Looking to team.. Whats the longest U teamed w someone?

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  1. KristinTeam

    KristinTeam Bobtail Member

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    Would like to first go on a run with someone to see how its like.. Maybe for a week or so to see if its for me. N e where in the north east..

    Curious whats the longest U have been able to team with the same person ? fighting? bickering? must b odd!
     
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  3. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    "Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together."

    Apparently, the ancients had laws against animal cruelty. One of the big problems in teams is that usually, one member is much more capable, much stronger than the other. How can you be even if one of you is much stronger?

    Have you noticed all the whimpering and crying that goes on in this forum? Odds are pretty good you would be stuck in a truck with someone who needs your shoulder to cry on.

    Now, I did run some hot loads with obscene money into Canada one winter with a friend that could truck. He ran his 11, I ran mine. He was a solar powered machine and I am old school vampire. It worked well, but the guy could actually truck.
     
  4. miss elvee

    miss elvee Heavy Load Member

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    10 years. Hubby and I, so I hardly think we count.

    I remember years ago I heard on the news about a truck that was found in a ditch. One team mate stabbed the other while he was driving. Mr.E and I just blinked at each other in disbelief.
     
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  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Six long weeks and that was with a trainer.If you can get along with a trainer then you'll have no problem teaming.
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    5 minutes.:biggrin_25512: ( although, I'd strongly consider teaming with pattyj) oops, she thanked me before reading the edit.
     
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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    That long huh,lol
     
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  8. Riffman

    Riffman Light Load Member

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    Seattle to Los Angeles lol. That was enough for me.
     
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  9. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    There is something in the Bible about combining two cloths in the same garment that has the same effect.

    The OP should 'remember' that when in training it will be running as a team operation.
    Experience will be gained at that time.
     
  10. akfisher

    akfisher Road Train Member

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    Teaming Sucks in my opinion. 6 weeks with a trainer years ago proved that to me. Taking a family member along for a few weeks is good enough for me.
     
  11. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I could not agree more.
    One of my daughters comes along with me during the summer months. That is enough for me.
    I love having them on the truck with me because it gives us some very good time together. But the thought of another person 24/7/365 is simply too much stress.
    Especially with them driving while I am trying to sleep.
     
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