she has her nails done.....

wkiernan > JR1 01/15/2016 at 18:41

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Oh boy, the moment of truth! I’ll only say “congratulations” after she says “yes”...

wkiernan > The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) 01/15/2016 at 18:44

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Man, you are a true Jalop, popping the question after an auto show ! Are you gonna name your first child “Otto”* if it’s a boy or “Carmen” if it’s a girl?

* like Torchy did

JR1 > Party-vi 01/15/2016 at 22:11

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Hahahaha I’m so glad!

And one step ahead of you already done.

JR1 > $kaycog 01/15/2016 at 22:12

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Thanks Kay!

JR1 > ttyymmnn 01/15/2016 at 22:12

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She did thank you!

JR1 > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/15/2016 at 22:13

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Yes I did ask him a few months back before buying it. I was nervous at first but I gotta say it went well and I am glad I did it.

JR1 > The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) 01/15/2016 at 22:14

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That restores my faith in humanity and yes my sister took photos she was in cameo and hiding in the weeds it was like she was hunting kinda funny really.

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/15/2016 at 22:16

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21! And we have been dating for a little over four years and have a very solid relationship. We both graduate college in May and she is moving to Ohio to start her career so I figured now was the time!

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/15/2016 at 22:16

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You're close. In 21. See Rollands post for a better explanation. But anyway it was time.

JR1 > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 01/15/2016 at 22:19

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Hahaha I had your deliemma my run was a little under 3,000. 14k .54 solitaire D color VVS2 clarity. .22 diamond halo around it. Go to Blue Nile they have awesome deals and can customize the diamond however you want.

JR1 > Textured Soy Protein 01/15/2016 at 22:20

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Very funny a necklace with a sense of humor

ttyymmnn > JR1 01/15/2016 at 23:06

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Woot!

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/15/2016 at 23:22

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The money we exchanged for the Lincoln might have been used on the big rock on her hand. And it's feeling weddingy here now as well! How is the green monster?

JR1 > E92M3 01/15/2016 at 23:23

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Pawn or eBay

JR1 > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 01/15/2016 at 23:23

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No but there will be a massive burnout at the wedding

JR1 > Stef Schrader 01/15/2016 at 23:24

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She said yes! And thank you!

JR1 > wkiernan 01/15/2016 at 23:24

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She said yes!

JR1 > Ash78, voting early and often 01/15/2016 at 23:24

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Bluenile is awesome! And she said yes!

JR1 > El Rivinado 01/15/2016 at 23:24

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Thanks man! I'm very happy!

JR1 > Funktheduck 01/15/2016 at 23:25

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“I take the Racheal” haha

JR1 > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 01/15/2016 at 23:25

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She already complained they weren't haha

JR1 > Hooker 01/15/2016 at 23:25

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Thanks man I'm super happy!

JR1 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 01/15/2016 at 23:26

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Thank you!

JR1 > shop-teacher 01/15/2016 at 23:26

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Thank you! It went very well!

JR1 > TheJMan92 01/15/2016 at 23:26

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Thanks very happy!

JR1 > AfromanGTO 01/15/2016 at 23:27

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Thank you very much!

shop-teacher > JR1 01/15/2016 at 23:29

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Congratulations then!

JR1 > shop-teacher 01/15/2016 at 23:32

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Thanks! How is the Roadmaster?

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/15/2016 at 23:39

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Ah, good luck!

shop-teacher > JR1 01/16/2016 at 05:46

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It’s great! I love that car, and my 3- year old does too. She’s always asking to ride in, “the brown car.”

It had a slow cranking issue, and a host of other electrical issues. Turned out to just be a defective battery that wasn't putting out full voltage. It's running better than ever now.

JR1 > shop-teacher 01/16/2016 at 07:47

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That's awesome! Glad to hear it

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 01/16/2016 at 10:37

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I may try to crack a spark plug loose today. In the mean time, I’ve found that the trim web stuff around the doors and the headliner are really affordable, and carpets aren’t bad either. I think the majority of the interior can be put back right for about $1200 (counting, not excluding) the windows. Once I get the floor and rockers stabilized.

I’ve actually been focusing on making it possible to roll the Ranchero in and out of the shop to enable a rocker fix, so I’m trying to come up with upper front coilover mounts that will work and a good set of coilovers, so that the next step is tying the steering together and putting on wheels.

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/16/2016 at 18:10

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How did the spark plugs go? Did you ever do anything with the diesel? And that’s good the parts won’t be too expensive. It sounds like a pretty good deal.

And I thought you had it rolling? Or did you mean getting the Ranchero rolling?

Ramblin Rover - The Vivisector of Solihull > JR1 01/16/2016 at 18:21

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Didn’t get to the plugs. I ended up working on the Benz where it died at work(busted throttle cable, now fixed), and then a couple hours over at work - since I was there - CADing the geometry of the upper suspension mounts for the Ranchero. It was the Ranchero I was talking about getting rolling, since I want it mobile so I don’t have to have both bays tied up when the Lunk is in. I also did some straightening work on the Ranchero’s tailgate, then had to go after a suspicious noise in my mom’s car.

Anyway, a headliner is only a couple of hundred bucks, we have a source on seat fabric, and I know multiple people with vinyl capable sewing machines.

The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) > JR1 01/16/2016 at 20:16

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Fantastic! I’m glad it went well and I hope you have a great time prepping for the wedding.

The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!) > wkiernan 01/16/2016 at 20:21

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Well, it was a repeat of our first real date back in 2012. I figured that helped start off our relationship, so it was a good way to start off the rest of our lives. We also had a great view of the college where we met from the High Line, so that was a nice bonus. She’s not a Jalop, but she’s also an engineer, so anything mechanical interests her. She also loves it when I’m nerdy, and the NYIAS brings out my nerdy side in a big way.

I named my cat ‘Cammie’, so I think I’ve fulfilled my Jalop-naming quota for a while. We’ve decided that when we have kids in a few years, she gets choice for a boy’s name and I get to chose a girl’s name. I guess we’ll see what happens!

JR1 > Ramblin Rover - The Vivisector of Solihull 01/17/2016 at 09:04

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Oh I did not know you were referring to the Ranchero to get rolling that makes more sense.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > JR1 01/17/2016 at 14:49

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Tisk tisk. she said yes tho right?

JR1 > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 01/17/2016 at 15:56

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Of course! I'm a catch!

Party-vi > gin-san - shitpost specialist 01/17/2016 at 18:49

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Blue Nile is probably the best way to get a ring or other jewelry online.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > JR1 01/18/2016 at 11:44

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Congrats to you and your future bride!

JR1 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/18/2016 at 20:40

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Thank you