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    Old 04-01-2012, 12:26 PM
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    Most guys don't even know what a sewing machine sounds like. An Air Compressor??? Gimmee a break!
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    Old 04-01-2012, 05:22 PM
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    http://limaohio.craigslist.org/grd/2862231549.html
    must have a really big noisy sewing machine at their house... I can't imagine a sewing machine that runs like a Massy Ferguson combine.
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    Old 04-01-2012, 05:27 PM
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    http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/grd/2921843007.html a sewing machine would take up less space and be quieter than the Case tractor...
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    Old 04-01-2012, 05:29 PM
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    http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/2934317563.html HHMMM bmw r100 1978 yeah sound like a sewing machine to you???
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    Old 04-01-2012, 05:30 PM
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    http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...929062136.html
    ok so I get it - it's a Honda - it should run just like a sewing machine...
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    Old 04-01-2012, 05:31 PM
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    http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...929062136.html HHHHMMMMM I wonder if they would like to trade for a sewing machine - it would take up less space in that garage. Bently
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    Old 04-02-2012, 04:24 AM
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    http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2902776320.html

    Here's one.
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    Old 04-02-2012, 04:28 AM
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    So guys think their toys run like sewing machines now??? Lol.
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    Old 04-02-2012, 06:14 AM
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    I don't think I'd want my car to run like a sewing machine, a dinky tiny motor! I want some power under the hood!

    This wording is so annoying because any Craigslist search for "sewing machine" or "sewing" turns up these stupid car ads in them!
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    Old 04-02-2012, 11:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    Now what if I ran an ad for a sewing machine and put 'runs like an air compressor'? Think people would be lining up to buy it???
    LOL I kinda doubt it. But it is nice to know that one of them thinks a Singer is quiet. I have a couple of sewing machines that are anything but quiet, and aren't likely to change with any of my efforts.
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