What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Bout time.
     
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    We are woke, but can't drive for a few moar hours.

    We are also in dilemma.

    The OM remembered when we woke, this is the holiday weekend. This means a greatly increased level of stupidity for our motoring friends and neighbors.

    And of course we need to traverse part of the NMDOT designed and approved Death Zone.

    SO

    We think we might just forego the day at Casa Del OM, get an early start, and hopefully clear some of the madness before it begins.
     
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    I was hoping to do the same, but I was overruled by rhinoceros sleep.

    Time to head out on the second leg of the Triangle Of Pain......
     
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    We finally fell asleep, now slept an extra 1.5 hours.

    Releasing brakes now.
     
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    @Cat sdp The generals engine was 360 hp.
    pulled good. Drank fuel.
    Sadly no Refrigerator or Microwave so today’s drivers would throw a fit before getting in it.
    See if i can find one that sounds similar.
    I did and in a general, same year model too.
    Sadly the next truck I got was even older, 78 international transtar 2 cabover when i changed jobs

     
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    Bottle and glass needs to be more to front, easier reach....
     
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    Ah, but you will near go broke putting money into your pocket..
     
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    still was almost $3.80/mile, just no miles.
    but that paid to fully fuel truck bringing the last load to full revenue, but i was coming home anyway.
    plus that money left will stay in truck account.
     
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    Get going yer late ! -x1heavy
     
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