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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CastleNut, Apr 9, 2022.

  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I don’t run OTR but I can certainly see the appeal of it for some.

    Chasing a sunset on a lonely two lane out west somewhere is what probably makes it worth it for them.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Chasing a sunset on a lonely two lane is more akin to not having a place to safely park when you need it.

    Well, unless you just started your shift.
     
  4. UturnGirl

    UturnGirl Road Train Member

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    I remember for the first 5 years being excited whenever the qcomm beeped to see what new place I was going to this time. I think I finally saw most of the 48.

    Now I look forward to going the same places over and over because I know how to get in and out and I know where the best stops are.

    It's fun seeing places on TV and thinking... "I've been there"

    It's also amazing to me to drive roads that used to scare the heck out of me and think how easy it is for me now.
     
  5. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    And there are some roads that you should never feel easy on, no matter your experience.
     
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  6. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Yep ! I know every Crack in the road of 80 from omaha to Ft Lee NJ and back .
    The bridge over the Allegany River at the 44 mm will always worry me after a close call I had there years ago , and it's a long way down !
     
  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Sounds like next time you need to push it just a bit further and cross the GWB. ;) :biggrin_25523:
     
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  8. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Thanks mack ...I retired from my weekly visits to the bronx market 5 years ago .
     
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  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Always a pleasure to bring back bad memories. :D
     
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  10. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Lmao ...actually I delivered to the same people all the time .
    Cup of coffee as they unloaded me and bs at the market Cafe.
    Isn't a safer place in the city and the food was good .
     
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  11. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    He's not just the leader we need. He's the leader we deserve. SMoD 2024
     
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