Taking another swing at it

Discussion in 'Lease Purchase Trucking Forum' started by Wickedfire77, Mar 18, 2014.

  1. Wickedfire77

    Wickedfire77 Road Train Member

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    The warehouse DC in FL doesn't open until tomorrow morning, and rather than driving in to see if they have truck parking to wait in, I'm opting to park a little ways out and go in the morning maybe an hour before my appt time.
     
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  3. Wickedfire77

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    There is a set of balance scales in my brain where I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of my "options ".
    They aren't really options, none that I'm forced to choose. It's just every year about this time before spring has sprung, I keep getting this feeling that I need to change.

    Then I remember the 10 year work history, and the slow motion orientations. The safety videos of smith system or some other common sense "watch this for insurance purposes , sign here".
    I'm reminded how well I have done here, can do, and am doing.

    Every time someone asks me about my lease and if I'm doing well, I'm reminded; I really am, in comparison to any others I've experienced.
    I can take 10 days off and dig out of the red in 1 load.
    Nowhere else can I do that, I don't think. (Unless the truck is paid for, blah blah blah)

    Maybe it's just cabin fever and I need to go camping and fishing.
     
  4. RERM

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    You're not the only one with cabin fever!!!!....ready for some warmth and sunshine!!!!

    Good Luck!!!!
     
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  5. 88 Alpha

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    No, you are certainly not the only one with cabin fever. My 10 year work history currently has 2 employers in it. In less than 6 months, it will only have one employer. I want to go somewhere else, do something different, get a new challenge, but I am constantly reminded that, like you, wicked, I'm doing pretty well for myself.

    Keep on plugging on and before you know it, you will have the title to that truck. When that day comes, your followers here on TTR will celebrate with you.
     
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  6. Wickedfire77

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    I look forward to the day I fail into ownership. Lol
     
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  7. DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

    It's just cabin fever. Happens every year. Wait til you can drive with the window down.
     
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  8. MysticHZ

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    Just to give you some encouragement ... My miles are down 15% YTD over this time last year ... My net revenues are up 40%.

    I've had to keep the windows up the past 10 days ... the AC is more effective that way.
     
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  9. Wickedfire77

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    All the truck stops were full early today. My next pick is in JAX Fl, so I found a walmart I can park at. Seems this area is always busy/full no matter what time.
    Bound for ATL tomorrow .
     
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    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    You in the Jax area? ... yeah, they fill early, there's no frickin truck stops. The small TA and crappy Pilot out in Baldwin, the TA down on the South Side and the new Loves on the North Side.
     
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    "The avenues" Walmart will have to do!
     
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