question on buying a 08 klr 650

[Eddie]

I have a similar friend that moved to Columbus, GA. from the Seatle area a week and a half before Christmas. It snowed in Cols. Christmas night for the 1st time in forever. New years eve, it was 74F. This past Sunday night, we had a sleet & ice storm. Tonight, we're due for the coldest Jan 12 since like 1908. Next Monday's supposed to be 61F and rainy. My friend is WAY confused. ;) eddie    

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] nomad59@... [b]To: [/b]DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com;chris.eckert@... [b]Sent:[/b] 1/12/2011 4:19:44 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: 'Snow Panic' {was 'no subject'} A friend would NOT listen to anybody, when she sold her house, bought a 5thwheel, and moved to FAR, NW. Tennesee. Her words: "I hate the cold and snow, I'm leaving Michigan and will not spend one more winter in the cold or snow ever again."   She's gotten SNOW, and today said High of 22F low 11F. I don''t think she's riding much this week. LOL --- On [b]Wed, 1/12/11, skypilot110 [i][/i][/b] wrote: From: skypilot110 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: 'Snow Panic' {was 'no subject'} To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 8:33 PM   crud, now I want French toast!. 20+ inches on top of the 12 we had. Perfect riding weather. Chris --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Magen" wrote: > > > 'Bread, Milk, and Eggs' seems to be the mantra here in the Philly, PA area. > Doesn't matter if the forecast is only for a 'non-measureable dusting' or a > blizzard. > > I have no idea why everybody has this sudden 'requirement' for 'French > Toast' . . . > > Ron Magen

[Jeff Saline]

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