What if it Snows?

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  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    THE TRUCK HAS STOPPED!!!!!!

    AT AN INDIGENOUS TA INSIDE THE WHY-OH-MING!!!!!!!!

    I-80 from Iowa to the indigenous truck stop is one long 678 mile construction zone.

    The OM is not pleased.
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    OM MASTER TRIP UPDATE: DAY 15

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  4. MACK E-6

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    I got the email this morning saying I was what we call in MD “Not Disapproved” on the gun I ordered. Just picked it up.

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  5. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Don’t look at me. That looks like a food service load. :eek:
     
  6. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    You guys want to start a pool on how long my clean shirt lasts?

    Getting ready to eat a big salad.
     
  7. Val_Caldera

    Val_Caldera Road Train Member

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    Depends upon which Eye.
    You might just perform a radical Lobotomy with dual ventilation.
    Maybe become a stumbling, mumbling and drooling contestant for some outward bound facility down yonder some way in a holler where laughter is heard, by a mysterious & mystifying herd of UGLY coyotes, and the cows don't be bothered all day. :rolleyes:

    Chukuls Syning Owt......end of line
     
  8. Val_Caldera

    Val_Caldera Road Train Member

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    What's the "prize"?
    Double Entries into the next contest?
     
  9. Opus

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    I have the exact opposite experience (and almost at the same time).

    I sold my truck to be a company driver. I make good wages (.54 mile). Clear between $850 and $1250 a week. %100 hook, probably about 99% live +/- an hour. Home every day, off every weekend. Really good insurance and affordable.

    But I hate every minute of it.
    Civilians can't plan like a trucker.

    Tomorrow I have a live unload at 11 in the morning 3 hours away. In my generous mind I'm thinking, "they must think they're doing me a favor."
    As it is, my day, (back in the day), started at 0500. What am I supposed to do with 3 hours?

    All that said, am I excited to be home every night?
    Not really. A/C will make you a convert, but there's other ways to make it work as well.

    Driving someone else's truck and they can put up with the aggravation?
    You bet.

    At the end of the day, I did it for The Hazul, (although she never asked me to or complained.........you younger guys need to pay attention).

    But I almost always looked forward to the next day.

    So, @D.Tibbitt, congratulations.
    Ride it as long as it will ride.

    Best wishes and happy trails.
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    The OM still has a truck for you.
     
  11. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    The salads at Sapp Brothers are the HUGE winners going away.

    Love's are alright. But Sapp Brothers much better.

    Both are amazingly tasty and filling.
     
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