MasonM

Back From California in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Last weekend I hauled a military truck out to a movie studio vehicle special effects lot in California. It was an over weight load and of course I had to have permits to haul it out there. That is usually not a big deal, but due to the weight it had to be loaded on a 50 foot trailer as it would have been impossible to get the axle weights right on a 48 foot trailer. That is also usually not a big deal, but in CA they have a shorter bridge law measurement than other states. Bridge law

Reply to 57 States and 3 years in Politics JoeUser Forums

You mean this isn't 2008? Man, I really need to catch up my log book!

Reply to Liberals are so hateful in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote who="BoobzTwo" reply="13" id="2943377"]I don't find much of anything on the left ... amusing.[/quote] Maybe it's just me but I always find hypocrisy and stupidity highly amusing. Angering? Yes. Also very amusing. Almost like watching ants under a magnifying glass focusing the sun.

Reply to Contiguous Bugged Me As Well in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote who="myfist0" reply="40" id="2943391"]I think that it is the majority of North Americans that don't know what it means.[/quote] No idea where this moronic statement comes from. I am from North America, was quoted, and know quite well what the word means. The rest of the post using a quote from my post makes no point at all in the context of what I originally posted. Seems almost like someone trying to beat a dead horse and just looking for an excuse to do so.

Reply to Liberals are so hateful in Politics JoeUser Forums

I find it amusing as hell that the Left is always accusing the Right of hateful speech, and yet can't give even a single example of it, and yet they are constantly saying things such as you quoted (thankfully he was suspended) as well as wishing death upon those who disagree with them. They always accuse others of the very things they are guilty of doing.

Reply to Contiguous Bugged Me As Well in Politics JoeUser Forums

I doubt that Dumbo Ears even knows what the word "contiguous" means. It was just a word in the speech he was parroting. I am betting he couldn't find Israel on a globe without someone pointing it out to him. Hell, the moron doesn't even know what year it is.

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[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="9" id="2941236"] Quoting MasonM, reply 8I know exactly what movie sequel they are working on, but am not allowed to reveal it here for business reasons. Transformers XXX? [/quote] :LOL: Nope. Nice try though.

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[quote who="notronaj" reply="5" id="2940089"]Mason, it is not like you to not respond to people who comment! Hoping you are ok and just so busy ...........[/quote] Yeah, sorry about that. I haven't been online lately. Am currently sitting in California. I delivered a military truck to a well known movie studio vehicle special effects lot this morning. After looking around at all the other vehicles there, I know exactly what movie sequel they are working

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[quote who="notronaj" reply="4" id="2937307"]Mason, things are not flowing too smoothly right now it seems. Your NEW truck becomes yours when? Here's to days with less hassle so you can smell the roses along the way. judy[/quote] Thanks. Everything seems to be ok now...for the moment LOL. I should get a new truck around August.

Reply to Such Is Trucking in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Big Fat Daddy" reply="3" id="2936080"]I got a great story about a turbo in Germany...or did I do that one already? Any way...keep on truckin'[/quote] You should share it some time. Thanks.

Reply to Obama Praises Hitler in Politics JoeUser Forums

I fully support and encourage everything Obama is doing and hope he continues. It will ensure he doesn't get re-elected.

Reply to Such Is Trucking in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Thanks. After having the turbo replaced the truck developed a serious oil leak from that area. I am now laid over in Oklahoma City, at the second repair shop to try and fix the leak, and not a happy camper. The first shop, in Wichita Falls, TX replaced a coupe of o rings and declared the problem solved. By the time I got here it was obvious it was't solved and I am back to waiting for some guy to figure out the problem and fix it.

Reply to Tough Couple Of Weeks in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Hmmmm, imagine that, finding a new job. Who woulda thunk it?

Such Is Trucking in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Well, yesterday was one of those days. I am hauling a fire truck out to Fort Sill, OK. I was making pretty good time and was on schedule to get through St Louis well before the afternoon rush hour curfew on over sized loads. Well, that was until I suddenly heard a very loud, high pitched whine coming from my engine. I had an idea of what it was and knew it couldn't be a good thing so I backed off my speed and limped down to the next truck stop which was, luckily, only a few mil

Reply to Tough Couple Of Weeks in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Daiwa" reply="10" id="2933027"]Looks like those of us already working are going to get busier for awhile before much new hiring occurs - despite what you're seeing, the UE rate is back up to 9.0%. Still a lot of slack in the system.[/quote] True. The sad thing is, there are a lot of places hiring, I am seeing signs all over the place, and according to one manager I spoke with, people don't seem interested in getting a job at the moment. We are currently looki

Reply to Tough Couple Of Weeks in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Thanks, folks. It has been really busy, but that sure beats the way things were last year. I am currently in Sioux City, IA.

Reply to Tough Couple Of Weeks in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Daiwa" reply="1" id="2927123"]My theory is that demand can remain pent-up only for so long, that equipment can only be maintained for so long, that duty-cycles can be stretched only so far. A pick-up in business was inevitable, but its timing unpredictable. Glad it's finally come for ya. Though I think it is driven less by 'growth' than 'maintenance'.[/quote] Well, you may be partially correct, but my business is a very good barom

Tough Couple Of Weeks in Blogging JoeUser Forums

It has been a tough couple of weeks. Work has been busy and I have been running my ass off. That's a good thing for my wallet, but very tiring. I wrote in an earlier article about someone hitting my truck in a truck stop. Well, less than two weeks later it happened again. This time the scumbag took off, leaving my front bumper sticking out two feet on the passenger side. Geez! Well, yesterday I spent all day moving out of that truck and into a newer one. I really hate changing

Reply to A Couple Of New Pipes in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Thanks, Cancuun. To be honest I haven't done any knitting for over a year now. I sort of lost interest in it after my mother passed away, and the arthritis in my fingers started bothering me more.

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Thanks, folkls. I figured out the cold symptoms were actually the early signs of Spring allergies starting up. A bit of Claritin each day has taken control of that. I am now back up in WI. This morning my truck was hit while parked at a truck stop for the second time in less than two weeks. Grrrrr

Frog Morton On The Town in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Tonight finds me in Lebanon, IN. After a trying day of last minute covering for someone who called in hungover/sick/dead/whatever and scrambling down to Indiana to pick up a load going to Florida I was finally able to stop here, get a much needed bite to eat, and relax for a bit. I stopped here to visit Johnny's next to the Flying J truck stop. I have been visiting this place for years. It has changed hands and names a couple of times, and has even been remodeled, but it is

Reply to Some Folks Just Ruin Your Day in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="3" id="2922027"]Glad to hear about the iPad! That is a good bartender! Sorry for the accident. I suspect the other driver is even sorrier though.[/quote] Yeah, I am sure he really wishes he had paid a bit more attention while backing his rig.

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[quote who="Bunnahabhain" reply="3" id="2920803"]Just stopping by. Been away for awhile. Stop falling down. Stop spilling ice. And stop getting hurt. Mason, you need to start taking better care of yourself! Now have a beer or two, and smoke one of your pipes. You deserve it my friend!!![/quote] :LOL: Stuff happens.

Reply to Some Folks Just Ruin Your Day in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="notronaj" reply="1" id="2921331"]Every day is just a whole new day for you Mason. Never the same problem x2. Was your pad still there I hope!!![/quote] Yeah, things just sort of happen. The iPad was still there when I got back. The bartender had kept an eye on it for me.

Some Folks Just Ruin Your Day in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I am in Racine, WI, parked for the night. After checking in at the hotel across from the truck stop I went into the restaurant/bar for a grouper sandwich and a cold beer. The sandwich was excellent, and the beer was as well. I stepped outside on the patio for an after meal smoke. I was about half way through my smoke when a truck driver called out to me and said that someone had hit my truck. Ack! I rushed across the street, totally forgetting the i