Last week was quite a week!! My head is so full, that if I tilt it, everything will drop out of my ears!! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif I have been learning about logbooks, winter safety, trip planning, truck parts and how to fix things, company policies on various things and the onboard puter. On top of that, lots of city driving!! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

Most everyone in the class got a trainer to go over the road - and they will be gone for a couple of weeks. Not me - living in Minnesota they put me with a local trainer! Will be doing lots of city driving right in the Twin Cities! Oh thrills - the docks, the tight turns, and the traffic are such a joy in an 18-wheeler! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...s/rolleyes.gif

So I will return next weekend to Rochester. I should be getting my own truck next week if all goes well, and if they have a truck to put me in. If not, I go South for a little while for a nice little drive! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...s/biglaugh.gif So far, folks have been waiting about a week for a truck, and if that is the case for me - I will take a busman's holiday.

Hope you all are having fun this summer... I have been spending a lot of time outside and inadvertently got tan. Ah well, such is life! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

Hey Moridin!! We can do the sushi thing Tuesday if you are willing!! Whoo Hoo!!

And Bilqis, I hope you are doing better - wish I could help. Call me if you are so inclined.

Apparently, since the local routes are starting obscenely early and go till 5 or 7pm, I will be in a motel for the week in the cities. But will return for the weekend.

I hope everyone is doing well and healthy and happy!!
Wave at the orange Schneider trucks! Will have a pic when they assign me one!

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Defender for the Light -
Goodness knows there is a lot of Dark out there!! - Where are my matches?!?
Wandering Soul - Finding my life's calling is Bodhisattva
You are what your deep driving desire is; As your deep driving desire is, so is your will; As your will is so is your deed; As your deed is so is your destiny.
The Upanishads

Thanks, Charean, for keeping us udpated on how you are faring ! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

So I guess that means that next week you will be responsible for one out of two traffic jams in the Twin Cities Metro area ... http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif But, look, even being stuck at a dock cannot be harder than having to remember 23 Chinese names as I got to do in my new job teaching German ... http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif


Inadvertently got a tan ? Most women I know are always complaining that they cannot get a good tan quickly enough - women ! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif

Take care and enjoy living your dream ! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

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R³ - proud to be the official spokesman for the most noble Lady Bilqis, Desert Rose of Ironworks

Btw, the cow is queuing in the slaughterhouse right now !

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Hi Jo ! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif Great to know that you are having a good time. And post some pictures of the Pumpkin Girl with her Pumpkin Whale soon soon soon, OK ? http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif

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The world is my oyster !

Im just going to still sit here and sulk that she refuses to float over the ocean on inflatable doughboys to new zealand.

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"I was born of darkness. My fathers eyes closed before mine opened. I am not of this world or the other, and I have the right to be what I am..."

Awwwww - poor Azzie!! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...s/biglaugh.gif As soon as they build a floating truck, I will be there! (giggling hysterically)

Howdy Moiraine!! Things settling down for you yet?? How are you doing?

Ciao Ramon!! Good to see you! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif If I am really lucky, I won't be causing those traffic jams, but one never knows! And knowing those Chinese names? Better you than me, friend. Give me a dock from hell anyday over trying to remember names! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/noncgi/smiles/wow.gif

Like the Grateful Dead said - "What a Weird Strange Trip it's been."



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Defender for the Light -
Goodness knows there is a lot of Dark out there!! - Where are my matches?!?
Wandering Soul - Finding my life's calling is Bodhisattva
You are what your deep driving desire is; As your deep driving desire is, so is your will; As your will is so is your deed; As your deed is so is your destiny.
The Upanishads

http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...es/xyxwave.gif Hiya Charean

You better not cause any traffic jams...at least not on 35W http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif anywhere else is acceptable

And yes I am on for Sushi tomorrow...give me a call

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Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig
I've got to admit it's getting better, it's getting better all the time

Great to hear the update on the Punkin Chronicles!
Will be hoping for the best for you!!!

Give Moridin a hug for me http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif

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Moni

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Hi there! I hope you have a great time and that the other truckers aren´t mean! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif
Hehe.. Thanks for the post so we know how you ae doing!

Cheers and a wolfihug! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

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Yawning lazywolf dreaming about nice little fairies...zzzzz
Wolfgirs lair
once-upon-a-paper

Cool Moridin!
Got held over for another day... long story... will catch up with ya!

Thanks and Will do, Moni! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

Hey there Wolfie!! Don't worry - there isn't any such thing as a mean trucker!! Just rednecks!! http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...s/biglaugh.gif Really, they are just ordinary folk... sort of...


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http://www.tgeweb.com/cgi-bin/ubb/no...es/Charean.jpg
Defender for the Light -
Goodness knows there is a lot of Dark out there!! - Where are my matches?!?
Wandering Soul - Finding my life's calling is Bodhisattva
You are what your deep driving desire is; As your deep driving desire is, so is your will; As your will is so is your deed; As your deed is so is your destiny.
The Upanishads