I ran over a rock

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  1. GoForARide

    GoForARide Banned

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    The other day I ran over a small but noticeable rock.

    I did it again today.
     


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    ok, i'm starting to see a pattern.....:thumbsup:
     


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    not sure exactly waht ya mean, but its still funny
     


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    you have something against rocks?
     


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    no. i just fear them in great numbers.
     


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    anybody you know underneath it?
     


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    if im not carfull itl be me under the rocks.
     


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    OK, here's what you do...
    Go that way until something gets in your way
    Then TURN
     


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    hahaha. sound advice
     


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    Say, what rock?
     


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    Pet rock? Didn't know they were still around.
     


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    You should keep them on a leash.

    GFAR, I have to agree with Drewl Were you a slow learner in school too?:wink:
     


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    Stay away from huge ones. They really screww you up!
     


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    Just like I tell my pilots, "Rocks are bad."
     


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    Dude, you rock.
     


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    they were about 1 to 1.5 inch in diameter.
     


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    Go watch the movie "Groundhog Day"
     


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    Is this just an estimate, or did you stop and mic the rock?
     


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    That happened to me once. Did I ever tell you about that? Rock on, dood!:tongue:
     


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    maybe we should instruct gfr to go for a FOD walk before riding? :biggrin:
     


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