I'm baaaaaack!!!!!!!!

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  1. Captain Zoom

    Captain Zoom Road Train Member

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    I love that the reason you gave for not indulging in enthusiastic exhibitionism is "not enough energy."
     
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  3. mitrucker

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    I have another Hazmat load to pu tomorrow afternoon then run down to Greensburg, IN for a Thursday morning delivery then head back home.
     
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    Graaaargh. Rough night.

    Felt like something the cat dragged in, killed, ate, dragged back out, buried, dug up, then dragged back in.

    Didn't sleep much.
     
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    Guess you'll sleep good tonight then.
     
  6. Captain Zoom

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    Fer sher.

    My delivery appointment was moved from tomorrow morning to this evening. While I appreciate their faith in me, now I have to average 58mph all day including a drop and hook plus going through Indy and Detroit (delivers in Plymouth MI not Perrysburg--that's preplan pickup). I have 8.75hrs on my 70 so need to finish today anyhow.

    Nobody told me there was WORK involved in being a trucker....
     
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    Parking options are fairly limited in Plymouth. The rest area on NB I-275 is closed. There is a craphole pay to park ts at exit 20 on 275. There is a SB rest area somewhere near the south end of 275 that is open. Other than that, not much. I have a couple other places in mind that I don't want to discuss here. PM me if you need them.
     
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    Zoomy, see karma works, Celadon is having money problems.
     
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    Thanks brother!

    I have 55 minutes left, so I'm going to gamble that I can make the Pilot in Ottawa Lake which is 51 miles from here. If I don't blow a tire I should be okay. I'm desperate for a shower. From there it will be a short hop to Perrysburg.

    Then drop in Franklin IN and 35 mile bobtail to the Walmart 2 miles from home.

    Off til Monday.

    If I end up with a Pontiac Aztec I will probably suicide in a spectacular fashion. Otherwise I will post pics of the vehicle.
     
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    Good day today, covered 511 miles with limited hours and a drop/hook. Live unloaded and made it to Pilot with 6 minutes to spare.

    Made a casserole with chicken, rice, broccoli, and cheese for dinner, washed down with diet Orange Crush (it was on sale).

    Found a low drive tire on post trip, but past experience with night dispatch (anywhere) is that if I'm not in a hurry (I'm not) then I should call it in when the shop is open. Saving myself the aggravation and just calling it in after 0600. It's not gonna get any flatter (30psi--musta picked up something in a work zone) and I'm not loaded (pickup in the morning about 10 miles from here).

    Wish Phredd was here--I'd sacrifice him in a hot second if it would help me find a decent car Friday.

    He follows my thread...guess that last means I'll never see him again.
     
  11. mitrucker

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    Crappy day here. Got to my 1300 pickup at noon. Didn't leave there until 1800. Drove straight to truckstop near delivery. Paid $15 to park. Wasn't going to park a Hazmat load at Walmart. Truck needs brake shoes when I get back tomorrow. Have to pick up in Cincinnati after my delivery. Oh boy. I can hardly wait. 11 hours left on my 70. Have the aforementioned delivery, pickup, and 365 miles to drive.
     
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