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Old 02-10-2010, 10:38 AM
 
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I've seen that here too. Someone once told me it's to prevent denting/scratching other surfaces when parking close to a stationary object. Could that be it?

Perhaps someone just likes ramming "Barney" into walls over and over again
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Old 02-10-2010, 11:45 AM
 
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I noticed their usually tied or latched up to the back of the trailer, that would make sense to stop scratching other objects, but it doesn't seem like it would offer much.
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Old 02-10-2010, 03:43 PM
 
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I thought of this thread when I saw one of these for the first time today... a bright lime green teddy bear....
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Old 02-11-2010, 12:48 PM
 
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I thought of this thread when I saw one of these for the first time today... a bright lime green teddy bear....
You'll probably notice it a lot more now that you're aware of it. I seem them on a daily basis now, I am tempted to just ask one of them what it's for.
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Old 02-11-2010, 12:56 PM
 
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You'll probably notice it a lot more now that you're aware of it. I seem them on a daily basis now, I am tempted to just ask one of them what it's for.
You're right. And I might well ask, too, if I get the chance.
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