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Dave

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Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« on: May 02, 2009, 09:11:39 AM »
Received some sad news while dog walking on the lower Vedder this morning … the LeafMobile, that venerable powder blue ( well, it used to be powder blue) import owned by famous Leaf supporter Chris Gadsden, is terminally ill.  I am told she (?) will be euthanized as soon as her replacement is found.  Unfounded rumours suggest it was that last bag of beer bottles that broke her back and spirit.  So sad. 
I understand a wake will be held soon at the local bottle depot.  The Gadsden clan is taking this hard and I’m sure would be pleased to read your condolences for this Vedder legend.
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2009, 12:09:52 PM »
Like the hockey team it's time to strip her down and rebuild. ;D
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2009, 12:28:00 PM »
Fish flu?
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2009, 09:51:56 PM »
I guess he will look for a Canuck blue truck this time...........
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2009, 08:26:13 AM »
I understand the search for "Leaf Mobile II" is in high gear.
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2009, 11:46:28 AM »
 :o :'(

thats so sad!!
good luck Chris, I am sure you have a TON of fond memories of your truck.
I know that our whole family does... ;)
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2009, 01:57:50 PM »
I feel for you Chris....
I blew the piston rings in my car this weekend as well  :'(
Time to look for an SUV/Truck I guess.  :-[
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2009, 05:31:25 PM »
vehicles falling left right and center eh? my truck is having ignition issues right now.   :(
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2009, 06:43:15 PM »
Did the wheels fall off the leafmobile? ;D The wheels seem to fall off the leafs every year so maybe it is some thing contagious. ;D ;D
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2009, 07:21:18 PM »
Chris hasnt responed to this yet, he must be in a state of severe depression. Looks like it finished the same way the leafs have this year.
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2009, 09:20:43 PM »
Quote from: BigFisher on May 03, 2009, 07:21:18 PM
Chris hasnt responed to this yet, he must be in a state of severe depression. Looks like it finished the same way the leafs have this year.
Made a trip out to the Fraser River this evening as she wanted a last look at one of her favorite rivers. She was delighted that the trip yielded $15 dollars worth of bottles and has asked if that could go to another tank of gas as she thinks she has a few miles left yet. :-\

In the meantime she has asked me to ask you forum members that have followed her adventures over the years on FWR that in case of a sudden death what her replacement should be. The one stipulation she has said of course it must be Leaf  blue.
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2009, 09:47:14 PM »
the don't make that colour anymore it's more canuck blue
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2009, 04:47:25 PM »
Leaf Mobile #2 purchased today, now I will be able to sneak around the river without being noticed. ;D ;D

Leaf Mobile #1 is looking for a new home as she is scared to have to go to the bone yard but it may be hard to find a loving Leaf home in the condition she is in. :(
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2009, 04:50:39 PM »
Quote from: chris gadsden on May 06, 2009, 04:47:25 PM
Leaf Mobile #2 purchased today, now I will be able to sneak around the river without being noticed. ;D ;D

Leaf Mobile #1 is looking for a new home as she is scared to have to go to the bone yard but it may be hard to find a loving Leaf home in the condition she is in. :(

Smithsonian Institute ? :D
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Re: Vedder icon, the Leafmobile, is sick
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2009, 08:20:22 PM »
maybe Ernie will want LM #1?? not sure if he's a leafs fan tho....:)
congrats on the new wheels, I am sure it won't be long before your vehicle will stand out once again.... ;) :o ;D
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