1987 diary from a trucker's wife

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  1. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    Thought you guys might get a kick out of this... I was going through some of my grandfather's things and came across a letter to the editor he wrote in response to the following special feature:

    My grandfather's letter to the editor in response:
    "The more things change, the more they stay the same." -- Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
     
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  3. Jrdude5

    Jrdude5 Heavy Load Member

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    Enjoyed that reading there DY thanks.
     
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  4. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    Double Yellow, thanks for posting. I grew up near Melrose Park so this was a great way to start the day.
     
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  5. Floorguy1

    Floorguy1 Light Load Member

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    Great diary and read this morning
     
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  6. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    Awesome post DY.

    Two things I thought:
    1. Things haven't changed much in 25 years.
    2. I wonder if Douglas is still still driving.
     
  7. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Yep... it's classic!
     
  8. 30-aught-6

    30-aught-6 Light Load Member

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    Just goes to show you FREIGHT RATE CUTTING,Stupidity with Dispatchers and Deregulation,didnt just start Yesterday
    GOOD READ!
     
  9. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    10 hours or 500 miles, whichever comes first?
     
  10. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Different time, different rules.
     
  11. Ringo1

    Ringo1 Light Load Member

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    Great reading, thanks for posting Double Yellow!
     
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