In a message dated 12/14/2002 3:46:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org writes:
> thoroughly enjoyed - worn out
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> vintage apropriate patination pattern - old and worn out
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> previously loved - once a very long time ago
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> period correct patina - stored improperly since 1962 and shows it
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> properly antiqued - tossed about the garage with garden tools and the =
> like
>
> please add yours
>
With increasing age and deterioration::
SOS - Sorta Old Stock
POS - Pretty Old Stock
OOS - Old Old Stock
MOS - Mighty Old Stock
VOS - Very Old Stock
DOS - Dang Old Stock
Bob Hovey
Columbus GA