It doesn’t have to be your grandpa, but let’s share some things that old timers said that have stuck with us over the years. Maybe we can help out some newer guys.
Here are two things my grandpa told me when I was first starting out back in 1997.
** Always respect the mountains. This one is pretty self explanatory.
** Never nap over the wheel or leaning back in the driver’s seat.
Grandpa always said......
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Money is better than favors.......
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Up and over and down the gear that got you up and over.
Bossman is *&^%$. (or insert favorite character...)
Time for my constitutional. Or Time for my nap. (And no little ones Constitutional was old style code word for a shot or two of something spirits or strong drink)
You young drivers are always late, look at Gramps over there he has a perfect delivery. Wots matta wid youse?
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After having a hard day and feed up I was told to take 2 Tylenol a couple tums and get a good full night rest and then decide what your gonna do ( was thinking about quiting a job )
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Lots of people driving trucks but very few "truck drivers"/
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Old teacher used to say“Think smart not hard”
I use it frequently now when I’m asked a dumb question.
My GF, “Lazy people get nowhere in life”
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Nobody who loves what they are doing contemplates quitting.
And we work too much to not be happy with our jobs.
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“While you are single, work on the qualities that you know you need to have to be the person you want to be.”
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Don't believe nothing you hear and only half what you see..
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