Prime Orientation, What to expect?

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Fat Damon, May 26, 2012.

  1. Traveler51

    Traveler51 Light Load Member

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    Gee... I had FUN at summer camp!:biggrin_25520:
    Maybe I should pack some skeeter repelent...
     
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  3. Fat Damon

    Fat Damon Light Load Member

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    So today was a stressful day. We turned in our Gold packets, had interviews (basically they review your paperwork and you pay your money.) Make sure you are honest about everything, I forgot a ticket I had received while hunting dove, it was for an overloaded shotgun. The ticket was dismissed but it showed up on my Criminal History to be honest I forgot all about it, anyway that was added to my paperwork and then I went to do my whizz quiz which I know I passed. Got my DOT physical, which I have to go back in the morning to have my BP checked cause it was high which is not normal for me at all, I think it was the stress and dealing with a wannabe super trucker who has more than likely slain a purple dragon while he was a delta force recon ranger SEAL:biggrin_25516:, since he has "been there and done that". I then went to the simulators for my 7 practice scenarios which were not that bad, however I think the simulators are good as far as learning to double clutch and develop the skills of observing your surroundings. I am quit certain that when you get a load behind you in a real truck the first time reality will kick in. :biggrin_2555:
     
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  4. jayhawker_1012

    jayhawker_1012 Light Load Member

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    How many are in your class?
     
  5. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Trust me. Reality WILL set in lol
     
  6. Fat Damon

    Fat Damon Light Load Member

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    About 30 we lost 1 yesterday.
     
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  7. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    One day down, a few more to go. Then youll be out on the road.
     
  8. DragonTamerBrat

    DragonTamerBrat Road Train Member

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    Let us know when that lovely roomie of yours gets the boot, FD.
     
  9. Highway101

    Highway101 Road Train Member

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    Get used to them, they are everywhere. I think there are more of them out here on the road than were ever actually in the military. :biggrin_25523:

    Enjoy and good luck. Be safe
     
  10. Fat Damon

    Fat Damon Light Load Member

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    Well I am on my way home! My blood pressure was high again 150/90 so I have to leave for 30 days and come back after I am cleared by a Dr. I am going to just take the bus to St.Louis and stay with my sister for a few weeks then back here. I cant believe my blood pressure is high I just had a DOT physical and passed but Prime will not except it. Any way off I go.
     
  11. Highway101

    Highway101 Road Train Member

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    Stay away from the Coffee and salt. Drink plenty of water also. I had the same problem while I was there, BP spiked, due to the stress and lack of sleep. My doctor could not figure it out lol, I am normally almost comotose when I go see her and they take my BP.
     
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