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Staying in you're lane
Might be a challenge for a Rookie, whom still can be influenced, by the mere thought of anyone's Nookie. As it would seem that these days my democracy be on stealth, until it locates a piece of fruit that's in good health. Because, once it leaves the tree and falls to the ground, the integrity of it's purity can be easily contaminated by what's ever around. As sometime the light bruising goes deeper than the surface, making any temptation to sample... not even worth it. Which is some you learn after being out there for a while, as I have accumulated over 600 + thousand miles. Which ain't really this... quiet is kept, but it's faar from that of a greenhorn, let me tell you that... Although, I'd arguably have about 1,1 million or so by now, as I haven't driven since 2019. For what are arguably obvious reasons, dependent upon whom you ask, of course. Nevertheless, I can still look at a pick like this, and give you a rough vicinity of where it was taken. As the relatively small mountains in the background, are indicative of virginia ... or out west around Arizona to California. N, coincidentally, I drove a volvo, when I did my mail route from Milwaukee to Shepardsville , Ky. N, despite having over a million miles on it, it ran like a clock. Much like the peazant mobile, before nonsense came along. However, that's a whole nother story, that we are more than happy with the dispositions of which. That will only bring the voters out in November "24", to address these loong overdue referendums. So, sufficed to say, I will see you at the polls team Joe.
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Tales from when I slipped
I'm still with you , my brothers.
Eventho I'm at home posted: 06/28/23
Nevertheless, it is what it is, as you will be faced with issues all you're life...and no one knows this better than those whom face them head on everyday... and ultimately figure out a way. because they don't have a choice. GB you all!
Personal Reflection
Just Me posted: 06/29/23
Ley it be perfectly clear, that I don't consider myself an expert... and never will. Despite the accumulation of about 600k, while traveling through all ever how many states... be it 48 or nine, atleast twice. N, stopping in each one atleast once, which needless to say... sometimes you can't even do. Because, of the lack of respect for the arrival of those that enable you're city... state, municipality... to do what it does. However, I can gladly say, that out of ALL 48... in my opinion: there are only three that get a failing grade... for this major oversite. Which coincidentally, aren't an accurate reflection of the states... when in fact, it was certain cities within these states that actually failed. Which we are not gonna bother to put on blast, as it really isn't necessarily important. As those that know anything about trucking... know to stear clear of loads going there. Unless the window of opportunity insures, that you'll be able to take advantage of the sparce accomodations... without too much inconveinance.
Personal Reflection
The Brother hood is recognized on and off the road. posted: 06/30/23
As a wrong turn in Brooklyn, would leave me between a rock and a hard place... with little to no space to maneuver my way out of. However, while I sat in the middle of the street pondering how to get out of the maze I found myself in... that started with a low bridge that obstructed my progress. Some guy got out of his car and headed towards me, from the opposite side of the intersection, and disclosed that he was a trucker home for home time. Which arguably could have been a rouse, to lure me somewhere and take the truck... but realizing that the truck is more than just a transport vehicle is something that all brothers need to keep in mind at various times. Neverthess, he told me to follow his car, and he would get me out of there. Which I did, and true to the letter, things got better... as dude escorted me to a very wide boulevard, that often leads to interstates and soo forth. Where I pulled over to thank the guy, whom appeared to be an immigrant of some nationality; that refused my offer to buy him a sandwhich... which is all a five will do, which is better than not offering anything. Although, I think it's important to note, that those whom assist in these types of instances... have been assisted in some way,shape or form themselves, and are merely paying forward what will arguably be needed again one day. As it would seem that it's always something when you out there, and it's crucial that the assists be paid forward. #staysafeguys
Personal Reflection
08/10/23
On a trip to one of those cities... ya'll know the one's; where parking is at a premium and it's hard to have pity on a fellow brother that can't find a space, when you barely got yours. Which literally consists of parking on the scale at the truck stop, and hoping that no one has to weigh... atleast for a couples hours while you idle and take a nap. I would be greeted by a fellow caucasion brother whom was utterly disgusted that he couldn't find a park in the truck stop, and settled on parking on the freeway on ramp a block away. Whom vented to me how he can't find a park, and was tired and needed a shower, which obviously made a fellow brother feel bad for him. Because not only have I had to park on the on ramp over night, I know how it is to not be able to stand you're self because you smell so bad you know you need a shower.
Needless to say, I really don't know why my brother was pouring his heart out to me ; like I was the truck stop owner and I was gonna allow him to block the fire lanes. Other than maybe he thought I was gonna leave, or would allow him to have my spot and I take his... as the 30 y/o had a look of desperation on his face. N, although, if I had just got up... I would have gladly let him have it, however... I had only got there 10 minutes before he di, and wasn't about to move until morning. Which I probably expressed to him, but I realy can't remeber if I did or didn't, or what city it was. As there are a handfull of them out there, that order more freight than they have accomodations on hand for... when it gets there. N, with that ,I went my way and he headed back toward the interstate... but quiet is kept, I would have atleast took me a shower first. #jusme
Personal Reflection
03/30/24
On a trip down to the state of Alabama, I couldn't help but notice it's rustic charm. As there were roads , that time seemingly forgot... but at the same time I saw modern infrastructures... mainly downtown. Which is pretty much indicative of all cities, as I try to note something unique about every where I visit. N, in the case of Alabama, it turned out to be the liquor stores. That don't strike me as elaborate as those in Kentucky, but they were using a innovation down there ; that you rarely see anywhere else. As it's common place to put wine in the cooler, all across the country... but rarely do you see hard liquor, like: gin, whiskey,vodka, brandy in the cooler. However, it would seem that this is where they keep it, and I don't know if they keep it there all year around... but the day I was there, it was upwards of a hundred. N, I tell you, as many times as I referenced bama this, bama that... to something dysfunctional. I walked away from that liquor store with a new respect for Alabama. Because I didn't even have to buy no ice, and needless to say ... not only do I not drink and drive, personally I don't even want to try that. #jusme