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Gator's Prime Experience

Discussion in 'Prime' started by gatorbaiter, Jul 18, 2011.

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  1. Nov 25, 2011 #251
    DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

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    You will always have strong winds in Montana. That, big sky, and movie stars is about all that's there. And I can tell you, with years of driving in snow - I have seen a flake or two in Alaska - that "slow, careful driving" will always do the trick and keep you between the white lines. Never, EVER think your skill will get the best of Mother Nature. She will always win. :biggrin_2552:
     
    DenaliDad, Nov 25, 2011
    DenaliDad, Nov 25, 2011
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  3. Nov 28, 2011 #252
    gatorbaiter

    gatorbaiter Medium Load Member

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    Well we got here to springmo. On the way here on us 30 in idaho/wyoming deer headed north decides to do an aboutface and bang its head on my headlight. Got to springmo late on sat evening had dinner with trainer. It is kinda strange to be saying good bye. We have been on the same truck for 3 months and have a lot of respect for each other. So like we both said we are ready for some solo running but it is going to be weird not having anyone around.

    Got my stuff out of his truck. Scanned in the last trip and then went to the sim lab for my skills test. i was really worked up about it. I do not like the unknown and I was really anxious about the sim thing. Well it was no big deal. I completed it in 7min 49 sec and only looked one time cause I wasn't able to get a feel for my trailer in the mirrior as far as length went. Once I saw it no bigge. So here I am waiting for class to start at 13:00.
     
    gatorbaiter, Nov 28, 2011
    gatorbaiter, Nov 28, 2011
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    GSWx Thanks this.
  4. Nov 28, 2011 #253
    GSWx

    GSWx <strong>Doc In The Box</strong>

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    I promised I wouldn't but I'm hitting the streets looking for the perfect cup o' coffee. Gator, I'm wearing shorts if you have a chance to say hello.
     
    GSWx, Nov 28, 2011
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  5. Nov 30, 2011 #254
    gatorbaiter

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    well It is official I am now a lease opp with prime and have a brand freaking new cascaidia. Very excited more later
     
    gatorbaiter, Nov 30, 2011
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  7. Nov 30, 2011 #255
    harleysmith64

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    wow July to Dec PSD to small buiossness owner...congrats dude
     
    harleysmith64, Nov 30, 2011
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  8. Nov 30, 2011 #256
    gatorbaiter

    gatorbaiter Medium Load Member

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    yep. I am stoked. If I did not have the support of my FM, trainer, Instructor I would have gone company. But I come from business world and any business is about controlling cost. I can do that but the industry is different.
     
    gatorbaiter, Nov 30, 2011
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  9. Nov 30, 2011 #257
    U2Exit

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    Get them costs in line right away. You've got about 4-5 weeks before the Jan-Mar slow down.

    It hasnt been as bad the last couple years as it was in 2008 into 2009, but it does slow down.
     
    U2Exit, Nov 30, 2011
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  10. Nov 30, 2011 #258
    gatorbaiter

    gatorbaiter Medium Load Member

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    thanks U2 I have a plan for it. I live on a budget and keep 4 to 6 months in the bank. So I should be OK
     
    gatorbaiter, Nov 30, 2011
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  11. Dec 1, 2011 #259
    DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

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    You need to start a new thread and chronicle your day-to-day learning events so we all can feel the frustrations and successes as up-close-and-personal as possible. Since that is what I am considering more and more, hearing from another new L/O would be very beneficial
     
    DenaliDad, Dec 1, 2011
    DenaliDad, Dec 1, 2011
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  12. Dec 1, 2011 #260
    Mudrunner

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    You just said in another thread that you were not going to drive. Can't you make up your mind. Are you going to be one of those who just wast Prime money and time and go there and then go home.:biggrin_25516:
     
    Mudrunner, Dec 1, 2011
    Mudrunner, Dec 1, 2011
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