My new adventure with PTL

Discussion in 'PTL' started by DenaliDad, Jul 10, 2015.

  1. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Hope he was not that PTL I seen in the ditch the other day.
     
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    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Hope it wasn't DD anyway.
     
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    TruckerWife630 Light Load Member

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    Hope all is well, DD!
     
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    I hope he is just too busy to write, I hope all is well DD
     
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    See he was on twitter the 31st of august.

    Must have needed a break........
     
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  6. DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

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    Its been a while since I posted and many changes have happened, so let me share some of them.

    I am no longer working for PTL. I am no longer driving a truck. In fact, I am no longer in Michigan. Here's the short story.

    A few weeks ago, my daughter called to tell me that my Army son-in-law was deploying to the Gulf region of the Middle East a year earlier than originally planned. She asked me if I would be willing to come down to Lawton, Oklahoma, home of his duty station at Ft. Sill, to help with the grandchildren so she could continue her job and schooling. It took me about 3 seconds to get the answer out; some coordination with PTL and here I am. For the next year, I'll be living in their spare closet-bedroom (it's an old house) and driving his car.

    After he returns in a year, who knows? I doubt I'll go back to trucking; I will be 68, out of trucking for another full year, and I have checked the 'drive a truck' box on my bucket list. Maybe I will go back into retirement.

    I thank each of you who have read my ramblings in these past few years. I wish each of you success in whatever you do; you are my friends and I value friendship.
     
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  7. tow614

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    I see..you got a better offer....

    please stay in touch with us DD...glad for you
     
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    Your a good father DD...wish you the best.
     
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    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

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    I wasn't!
     
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  10. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Wonderful I am so glad to hear that!

    I see you have moved up to the best job one could Ever hope for. I would nothing more than to spend my days watching my grandkids.
    You are a blessed man and I hope everything stays good in your life.
    It's time to sit back and enjoy the finest things in life(the little ones). Nothing is better than spending it with family period.
     
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