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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Do You Know This Poor Dog?
The sales clerk said they feed her, plus some customers. They have told the owners numerous times about her. I said they should call the cops. I'll betcha the owners are well fed.
Gah!!
Anyway, if anyone lives nearby or knows the owners (it's worth a shot to ask), please demand that the owners get off their ass and take care of her or find her a loving home.
*I put three pics up. Let's see if they work* *fingers crossed*
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Ahhhhh, Had My First Coffee This Morn
First coffee of the morn is in the top five things of my life. I like Folgers, made just 'so'. Pilot has some good coffees too. I haven't tried the Ethiopian (sp?) yet, but it's on my to-do list. I hear some Kona may be making its' way into their stops. Wouldn't that be a treat??!!
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
I Haven't Seen A Hooker In Long Time!!
Damn, but one just showed up at our door!! Hubby likes to read sitting in the passenger seat plus, of course he has the dome light on, and some chick showed up wanting to use the CB.
Hello. He ain't that dumb. Heh....
Then she said he needs to turn the light out. Yeah, she did. My dogs started to bark and I shushed them. All of a sudden she said 'Never mind.' and walked across to try another truck.
Ha!!
Usually, the hookers are kind of pitiful looking but she had a certain bitchiness about her. Don't feel sorry for her one bit!!
Hello. He ain't that dumb. Heh....
Then she said he needs to turn the light out. Yeah, she did. My dogs started to bark and I shushed them. All of a sudden she said 'Never mind.' and walked across to try another truck.
Ha!!
Usually, the hookers are kind of pitiful looking but she had a certain bitchiness about her. Don't feel sorry for her one bit!!
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Glorious Thunder And Lightning!!
Yes, it is happening right now!
Actually, after a coupla lightning bolts, this might be more than we bargained for...
Stay tuned...
Actually, after a coupla lightning bolts, this might be more than we bargained for...
Stay tuned...
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Oslo, Norway
Words cannot begin to explain why this happened. So sorry and sad for the parents of the kids.
Unspeakable.
Unspeakable.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Izzat Rain On The Horizon??
Oh, God, let it pour!! It has been so freakin' hot and humid that we are feeling ill from the effects.
We went in to eat and while there, the sky clouded up and the wind started blowing!
Oh my!! The rain has just started this 10 seconds and it is pouring!! Yeah, baby!
The temp has plummeted from 92 or so to 76 degrees in the space of a few minutes! What a phenom!!
Bring it, bring it, bring it!!
We went in to eat and while there, the sky clouded up and the wind started blowing!
Oh my!! The rain has just started this 10 seconds and it is pouring!! Yeah, baby!
The temp has plummeted from 92 or so to 76 degrees in the space of a few minutes! What a phenom!!
Bring it, bring it, bring it!!
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Link To A Weather Map
http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/dangerous-eastern-heat_2011-07-19?page=2
This is scary!!
This is scary!!
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Whiny Truckers....Not Attractive In The Least
Good Lord! We're at a shippers and after checking in, we were called on up. So we pulled up behind the flatbed in front of us. The guy ahead of us was blocking the corner and the mama's boy of a trucker started in about the flatbed blocking the corner.
Instead of just saying to move it and specifying which fb, he starts in about how us truckers can't read the signs and so on. Hubby wouldn't let me say anything but when the whining went on, I couldn't take it any more.
So, I got on the CB and said we weren't the ones blocking and the (whiny) driver didn't say which rig was in the way. The shipping office lady said she couldn't see who was where (oh, duh....) and said she was sorry.
Then dipshit driver said he had specified which rig. Well, neither hubby nor I heard him say. He got caufht and the female driver had to challenge him!!
I'm telling you, I am so tired of these mama's boys!! Whiny and demanding! Who wants to claim a son like that?? Could you imagine being married to a whiny-ass? Egads!!
Instead of just saying to move it and specifying which fb, he starts in about how us truckers can't read the signs and so on. Hubby wouldn't let me say anything but when the whining went on, I couldn't take it any more.
So, I got on the CB and said we weren't the ones blocking and the (whiny) driver didn't say which rig was in the way. The shipping office lady said she couldn't see who was where (oh, duh....) and said she was sorry.
Then dipshit driver said he had specified which rig. Well, neither hubby nor I heard him say. He got caufht and the female driver had to challenge him!!
I'm telling you, I am so tired of these mama's boys!! Whiny and demanding! Who wants to claim a son like that?? Could you imagine being married to a whiny-ass? Egads!!
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The Heat Will Kill You!!
High heat and high humidity are a lethal combination. I can't link from here but google the signs of heat exhaustion and stroke and memorize.
Yesterday, my hubby had a bright thought that he was invincible and spent last evening/night sick as can be, short of my calling the Doctor or going to the hospital.
Scared me to death!!
So, this morn, I went into nagging wife mode and bought bottles of Gatorade and something to eat. Nothing heavy on the tummy but to give hydration and our bodies some extra energy. Normally, this early, we aren't that hungry and wait till a bit later to eat. This AM is different.
At any rate, until the dome of high pressure moves on, we truckers are going to need to be doubly diligent and watch out for each other!!
Remember, get to googling or Bing-ing the symptoms and commit them to memory!!
Yesterday, my hubby had a bright thought that he was invincible and spent last evening/night sick as can be, short of my calling the Doctor or going to the hospital.
Scared me to death!!
So, this morn, I went into nagging wife mode and bought bottles of Gatorade and something to eat. Nothing heavy on the tummy but to give hydration and our bodies some extra energy. Normally, this early, we aren't that hungry and wait till a bit later to eat. This AM is different.
At any rate, until the dome of high pressure moves on, we truckers are going to need to be doubly diligent and watch out for each other!!
Remember, get to googling or Bing-ing the symptoms and commit them to memory!!
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
Geez...Another Clueless Customer...
I'm glad I make some good money doin' this job.
We showed up to pick up one unit of decking-of-some-sort, and the customer shipping guy doesn't know what we're talking about. The regular guy isn't there and did't leave any instructions or clues so we could ferret out the damn unit.
Finally, after 20 minutes of cruising their yard, hubby and shipping guy find it. Way under a pile of other stuff. Has to be dug out. So, they are digging and then will have to do more wrapping.
Did I mention it is friggin' hot and humid?? At any rate, we're gonna get the thing and will deliver it safely to its' destination.
God, I love trucking..../sarc....
We showed up to pick up one unit of decking-of-some-sort, and the customer shipping guy doesn't know what we're talking about. The regular guy isn't there and did't leave any instructions or clues so we could ferret out the damn unit.
Finally, after 20 minutes of cruising their yard, hubby and shipping guy find it. Way under a pile of other stuff. Has to be dug out. So, they are digging and then will have to do more wrapping.
Did I mention it is friggin' hot and humid?? At any rate, we're gonna get the thing and will deliver it safely to its' destination.
God, I love trucking..../sarc....
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Trucking Women Wearing Skimpy Clothes And Other Thoughts
This is one of those subjects that seems to have an answer plain as day, but, I'm guessing some need some helpt to see the light.
I've been reading online about the rape and violence towards female truckers. I was a solo driver for quite a while before I met my hubby at a Swift terminal, so I think what is forthcoming has some validity. Feel free to correct me.
But, there is an old saying that the clothes make the man, well, the clothes (and mannerisms) can make the woman too. If a woman is out and about in skimpy or revealing clothes, then, seems to me, she really can't make a valid claim of guys bothering her. Of course, she can wear whatever she wants but guys are guys and hardwired to think certain things. All guys do!! There are certain guys who never learned to control themselves and push the boundaries of good conduct. "No" still means "No" but if she's wearing Daisy Dukes and a skimpy tank top with nary a bra, what do you think a guy is going to think and maybe push his luck??
In my mind, female truckers would do better if they dressed like they were in a serious job and saved the skimpy clothes for other times. In a truck, driving or being a passenger ain't it.
Personally, I don't mind a compliment or a wolf whistle (I've had a few over the years but as I age, they don't seem to come as often) and I like a guy to hold the door for me when I enter the truckstop. But that's when it all stops. Your demeanor and clothes say alot about you and how you come across. Trucking is a serious business and I feel women should dress it.
The idea that we female truckers are victims of mean guys isn't cutting it. We are NOT victims!! We are equal to the guys!! Because we are the fairer sex, we have to work harder and longer than the guys to gain their respect. That means respect for yourself too. Think before you invite some guy up close to your truck or have dinner with him.
If some guy is too pushy, and I've had it happen to me at the fuel island (of all places), you can shut him down in a New York minute. You don't have to fall for anything or believe you have to do as he says. Go about your business of fueling or eating and give off a 'don't bother me' attitude. Don't give out your phone number to just anyone. Safeguard your FB or Twitter accounts.
Okay, I'm kind of off course a bit but my point it is, wear appropriate clothing and have an attitude of 'don't mess with me'. It'll pay off.
If you are a victime of rape, call the cops first thing and get to a hospital. If it's violence, leave the guy immediately, if not sooner. If you stay, I feel that you may be a bit culpable in the future, because it will happen again.
Now, get out there and stay safe!! Use your head and THINK!!
I've been reading online about the rape and violence towards female truckers. I was a solo driver for quite a while before I met my hubby at a Swift terminal, so I think what is forthcoming has some validity. Feel free to correct me.
But, there is an old saying that the clothes make the man, well, the clothes (and mannerisms) can make the woman too. If a woman is out and about in skimpy or revealing clothes, then, seems to me, she really can't make a valid claim of guys bothering her. Of course, she can wear whatever she wants but guys are guys and hardwired to think certain things. All guys do!! There are certain guys who never learned to control themselves and push the boundaries of good conduct. "No" still means "No" but if she's wearing Daisy Dukes and a skimpy tank top with nary a bra, what do you think a guy is going to think and maybe push his luck??
In my mind, female truckers would do better if they dressed like they were in a serious job and saved the skimpy clothes for other times. In a truck, driving or being a passenger ain't it.
Personally, I don't mind a compliment or a wolf whistle (I've had a few over the years but as I age, they don't seem to come as often) and I like a guy to hold the door for me when I enter the truckstop. But that's when it all stops. Your demeanor and clothes say alot about you and how you come across. Trucking is a serious business and I feel women should dress it.
The idea that we female truckers are victims of mean guys isn't cutting it. We are NOT victims!! We are equal to the guys!! Because we are the fairer sex, we have to work harder and longer than the guys to gain their respect. That means respect for yourself too. Think before you invite some guy up close to your truck or have dinner with him.
If some guy is too pushy, and I've had it happen to me at the fuel island (of all places), you can shut him down in a New York minute. You don't have to fall for anything or believe you have to do as he says. Go about your business of fueling or eating and give off a 'don't bother me' attitude. Don't give out your phone number to just anyone. Safeguard your FB or Twitter accounts.
Okay, I'm kind of off course a bit but my point it is, wear appropriate clothing and have an attitude of 'don't mess with me'. It'll pay off.
If you are a victime of rape, call the cops first thing and get to a hospital. If it's violence, leave the guy immediately, if not sooner. If you stay, I feel that you may be a bit culpable in the future, because it will happen again.
Now, get out there and stay safe!! Use your head and THINK!!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Trying To "Do" A Twitter Thingy For This Blog
Something is wrong. I can sign up but Twitter won't accept. Maybe 'cause I'm using my phone?? Maybe you have to use a laptop or a desk top??
Wouldn't it be easier to tweet or twerp this blog automatically?
Folks, this is what happens when you're 'puter challenged in a big way. Even my adorable son gets nippy when he has to answer my goofy questions. Questions whose answers seem readily apparent to everyone else....but not li'l old me.
As usual, nothing will make me stop. I will persevere!!
Wouldn't it be easier to tweet or twerp this blog automatically?
Folks, this is what happens when you're 'puter challenged in a big way. Even my adorable son gets nippy when he has to answer my goofy questions. Questions whose answers seem readily apparent to everyone else....but not li'l old me.
As usual, nothing will make me stop. I will persevere!!
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Truckee Bug Station Does It Again
I had to go to feckin' CA and through Truckee, a double yuck. Now I was hauling Powder River panels and it's really obvious what I was hauling. Flatbed, you can see my load.
So I had a small stck of BOL's and handed them to the officer. Yes, I had to stop, instead of being waved through. I handed them over and the fat-ass officer (I'm sure he's henpecked) said to park and come on in.
So, I did. Onliest I walked into the officers' door instead of the drivers' door. He said to go back outside and throught the drivers' door. I couldn't hear him and snottily he repeated himself. So, I did as requested.
But, then, after I was in the drivers' side, I saw he had handed off my paperwork to another dweeb, who was copying every last page. (As an aside, what's with all the copying??) When he turned around to hand me my sheaf of papers, he dropped them!! To my horror, he picked them up, shuffled them a bit and pronounced them back in order. I didn't argue but grabbed tham as politely as I could and bee-lined to my rig.
Went throught the papers and only a couple were outta place!! Whew!! What a relief!!
I'm tellin' ya, if I never have to go to CA again, it'll be too soon!!
So I had a small stck of BOL's and handed them to the officer. Yes, I had to stop, instead of being waved through. I handed them over and the fat-ass officer (I'm sure he's henpecked) said to park and come on in.
So, I did. Onliest I walked into the officers' door instead of the drivers' door. He said to go back outside and throught the drivers' door. I couldn't hear him and snottily he repeated himself. So, I did as requested.
But, then, after I was in the drivers' side, I saw he had handed off my paperwork to another dweeb, who was copying every last page. (As an aside, what's with all the copying??) When he turned around to hand me my sheaf of papers, he dropped them!! To my horror, he picked them up, shuffled them a bit and pronounced them back in order. I didn't argue but grabbed tham as politely as I could and bee-lined to my rig.
Went throught the papers and only a couple were outta place!! Whew!! What a relief!!
I'm tellin' ya, if I never have to go to CA again, it'll be too soon!!
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The Fastest Waitress In The Whole USA...
She is in Lake Point, UT at the Flying J.
Never have I had a waitress take a plate while I'm still eating off'n it, nor have I had one take my tea glass while I'm still drinking from it.
Then, she set the ticket down and said she'd take the money from there. We like to read our books while eating and sort of uh-huh'd her and went back to reading. Couldnt't have been more than 5-7 minutes later and she was back asking for the money.
Now, I'm getting annoyed and while hubby gave her the card, I slowed down on my eating. Strangely, she didn't come right back with our card and we got a little nervous but she did come back.
Anyway, she gets the invisible award for fastest, pushiest waitress!! She must be proud!
Never have I had a waitress take a plate while I'm still eating off'n it, nor have I had one take my tea glass while I'm still drinking from it.
Then, she set the ticket down and said she'd take the money from there. We like to read our books while eating and sort of uh-huh'd her and went back to reading. Couldnt't have been more than 5-7 minutes later and she was back asking for the money.
Now, I'm getting annoyed and while hubby gave her the card, I slowed down on my eating. Strangely, she didn't come right back with our card and we got a little nervous but she did come back.
Anyway, she gets the invisible award for fastest, pushiest waitress!! She must be proud!
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Smokey Is Driving Knight Trucks To Snare Drivers???
Believe it or not, that's what a Swift Driver happened to him and then told us about. (Unwieldy sentence, I know).
This was in Salt Lake City a couple of days ago. The Swifty was driving along on I-15 and was trying to pass a Knight. Swift needed to take an exit and sped up to pass Knight. Knight sped up and then Swift sped a bit more. Swift took the exit and promptly got nabbed but Smokey and given a ticket for improper passing, not speeding.
Anywho, the upshot was, Swift said it was a Smokey driving the big rig and he sped up to block Swift from taking the exit.
I don't know how much is true but there did seem to be quite a few 'night's on the road. I had even thought I strange to see so many. More so than usual. I don't know if Knight has a terminal in SLC, but if they do, it's plausible to see a few. Just maybe not that many, though...
Maybe Utah is needing more money and taking their cue from California??
This was in Salt Lake City a couple of days ago. The Swifty was driving along on I-15 and was trying to pass a Knight. Swift needed to take an exit and sped up to pass Knight. Knight sped up and then Swift sped a bit more. Swift took the exit and promptly got nabbed but Smokey and given a ticket for improper passing, not speeding.
Anywho, the upshot was, Swift said it was a Smokey driving the big rig and he sped up to block Swift from taking the exit.
I don't know how much is true but there did seem to be quite a few 'night's on the road. I had even thought I strange to see so many. More so than usual. I don't know if Knight has a terminal in SLC, but if they do, it's plausible to see a few. Just maybe not that many, though...
Maybe Utah is needing more money and taking their cue from California??
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Sunday, July 10, 2011
California Port Of Entry Lady Actually Read My BOL!
Things must be getting bad for ol' CA.
Usually, when you go to Cali and throught the POE, the people there just glance at your BOL and wave you on through. Since I'm flatbed, they don't ask what I'm carrying because, well, it's pretty self-evident. If it's a bit square load that is tarped, that's plywood. If it's steel and untarped, it's pretty clear what I'm hauling.
Welp, the other day, the lady came out of her little box and read my BOL, from top to bottom!! Then, looking at my tarped, square load, wanted to know what I was hauling. Hello?? Plywood!!
Honestly, I was so flabberghasted I couldn't really think of anything to say. This just doesn't happen. Well, I guess it does because it happened to me, but, really??
Was she hoping to trip me up or maybe thinking I've the wrong BOL or load and she could issue a citation or something??
Just tres weird...but, hell, it's California...
Usually, when you go to Cali and throught the POE, the people there just glance at your BOL and wave you on through. Since I'm flatbed, they don't ask what I'm carrying because, well, it's pretty self-evident. If it's a bit square load that is tarped, that's plywood. If it's steel and untarped, it's pretty clear what I'm hauling.
Welp, the other day, the lady came out of her little box and read my BOL, from top to bottom!! Then, looking at my tarped, square load, wanted to know what I was hauling. Hello?? Plywood!!
Honestly, I was so flabberghasted I couldn't really think of anything to say. This just doesn't happen. Well, I guess it does because it happened to me, but, really??
Was she hoping to trip me up or maybe thinking I've the wrong BOL or load and she could issue a citation or something??
Just tres weird...but, hell, it's California...
Friday, July 8, 2011
Our National Debt....
Doesn't this make you feel all warm and fuzzy??
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Fecking Driver!!
Right now it's 71 degrees and hopefully the owner will show up. At least the driver could have left the engine running. Maybe we could leave him in a truck as such?? That's show him!!
Gah!
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Finally, The Heat Is Down To Only 78
Sorry, have been a little lax about posting. We loaded in southern OK on Tuesday and actually got a bit sick. We'd throw a strap and then back in the truck to cool off and then back out again.
How in the hell do those guys work in that heat all day?? Are they used to it?? That has to be it. We about died or as close as you can come.
Please be careful out there. The heat is a killer. I think the high that day was 113. Very dangerous.
We drank water and Gatorade and still got a bit ill. Just too much...
How in the hell do those guys work in that heat all day?? Are they used to it?? That has to be it. We about died or as close as you can come.
Please be careful out there. The heat is a killer. I think the high that day was 113. Very dangerous.
We drank water and Gatorade and still got a bit ill. Just too much...
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Monday, July 4, 2011
Yes, You Are Reading This Right....
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
It Has Cooled Off From 105!!
Even my trustworthy, go-through-fire Kenworth got a little too hot. I had to turn on the engine fan and turn off the a/c even on the flat parts of the interstate, never mind the mountains and hills. Life is pretty sucky when you need the a/c and can't use it, know what I mean??
I've seen lots of big horse trailers, chocked full of horses. Not pointing fingers but hauling in this heat could almost be abuse or the very least, neglectful. Seems to me, trip planning could be done where they travel at night when it's cooler. Maybe they have some sort of a/c going in these slant loads. I sure hope so!
So, everyone, be careful out there. The heat is dangerous!!
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