What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Man that sucks. I know u were itching to get back out here on the road. Hope u guys are able to get everything worked out in the meantime
     
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  3. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Any holiday is just another calendar day....we did our holidays when I got home....not exactly the same,but it does count!
     
  4. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    Would the employer happen to have a desk type job that is of interest to you?

    Sounds like you have a solid plan with the family, but always good to ask I figure.
     
  5. Lumper Humper

    Lumper Humper Road Train Member

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    Idk i spent a thanksgiving chillin in Johnson’s Corner Petro north of Denver. That was some super depressing stuff.
     
  6. Cattleman84

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    Yeah I feel ya... I spent last Thanksgiving at a very remote, frozen, and drifted in rest area in Wyoming.
     
  7. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I actually made it back home for thanksgiving this past year. But spent christmas eve until january 3rd stuck in a truckstop in northern michigan. Well atleast it was a nice truckstop but still... made it my goal this year to make it home thanksgiving and christmas.
     
  8. Cattleman84

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    I ALWAYS make it home for Christmas... I have to be home to make sure Santa can get down the chimney ok to bring my kids gifts.
     
  9. Blu_Ogre

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    Got stuck at that TA in Troy IL.

    Got moving and my drop and hook at the LA yard was given to somebody else by afterhours. I called the wife for an evac and was home on Sunday morning.

    Regular dispatcher was not happy when she inquired why I did not answer her dispatch on the QualComm. I just asked if she read what I sent on Sat night or checked my availability date in the system.
     
  10. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    My wife and son are awesome. We also do holidays when convenient not on a day. We FaceTime daily. When I’m on open road we talk for hours and hours. My son and I play at least an hour a day of call of duty mobile. I teach his science classes and we do that over the phone as well. He actually calls me every morning around 5-5:30am when he wakes...

    it’s odd but we actually talk more now than when I was home. The conversations I think are better.

    I miss their hugs though.

    They get it. I knew when I started driving that the first year would suck. I didn’t expect to be in the position I’m in now so soon I thought I would be there this year not last. It’s a new business and work ethic and smarts are the key components right now.

    I’m just rambling at this point @D.Tibbitt but it is what you make it.
     
  11. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Not here in NorCal, Portland terminal and the main back in the midwest..Can't say I am cut out for desk duty...just not my thing, I'm a driver not a suit so to speak.
     
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