What if it Snows?

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

  1. JolliRoger

    JolliRoger Road Train Member

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    Slight grade, be tached out at about 58 when they light the brakes on the downhill...
    Observation..
    On I65N, before AL/TN line you are running fairly level country, then it veers left and dives down pretty deep before ejecting you back right on to a nice level.
    I was up thru there in my pickup enroute to KY to visit. There is a sign referring to a speed before, but having run it prior; and knowing it is easily visible to handle , I was zipping along. A Schneider rig was leading and we dropped off. I nearly dropped my teeth when the began to brake. Toddled along puzzled till we leveled out and then passed him and went on. Later learned of company speed limits, etc. Just blew my mind that anyone would brake on a grade like that with 5 miles of straight smooth run out at bottom. New trucking, limp along on level, use 3 of 15 on a grade, wear on brakes to hit the next level gulping fuel.
    This to me is fighting the country, not running with it. Seems like there is more obstacles being effected than improvements. We did not fly or race recklessly, but we did not wear out brake shoes going down hill.
     
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  3. Dale thompson

    Dale thompson Road Train Member

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    The doctor visit didn’t end well he sent her the hospital for an ultrasound of lung that led to the immediate removal of 2 liters of fluid now wait for the installation of a chest tube. We had a conversation about cannabis that went nowhere she hates gummies and nobody is roasting a bowl in the house.
     
  4. okiedokie

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    I'm glad I drove when 600hp ungovered trucks were on the road.
     
  5. JoeyJunk

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    Ha!!! That’s me. After I make a slew of mean comments and name calling.
     
  6. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    Awe crap man. Sorry to hear this.
     
  7. okiedokie

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    I'm sorry Dale. Prays for your family.
     
  8. JolliRoger

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    Stress your love for her; to her, and GOD's love for her. Prayer now in thankfulness for the good life you both have had, will comfort you a long time in the future as memories. Me reminiscing now after 12 years.
     
  9. Cat sdp

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    It’s the NEW way……..
     
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  10. austinmike

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  11. Bud A.

    Bud A. Road Train Member

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    After the gummy kicks in, she'll completely forget she hates them. Start with 50mg at the very most; 25mg should be plenty.

    (No, I've never eaten a cannabis gummy. But I live in Colorado and know a few people who have.)
     
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