Going for the Gold!

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Wyldfyur, Oct 4, 2010.

  1. Texas-Nana

    Texas-Nana Princess Drives-a-Lot

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    i'm so proud of you! now i can't wait till about a year and you'll be telling new wannabees they can do it!!
     
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  3. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    I'm proud of you too! You ain't got no quit in ya...:biggrin_25525:
     
  4. cookie278

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    Grats Wyld!!!!!! You did good girl! Now the fun begins :biggrin_2559: Hubby says to remind you to make copies of EVERYTHING! And always double check your pay. He had a bunch of scale tickets he didn't get paid for since no one mentioned he wasn't turning them in correctly. He is finally getting paid for them tho, but keep copies!
     
  5. Wyldfyur

    Wyldfyur Light Load Member

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    Will do! Thx...Hubby is really good at keeping the records. They still dont have a team truck for us an we are in Phoenix AZ! Our ol girl has over 596k on her an is coughing pulling a heavy load up the bigger grades. Sure dont want to run her into the ground but we have nothing else. Dm today said she had a newer one for us..then qualcomed us an said she was misinformed..sigh. Par for the course. We dont get excited anymore over stuff like that cause usually it doesnt happen.
    Thanks for the post Cookie, hope all is well with you an yours
    Luv you gys
     
  6. Texas-Nana

    Texas-Nana Princess Drives-a-Lot

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    What What???/ You're in Phoenix? Will you be there tomorrow? If so I'll waddle my fat self over to say hi!
     
  7. cookie278

    cookie278 Medium Load Member

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    Nana, before you go anywhere, I think you should wrap yourself in bubble wrap to be safe :biggrin_25522:

    Wyld, we are doing well here, tired of the cold and the snow tho. :biggrin_25523:
     
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  8. Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

    You give me hope!! I'm 49 - been in the medical field for 20+ years - and I'm starting school 1/31 :D Congrats!!
     
  9. Wyldfyur

    Wyldfyur Light Load Member

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    Congrats Lady! First off start a thread here when ya can an update us when possible. Believe me I wouldnt have been able to go on many times if not fer the encouragement an prayers of these crazy friends.
    Has yer hubby started you on memorizing pretrip?
    Other than that the backing as you read in my previous posts was my hard point. My Hubby told me for straight back...if ya want yer trailers hinny out of one mirror ..turn yer wheel into that mirror, slightly lol. Same with other mirror.
    The alley dock was a lot harder for me...Vickie, one of my instructors finally said something that clicked, but believe me it was a long struggle. Hopefully you will do great. I also got a lil tractor/trailer toy an played with it. If ya can get a remote control, one with a wheel to steer with, an set it up in front of a mirror an reverse it that way it really helps also.
    Sorry bout spouting off lol. I guess other than that the tests were hardest on me cause I am built that way lol.
    Is yer hubby gonna mentor ya? Mine did, worked out oky for the most part lol.
    Heyas Nana...I was in Phoenix..now in Minnesota lol..will be in Ca on the 13th..guess ya gots ta catch me quick. Hope yer arm is healing an Hubby also!
    Luv you gys
     
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  10. Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

    Yep - we started a thread -->HERE<-- and Klingon gave me copies of all of his school stuff - so I've been reading/studying it - WOW, lots of stuff to know :biggrin_25521: I've done some backing before - but we are talking pickup truck and car trailer - not a 53' long thing!! I hear tell though its 'easier' because it doesn't 'react' as quickly - so you are able to correct it easier. I sure hope so!!

    Not sure if I will be able to 'train' with Klingon - not sure if I want to. Not because I doubt his skills - but this way (him being trained by one person, me being trained by another) I mght get some info he didn't and visy versy. FIRST though I have to get through the school :biggrin_25525:
     
  11. Wyldfyur

    Wyldfyur Light Load Member

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    Hyas all. We have been running pretty hard so havent had time to post. Really need to get one of those wifi thingies that works all over lol...wait I forgot I left ours at home,,,duh lol. Hope everyone is well. We actually were in San Diego in 78 degree weather which was a great break from the Michigan -7 weather! My body doesnt know if it is summer or winter lol.
    Hope to be home by my birthday on Fri but ya know how that goes lol.
    Be safe e1
    Luv you gys
     
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