BD69: The Owner Operator Chronicles

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Broke Down 69, Feb 5, 2018.

  1. taodnt

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  3. Broke Down 69

    Broke Down 69 Road Train Member

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    Its amazing how having someone to blame all this on improves how you feel.

    It wasn't you, Doc called back late yesterday with confidence...its food poisoning.
     
  4. Panhandle flash

    Panhandle flash Road Train Member

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    Know where you got it?
     
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  5. spyder7723

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    Ugh. I still feel like crap but got a phone call i just couldn't say no to. 1700 lbs of aircraft parts and pushing 3 a mile after my carriers cut, going to a fantastic area. Not to shabby for a load out of South Florida. Doesn't need to be at the destination till Monday so i can load Friday afternoon. Only negative is it needs a tarp, tho if the measurements are right my smoke tarp should cover it fine.
     
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  6. Prince Henry Stout

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    He'll be here all week folks, try the veal.
     
  7. spyder7723

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    And i just booked my load back home. That will do it for the month of May.
     
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  8. Broke Down 69

    Broke Down 69 Road Train Member

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    No, but if I had to venture a guess I'd blame the roller dogs. Eating that crap I deserve what I got.

    Out of the truck for a few days, I need the break. Been getting a little squirrelly.
     
  9. Scooter Jones

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    Enjoy the break. I still haven't gone to get my truck that's been fixed since Tuesday.

    I started another home project with my son ;-), cleaning out and reorganizing our 3 car garage (2 story) that is 900 sq ft on the bottom floor and 700 sq ft on the top floor.

    If I had my way, I would have brought in a U-Haul, loaded everything up except our garden & operating tools, and taken it to the dump.

    However, I have a wife that has been convincing me for 13 years she's going to sort through everything and have a yard sale! LOL
     
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  10. Scooter Jones

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    A quick update on what I posted a couple of weeks ago regarding having to hit the reset button on my health, eating, exercising and what not.

    I have made very good progress since doing so 1 month ago today. I purchased a Fitbit (Iconic) wrist monitor to help me stay motivated and to track (via their many) available tools which sync to the wristband.

    I have been logging on their food logging software EVERYTHING that goes into my pie hole each day. I've cut way down on my sodium intake. Pretty much eliminated fast food & soda.

    The band also monitors your steps, heart rate, sleep, etc. It's just one of many tools available to track & stay motivated.

    I also found a very helpful blood pressure logging app that I try & make daily readings into using my OMRON cuff style blood pressure monitor.

    Since the 11th of April (30 days) I have lost 25.1 lbs. My average blood pressure has moderated to 118/75 which is absolutely a huge improvement from what it was at my last DOT physical 1 month ago.

    To say I feel so much better, would be an understatement. I'll keep working the plan I'm committed to.

    So, excuse me while I kiss the sky...
     
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  11. Tug Toy

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    25lbs in 30 days!!!! Wow that’s something.
     
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