Running With Watkins & Shepard

Well, it would seem that they've determined the problem with the dash is all in my head (Ummmm...yeah...OK...) and there's nothing wrong with it. I guess it's normal for it to jump through every menu and setting in the blink of an eye every few seconds and loose data from all the trip and timers when it does. And the fuel problem is miraculously "not a problem" anymore!! Evidently, although they won't say it's "normal", they've seen a "couple" other trucks running with the level BELOW the filter and all of sudden it's OK. Ummm...then why send me to the dealer in the first place??

So the long and short of it (as near as I can determine) is....nothing but a bit of "looking at it" was done and I imagine W/S will get a sizable bill for nothing being actually done.

So much for doing my best to protect their truck and keep us BOTH from potentially breaking down out there......somewhere. What concerns me is, "IF" this fuel issue does cause a breakdown, I won't be able to run the truck so I hope it's not too hot or cold and not in the middle of nowhere!!.........LOL

Yep! Now that almost all the WORK I've had on this "time off" is done, I intend to do just that sweetie. I took the bike out last night for a short ride to see some family and friends and now have the ITCH. So with today being such a beautiful fall day, I'm gonna RIDE finally!

I'll call dispatch as soon as they open and see what the chances of getting under a good load west before the weekend are. I have some transportation issues back to the truck to work out so I'm not sure how it will all play out yet. What I do know is.....I simply HAVE to get a car or something to make this whole deal easier. If they'd let me take the truck for home time it would be much easier (not in this particular case) but you know what I mean.

Anyway, once I'm back out there I intend to stay out for a long time now. I'll have my winter clothes and as long as Ole Betsy will keep going, so will I...LOL

 

Yeah, once again the "where's ORG" question looms...LOL But you're right sweetie. When (and if) I hear anything I'll speak up for sure if he doesn't first.

 

Good people and friends can NEVER hi-jack a thread buddy!

REALLY GLAD to hear of your step forward Wedge! Can't wait to read your thread when you get it going. Feel free to link to it here if you wish.

God speed and all the best to you!

 

OH...I know the symptoms haven't "disappeared" Chompi. They're still there. Just seems nobody but me is truly concerned about them. Anyway, it is what is and I'll make the best I can of it.

So I find myself in a bit of a dilemma here. I'm anxious to get back out there for sure! I miss the road and the gap in pay isn't good either. But my "Whole" family will be gathered together in one place at my brothers for a fencing party this weekend. I haven't seen everyone for a long time and obviously, don't know when I'll get that chance again.

Since I've received no word back (yet) on whether or not I can get a load for the weekend, I'm hesitant to go back to the truck where I may end up sleeping at the dealer or terminal over the weekend waiting for Monday and a run. Obviously my family is VERY important to me and the chance to see them all together isn't something I want to miss. On the other hand, the truck (fixed or not) is ready for me to pick up so I now feel like I'm "playing hooky" if I don't go get it.

Hmmm...........