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

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

  1. rbrtwbstr

    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    Dang that sucks. I enjoyed reading of his adventures. RIP
     
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    Wow....MENSA.
    That's the thing about this site, you never really know who people are.
    Might be why he tended to over think stuff too.
    Still, RIP, Matthew. You were a pretty good guy.
     
  5. Midwest Trucker

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    Glad you mentioned that. I didn’t know what it was. But yeah I bet your right.

    I know he had talked about a patent too, it says it was how to refuel in space! Are you kidding me?!?
     
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  6. sealevel

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    Wow. Felt like I knew him because you could tell he was genuine by how he wrote and responded. When it came to trucking he was like trying to push a cat off a diving board. Great dude. RIP Farmer Bob. You will be missed. Best wishes to any and all family. This sucks
     
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    I had to Google MENSA. Lol. Gonna have a cold one for Bob tonight. It's strange how connected you can become to someone you have never met. Not very good at this kind of stuff, so all I can do is try and find a bright side. Shockingly sad.
     
  8. Cat sdp

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    What’s Mensa like over a certain IQ ?
     
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    I think it's kinda like a Country Club that only smart people with a certain IQ are allowed to join if that makes since.
     
  10. Rideandrepair

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    Reading his overall analogy of Lease Purchase was very informative to those who are considering it. Well thought out and worded. He initially stated that his goal was to find out for himself. Like an experiment. I once questioned his sincerity. Many statements were made, some harsh, but none were meant to discourage him. Everyone wanted him to Succeed. He had the patience, honesty and humility to explain his reasons. That really takes courage. I think he achieved exactly what he set out to do. I know his thread will help many others, who are curious about Lease Purchase plans. RIP Farmer bob. Published Author, Member of Mensa at 16 yrs old. That’s amazing. He could have been successful at just about anything he chose to do. The very idea He chose to drive a Truck, and cross paths with all of Us. Stuff that makes Life great. The way He remained calm, rational, and objective through his struggles, is a testament to the Man. Our condolences, He will be missed, and remembered, by his example.
     
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