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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by texasbbqbest, Sep 11, 2015.

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  1. Sep 11, 2015 #41
    G.Anthony

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    i had frosted shredded mini wheat last night.

    I HAD to move.....i learned that stuff cleans me out.
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2015 #42
    pattyj

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    you're full of vim and vigor today aren't you,lol
     
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  4. Sep 11, 2015 #43
    G.Anthony

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    well considering my innerds are now empty....i gotta be full of something....
     
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  5. Sep 11, 2015 #44
    Infosaur

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    Atlas for routing
    GPS for final mile
    Satellite photos for a layout of a place you've never been before.
    Railroads are NOT your friends, look for bridges and crossings.

    One time I was looking for a buisness in a neighborhood, none of the streets on side A crossed over to side B. Satellite view: railroad bisected the area. There was no way to get from side A to side B without "issues". So I had to take the exit PAST what GPS would have taken me and worked my way back.

    Better to find out before you get somewhere rather than wander around an unfamiliar neighborhood with a truck that might not fit.
     
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  7. Sep 11, 2015 #45
    buzzarddriver

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    The FREE Alliance Air Show is this weekend and that is across the freeway from the Cabelas and Pilot. Parking will be in short supply in the area. I wish you good luck.
    The Blue Angels will be there.
    http://www.allianceairshow.com/PerformersAttractions/FeaturedPerformers.aspx
     
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  8. Sep 11, 2015 #46
    texasbbqbest

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  9. Sep 11, 2015 #47
    G.Anthony

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    forget about parking, the traffic will be horrendous for the weekend.....and as for parking, there will be MANY RV'ers there as well, taking up parking....
     
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  10. Sep 11, 2015 #48
    texasbbqbest

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    Yay for traffic! Luckily I will be in there early!
     
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  11. Sep 11, 2015 #49
    G.Anthony

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    hope and pray, nothing goes wrong.

    here when there is an air show (sponsored by the air national guard), the gates open at 9 AM each day.

    the LONG LINES of traffic, are on the highway at 6......
     
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  12. Sep 12, 2015 #50
    texasbbqbest

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    Well, the load to Fort Worth was just not meant to be after all!

    45 miles down the road from the terminal my truck decided it was going to display two check engine lights (both orange - one says check). Turns out it was codes for the DEF System. I was told to turn around and come back.

    Shop did some diagnostics and did a ReGen (?) and all seems to be fine now. Hopefully it won't act up again.

    So I am in Springfield MO once again. Should have a new load tomorrow morning sometime I think.

    The good news is the jitters are gone (at least for now!). They left on the highway!
     
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