So I parked at the far quiet end of the truckstop.....

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by paul 1052, Jun 30, 2012.

  1. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    truck stops are noisy period....how about the jerks that are on the fuel island and wanna blow their horn cuz the guy in front of them isnt moving when they think he should....not caring if they wake someone up...i CANT sleep if we have a dry load on...we had one the other day and i kept freakin out thinkin our unit had shut down cuz i didnt see the indicator light in my mirror...
     
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  3. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

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    I love when the people whine to me to move out of the fuel island after I fuel and am doing a walk around on my truck...."you're done fueling, could you get out of the pump please??"...

    My response? "Sure thing, buddy. Just as soon as you tell me how to Houdini myself through the truck in front of me"...impatient ###hats
     
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  4. Everett

    Everett Crusty Shorts, What???

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    when i fuel, i just walk around my truck anyway like when snowing and stuff, with old rag wiping off the rear light's , if there that much in a hurry, then in effect there speeding down the road because they cant read there delivery time's or stay'ed in the casino a tad too long. i feel sorry for these driver's because there the one's that got in a wreck trying too beat the train at the crossing. and make the 6 o clock news, or ran a mini van over a killing that 7 year old girl.
     
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  5. VisionLogistics

    VisionLogistics Road Train Member

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    I wish we had a guide (like the truck stop guides) to all of the park-able ramps in the nation with a rating system. I like the peaceful ones, too. No pee smell and I can barbeque in peace.

    :yes2557:
     
  6. cowboy_tech

    cowboy_tech Road Train Member

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    If we did that, they wouldn't be peaceful, would they. ;)

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  7. Everett

    Everett Crusty Shorts, What???

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    you have that much time too kill by grilling out wow that must be nice
     
  8. VisionLogistics

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    It is.
    I can eat and pack the grill up in less time than it takes to spend twice the money in the truck stop restaurant. :biggrin_25519:
     
  9. Noggin

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    It has nothing to do with time to kill. You are required by law to take a 10 hour break. It only takes me 15-20 minutes to grill 2 chicken breasts and heat up a can of green beans or corn or something...that leaves me 9.5 hours to eat/sleep.

    I grill just about every night. He!l of a lot cheaper (and healthier) than eating fast food or restaurant every day. I stop by walmart, grab me a package of chicken breasts and a package or 2 of italian sausages, hot & spice ;)...I have a little 12x12 cooler. put a new bag of ice on it every day and a half or what have you. Every now and again, I'll change it up and buy a steak, or some pork chops, or whatever. It's easy. :)

    I even have a collapsable chair, which I had to use in this picture because it started to rain right as I started cooking, so I had to do some grilling under my trailer...lol

    grill.jpg
     
  10. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    That's awesome!

    Ethan
     
  11. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    where do you guys store you grill when rollin down the road... i don't really want it under the bunk and my trailer boxes are full... and the thought of road grime on it well doesn't sound all that good to eat... thanks
     
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