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Topic: Gas Milage 5.4 Triton
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-17-2006 10:22 PM
 
I don't know about anyone else, but my milage sucks on the '05 Lariat 4X4 with 3.73 gears. Everyday I drive 30 miles round trip to work on a 4 lane with the cruise locked on 60 mph and only get 16.4 mpg. The best I have got on a long trip is 17.8 mpg that was after putting a Roush exhaust on it. Pulling my car trailer I get 15 mpg. I expected a little better overall. Mike
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67stang
Gearhead Posts: 2687
From: Panama City, FL
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-17-2006 10:25 PM
That is good mileage... Whatcha complaining about? I got 10-12 with my truck before I sold it.
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Mach won
Gearhead Posts: 265
From: Walnut Grove, Ca. USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 03-18-2006 12:04 AM
I get 15 mpg with my Supercrew 2WD!
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1781
From: Kent Island, MD USA M&M # 2423
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-18-2006 08:11 AM
I do 53 miles 1 way, all open road except for the last 5. My trip computer says 18.1 right now. It bounces between 17.8 to a high of 18.4. It's mostly 18.0 to 18.1. I think a lot has to do with seasonal formulation of fuel, outside temps and terrain. My Lariat does have the 3.73:1 LS. ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C/FMX
79 Ranchero GT smogger 302/C4
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
05 F150 Lariat SuperCab 5.4 4x4 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
'It's only half past twelve, but I don't care... It's five o'clock somewhere.'
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-18-2006 11:40 PM
I found my trip computer to be off as much as 1 mpg. When ever I get gas I always fill it until the pump shuts off, then calculate my milage. Mike
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-19-2006 02:03 PM
Around town only 15-16,mixed driving 18,highway 19-22mpg. In your '05 Lariat 4X4 with 3.73 gears 4 people in it most of the time. Going over the pass getting back to Reno 14-15 mpg. Thats driving 65-70mph with or without A/C on. I'm amazed how good the gas milage is for a such a big truck. I guess it's all how you look at it.------------------
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-19-2006 02:14 PM
Scoop...have you done anything to the motor to get 19-22 mpg? Our combos are identical, I'd almost kill to get 18 mpg.Mike
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-19-2006 02:37 PM
Mike,I haven't changed a thing. I do have 22000 miles on it now. I did notice the milage went up alittle after the first 10,000 miles or more. I do change the oil every 3000 miles and have changed the air filter twice since new. I have read that these trucks can vary 1-3mpg from each other. I don't use the computer to figure milage either.------------------
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 4800
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-19-2006 07:02 PM
You guys are all kickin' my butt. I have a '98 4x4 with the 5.4L. I get 13-14 back and forth to work with just me, pulling nothing! Luckily, it's only 12 miles each way.Dave
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-19-2006 10:27 PM
My 05 supercab has only 1100 miles on it and it has gotten 16.6 on the last 3 tanks. I put on a toneau cover and they claim a mileage improvement of 10%. I say that is a little high,and am hopeful for 1 mpg. That's what I got in my last truck. I'll spend the 16.6 for the 300 HP.  Especially since my last truck was getting 13-14 mpg,and this truck is almost 1k lbs heavier. BTW, my wife's 2000 Explorer with a 4.0 OHV is getting 18.1 mpg. I think I'm geting a heck of a buy. [This message has been edited by MLariviere (edited 03-19-2006).]
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1781
From: Kent Island, MD USA M&M # 2423
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-20-2006 04:14 AM
All that's done to mine is a dealer installed soft tonneau. With the tonneau off, it feels like I'm pulling two water skiers. Maybe it's me and wishful thinking that I can tell the difference.------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C/FMX
79 Ranchero GT smogger 302/C4
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
05 F150 Lariat SuperCab 5.4 4x4 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
'It's only half past twelve, but I don't care... It's five o'clock somewhere.'
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Stewart
Gearhead Posts: 10525
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 03-20-2006 12:54 PM
My 5.4 F150 regular cab only averages around 12 MPG.Then again, it does have a s/c on it and a lead foot on the gas!  Stewart ------------------
Said cynot65 to a troll on the board: "what a demented little spit puddle you are" Black '99 Lightning
- It's my 13.19 second work truck! :D 2000 7.3L PSD Excursion
- The family land yacht 1990 Platinum GT: 25th Year Anniversary Edition
- Stolen and stripped, waiting to be rebuilt and reborn. M&M Member #437
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1781
From: Kent Island, MD USA M&M # 2423
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-20-2006 06:37 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Stewart:
My 5.4 F150 regular cab only averages around 12 MPG.Then again, it does have a s/c on it and a lead foot on the gas! Stewart
Been there, did that, got the tee shirt. You're confusing miles per gallon with SMILES per gallon (but that's understandable).
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-Paul 70 Mach1 351C/FMX
79 Ranchero GT smogger 302/C4
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
05 F150 Lariat SuperCab 5.4 4x4 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
'It's only half past twelve, but I don't care... It's five o'clock somewhere.'
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Stewart
Gearhead Posts: 10525
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 03-20-2006 07:06 PM
quote:
Originally posted by BlueMule:
You're confusing miles per gallon with SMILES per gallon (but that's understandable).
Not me baby, I smile all day long! Not only does this Lightning get better gas mileage than the 5.0L '94 F150 extended cab I used to drive, but I accept the MPG as a good trade off for the fun I have with my L. Stewart
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Dad Vishus
Gearhead Posts: 1153
From: Moscow, Iowa, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-20-2006 10:44 PM
quote:
Originally posted by GTRocks:
You guys are all kickin' my butt. I have a '98 4x4 with the 5.4L. I get 13-14 back and forth to work with just me, pulling nothing! Luckily, it's only 12 miles each way.Dave
Yeah, my 98 4x4 got about 12 running back and forth to work. 6 miles on the highway and 3 or so in town. Ran great, but I traded for the Ranger for economy. It gets 20.------------------
63 Falcon 377 Cleveland stroker Flying Toilet alchohol injection. 6.19 @ 110 MPH 1/8 mile
2002 Ranger FX4 daily driver
2000 F350 PSD Crew cab dually - Like commuting in a B52!!
98 US Cargo Phantom II 28'
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-23-2006 02:28 PM
I rented a 2006 Mark LT supercrew for a quick work trip. I drove 400miles and it had an average of 18.5mpg.
BTW beside the grill and rims there is nothing different between that and the Ford truck. I thought for sure they would have done something to make it stand apart? ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1781
From: Kent Island, MD USA M&M # 2423
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-23-2006 03:13 PM
http://www.lincoln.com/marklt/performance.asp
All the rest of the site is pretty cool too.
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-Paul 70 Mach1 351C/FMX
79 Ranchero GT smogger 302/C4
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
05 F150 Lariat SuperCab 5.4 4x4 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
'It's only half past twelve, but I don't care... It's five o'clock somewhere.'
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-23-2006 05:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by BlueMule:
http://www.lincoln.com/marklt/performance.asp
All the rest of the site is pretty cool too.
Thats the same motor my 05 F150 has.
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1781
From: Kent Island, MD USA M&M # 2423
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-23-2006 05:51 PM
me too!------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C/FMX
79 Ranchero GT smogger 302/C4
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
05 F150 Lariat SuperCab 5.4 4x4 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
'It's only half past twelve, but I don't care... It's five o'clock somewhere.'
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 3285
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-24-2006 07:10 AM
I want another full size truck so bad I can't stand it. 
But, my 4 cylinder Ranger gets 30mpg.
Only until I hook the trailer and 4 wheelers up, then it gets a strained 20mpg at a maximum 65 mph. Trailer and 2 four wheelers weighs 2100 pounds. I really NEED a full size truck.With a 65 mile round trip every day I will stick with the Ranger a while longer.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-24-2006 08:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I rented a 2006 Mark LT supercrew for a quick work trip. I drove 400miles and it had an average of 18.5mpg.
BTW beside the grill and rims there is nothing different between that and the Ford truck. I thought for sure they would have done something to make it stand apart?
They sure did! They took the extra money you pay and give you a badge engineered truck. IMHO I like the FX4 trim better than the Lincoln LT or the King Ranch. The power folding mirrors are a bit much. 
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-24-2006 08:45 PM
I liked the FX4 trim too it's more truck like,but we got the Lariat. BTW I love those heated seats more then I thought I would.
The FX4 had a firmer ride which I liked better. Just matter of changing the shocks. The king ranch was too much for me too.  ------------------
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-09-2006 09:23 PM
My last tank was 17.4 with mixed driving,on a truck with 1800 miles on it. That's a good thing,'cause fuel prices are going up hard and fast.
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Catmando
Gearhead Posts: 340
From: Vermilion, OH USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 04-23-2006 11:15 PM
I average 12mpg combined hwy/city. Get about 15mph pure hwy. 02 F-250 W/3.73's and a 5.4L. These are 6000lb trucks, shaped like a brick, they will not get good mileage.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-24-2006 11:15 PM
I took my truck on a little trip last week,and it got 18.7 mpg. The 3 valve 5.4 is amazing. Today Iused it to haul the glass for Steve's Mach1 from the body shop. The rear window rode comfortably in the back seat.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-28-2006 11:20 AM
quote:
Originally posted by GTRocks:
You guys are all kickin' my butt. I have a '98 4x4 with the 5.4L. I get 13-14 back and forth to work with just me, pulling nothing! Luckily, it's only 12 miles each way.Dave
I get the same thing with my 99 but it's about 20 miles one way with the highway/city mileage being about 50:50
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Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC Bla-Bla-Bla
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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Stewart
Gearhead Posts: 10525
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 06-28-2006 07:39 PM
On our recent camping trip to Yosemite, I got 18.4MPG, 90% freeway, constant speed, loaded with camping equipment and a passenger. That's better than I thought she'd get, that's for sure, because I still got on her hard! (I love that blower whine!!) Stewart ------------------
Said cynot65 to a troll on the board: "what a demented little spit puddle you are" Black '99 Lightning
- It's my 13.19 second work truck! :D 2000 7.3L PSD Excursion
- The family land yacht 1990 Platinum GT: 25th Year Anniversary Edition
- Stolen and stripped, waiting to be rebuilt and reborn. M&M Member #437
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-29-2006 07:22 PM
18.4 MPG, 13.19 second quarter mile, life is good, eh Stewart?
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'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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Stewart
Gearhead Posts: 10525
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 06-29-2006 08:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
18.4 MPG, 13.19 second quarter mile, life is good, eh Stewart?
I gotta say Steve, things have been kinda rosey for me recently. We finally seem to be getting a handle on the debt we've been carrying for all these years. But regarding the gas mileage, that 18.4MPG surprised me. Usually on long trips, I get high 16's, low 17's at 75 to 80mph. The only change this time was a lower speed because Renee was towing with the Excursion, so we kept it between 60 and 65mph. Stewart ------------------
Said cynot65 to a troll on the board: "what a demented little spit puddle you are" Black '99 Lightning
- It's my 13.19 second work truck! :D 2000 7.3L PSD Excursion
- The family land yacht 1990 Platinum GT: 25th Year Anniversary Edition
- Stolen and stripped, waiting to be rebuilt and reborn. M&M Member #437
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-25-2006 09:17 PM
I?m now getting 14-15 with the same driving habits and conditions. I was going to see if the Royal Purple oil would give me a boost in mileage but the experiment is now screwed. NJ now using a 10% ethanol blend for gas. Now I don?t know if it?s the oil, fuel or the combination.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-25-2006 10:26 PM
My truck has 5K on it now,and it got 18.5 on the last tankfull. That was with it at the dealer running for 1 1/2 hours with the AC on! The AC doesn't leave puddles on the ground when I use it. The service writer said the drain was ok,and the new{04-up} trucks drip on the exhaust,so it will evaporate. Anyone else notice this? OH yeah,they had to shim the rear for a pinion angle clunk. [This message has been edited by MLariviere (edited 07-25-2006).]
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-25-2006 10:55 PM
Yes, mine leaves big puddles from the A/C.Should I have it looked it?------------------
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1781
From: Kent Island, MD USA M&M # 2423
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 07-26-2006 08:06 AM
Pulling up to the driveway to stop and then back in, it'll leave a trail of water drops about 6-8 feet long. Once backed in, no puddles. As of the ride in today, 18.3 mpg. ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C/FMX
79 Ranchero GT smogger 302/C4
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
05 F150 Lariat SuperCab 5.4 4x4 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
'It's only half past 12, but I don't care... It's 5 o'clock somewhere.' [This message has been edited by BlueMule (edited 07-26-2006).]
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-27-2006 10:29 AM
If anything,I would want it on the ground instead. I guess I'll have to fix it myself. The condensation from the ac needs to be removed from the plenum. That way there won't be mold growing in it.
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1781
From: Kent Island, MD USA M&M # 2423
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 07-27-2006 10:59 AM
I know what you mean. Mine was the way it is now all last summer too. I never really gave it much thought since it never has smelled moldy or given off any other funky stink. Mind you, it's like the Mekong Delta here during the summer. Next time I drain the oil, I'll have a look up there and see what gives. The lower passenger side firewall would be the first place to look, right? ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C/FMX
79 Ranchero GT smogger 302/C4
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
05 F150 Lariat SuperCab 5.4 4x4 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
'It's only half past 12, but I don't care... It's 5 o'clock somewhere.' [This message has been edited by BlueMule (edited 07-27-2006).]
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