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Taking the plunge. My journey as an O/O.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Farmerbob1, Jan 7, 2019.

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  1. Jun 7, 2020 #1471
    Rideandrepair

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    The EIDL is still available. Processing was on hold for a while, till they got caught up on Agricultural apps., but now they’re processing apps. for everyone. The PPP is still available also, have to apply before June 30th. That’s all I know about the PPP. The % of payroll has recently been changed from 75% to 60%. And the amount of time allowed to use it has increased from 8 to 24 weeks. Never know what’s just around the corner.
     
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  3. Jun 7, 2020 #1472
    Farmerbob1

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    I will look into it again, thanks!
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2020 #1473
    Cat sdp

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    Yup 8,800 for me all forgivable
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2020 #1474
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    how tall r u?
     
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  7. Jun 7, 2020 #1475
    Farmerbob1

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    I am 5'8 or 9 depending on the doctor.

    When I got out of boot camp at 22. I weighed 182 lbs and was carrying very little fat.

    I have lost a good chunk of muscle, but I will be happy at 200, I think.

    I fought the Army every #### body fat test because they do not measure torso length for body fat %. I have short legs for my height, 28 inch inseam, and I am legitimately heavy-boned - two inches shy of being able to circle my wrist with my hand, and I have a 22 inch neck with no double chin.

    All that said, right now I am horribly overweight by any standard.
     
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  8. Jun 8, 2020 #1476
    Rideandrepair

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    I’m the same height, also. Went from 215 to 200 recently, and it made a huge difference in energy. Now I’m at least 220, and always tired. All I did was start eating less, waiting longer, and skipping a dinner meal, about once a week. It’s tough, but I tell myself, the food will be there later, if I want it. I’ve lost 20-30lbs or more in the past, one thing I’ve noticed, is it’s slow progress at first, but once my metabolism gets going in the opposite direction, the weight drops faster. I keep track with my belt, 8 lbs or so= 1 belt hole. I’m on the last hole now, can’t afford a new belt. Lol
     
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  9. Jun 8, 2020 #1477
    Farmerbob1

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    Gotta love it when you get a low air notification, engage the trailer brakes, rebuild pressure, then get a low air notification again in 2 hours. There is no wind rocking the truck.

    Tractor's got an air leak somewhere. Hopefully I can find it in the morning so I can make an informed decision on what to do. Otherwise I will need to roll with it to a shop and have them find it. I'm currently in a travel stop on the Penn Turnpike.
     
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  10. Jun 8, 2020 #1478
    Rideandrepair

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    Probably a chamber, or leveling valve leaking. Plastic base air bags, tend to leak, sometimes intermittently. Soapy water around the bottom of the bag, where it meets the base. Or a million other things. Need a quiet place, and some spray water.
     
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  11. Jun 8, 2020 #1479
    Farmerbob1

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    Aye. I-70 is like the surface of the moon with all the craters. My money is on a leaky air suspension bag. Going to take a look and see now.
     
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  12. Jun 8, 2020 #1480
    Farmerbob1

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    Brake chambers are not the source of the leak. Seems to be the right rear air bag. For a wonder, the load I am under is a light one. Only 22k on the drives. Will take it slow and cautious to the closest shop.
     
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