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Today finds me in Jackson, GA. I delivered a military trailer to a base in Kentucky on Thursday, and then a military vehicle to Ft Benning, GA yesterday. The entire trip I was juggling my on duty hours to make sure I could get the Ft Benning vehicle delivered by the Friday deadline. It is going to be used for some urban warfare training next week. Regulations require that we not exceed 11 hours of driving in a day, 14 consecutive hours of work time, or 70 hours of wo
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[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="5" id="2976738"] Quoting MasonM, reply 4. I was seriously tempted to throw the truck into reverse and crush his car, but my better sense prevailed That is why I am glad YOU drive a truck and most of the rest of us do not! [/quote] :LOL: Ah well, even I am tempted at times.
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Hmmm a politician who is a liar. Who woulda thunk it? :LOL:
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myfist0, I have met lots of good people during my past visits to Canada, most especially in Hamilton, Ont. Great city. Doc, there are a couple of people of the female persuasion I know in that place. As I say, nice folks. The trip after Montana went quite well until I was about 15 miles from my delivery point where I was pulled over by DOT officer for an inspection. I could tell right off, by his attitude, that it wasn't going to go well. He started off trying to say I had falsified my lo
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[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="8" id="2973989"] One of the reasons I do not mind grilling on 100 degree days! [/quote] Yep, exactly why I love grilling. Well, ok, and grilled dead animal always tastes good. That reminds me, I need to pick up a new grill for the truck.
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I am in North Bend, Washington. There is a little log building tavern called the Mt Si Tavern about a half mile down the frontage road from the truck stop here, and I have been visiting it for a number of years now. Over time I have come to know some of the regulars there, as well as the employees. It is one of my favorite taverns in the U.S. I was really happy to see an old fellow called "Smoky", who has been fighting lung cancer for the past couple of years, shooting pool wh
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Thanks, Guy. I am currently sitting in the Mt Si Tavern in North Bend, WA. I finally received the new Washington permit late this morning. Too late to make delivery today, but early enough that I can be there first thing tomorrow morning. It was a pretty uneventful ride here today. Beautiful scenery and moderate traffic.
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I am currently hauling a farm tractor and military trailer to Washington state. It's a wide wide due to the tractor axles. The tractor is going to a port where it will then take a slow boat to China. I'll be delivering the trailer to Ft Lewis. I got started late Friday afternoon and made my way across Wisconsin to get close to the Minnesota line. Everything went well on Saturday until I was about 10 miles from Fargo, North Dakota when a trailer tire decided that it was tired o
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Thanks, folks. The heat certainly does make a cold beer go down better.
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[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="3" id="2968680"] Everyone needs one of those every once in awhile. I know when I was working 7 days a week, there was one night that we finished early, and sat around talking and laughing hysterically! Thinking back to that night, some of the stuff we said was funny, but none was that funny. It was just a night to let off steam. But it made the rest of the week go easier.[/quote] Yep, as you say, everyone needs one of those ni
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[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="1" id="2968418"] He'd had no idea there was a bar next door to the truckstop Guess he does not know about your radar? We have been hearing the heat out there. We just came off a pretty nice week (temps in the high 80s, which is good for July). We are about to lose that as the heat from out there gets here. I do not envy your friend running with no AC! Good luck on the return trip.[/quote] Yeah, he's
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[quote who="Big Fat Daddy" reply="5" id="2967763"]I seem to recall some of the problems you had after your surgery. Funny how everyone I know who has had back surgery has told me they wouldn't do it again! Hope you get over it quick. They don't make a seat that will do you any good for long hours in the saddle.[/quote] Yep, most of the people I know wouldn't do it again either. Thanks. Time heals all wounds, or so they say.
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Wednesday afternoon I loaded five large crates in Milwaukee; oversized load. The crates contain some of the parts for a large mining shovel going to Lima, Peru. Altogether it will take over 500 crates to move the entire thing. That's a lot of loads, folks. As my oversize permits hadn't yet arrived when I reached Beloit, WI which is on the WI/IL line I spent the night there. I got a cheap room and had dinner in the bar. After dinner I was trying to relax with a pipe and
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[quote who="notronaj" reply="7" id="2965262"]Hi Mason. Do you self a favor and get a suit ASAP It is going to be a long, HOT, summer. Good to see you posting a couple in a row. Take care of that back![/quote] Thanks. I keep meaning to pick one up but somehow never seem to get around to it. I'll try and make a point of it soon. Good to "hear" from you. Hope everything is ok your way. I know those fires have been a real problem.
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This bogeyman is slowly but steadily marching toward the unemployment line, but rest assured that they will come up with another one soon enough to keep the research grants pouring in. The "green" idea is big business, and they will keep the money coming in no matter what new bogeyman they need to fabricate. I expect that within a few years they will once again be warning us that we need to do something to head off the next ice age coming around the corner. After all, they haven't
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[quote who="myfist0" reply="5" id="2964931"] Quoting MasonM, reply 4 but if there is one thing I know about trucks it's that they break. That goes to every single item capitalist build. If we actually made something that lasts (which we could easily do) the system would collapse. Items are actually getting crappier and crappier which just shows me how close the system is to complete failure. Sorry to stray off topic. What kind
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[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="3" id="2964917"]The only problem with the back injuries is they take longer to heal as the older we get. Hope yours heals fast. In a normal job, we have options (taking a walk around the block, etc.). In yours, your options are limited.[/quote] Very true. It's a bit better this morning, but I expect that a few hours of driving will take care of that. :LOL:
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[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="3" id="2964915"]Too bad - that speedo picture would make the viral list of the internet! I can see you counting down the days until August and the new truck! Here's hoping and praying that you get a good one![/quote] :LOL: Thanks. Hopefully the new truck will be an improvement, but if there is one thing I know about trucks it's that they break.
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I, too, have noticed that those on the left seem especially hateful toward conservative women. But then, they often seem hateful toward anyone who would dare disagree with them.
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I am staying in a Motel 6 for the weekend. A few minutes ago I walked up to the lobby to fill my ice bucket so I could ice down my beer. Now, I must paint a mental picture of myself this day. I was wearing plaid shorts (picture very white, hairy legs...sorry about that), a black tank top, sunglasses, and a wide brim straw hat. I also had a bent Viking Classic pipe hanging from my kisser. Ok, get the picture? Not exactly well dressed. Beyond casual. A His
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[quote who="myfist0" reply="1" id="2964507"] Oh no's, Mason in a speedo Hehhee[/quote] Never happen! Actually, none of the stores across the road sell swim trunks, and I (my back rather) didn't feel like walking the 1/2 mile to Wal Mart. I'll just have to skip the pool.
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I am hanging out in a motel in Kentucky. I had planned on delivering my load here on Thursday afternoon but just outside of Nashville the clutch went out in my truck and I had to put it in a garage. While it was there they discovered that the rear main seal was leaking, and there was also a bad u-joint. Almost $4,000 worth of repairs later I was able to get back on the road yesterday (Saturday) afternoon. Glad I didn't have to pay for those repairs. I got up here around 4:
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The first man in space happened the same year I was born. I have grown up and lived with the idea of people in space my entire life. I am amazed that I meet people often who never even heard of the Skylab space station. They honestly think that the ISS is our first space station in orbit. I think the end of the shuttle program is somewhat sad, but then again those ships are very old now and it's time we came up with a better program... when we can afford it. Right now, th
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Yes, jumping clear is the normal, and right, thing to do. In this case, it was too sudden and trying to do so would almost surely have caused me to be even more seriously injured. I've lived with a bad back for years now. Some days are good, some days are bad. I just felt like bitching :LOL: I actually found a small amount of relief, at least for walking. I dug out my Columbia hiking shoes. It's amazing how much difference a pair of shoes can make. Doesn't help wit
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