Apology

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 201, Mar 22, 2022.

  1. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    anyone over 65 has the right to agree, or disagree, with trucking, even if it gets boiled over, without name calling. Heck, i think we earned it. we should be able to express our thoughts. Someone disagrees, shout it out, but prove your facts with your years of experience. i dont want to end up being like "Walter", Jeff Dunham. Ha, Ha,Ha, I have seen a Lot of People over 65, end up being just like Walter. Ha, Ha,Ha
     
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  3. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    Walter is the man !! He is the combined version of Red Forman & Archie Bunker
     
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  4. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    A decade ago, a new driver (although not much younger than any of us) joined the interactions in several of the social threads. I don't remember where she came up with crusty, but it was her ornery way of honoring the knowledge base of our experience that we passed on the her as she asked a million questions as she learned our industry. War and I and few others got the "crusty" appellation one night. Can't remember which mod she rooked into doing it.
     
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  5. Trucker61016

    Trucker61016 Road Train Member

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    How about , Happily Retired and Kickin'
    (A)(S)(S) lol
     
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  6. Trucker61016

    Trucker61016 Road Train Member

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    Listen I only started in 2012 but I consider myself a proficient driver and I was lucky to have an old school trainer that actually knew the ins and outs.....I even learned to float and skip shift......yes I can drive a 10,13 speed as well as the auto I drive now....not bad I'd say I certainly can wipe myself as well... :D:D:eek:
     
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  7. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    I said majority for a reason. Every now and then a guy pops up who can actually drive and cares.
     
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  8. 201

    201 Road Train Member

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    Thanks, although, I never really thought of myself as "the man", I was just doing my job. Also, remember, that's not 3 million barreling down a 6 lane interstate with a 500hp motor, with your feet up on the dash. It was 238 Detroits with heavy loads in IH cabovers,, wedge brakes, 2 lanes, school buses, farm tractors, kids on bikes, and the ever present "Sunday driver" you couldn't get around, no communication,, it was a tense job at times, but when you actually delivered a load through all that, it was a great sense of accomplishment, and I got several "attaboys" for doing so. It's okay, I and drivers like me, paved the way for today's drivers, just like older drivers paved the way for me. Even though times have certainly changed, one thing is clear, and I'll defend to the bitter end, our country couldn't exist without us, and I'm a gone,,
     
  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Don’t blame me. I wasn’t here then. :) :biggrin_25522:
     
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  10. Trucker61016

    Trucker61016 Road Train Member

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    I know, just was kinda joking with you, but also remembering how far I've come from my first day to now.....guess I should celebrate my anniversary lol.....
     
  11. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Hammer, you have been a great friend here for many years now. I miss the times at Flo’s diner. We had a GREAT time there. The best people I have ever known. I really miss Otter, I still have a hard time dealing with the loss
     
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