BD69: The Owner Operator Chronicles

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

  1. Broke Down 69

    Broke Down 69 Road Train Member

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    Haven't seen hide nor hair of him in quite some time.
     
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  3. Scooter Jones

    Scooter Jones Road Train Member

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    This is what it's all about in the whole scheme of things. Me hanging out with one of my grandsons this morning.

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  4. Broke Down 69

    Broke Down 69 Road Train Member

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    Very nice. Making me homesick.
     
  5. Banker

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    I can not understand why some people can’t just tell you good luck on your new rig. My Grandmother used to tell me “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything”. Just because he wouldn’t buy your truck does not make you wrong. As a Pre-emissions Detroit Diesel owner I want to wish you good luck on your business.
     
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  6. Highway Sailor

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    Thought the same thing! I think he washed out but I caught heat when I said it last time. I was with TMC for 5 years before I moved on. It was very common to have newbies join TMC saying how they are going to rock the world. Next thing their gone. Now I liked reading the man's post and wished him well. But, that's what happens. Bring it on, i can take it.
     
  7. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Not sure about the heat, or bring it on.
    Thing is this is trucking. It takes a certain attitude, mentality or what ever you want to call it.
    Some have it, others, not. That applies to family as well.
    They are in it, just a bit of a different way.
     
  8. Broke Down 69

    Broke Down 69 Road Train Member

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    Man, I am wore flat and smooth. Ran like a scalded dog today just so i could sleep half the day tomorrow. 96 miles away from a 1500 unload, but from there it goes sideways. My preplan has me running 860 miles, in 27 hours...with 13:11 on my 70 and i don't start grabbing back until Monday. Here's the really groovy part, theres a $100.00 late delivery penalty on this one. Needless to say, I placed a call to dispatch basically asking WTF, only phrased a little more diplomatically. Thought I was about to have to refuse my first load, but I got the consignee's number, called them and worked it all out. I've been playing catch up since I left Omaha and I have to say, it is wearing me down some, but like I said, I can sleep all I want tomorrow.

    More later...
     
  9. Scooter Jones

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    I remember how homesick I was when I first hit the road in 2009.

    I had never felt so lonely in all my life...

    I was determined to position myself where I could have more home time if I continued in this industry. I achieved that goal.

    Since, my offspring has produced more offspring, which is an unbelievable blessing to this aging grandpa.

    I mean, just take a look at these beautiful little twin granddaughters of mine ;-)

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  10. Scooter Jones

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    I recently watched a documentary (Showtime) on the life of Eric Clapton called, Life in 12 Bars.

    If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you can.I linked a trailer to it.
     
  11. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    :):)
    Not sure if it’s just me, but I see some mischief in those eyes. The cuteness factor is just a bonus. :)
     
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