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Maybe you'll get lucky like I did. That expensive sound under my van turned out to be heat shield rattling off and on. Cheap fix.

Yes.... that and other shortcomings are why we are constantly "striving toward the principles and ideals on which this country was founded". We are a work in progress, but what a great place to live while we are striving to reach those ideals.

Thanks, same to you and your nurse. I drove my van home but I suspect it will be declared a total loss. So I will be looking for another used van while I consider other alternatives. Being idle a little is nice.....but too long is not.

Home in Florida. That's the boom part. Awaiting decision from the appraiser that the van is repairable or totaled. That's the bust part. Rear-ended on I-40 in Nashville on Wednesday so my holiday started early with a real BANG!! But no injuries, so that's something to celebrate. Enjoy the...

Might be that some are like me, spending some quiet time at home for Fathers Day. Add my wife's birthday the following day and it's a family weekend. But I still have to wash the van and check EO. My g'dtrs are honoring their dad by joining him on horses to round up cattle for vet care...

Also empty in Laredo, at Bolt lounge. I'll be at McD's at Pilot for coffee in AM, about 7, open for other times and places.

Nothing wrong with per mile pay. My last load Friday was $50.00 per mile. But it only went three miles.

Me, too. But I also like Mrswornout's wishes, because our days can still be happy even while remembering those who died. Part of why they died was so we could continue to enjoy "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". It is a bittersweet holiday for sure.

I am at home for the long weekend, then back out to finish a good month. Good for many loads, good for no unusual expenses. My fingers are crossed that the expeditor gods will keep things bright, but years of experience keep me real. The sun is shining, I'm making hay, can't complain. Well, I...

I took two weeks off as planned, but snafu has extended it. Ordered new lenses in same frames, but received old lenses back in my broken frames. So I was given my choice of new frames at no cost, plus rush turn around on new prescription lenses and I hope to be hauling freight by Monday. Lost...

My DOT card is being renewed now so I can get back in service. It costs $1,875.00 so far. Well, the failed hearing cost $1,500 for hearing aids and the failed eyesight cost $300 for new glasses. Examine was only $75. Good thing they don't check "sense of humor" 'cuz I think that tank is...

Now that you made me think of it, in my day we thought it was cool to hyperventilate, have a buddy squeeze our chest, and get dizzy from lack of blood flow to the brain. Seemed like innocent fun until I passed out, fell to the floor, and had to explain to my dad how I broke my glasses "doing...

Empty in Greensboro after 6am pickup in Fletcher. Rare Sunday morning shorty, got time for another one today.

I was back home by then. My time on a destroyer was during the blockade of Russian missiles and submarines going into Cuba. It was called Cuban Quarantine because term "blockade" might have been upsetting to somebody. Our navy intercepted four subs, hunted down three of them until they were...

We enjoyed it as well, WOM. You and your wife are a great expediting team. I am sorry that your van wasn't available for my review....it sounds like you have a nice set up. And with all the changes you made to prepare for your next hurricane relief trip to Houston, I was especially...

Update on reimbursement for recalled giudo. Second try must be the charm. Ford sent me a check for costs of replacing the flex coupler, after originally saying a receipt stamped Paid is not proof of payment. Their check was for $12.00 more than I requested. If they try to recall that check...

My 2015 Transit had torque converter replaced at my expense, then replaced again under warranty. No problems after another 30,000 miles. No problems other than normal maintenance, new tires, originals lasted well over 100K. Now at 212,000 miles. Rear brakes redone, mechanic says fronts still...

I'm in front of the electric fireplace thinking about toasting electric marshmallows. It is cold here in Orlando area, but nothing like the bitter weather north of here. Debating whether to go in service on the 2nd and stay on southern highways or man up and put my Michigan blood to the test...

I remember a wonderful long weekend load of Slim Jim spices. When I left Cleveland for Minnesota, the aroma was delightful. When I got to Toledo, the smell was starting to make my eyes water and my throat burn. By Chicago, the stink caused me to drive with my head out the window and regret...