Been a long time

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by Big_Red, Nov 5, 2021.

  1. truckdad

    truckdad Road Train Member

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    As I recall, your roots are 5 axles in Hayward ?
     
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    good memory for a retired guy….

    maybe not that far back
     
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    Remember how simple trucking was flipping 2 switches?
     
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    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    yup

    but remember they didn’t trust us - so
    We had covers over the 2 switches- like firing rockets

    flip up the covers and fire ! And hope you weren’t on the highway

    enjoy the relaxing- you worked hard for it
     
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    Who’s relaxing? D918609E-E30A-4895-B58E-4890D1F5F2A5.jpeg
     
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    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    not questioning your lumberjack g skills but perhaps a refining of your technique is in order - fences ain’t cheap I hear
     
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    Smartarse. It was that “bomb cyclone” couple weeks ago. 8+” rain n wind.
     
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    I see - I would have been at home in AZ waiting for truck to repaired - the bomb did not drop on AZ
     
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    I did buy some help. Retirement present. D3D5BC9E-C5BB-416E-BD0E-CCD6951F812E.jpeg
     
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    now go rent the staff and supervise
     
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