Title: Vendo coin changer
Post by: BrianB on January 19, 2006, 02:06:05 pm
Here are some pic's of my Vendo Coin Changer that I just got done restoring.
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Post by: sodaworks on January 19, 2006, 02:16:33 pm
Hello Brian, Nice job. I just finished restoring one as well about two weeks ago. I delivered it without having the coin instruction decal (I have it now). So I will post a picture after I install the decal. These changers are awesome!! I gotta get one for me. 
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Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 19, 2006, 02:17:30 pm
That thing is really nice, Did you redo the inside as well?
Joey
Joey
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Post by: sodaworks on January 19, 2006, 02:19:46 pm
These changers must have at least a hundred screws/bolts holding them together. 
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Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 19, 2006, 02:27:32 pm
harder than a large door changegiving coin mech? The last one of those I did I almost threw through the wall lol.
Joey
Joey
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Post by: Eric on January 19, 2006, 02:51:27 pm
I'm working on 2 I bought last year at an auction. Both are the older models (no empty window)
I'm getting the chrome redone. I've rebuilt in Photshop & FreeHand both Labels.
One had the Bell Boy label the other had a Clark Candy bar wrapper over the Coke Label...
Which is probably why they didn't go high... couldn't tell
unless your a collector that they where for Coke.
The repro Coke “Button” is off center... So I just scanned and rebuilt them myself and printed them on cream cardstock.
Neat little machines
I'm getting the chrome redone. I've rebuilt in Photshop & FreeHand both Labels.
One had the Bell Boy label the other had a Clark Candy bar wrapper over the Coke Label...
Which is probably why they didn't go high... couldn't tell
unless your a collector that they where for Coke.
The repro Coke “Button” is off center... So I just scanned and rebuilt them myself and printed them on cream cardstock.
Neat little machines
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Post by: johnieG on January 19, 2006, 02:54:03 pm
Very nice job!
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Post by: Marvin on January 19, 2006, 03:11:38 pm
That looks GREAT!!! I have been on the look for one for a long time. A few have shown up, but none in my price range just yet.
Marvin
Marvin
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Post by: MCarter on January 19, 2006, 03:34:59 pm
Nice Job Brian !!! hope you liked the paint job.
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Post by: halehouse on January 19, 2006, 03:47:21 pm
Do you have before pics?
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Post by: sodaworks on January 19, 2006, 03:59:55 pm
Eric,
The one I restored was the early version also. It originally had the bellboy card. My client wanted the green coke card. I am looking for one of these for my collection. When I get one can you make me a bellboy card.
The one I restored was the early version also. It originally had the bellboy card. My client wanted the green coke card. I am looking for one of these for my collection. When I get one can you make me a bellboy card.
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Post by: Eric on January 19, 2006, 04:28:34 pm
I'll make you and/or anyone either card...
I just print them off on a laser printer on off white card stock. Or save
them on a disc in .pdf format (.pdf I think would be best format.)
Just let me know when.
Eric
I just print them off on a laser printer on off white card stock. Or save
them on a disc in .pdf format (.pdf I think would be best format.)
Just let me know when.
Eric
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Post by: sodaworks on January 19, 2006, 04:45:08 pm
Thanks Eric,
I really do appreciate it.
I really do appreciate it.
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Post by: sodaworks on January 19, 2006, 04:46:15 pm
Eric,
Any new soda signs in the works?
Any new soda signs in the works?
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Post by: Eric on January 19, 2006, 04:56:06 pm
This one is next (about a month away) 18X24.
Anyone that's got a shop that wants to carry these
give my brother a call 1.866.910.3000
Also doing some Roush Racecar Drivers
(Mark Martin, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle)
coming out in a few months.....
Anyone that's got a shop that wants to carry these
give my brother a call 1.866.910.3000
Also doing some Roush Racecar Drivers
(Mark Martin, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle)
coming out in a few months.....
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Post by: Eric on January 19, 2006, 04:58:36 pm
Also the fishtail shape and bottle will be embossed along with
the outer green edge.
the outer green edge.
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Post by: sodaworks on January 19, 2006, 05:14:56 pm
Nice, I have an original but would like another for my shop. What's the web address?
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Post by: Eric on January 19, 2006, 05:21:05 pm
it's www.soda-signs.com
We're about to revamp this site it's too chopped up (I don't know what I'm doing!)
So I'm gonna have someone who does sites for a living set it up to be more user friendly...
So if you have questions call Erin at that 800# 1.866.910.3000
The new sign isn't on yet...
Thanks
Eric
We're about to revamp this site it's too chopped up (I don't know what I'm doing!)
So I'm gonna have someone who does sites for a living set it up to be more user friendly...
So if you have questions call Erin at that 800# 1.866.910.3000
The new sign isn't on yet...
Thanks
Eric
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Post by: Kilroy on January 19, 2006, 07:55:54 pm
The changer is incredible Brian. Nice work!
Eric, Thanks for the link (again) now to find a place with more wall space
Eric, Thanks for the link (again) now to find a place with more wall space
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Post by: Creighton on January 19, 2006, 09:33:24 pm
Great work all!! Thanks for the pics.
Eric, any joy on being able to make pepsi-co signs? The repo Mt. Dew signs I've bought leave much to be desired.
Creighton
Eric, any joy on being able to make pepsi-co signs? The repo Mt. Dew signs I've bought leave much to be desired.
Creighton
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Post by: Gumbo on January 19, 2006, 10:08:44 pm
Looks great! I wish I had one:(
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Post by: BrianB on January 20, 2006, 06:45:32 am
Thanks guys! Yeah Matt, the paint job is, well......ok. 
The entire cover/door was repainted inside and out, rechromed, new lock, plexiglass and decals/vinyl.
I didn't really have to do anything to the actual mech itself seeing as how it worked ok when I got it. Now all I need is either a pipe stand or a wall mount backing plate for it and I'm done.
The entire cover/door was repainted inside and out, rechromed, new lock, plexiglass and decals/vinyl. I didn't really have to do anything to the actual mech itself seeing as how it worked ok when I got it. Now all I need is either a pipe stand or a wall mount backing plate for it and I'm done.
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Post by: Lulu on January 20, 2006, 07:32:32 am
Great job, Brian!! I've added one to my wish list, too.
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Post by: Eric on January 20, 2006, 09:26:44 am
We've looked into Pepsi but the License and commentment and guarantee of sales
is just too much for us (It's just me and my brother) that do this....
And we've gotten a license with Roush Racing so we're gonna see how that goes....
This is still just a side thing but would love for it to really boom into something...
But metal is $$$$ and alot of these other sign places making stuff over seas it's hard
to make anything and compete.
is just too much for us (It's just me and my brother) that do this....
And we've gotten a license with Roush Racing so we're gonna see how that goes....
This is still just a side thing but would love for it to really boom into something...
But metal is $$$$ and alot of these other sign places making stuff over seas it's hard
to make anything and compete.
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Post by: Jim on January 20, 2006, 07:25:11 pm
Eric,
Has pricing been established on the new sign...?
Has pricing been established on the new sign...?
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Post by: sodaworks on January 20, 2006, 11:14:30 pm
Funtronic's re-pop's the wall mount for the coin changer. Very easy to install.
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Post by: bcharlton on January 29, 2006, 12:24:11 am
Brian:
Is that a Stoner candy machine in the picture next to the coin changer. Is it restored? Let me know.
Brian C
Is that a Stoner candy machine in the picture next to the coin changer. Is it restored? Let me know.
Brian C
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Post by: BrianB on January 30, 2006, 06:48:24 am
Yep, it's a restored Stoner Junior. The pull knob color isn't original and there is no base. but other than that it all correct.
I would get a base for it but I can't see forking out $450 for a reproduction one. That's over $100 more than I paid for the top portion!
I would get a base for it but I can't see forking out $450 for a reproduction one. That's over $100 more than I paid for the top portion!
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Post by: BrianB on January 30, 2006, 06:50:08 am
Here's a full shot:
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Post by: bcharlton on January 30, 2006, 09:11:43 am
Brian:
My Junior was the same original green. Here is what it looks like now. Just wanted to give you a couple of ideas.
Brian C
My Junior was the same original green. Here is what it looks like now. Just wanted to give you a couple of ideas.
Brian C
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Post by: bcharlton on January 30, 2006, 09:19:44 am
Working on posting pics.
Brian C
Brian C
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Post by: MCarter on January 30, 2006, 10:51:36 am
Brian,
That thing is just "sick" Very nice work.
That thing is just "sick" Very nice work.
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Post by: BrianB on January 30, 2006, 10:59:59 am
I intentionally had my Jr. redone in the original colors. I'm more of a purist when it comes to antique coin-op machines. I didn't want any extra mirrors that weren't original and any additional lettering except for the original "Fresh Candy" embossing on the flip-down cover for the info card which I also duplicated. Basically I wanted this to look as close to how it looked when it rolled off of the assembly line.
I didn't have a choice on the handles. The original bakelite handles were the orange marbled and one of them had a huge chunk missing off of it. I repaired the handle and decided to paint them red.
That and the polishing on the stainless parts are the only things I didn't do myself. I restored/rebulit the vending mech myself.
I didn't have a choice on the handles. The original bakelite handles were the orange marbled and one of them had a huge chunk missing off of it. I repaired the handle and decided to paint them red.
That and the polishing on the stainless parts are the only things I didn't do myself. I restored/rebulit the vending mech myself.
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Post by: sodaworks on January 30, 2006, 11:48:40 am
Looks Great!!
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Post by: Eric on January 30, 2006, 01:17:17 pm
Yeah turn out really nice.... Gotta find one of these days......
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Post by: davethebirdman on January 30, 2006, 03:52:10 pm
Talking of Stoners
I have just seen this on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....ck=true
Would like to bid but with tensions in the house at an all time high and the Postal service now getting back into profit with my recent purchases I'll have to pass. But there was someone out there a while ago who was looking for one of these. Just can't remember who it was.
Dave
I have just seen this on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....ck=true
Would like to bid but with tensions in the house at an all time high and the Postal service now getting back into profit with my recent purchases I'll have to pass. But there was someone out there a while ago who was looking for one of these. Just can't remember who it was.
Dave
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Post by: bcharlton on January 30, 2006, 04:05:40 pm
I think the Stoners look nicer with out the separate gum caddies. I have never seen a totally restored Stoner with the gum caddy intact. If anyone has such a picture, please post it. This is my 3rd Stoner project. It is a 180. I am doing it without decals. The candy is actually painted on with pearl white. It should be complete in a couple of weeks.
Brian C
Brian C
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Post by: bcharlton on January 30, 2006, 05:17:02 pm
ps
As you can see my "hooby" has taken over my office. Matt Carter asked about the fresh paint fumes. I almost passed out a couple of times at work today. In the future, I would not reccommend that you put anything using automotive paint
in you office until at least a week after it has need painted.
My wife thinks I have gone completely mad.
Brian C
As you can see my "hooby" has taken over my office. Matt Carter asked about the fresh paint fumes. I almost passed out a couple of times at work today. In the future, I would not reccommend that you put anything using automotive paint
in you office until at least a week after it has need painted.
My wife thinks I have gone completely mad.
Brian C
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Post by: cvb141 on January 30, 2006, 05:38:16 pm
That is really nice. I saw a Stoner coffee machine at a local canteen service last week, never recall having seen one before. Would like to have a stoner candy machine, but I quess I will just dream.................
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Post by: MoonDawg on January 30, 2006, 06:06:21 pm
| Quote (bcharlton @ Jan. 30 2006,2:17) |
| My wife thinks I have gone completely mad. |
That's what happens after sniffing too much paint!
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Post by: Eric on January 30, 2006, 07:25:02 pm
It was me... I'm dying to find a Stoner Jr and a gum wall mount... Will be watching this one.
About a year there was a 8 pull with the gum dispenser still mounted on the side way up North
too far for me.... can't remember what it went for.
Hopefully this will be the year.......Thanks
Eric
About a year there was a 8 pull with the gum dispenser still mounted on the side way up North
too far for me.... can't remember what it went for.
Hopefully this will be the year.......Thanks
Eric
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Post by: bcharlton on January 30, 2006, 08:02:10 pm
To Brian B:
I also think it is important to recognize restoring to the "original" way it was intended. Unfortunately, the original Stoners were not that attractive. They did not have the modern paints that we have today. I have enclosed before and after pictures of my 1955 Stoner Theatre. I do not like the original wood grain look very much. They used the wood grain paint so it would fit in with the old style decore used in movie houses in the 40s and 50s. The original hammertone finish was also popular in the art deco styling of the 40s. With todays paints, I think candy machines should look bright, shiny, and inviting to children. I have tried to recreate this with my restorations. I would like to know what other people think as well.
Brian C
I also think it is important to recognize restoring to the "original" way it was intended. Unfortunately, the original Stoners were not that attractive. They did not have the modern paints that we have today. I have enclosed before and after pictures of my 1955 Stoner Theatre. I do not like the original wood grain look very much. They used the wood grain paint so it would fit in with the old style decore used in movie houses in the 40s and 50s. The original hammertone finish was also popular in the art deco styling of the 40s. With todays paints, I think candy machines should look bright, shiny, and inviting to children. I have tried to recreate this with my restorations. I would like to know what other people think as well.
Brian C
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Post by: BrianB on January 31, 2006, 07:15:11 am
I agree with you 100% on not liking the woodgrain "effect". It's tacky and ugly at the same time.
Your Theatre looks great. My comment about being more of a purist is just my opinion. I never force my ideas of "what is right" on others because that's all it is, my idea.
To me, the fact that you have saved a rare machine and preserved it so it wouldn't meet the same fate as many of it's steely brothers is awesome. Too many of these wonderful machines have gone the way of the dinosaur.
I'd love to get my hands on a Stoner Gum Machine...And a Stoner Coffee Machine......dream a little dream
Your Theatre looks great. My comment about being more of a purist is just my opinion. I never force my ideas of "what is right" on others because that's all it is, my idea.
To me, the fact that you have saved a rare machine and preserved it so it wouldn't meet the same fate as many of it's steely brothers is awesome. Too many of these wonderful machines have gone the way of the dinosaur.
I'd love to get my hands on a Stoner Gum Machine...And a Stoner Coffee Machine......dream a little dream
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Post by: Eric on January 31, 2006, 10:59:47 am
It all comes down to personal preference... If and when I come across a Stoner I'll put it back
to an original state... I agree the wood grain would have to go but I'd probably go Hammer Green.
But also I like the all red versions Brian C has done. Just, to me, I don't know if I'd go with all
the decals along the sides and pin striping.
All my soda machines will go “Off the line” look no pin stripes or decaled up. We've had this question
pop up before. I like the look of some machines the way they were, but some, like the newer square tops, when restoring look good with decals... I don't mind decals... heck... I'm in the middle of trying to design some decals for the group... I want something that was... not fantasy...
My 72 has a decal faded on the front along the bottom that I want to rebuild and have made...
I'll snap a image of it and post it... It's a great alternitive to the big 10cent and will
give the all white doors more color.
Brian C your stuff looks awesome and if your selling candy out of them they are
definitely eye catching. And agree you've saved something that may have ended up being
crushed and junked..... Which is still hard for me to believe when I see this stuff... I can't
believe that all people aren't hooked collecting.... This stuff is awesome.
No matter how they are restored.
Eric
to an original state... I agree the wood grain would have to go but I'd probably go Hammer Green.
But also I like the all red versions Brian C has done. Just, to me, I don't know if I'd go with all
the decals along the sides and pin striping.
All my soda machines will go “Off the line” look no pin stripes or decaled up. We've had this question
pop up before. I like the look of some machines the way they were, but some, like the newer square tops, when restoring look good with decals... I don't mind decals... heck... I'm in the middle of trying to design some decals for the group... I want something that was... not fantasy...
My 72 has a decal faded on the front along the bottom that I want to rebuild and have made...
I'll snap a image of it and post it... It's a great alternitive to the big 10cent and will
give the all white doors more color.
Brian C your stuff looks awesome and if your selling candy out of them they are
definitely eye catching. And agree you've saved something that may have ended up being
crushed and junked..... Which is still hard for me to believe when I see this stuff... I can't
believe that all people aren't hooked collecting.... This stuff is awesome.
No matter how they are restored.
Eric
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Post by: bcharlton on January 31, 2006, 01:44:40 pm
Eric and Brian:
Thanks for the kind words. Candy is always free at my home. I take the coin mechs out to avoid potential jamming problems. The kids love to come over and help themselves. Last summer, I set up a Vendo 56 (my first restoration project and it shows) can machine and my mint green stoner candy machine outside under my awning and let the nighborhood kids come over and help themselves. I set coin mech on the 56 for dime. What a bargain!!! They both sat outside all summer long. I hope the kids will remember this and will be able to tell their grandchildren about it some day. Someone has to keep the torch lit. I have 4 children and they all love the finished restorations even though I get little or no help with the restoration process. I admit, I may go a little overboard with the candy machines. They did not look anything like this when they rolled off the assemble lines more then 50 years ago. I am much more of a purest on the restorations of my "round tops".
If you have a dime, my back yard Vendo 56 Square top will get you an ice cold can of Pepsi. All are welcome.
Brian C
Thanks for the kind words. Candy is always free at my home. I take the coin mechs out to avoid potential jamming problems. The kids love to come over and help themselves. Last summer, I set up a Vendo 56 (my first restoration project and it shows) can machine and my mint green stoner candy machine outside under my awning and let the nighborhood kids come over and help themselves. I set coin mech on the 56 for dime. What a bargain!!! They both sat outside all summer long. I hope the kids will remember this and will be able to tell their grandchildren about it some day. Someone has to keep the torch lit. I have 4 children and they all love the finished restorations even though I get little or no help with the restoration process. I admit, I may go a little overboard with the candy machines. They did not look anything like this when they rolled off the assemble lines more then 50 years ago. I am much more of a purest on the restorations of my "round tops".
If you have a dime, my back yard Vendo 56 Square top will get you an ice cold can of Pepsi. All are welcome.
Brian C
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Post by: bcharlton on January 31, 2006, 01:55:42 pm
p.s.
Curtis Kauffman gave me many of the ideas on my square top Vendo 56.
Thanks Curtis!!!!!!
Brian C
Curtis Kauffman gave me many of the ideas on my square top Vendo 56.
Thanks Curtis!!!!!!
Brian C
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Post by: BryanH on January 31, 2006, 10:27:46 pm
Nice stuff Brian C
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Post by: BrianB on February 01, 2006, 06:37:46 am
And where do you live? Man, that's pretty cool. The 56 looks great.
Man, that's pretty cool. The 56 looks great.Title: Vendo coin changer
Post by: Bob K on February 01, 2006, 08:07:35 am
Right, what's the address, Brian - I have a pocket full of dimes and a powerful thirst
Nice stuff!!
Nice stuff!!
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Post by: bcharlton on February 01, 2006, 08:14:04 am
Is it me or are there too many Brians on this post?
Brian C
Brian C
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Post by: Monkey Boy on February 09, 2006, 12:27:09 pm
I've noticed that too that there are a lot of Brian's on here...........Let me add one more to the list, me Brian Davis (Monkey Boy)
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Post by: sodaworks on February 09, 2006, 01:34:40 pm
ANOTHER!! I can see it now. A meeting of SMC members, This is my buddy Bryan, This is my buddy Brian,This is my other buddy Brian,This is my other buddy Brian,This is my other buddy Brian,This is my other buddy Brian! LOL 
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Post by: BryanH on February 09, 2006, 02:19:29 pm
Let's not forget about the Bryan's 
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Post by: BrianB on February 10, 2006, 07:21:10 am
Bryan's spelled with a "Y" are like Lefties vs. Righties....I'm just glad I'm on the "Right" side of things!! 
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Post by: davethebirdman on February 10, 2006, 09:30:16 am
Eric
did you snipe that small wallmount candy seller
I thought it went for a reasonable price.
did you snipe that small wallmount candy seller
I thought it went for a reasonable price.
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Post by: BryanH on February 10, 2006, 09:52:31 am
| Quote (BrianB @ Feb. 10 2006,5:21) |
| Bryan's spelled with a "Y" are like Lefties vs. Righties....I'm just glad I'm on the "Right" side of things!! |
My Mom said it meant I was special.
