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Here's a good answer to such comments: "You're free to think whatever you wish." One time, while Marda and I served as volunteer workers aboard the Mercy Ships, in a restaurant in a port city, a woman asked me several questions about the activities of the Mercy Ships. Her questions became...

tip on Autoshift transmissions Mike: Here's a good tip for the use of an Autoshift or Ultrashift transmission. When you start from a dead stop on an upgrade -- especially with a load -- select H (for hold) or M (for manual) -- whichever your truck has, depending on the age of the transmission...

RE: Potential Drivers - What are your expectations One indispensable element is absolute honesty on the part of a carrier -- just as it is also on the part of a contractor or other driver. Absolute honesty should include the three-way relationship involving a carrier, a contractor, and a...

Name-calling does not win arguments or solve problems -- and neither does the excessive use of bangs (exclamation marks). Let's look at several points: The handles of "truck4305," "Top2," and "Lrader" are all brand-new -- created on the 15th, 16th, and 17th, respectively. The notes from...

Bernie: I just told a small-fleet owner about you and Allen. He may soon call you. Good luck and best wishes, Doc.

Bern: Will you please post the name of the previous owner -- the one who ripped you off? You can do a very big service to others by warning those who might consider doing business with that person. Best wishes, Doc.

The Kingman story and some of the other comments from the same source have given me some concern. I cannot dispute or disprove the story about the aftermath of the wreck. But I find it to be highly suspicious. More specifically, I find it (and the other comments) to be completely inconsistent...

What happened to the proposal to get a separate book for vans?

DH: Last night I answered your e-note of yesterday afternoon. Please check your mailbox at SBC. If you've still not received my response, please send me another note at Hotmail. I'll gladly send it again. Best wishes, Doc.

Hey, y'all! Thanks very much for your generous words. We appreciate your kindness. Call us sometime soon. We'll tell you about the new truck. It's finally happening. Best wishes, Doc and Marda.

Prof: Sorry about the death and the problems at home. We hope that all has settled down. Marda joins me in sending best wishes to both of you. Doc.

Broomer: I truly empathize with you about the computer problem. I've used Norton since October 2003. Previously I used McAfee. I've felt very pleased with Norton. I've also felt that Norton probably had done for me better than McAfee. Unfortunately, different users sometimes get different...

By the way, Marda and I found both the cooler and the refrigerators to do quite well. Our refrigerators could keep the stuff a bit cooler. They also had small freezers. Therefore the food inside stays fresher for a longer time. We prefer a refrigerator. Our new sleeper has one. But a cooler is...

With four heavy-duty high-capacity batteries, with either a cooler (on one truck) or a refrigerator (on two trucks) my rule of thumb has been not to exceed 24 hours without firing up either the main engine or the APU. Several times, when I ran slightly more than 24 hours, the starter on the main...

Broomer: Thanks very much for the kind words. We sincerely wish you continuing success. Blessings and best wishes, Doc and Marda.

I hereby respectfully nominate Terry as an honorary physicist -- to receive and enjoy all the rights and privileges appertaining thereunto. That's cool -- almost too cool! Doc.

Yes, Mudflap too is quite right. "Forums" is not only acceptable but also more common. "Fora" is the Latin plural of the Latin word "forum." Cheri is a sharp lady to have known that. Cheers to all! Doc.

Cheri: Smiles and thumbs up for the positive words -- and for the use of "fora" as the correct plural form! Best wishes, Doc.

RE: Rich: I understand what you mean. I sincerely hope that both sides have since gained some benefit from that unpleasant experience -- and that both sides have become even better in their abilities to deal with such adversity. We all sometimes make mistakes. One big challenge is to recover...

RE: Amen! A closed mind is a sign of an ignorant or unenlightened person. A closed mind leads to intolerance and rejection of other people and other ideas. Open minds, on the other hand, can open lives to unimagined possibilities and opportunities. Best wishes to all, Doc.