6 ton bridge and loaded semi don't mix

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by tsavory, Dec 25, 2015.

  1. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Sometimes you run across people so insular in their existence it boggles the mind. I once stopped at my favorite hard ice cream shop in Sultan, Washington after enjoying a weekend of rock climbing in Leavenworth, WA in August. There was a vintage Cadillac in front of the shop. In the shop at the ice cream counter was a woman in a fur coat in 80° talking effusively about how she had never been out of Seattle in her entire life. Her husband died a few months ago and she was having a big adventure driving more than 50 miles from her home.

    On the one hand I wanted to shake my head at the sadness of living a life so close to what you know. On the other hand I congratulated her on stepping out and living life "on the edge."
     
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  3. pattyj

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    Speaking of living life on the edge I bet rock climbing is adventurous isn't it?
     
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  4. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Yep. Almost as adventurous as trying to make a delivery to Walmart...

    ;)
     
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  6. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Yes it's a blast wish I got to it more often.

    When I was working a construction job we had to shut down a road near one of 6 entries to a community we had this lady pull up that first morning and ask how she supposed to go to work we directed her towards another entry. Then she asked how to go from there we asked her how long she's lived there. Her answer 7 years and had never come in or left out of any entry other than the one we blocked off.
     
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  7. Daria

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    But flip flops don't have shoelaces. (Sorry - was too easy.)
     
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  8. pattyj

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    interesting,where do u go rock climbing? Some ppl sure are silly putting it nicely.they have to get help everyday.noway they can function alone.
     
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  9. hunted

    hunted Medium Load Member

    Your bridge was dated anyway. Now you guys will get a new modern bridge thanks to the driver. I don't know what your complaining about. Your supposed to be thankful during the holiday season.
     
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  10. americanmadetrucker

    americanmadetrucker Logistical Engineer

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    Don't look a gift bridge in the mouth.
     
  11. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Used to climb cliffs by Twin Lakes Co and out in the the canyon lands near Moab UT.
    But it's been a few years as other than walls don't really have much near where I live. Used to hike and camp above tree line but again moved and not as energetic any
     
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