Why am I the only trucker to use an umbrella?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by OOwannaBE, Dec 28, 2015.

  1. Old Iron

    Old Iron Road Train Member

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    I would rather be cold, wet and miserable than use an umbrella. Flipflops? Not in a million years. If I was barefoot in the snow at 30 below I might possibly try on a pair off shoes but not before. Steel toe or #### kickers for work. And polished up #### kickers for play.
     
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  3. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Is that a tinfoil hard hat underneath?
     
  4. OOwannaBE

    OOwannaBE Medium Load Member

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    Not sure if some guys are only joking or misunderstood, but I am referring to using an umbrella while walking long distances. Not to use it while working if you are a flatbedder or car hauler.
     
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  5. austinmike

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    I do have an umbrella at home and in my personal vehicle . Like someone said the older I get the less I care what anyone thinks. Function over form.

    I bought a new one recently, things ain't cheap
     
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  6. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    I don't use a umbrella because I'm not a :cat:, just kidding, I've kept a umbrella in my truck for that same reason, if another doesn't like it? I couldn't care less
     
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  7. VOLVO126

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    I'm amazed at how stupid most people are. Some of you seem angry that someone would use an umbrella to keep dry while walking across a parking lot instead of looking proud stupid and wet walking across a parking lot. "I WOULD RATHER WALK BAREFOOT IN THE SNOW THAN......" what the #### do flip flops, snow, and steel toe boots have to do with staying dry under an umbrella? You must be the same guy who looks angry when you see me taking a nice brisk walk around the truck stop parking lot to stay healthy because your sitting in your truck with your steel toe boots on
     
  8. austinmike

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    It's the John Wayne syndrome. l o l
     
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  9. Old Iron

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    ???? Not real sure how you connected the dots on this one but dang you nailed it. Have you ever thought of working for the FBI psychic division? I guess I am a stupid, angry, jogger hater. Lots of things I can think of to say but I will save my breath and wish you a "good day" sir.
     
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  10. windsmith

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    You don't need an umbrella when you're always wearing a hoodie. Right?
     
  11. rockstar_nj

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    Trucking is the most "fake-macho" job you can possibly get. They look at you weird because anything that's not what the stereotypical Chuck Norris would do is just wrong.

    Me, personally, I don't use an umbrella, but that's because I really like the rain. Unless I'm on my forklift, I hate sitting on a wet seat, no matter how wet I am
     
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