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shakey1946

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by shakey1946, Jul 27, 2010.

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  1. Jul 27, 2010 #1
    shakey1946

    shakey1946 Light Load Member

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    Well, here goes..My truckin handle is "Shakey"..I am one of the original Shakeys from way-back..I won't bore ya'll with all the details, but I am a self-taught driver my first for real ride was a B-Model Mack with a no syncro 5 by 4 straight truck hauling oxygen/acetylene and various other explosive tanks.
    We all got our first CB's around 1972, I think.
    My last ride was a Petercar with a 500 Cat motor and an Eaton 18 speed trans..Her top end was 93 mph..I only took her there once or twice..Thats my story and I'm stuck with it.
    I retired at 60, three years ago..It wasen't optional, my ticker was strong, but my veins were all plugged up..One triple bypass; 5 angioplasties;5 stints; kidney failure; double pneumonia; followed by a diagnosis of; fibromyalgia and os teoporosis.(already had chronicLymes.got that from a deer tick) .
    My best truckin friend got Uncle Sugar SSD retired recently and asked me to join ya'll.
    I collect knives, my favs are Case knives fixed blade and folding. I prefer vintage. I also collect watches, mostly 1930-40's, but really collect Seiko Divers.
    Okay , I'm out of breath for now..
    Shakey
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2010 #2
    Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, shakey1946, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, shakey1946!

    shakey1946, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can Private Message any Trucker Forum Staff Member (50 posts not required to PM a Moderator) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2010 #3
    BIG RIGGER

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    Hi Shakey1946,welcome to the forum,I hope you have fun in here...
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2010 #4
    kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello, Shakey:)

    Welcome to the Site!!!

    You have had an interesting life. We look forward to posting with you.
     
    kickin chicken, Jul 27, 2010
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  7. Jul 27, 2010 #5
    Ducks

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    Hi, shakey... and welcome to the forum! I'm sure you'll find plenty of interesting reading on the boards, and we hope you post some of your experiences as well. It's always great to see veteran drivers here... so jump right in and join us. We look forward to getting to know you!
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2010 #6
    rikdev50s

    rikdev50s Medium Load Member

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    Hey and Howdy shakey1946!!! Welcome to the forum. I do so look forward to reading some of your post, I always look to learn from ones who have gone before me... I have just finished my recovery from my third heart attack... so I'm gaining some experience I really don't want or need. Take care of yourself and I do look forward to your inputs in the future. Good Luck and Good health to you and yours.
     
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  9. Jul 29, 2010 #7
    TREE

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    Welcome to the board:biggrin_25511:
     
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  10. Jul 29, 2010 #8
    Diesel_Smurf

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    Hey Shakey Glad you found us darlin. Hubby used to ride with his dad when he was little. He remembers playin round with a 5 Star General 2 Stick (remember those?) lol

    WELCOME DARLIN!!
     
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  11. Jul 29, 2010 #9
    BIG RIGGER

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    GMC Rules!
     
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  12. Jul 29, 2010 #10
    corn bread

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    Welcome aboard. I am new myself and I can assure you that there are a lot of good folks on here and there is more to chat about than I ever thought possible. :biggrin_25523:
     
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