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Droopy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-05-06 05:57 PM
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I saw a truck the other day
A flatbed hauler had the words "The Blessed Hellride" painted on the back of his truck. I thought I was the only trucker who liked that band. I can't think of a better description of the job that millions of trucking men and women do every day. "The Blessed Hellride" is my slogan for life.
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yewberry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-05-06 05:58 PM
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1. Droopy!
Hey, how are you?

Can't say that I know anything about the band, but it's nice to see you here!
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Droopy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-05-06 06:02 PM
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2. Good to see you, too, tofunut
I'm doing well. The new job is kicking my ass right now, but things are getting better. I got to go out west for the first time in 7 years on my last trip. I also got to Canada on that trip. It's been a wild ride.
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yewberry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-05-06 08:44 PM
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3. Sorry about the "kicking your ass" part
but it sounds like things are getting better.

Did you at least have A/C on your big trip?
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Droopy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-05-06 08:47 PM
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5. Yes
I have yet to get a ride with no A/C on my new job. I have another thread here in the lounge that is a brief description on the job. Nobody seems to care, though. That's alright I know how that is.
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YellowRubberDuckie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-05-06 08:49 PM
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6. I'm excited for your new job.
I know how you feel though. The Lounge is a picky place.
Duckie
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YellowRubberDuckie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-05-06 08:47 PM
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4. My dad drove for Roadway.
Edited on Sat Aug-05-06 08:47 PM by YellowRubberDuckie
He had over 3 Million miles wracked up. And that was just with Roadway. He drove for TransCon before then. I know how hard your job is. Take care, drive safe! :hi:
Duckie
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Droopy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-05-06 08:49 PM
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7. Thanks, Duckie
Your dad had a great job. I got a job for life like he had although I'm afraid mine is a lot more physical. I don't know if I will make it 30 years, but maybe I can make it 20 and still have a good pension.
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