stuck in Memphis- safe areas?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by longbedGTs, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. arky870

    arky870 Light Load Member

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    none of them are good spots but if you stay in your truck and mind your own you will have no trouble.the mcdonalds by the truck stops is really trashy.go to the truckstop.lock your doors.
     
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  3. longbedGTs

    longbedGTs Heavy Load Member

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    Ok, so far Ive seen:
    1) A guy almost get run over by a flatbed doing a pull up(backing into space).
    ...more to come probally

    Yeah, doors locked is a given. Also, Ive made it a habit for EVERY night, I loop the seatbelts through the arm rests. Tonight is no different. :biggrin_25525:
     
  4. DBL_TIME

    DBL_TIME <strong>"Two Mints in One"</strong>

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    Take it to 3 2 for that real deal that's 3 2 for those party favors green smoke white smoke take it to 3 2 drivers for that nose candy that high speed chicken feed.......................That dude drives me nutts every time I end up in w.mem. Well really the whole c.b. turns into QVC.... truckwash,bbq,commercial company,and anything else you can imagine.
     
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  5. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    next time you get stuck there, go over by the USA terminal. X279A? park by margaritas (good food) or the southland park casino.
     
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  6. psanderson

    psanderson Road Train Member

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    Memphis/West Memphis Safe??????????????????????????????????
     
  7. longbedGTs

    longbedGTs Heavy Load Member

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    Made it out, no problems.
     
  8. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Glad to hear it . Maybe you should get a T-shirt for that .
     
  9. MarineVet32935

    MarineVet32935 Light Load Member

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    Like slatherd said, either the McDonalds or the Petro. Both are pretty well lite at night. I've stayed in West Memphis dozens of times, without any problem. Actually, I've never had a problem anywhere.

    Bad guys look for the "easy mark". Park in a well lighted area, where there are plenty of people. Assess your surroundings before getting out of the truck and note places to avoid. Walk with your head on a swivle, always looking for the bad guys. Never walk with your head down, looking at the pavement. Steer clear of dark areas, between dumpsters and other trucks. Walk with purpose and confidence.

    If the bad guys look at you and you don't fit their profile of an "easy mark", they'll wait for one to come along.
     
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  10. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    ROTFLMAO!!!

    That would be cool as hell... a t-shirt that says:

    I stayed at the Pilot in
    West Memphis
    and
    LIVED to tell about it
    !
    _____________


    Sign me up... I'll buy one.

     
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  11. Biker

    Biker Medium Load Member

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    I've stayed at the "north" Pilot in West Memphis on a couple of occasions. Never had any issues.
     
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