What if it Snows?

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

  1. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    That was a tiny load... just enough to get me through the winter, with a little to spare. This load, as I'm sure you noticed, was a full logging bunk. Should last me at least 5 years... If not longer.

    The first load was a last minute deal. I wasnt expecting to need firewood in the new house, but upon investigation I discovered that the ceiling cable heat was a potential fire hazard. So I got what I could get... being as it was late in the year, that turned out to be a 4 cord load of shorter logs delivered with a pickup and goose neck trailer. The guy actually unloaded it by hand, and pretty much where it landed is where it went. So I had to move it about 10 to 20 feet after I got home in order to clear the neighbors drive. Not to mention the price was roughly 2.5 times as much (per cord) as what I paid for the load I got today.

    The guy today put it right exactly where I wanted it... Its amazing what having the right equipment for the job does for the customer experience. After he left I very slightly adjusted 3 logs, that were not quite as stable as I like, to ensure they didnt come crashing down off the stack if something were to bump them.
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    JBHUNT doesn't want to do elog?
     
  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    We fell asleep fairly early, now it's 0330 and I can't sleep.
    Debating whether or not to make a pot of Starbucks.
    The OM is still asleep, and I think it's better to let sleeping cats lie.
     
  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Well since this load has multi stops and the first two are in El Paso, I doubt we'll leave before Sunday. And my plan is now officially destroyed.

    70,000 loads available and I pick this mutt. Detention is epic, don't think it will be the record, but what a hassle.

    And everyone is a victim, agent and shipper. They aren't full of crap, they're victims.
     
  6. DrFlush

    DrFlush Road Train Member

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    Agents and shippers are always honest and upright, like my ex wife........ or is that lying as s w hores, I always get the two confused.
     
  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Just canceled my epic load coming back.
     
  8. InTooDeep

    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    You or they did
     
  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Me. I don't leave people hanging. It's a good load, they have plenty of time to cover it.
     
  10. InTooDeep

    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    Ok didn't want to thank your post if they did
     
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