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Here is the Purple Turtle..
Posted: March 30th, 2006, 9:07 pm
by Doc
He Looks Great in that Mercedes!!
A man of his esteem should be riding in style..

Posted: March 30th, 2006, 10:13 pm
by MidoriMeadows
We finally getta see the Turtle man. Ooohh, I notice he isn't showing his diaper!
Posted: March 30th, 2006, 11:11 pm
by JR
This picture was taken when I was a roadie for ZZ Top.
JR

Posted: March 30th, 2006, 11:13 pm
by JR
Hehehehe!
JR

Posted: March 30th, 2006, 11:24 pm
by blueturtlemotors
You got to LOVE THE PURPLE TURTLE! He really is a great guy and a true friend!
I love it when he comes to visit!

Hey Sharon!
Posted: March 30th, 2006, 11:29 pm
by blueturtlemotors
Didn't you say you needed a NEW HORSE TRAILER? I listed one tonight on eBay!
Posted: March 31st, 2006, 12:11 am
by RS69cam777
Nice pic JR, how about the one in your space suite?
Hey Tommy are you on the road again?
Posted: March 31st, 2006, 9:03 am
by JR
OK, one more time. I'm the one on the left, wearing nothing underneath but my safety glasses. Don, my best friend for over 40 years and boss is on the right.
Wish I had one of me in a "Moon" suit, which you step into and is sealed up using a "seal-a-meal" type system, with fully self contained breathing apperatus (scba). The setup above, just have a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) that is fastened to the belt and a hose goes into the back of the hood. Positive filtered air flow for me to breathe. Got some really neat pictures of fuel in water that appears to give off a blue glow, will see if I can find it.
JR

Posted: March 31st, 2006, 11:37 pm
by MidoriMeadows
I got a nice 3 horse slant load, steel. I wouldn't mind a gooseneck but it's not in the budget right now. Gotta go buy a little car.
Posted: April 1st, 2006, 4:56 pm
by turtle-clan
I logged 3,000 miles in 62 hours.
This is one tired turtle.
Sold one truck before I got home.
Those Isuzu trucks are hotter than a 3 dollar pistol.
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 9:26 am
by turtle-clan

Here is the younger turtle. 16 years sure changes a person.[/url]
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 5:09 pm
by Doc
Tommy Turtle, what is that?
Looks like a fighter jet cockpit, but also looks like a rotor blade overhead.. I'm stumped..
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 5:27 pm
by turtle-clan
Doc, that is an F/A-18
Here is a better picture of it. What you are seeing is the canopy rail.

Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 6:05 pm
by JR
Tommy, seems you like to go fast, how fast was that bird? I bet you had a blast flying that F/A 18.
My sisters ex, was an airplane instructor. I used to go with him quite a bit, when he was building up his hours. I got to fly a couple of single engine Cessna's, with him. Even did a few touch and go's. Always liked flying in the smaller planes, never too crazy about the big commercial planes.
JR

Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 6:20 pm
by turtle-clan
JR, I really don't think anyone knows what the top speed is because of vibration issues.
Let's just say you can't get away from it. Also, it will make your nose bleed.
The smaller planes are a lot more fun.
When I lost my right eye, I also lost my license.
My oldest son still lets me fly his, oops not supposed to say that.
The nicest thing about flying is, you can go above bad weather. Sky is always clear up there. No birds pooping on your windshield either.
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 7:47 pm
by RS69cam777
Tommy, don't they give you a hard time with driving the big rigs also?
A friend had a batt. blow up and he lost one of his eye, and seemed he had to go around just to drive the semi, If Iam correct,
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 8:35 pm
by turtle-clan
RS, I run a P tag.
I can drive anything I want as long as I am not getting paid.
I don't get paid for hauling my riggs.
I don't get paid for hauling Debra's riggs.
If I am lucky, I get to make about three trips a year.
I go through all the weigh stations, always get the green light.
I run a log book just as the other truckers do.
My average speed is not very good, but keeps me out of trouble.
My last trip was about 48 mph.
Another thing that helps a great deal is, I run a transponder. Never had it turn red on me.
LOL, just glad I don't have to do it for a living. I just enjoy getting away and seeing the countryside.
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 9:32 pm
by JR
Tommy, I'm not familar with planes and jets, but I'm sure it goes fast enough. If one goes too fast in one of those, will it vibrate all the rivits and welds loose?
My father was a truck driver (Teamster) for many years and retired Lt. Coronel. The only time he flew his plane, B-17, was when the pilot and co-pilot were killed and he had to fly it back to Austrailia. He was a navigator/bombedier (sp). He was Army Air Corp, for 18 years (active and reserves), then switched to Army reserves.
JR

Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 9:48 pm
by turtle-clan
JR, I really don't know the answer to that one.
When the vibration gets to a certain point, it Explodes.
I believe it would have more to do with internal pressure.
Those planes are still in use and revealing the true speed would not be wise.
Unless it was carrying a full payload, with proper pilot, it would be untouchable.
Posted: April 6th, 2006, 11:51 am
by Doc
Cool looking transport.. Even has the Tommy Turtle logo on the door!
Can't ask for more than that..

Good talking to you today.....
Posted: April 6th, 2006, 8:52 pm
by blueturtlemotors
Doctor! Check out my auction for the Explorer...

Posted: April 7th, 2006, 6:05 pm
by turtle-clan
Blue, mine is cheaper than yours.
Wonder how many lowball offers I will get?
Probably no offers at all, LOL
Posted: April 8th, 2006, 9:37 am
by j-ainc
Posted: April 8th, 2006, 9:39 am
by j-ainc
Posted: April 8th, 2006, 11:56 am
by turtle-clan
j-ainc, I got the rear end problem fixed on that F150 from the doggie.
It was the brakes. New calipers, rotors and pads.
Posted: April 9th, 2006, 8:27 am
by Doc
Looks like the Explorer sport isn't bringing squat! The Sport model is not the most popular..
Your PT Cruiser brought good $$$ i think, it had a lot of damage but the clock was what sold it I'm sure..
I have this 2000 Sport with 89 clicks for $4900.00 have had a lot of calls on it but nobody has shown up. I think the shaker is killing it!
Posted: April 9th, 2006, 6:52 pm
by turtle-clan
What is the Shaker?
Nice looking ride. If I didn't have so many, I would be on that like white on rice.

Posted: April 9th, 2006, 6:56 pm
by Doc
What is the Shaker?
Manual Transmission..