"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
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"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
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Last night I spent a few hours looking up flights and lodgings at various spots around the world. Everything is cheap, with prices for many destinations half of what they usually would be.
I would love to go to Germany. Switzerland. Norway. Scotland. Do a food/castle/automotive/hiking trip for two or three weeks.
Alternatively go back to Bangkok, and party like it was my last week on planet earth. Then throw some hostels into the mix and check out Korea and Singapore...
An Airbnb-based architecture tour is also on my bucketlist, picking destinations solely based off of the most interesting places to stay at.
Unfortunately between Covid and work, I don’t see any international travel in the cards until at least until January.
I’ll be doing roadtrips though! Three day weekends mean I can travel a bit further out than normal, so the goal is to go somewhere new every week. Next week I’m heading north for my first motorcycle adventure with a buddy, and he doesn’t yet know that I’ll be convincing him to turn his ninja into a touring bike lol.
What about you? There’s gotta be someone taking advantage of the killer deals right now, right? Or... Maybe it’s time for that big overlanding trip you’ve had in the back of your head for years?
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 21:47 |
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Didn’t even get to camp this year. Depressing. We were invited to Vegas in August, but... drevilhowboutno.gif
fintail
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 21:49 |
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The places I want to go won’t let me in. I am sick and tired of all of this winning.
I have a suspicion I might not even venture out of the state, although I’ll at least get close to the border, maybe ID or OR.
Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 21:51 |
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Nope. My grand canyon adventure got decimated but I’ll be visiting the Lane Motor Museum soon. Maybe find some time for an overnight trip or two but not sure.
You seem to have at least an itch to get out of here for a while, as do I. Except I don’t have nearly the resources to do anything. Bike trips sound fun. Keep us updated.
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AestheticsInMotion
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/05/2020 at 21:51 |
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Still three months of good weather to get out there, no? A night or two around S kykomish would probably be a nice break from current events
The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 21:53 |
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Was gonna road trip to Texas, rather now I’m going to the family hunting/fish camp way in the middle of nowhere N orth Ontario . The only contact from the outside world is a faint AM radio station signal , not way to connect to any one.
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AestheticsInMotion
> fintail
07/05/2020 at 21:54 |
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First time in three years I’ve had a vehicle I’d consider reliable enough to head up to BC, and wouldn’t you know...
Might not be a bad year to jump on a ferry and go island hopping.
OPPOsaurus WRX
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 21:55 |
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We were supposed to have gone to Disney World a while back. I thought the Portland (Maine) airshow would be cool. Thats out too. At this point, I just want to go to a cabin in the middle of nowhere but the kids wouldn’t appreciate that level of nothing.
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AestheticsInMotion
> Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
07/05/2020 at 21:55 |
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Ah, I'm sorry. Grand Canyon is on my list, have you been before?
It’s nice. The last year—two if I’m being honest—I didn’t trust the Miata to go too far from home. So... I just didn’t travel much. I’m trying to make up for lost time.
Nibby
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 21:56 |
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nowhere... personally i think it’s irresponsible to travel for vacation right now. the traveling i think people should be doing is if they’re visiting/helping a sick or elderly relative
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AestheticsInMotion
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
07/05/2020 at 21:57 |
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Honestly, I like your plan B more than the original. Having some time away sounds pretty good.
Bonus points if you bag any game!
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AestheticsInMotion
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/05/2020 at 21:58 |
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Leave kids with wife, stock up on food/beer, go to cabin, come back in a week? Maybe two?
(no I’m not married, why do you ask?)
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Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 21:59 |
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I live in Georgia. The westernmost point i have been is around where the Florida panhandle is. I’ve only left the southeast once for a three night trip to New York City. So, yes, I need to travel or else lose my sanity. The Grand Canyon road trip would have been amazing but it cannot happen now. Ugh, that’s what kept me going through my senior year in high school, only to find out it couldn’t happen because of a stupid virus.
Go for it. You only live once and not much of that time is spent with the means and time to travel. Do it while you can and aren’t too wrapped up in life.
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fintail
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 21:59 |
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Island hopping would be great on a bike. Not so much in a car stuck in line with all the other drones. People are going a little stir crazy, and I think there will be a lot of local holiday seekers this year.
I am halfway thinking of maybe a few hundred mile back roads road trip in the fintail in late summer/early fall.
Stef Schrader
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:06 |
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Oh, thanks for the laugh. I’m in Texas, so we’re boned. Other states don’t even want us. I don’t feel comfortable traveling right now anyway for the same reasons, but yeah. On top of that, no one’s hiring and freelance budgets are decimated, so I’m having to be as cheap as possible regardless. The closest I’ll get is a camping trip next weekend to Enchanted Rock, close to Austin.
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AestheticsInMotion
> Nibby
07/05/2020 at 22:06 |
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That’s fair. But the longer social distancing, and various business closures continues, the more of a beating my mental and physical health takes. I’ve been trying to weigh that with pandemic best practice protocols, but at this point... It's time to enjoy myself. I can't even begin to imagine how hard this is for people with more serious depression issues.
ttyymmnn
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:08 |
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We had plans to go to Disneyland in June to celebrate our 30th anniversary and to attend a family reunion. Now we’re just sitting around and killing time.
jminer
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:10 |
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Been mulling over a few ideas of the road trip variety. Maybe even a week or two working remotely in a AirBnB in a pretty place.
Just taking things week by week now though for planning.
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AestheticsInMotion
> Stef Schrader
07/05/2020 at 22:11 |
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C amping is good!
How bad is Texas right now? Doesn’t sound great on the news, but it’s hard to give that much credibility when I see how they portrayed Seattle' s ... “issues” these past few weeks.
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The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:12 |
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I’ve been planning the Texas trip since last fall, so it’s all that planned written off. I’m not arguing going north, it’s a old cabin but it’s a home away from home. When I’m up there in that area it’s just small game birds & animals in season. No big game yet. We still carry large rifles for protection, you can’t call police up there when a black bear is running at you. It’s you leave on a stretcher, or you shoot the bear.
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AestheticsInMotion
> fintail
07/05/2020 at 22:12 |
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If you did a backroads trip, what direction would you take?
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fintail
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:16 |
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Either down to the SW WA coast to visit family, or out towards Spokane/SE WA to visit people. Either way I wouldn’t touch 5 or 90.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:16 |
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SWA is having a $39 fair sale. Go to Arizona, Colorado or Florida!
Under_Score
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:20 |
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I’d love to take a trip, especially with a lot of people still worried about venturing out. You bet I’d be willing to wear a mask if it means Disney World without crowds (and hopefully lower prices). The best time to travel would’ve been in April, but I had school still.
I have something called a full-time job I just started, as well as a big blue child called a car I decided to put myself through, so no vacations quite yet. I’m really wanting to hit one of the local casinos in AL or NC shortly after my birthday. That’ll be a good excuse to travel. I went to Dallas, TX in March, and it was a great trip. I never do vacations, but that was a good one.
Gone
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:24 |
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Our June Icelan d/Norway trip got ruined and we have no travel plans through the end of the year. Since the US has decided to pack it in, we’l l probably just stay home. Have no interest getting out and abou t with people that won’t even take basic precautions ( TX). Will t ry again for Iceland/Norway next year hopefully . Actually considered buying an RV or camper so we could travel in the stat es, but on e nice RV ( or trailer even) pays for many overseas trips ...
Germany is fun, can recommend.
sony1492
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:25 |
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Headed out to Lassen national Park if an airbnb or something of the sort can be secured. Wont start looking at it seriously until im jobless 2 weeks from now .
TheRealBicycleBuck
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:30 |
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We have two trips planned. We’re currently self-quarantining to be sure we’re clean for a trip to my in-laws. That will be a week of being shut in someone else’s house instead of our own. We might get a day of fishing on the bay. That would be good.
The second trip will only happen if my daughter’s college decides to have classes on campus.
lone_liberal
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:33 |
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We canceled our normal trip to Seattle, but my wife still wants to do something for our anniversary so we might do a drive to Kalispell, spend the night in her company’s hotel and maybe poke around the mountains. I have my doubts about this but we’ll see how it goes.
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Stef Schrader
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:41 |
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It’s bad. Things never improved to a safe point before they started reopening things, and then our “die for the economy” state government was like, “lol wear a mask if you want, we’re not enforcing it if you don’t
” and celebrated the reckless idiots who violated their own lockdown orders. Even they’re finally getting the hint, though, as they’re now
mandating masks in public. You know it’s bad when the same idiots who made listening to scientists
and exercising
common sense into
political issues
are having to reconsider their stance, I guess, but it shouldn’t have ever gotten to this point.
We keep hitting record spikes in cases. Some states are mandating a 14-day quarantine if we travel in from Texas. It’s bad. It’s super bad.
Nick Has an Exocet
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:54 |
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At some point there will be a rally. I’m also revisiting track days.
I have a semi-local trip planned to Monterey for the now-cancelled Car Week.
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Nibby
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 22:54 |
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This is not about you. There are millions of people who are having a rough time right now. The selfish thing to do is make it about you. We all have a social responsibility... think of it this way. The longer people do NOT practice social distancing and more people get infected, the more it will continue to spread. People losing their patience just because “I can’t get a haircut” and then going out and partying, socializing, not wearing masks... they’re being completely irresponsible. I’m not saying you are one of them. Be considerate of everyone else.
The evidence is pretty damning... look at Florida, Texas, Arizona right now. I know it’s annoying but at the same time there are places in the world where people have been in lockdown for way longer than us, like Kashmir. We’re so fucking spoiled. Take this as a time to re-evaluate yourself and just try to be grateful for what you have and the people you surround yourself with.
If you need mental health resources I made a post recently with a list of them.
https://oppositelock.kinja.com/some-resources-for-yall-1844093094
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Nibby
> Stef Schrader
07/05/2020 at 23:03 |
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hope you’re doing well!
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 23:25 |
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We won’t let you in!
StudyStudyStudy
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 23:28 |
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I’d hate to be stuck out of country or end up quarantined elsewhere unless there was amazing flexibility and entertainment to keep you occupied. With the way things are going we are going to end up on a lot of countries no go list for probably a year it seems.
WBDR for a few days in a couple weeks, going to be interesting with the whole social distancing, hopefully we find big sites to spread out.
ranwhenparked
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 23:38 |
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I’m probably taking a week off in August, but am not booking anything until it gets closer, don’t want to commit to any destination or make any firm plans until I know I’ll be allowed to go and that they’ll be things to do there.
Did take a short weekend trip up to the Lake Erie area of PA already (kind of shitty, wouldn’t recommend) , and am maybe going to see a band in southern Virginia next weekend, but am not making any firm plans further out than 24 hours in advance.
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AestheticsInMotion
> Nibby
07/05/2020 at 23:41 |
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“Losing patience due to missing a haircut”
Yeah, you clearly aren’t understanding what I’m saying.
“we all have a social responsibility”
That’s word for word what was screamed at me from a window a month back on a delivery . Some lady preaching about how I had to quit working because I was spreading disease. I asked if she would cover my wages. She said I was selfish.
I firmly believe that covid is a very real issue, but the number of self-righteous virtue signaling assholes that have popped up in the viruses wake is almost mind-blowing. I’m not saying you are one of them, but be considerate of everyone else. Be aware that life doesn’t stand still, giving us a break from all other problems w hile we deal with this. Problems that predated the virus, problems that in many cases eclipse the virus.
This has gotten pretty off-topic, so I'm just going to reccomend a few days out camping. It's a great way to clear the head, re-evaluate yourself, and best of all... If you do it right you'll be about as socially distant as one can get!
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AestheticsInMotion
> StudyStudyStudy
07/05/2020 at 23:44 |
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Hey! I’ve been wondering how things have been going for you. What’s WB DR?
If I’m being honest, it’s the plane ride itself that I'd be most dreading. Eight hours in a metal tin can is a bit rough during the best of times.
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AestheticsInMotion
> Nick Has an Exocet
07/05/2020 at 23:45 |
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Social-distancing oppo rally? Nobody leaves the cars?
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AestheticsInMotion
> sony1492
07/05/2020 at 23:51 |
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How are you feeling after some time away? I know after leaving my last shitty job situation it was a mix of fear of the unknown, and a massive weight of my shoulders.
Kind of bullshit that you can’t collect some form of unemployment after quitting. “essential workers” really got shafted.
Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 23:51 |
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The only plans so far are to go to a cottage for a week in August. Might also do a trip to Montreal with some friends in September or October.
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StudyStudyStudy
> AestheticsInMotion
07/05/2020 at 23:54 |
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Washington Backroad Discovery Route
We u sually go on a nice drive to central washington in sports cars and a bit of WABDR in SUV’s every summer it seems. Definitely canceling the central washington portion with how bad things are over there, but WABDR is usually pretty empty especially the longer jaunts so seems like a good way to get outdoors.
Busy, but slow. Working is odd since I’m in the camp where with my part time hours I could be making more not working than working, but probably better to be out. How are things with you? Did the miata ever sell?
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AestheticsInMotion
> Stef Schrader
07/05/2020 at 23:58 |
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It’s a shame we couldn’t have had a unified Federal plan of attack from the start.
... Maybe next pandemic?
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AestheticsInMotion
> StudyStudyStudy
07/06/2020 at 00:01 |
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Yes, Miata sold about a month ago. New owner is a young guy, he’s already taken it to a track day and I believe an autocross. Couldn’t imagine a better way to end things.
Huh. You've given me something to read up on, thank you! Have you held on to the Z?
SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> AestheticsInMotion
07/06/2020 at 00:07 |
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Even when Summer does come back to the Southern Hemisphere...we don’t expect to be doing much traveling other than intrastate stuff to play with family.
It’ll be low key down here for a while yet...too many old people that are well worth saving .
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Nick Has an Exocet
> AestheticsInMotion
07/06/2020 at 00:09 |
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I imagine there will be a DWA! rally at some point this year. Happy do an oppo rally as well if we can get enough folks in the Bay Area to go.
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StudyStudyStudy
> AestheticsInMotion
07/06/2020 at 00:18 |
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Congrats on the sale! Looks like you also picked up a new bike as well. On my tentative things to do list is to take a motorcycle class during the down time.
Z has sold, updated post incoming. Just the M ini now for the foreseeable future .
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> AestheticsInMotion
07/06/2020 at 00:58 |
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Two week moto trip at the end of the month. All back roads and camping, with masks and hand sanitizer for essential stops. 90% solo.
I could argue that because I'm essential and never stopped working, it's actually safer for me to take this trip than not. Work requires me to talk to clients and colleagues, and get in and out of a bunch of clients' vehicles every day.
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> AestheticsInMotion
07/06/2020 at 01:03 |
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Europpomeet this summer of fall but oh well. Get some projects done and hope for next year.
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Stef Schrader
> AestheticsInMotion
07/06/2020 at 01:21 |
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Or coherent leadership at all. :(
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Stef Schrader
> Nibby
07/06/2020 at 01:21 |
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As well as I can be. Also, what the heck? Did they get rid of Traffic Jams on the FP????
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sony1492
> AestheticsInMotion
07/06/2020 at 05:13 |
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Im still at work for another 2 weeks, my manager has asked I give a months notice a while back.(decision to quit was made 6 months ago but then covid hit)
Well and truly we did, that dump truck of thoughts and prays from customers thanking us for being here never paid the bills.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> AestheticsInMotion
07/06/2020 at 07:14 |
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kitchen, bedroom, back yard, living room, garage...........
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Nibby
> Stef Schrader
07/06/2020 at 07:53 |
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apparently :(
maybe they got sick of my posts :P
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Stef Schrader
> Nibby
07/06/2020 at 12:04 |
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That’s IMPOSSIBLE. We should start Oppo Traffic Jams. More metal, more weird.
Man, the FP version was the perfect way to let off steam, not to mention a good excuse to get up early when I had something on my mind.