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Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009

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Hi, gang!

While most of you were killing off yet another worthy thread (Nostalgia Train for Holidays Update) with diatribe, backbiting and just plain hostility, on the Left Coast,Salaam, Easy and I were have a gloriously fun day checking out the opening of the Los Angeles Gold Line Extension into East Los today. Here are the pics:

In the first shot, Salaam is on the left and Easy on the right:
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Second shot is my Dragnet shot (even though the car number wasn't 714):
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East Los Angeles Civic Center Station:
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Little Tokyo:
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Crowds? It was like riding the Lexington Avenue Express!

Milantram

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sun Nov 15 21:14:28 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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cool. and greetings to all three of you

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by SelkirkTMO on Sun Nov 15 21:19:12 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Kewl! And shame on you guys for spreading sanity here. :)

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Sun Nov 15 21:20:23 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Nice shots! It was really cool hanging out with you and Salaam today! Enjoyed meeting you!

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Sun Nov 15 21:21:34 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sun Nov 15 21:14:28 2009.

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Greetings to you JPBT!

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Nov 15 21:22:30 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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we really had a lot of fun
thanks everybody easy peter teh whole day was a lot of fun
: )

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Sun Nov 15 21:23:43 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Pretty photos of decent looking trains on a growing system is why I come to SubChat. :-)

Good work on your part!

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by The Flxible Neofan on Sun Nov 15 21:23:54 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Wow, look at those Bredas go!

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Sun Nov 15 21:27:58 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Sun Nov 15 21:23:43 2009.

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You didn't call it a stadtbahn. :(






















j/k :)

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Sun Nov 15 21:28:43 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Nov 15 21:22:30 2009.

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True dat! Thanks to both of you!

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Nov 15 21:36:27 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Easy on Sun Nov 15 21:28:43 2009.

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thanks 4 coming it was a ton of fun talking trains all day long and
shooting them in person too
: )
: )
!!!!
------- yay

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Sun Nov 15 23:38:22 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Photobucket

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Jon Bell on Mon Nov 16 00:00:43 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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That looks like a really nice day for an opening! Was there any kind of ceremony, souvenirs, etc.?



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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 16 00:12:15 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Jon Bell on Mon Nov 16 00:00:43 2009.

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Yes! There were events at four stations (Union, Little Tokyo, Mariachi, and Civic Center). Mariachi festival, karaoke, farmers market, local food booths, etc. Not much in the way of souvenirs if you mean pins or caps or anything like that. Just the standard schedules, riders guides, food coupons, etc. Not even any maps.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Fred G on Mon Nov 16 00:16:53 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Great pics! Looks like a fun day.

your pal,
Fred

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by JohnL on Mon Nov 16 00:25:00 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by SelkirkTMO on Sun Nov 15 21:19:12 2009.

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Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like they are spreading it far enough.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by PHXTUSbusfan on Mon Nov 16 00:38:49 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Nice pics!

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 01:57:23 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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my photos ( some of them )
enjoy!















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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Fytton on Mon Nov 16 04:03:17 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 01:57:23 2009.

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'"Carts Wait Here if you See a Train"' !!

I thought LA was supposed to be a super-modern place...

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Re: Fun On The Left Coast Today (Photos)

Posted by Olog-hai on Mon Nov 16 04:24:10 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Most . . . ? I was not in the Nostalgia Train thread.

Don't like the silver look at all. Rather bland. Also wish that Amtrak was on the ATSF in Pasadena instead of (or at least along with) the Gold Line . . .

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left Coast Today!

Posted by Olog-hai on Mon Nov 16 04:27:25 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Fytton on Mon Nov 16 04:03:17 2009.

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They are, which is why they got rid of the Pacific Electric, of course . . .

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left Coast Today!

Posted by Ian Lennon on Mon Nov 16 04:31:19 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left Coast Today!, posted by Olog-hai on Mon Nov 16 04:27:25 2009.

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I thought the big 3 bought them, and dismantled them. Of course, that was never proven. Please correct me if I am wrong.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by arnine on Mon Nov 16 04:39:30 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Great Pics as Always :-) I need to get out to LA!

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by r33/r36 mainline on Mon Nov 16 07:21:49 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Nice photos!

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by ebtmikado on Mon Nov 16 07:29:53 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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The opening of a new line is always a fun event.
And you guys had beautiful weather!

As always, Peter, the photos are outstanding,
and I like the new cars. Saw and rode them to
Pasadena last February. A very nice design, I think.

Lee

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by South Brooklyn Railway on Mon Nov 16 07:29:56 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Excellent photos, thanks for sharing.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by milan1834 on Mon Nov 16 09:55:51 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Nov 15 21:36:27 2009.

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We gotta do this more ofteh...

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by milan1834 on Mon Nov 16 09:57:34 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Easy on Sun Nov 15 23:38:22 2009.

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Cool pix, Easy. I see you got my "Restless" side...

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday! (Milantram's pics of the day--Nov. 16)

Posted by milan1834 on Mon Nov 16 11:01:33 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Here's some more...

East Los Angeles Civic Center Station:
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Indiana:
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Approaching Indiana, after emerging from subway:
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Soto Street:
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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Nov 16 12:30:45 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Easy on Sun Nov 15 23:38:22 2009.

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Entertaining to see many Bredas out. Any comments on ride quality?

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left Coast Today!

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 13:34:51 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left Coast Today!, posted by Olog-hai on Mon Nov 16 04:27:25 2009.

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big mistake

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 13:49:05 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Nov 16 12:30:45 2009.

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not bad seats a bit too narrow however

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Nov 16 14:26:36 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 13:49:05 2009.

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thanks, though I was more interested in things like rough/smooth ride, "stuttering" while berthing at a station which the SF Bredas do, acceleration.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by kp5308 on Mon Nov 16 14:32:20 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Nice! I think its funner with fellow foamers :o)

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 16:06:27 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by kp5308 on Mon Nov 16 14:32:20 2009.

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did anyone see MY photos ?

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 16:07:25 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 01:57:23 2009.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Orange Blossom Special on Mon Nov 16 18:08:33 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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I like those high floor trains.

But what is that ramp you guys are standing on in the first photo??

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 16 21:06:09 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 01:57:23 2009.

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Nice Salaam! I like the Breda shots most of all.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 16 21:09:35 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Orange Blossom Special on Mon Nov 16 18:08:33 2009.

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At the back end of the Metrolink/Amtrak platforms they have a small access road for the baggage carts to access the station. It crosses the gold line tracks right where we were.

I like the high floor trains as well, but if LACMTA had it to do over again I bet that they'd go low floor.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday! (Milantram's pics of the day--Nov. 16)

Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 16 21:17:37 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday! (Milantram's pics of the day--Nov. 16), posted by milan1834 on Mon Nov 16 11:01:33 2009.

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More good ones Peter! I saw you going solo on the 1st street bridge today when I was scoping out ridership levels. 2-car trains were running when I went by at lunch time.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 16 21:23:12 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Nov 16 14:26:36 2009.

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They rode normally when we were on them. They used to stall often when they were testing, but an operator told me that was due to operator error as the trains were harder to control than the other lrv's. We didn't see any of that yesterday. The rides were smooth. The LA Times reported one problem where a train had door problems, but they didn't mention which model train it was.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Union Turnpike on Mon Nov 16 21:29:41 2009, in response to Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by milan1834 on Sun Nov 15 21:10:12 2009.

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Nice pics! Is Easy the person closest to the railroad signal?

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday! (Milantram's pics of the day--Nov. 16)

Posted by Union Turnpike on Mon Nov 16 21:41:38 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday! (Milantram's pics of the day--Nov. 16), posted by milan1834 on Mon Nov 16 11:01:33 2009.

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More nice pics! Is that Salaam in the second photo?

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday! (Milantram's pics of the day--Nov. 16)

Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 16 21:43:37 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday! (Milantram's pics of the day--Nov. 16), posted by Union Turnpike on Mon Nov 16 21:41:38 2009.

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1st and 2nd photo.

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Nov 16 21:45:27 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 01:57:23 2009.

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very nice, sir!

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by Easy on Mon Nov 16 21:45:28 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Union Turnpike on Mon Nov 16 21:29:41 2009.

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I'm on the far right.

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Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by SelkirkTMO on Mon Nov 16 21:45:56 2009, in response to Re: Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 16 21:45:28 2009.

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Heh. Wasn't gonna snitch. :)

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 22:22:56 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Nov 16 21:45:27 2009.

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thanks 4 looking at the photos

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 22:23:27 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by Easy on Mon Nov 16 21:06:09 2009.

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thanks easy !
: )

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Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!

Posted by milan1834 on Mon Nov 16 22:59:00 2009, in response to Re: PHOTOS Fun On The Left CoastToday!, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Mon Nov 16 01:57:23 2009.

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Cool stuff, Salaam. Nice angles and always a different variety! Mine get a little predictable after a while...

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