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RE: A couple of Canadian RE: Truck Driver Slang "Bear bait" - what I loooved to see, back when I used to exceed the speed limit, a little, because bear bait is someone exceeding it by a LOT, or otherwise behaving in some way that's sure to draw negative, or would that be negatory, attention...

Wow - a cement truck driver who's walking on air, lol - sometimes I crack me up! Congratulations to Mr & Mrs BigBus, sounds like you've got a wonderful future, and I'm sure you'll come up with a better name for the lil feller than 'boy'...;)

And if they send a load that's 89 miles away, with a pickup time in 1 hour, don't even bother asking if you can borrow the stock car they sponsor - I tried that one already..:+

Thanks, Lou - I was wondering where that ring had got to...;) I call EO "As the wheels don't turn' though, cause we wouldn't be typin if we was rollin, ya know? And it's the first time ever, I 'get' the appeal of soap operas, lol. PS My money's on Leo - he's kind of a geek, [and I mean that in...

Occasionally, you'll be offered a load with a pickup time many hours away - kind of annoying when you're awakened, lol, but dispatch calls when they book the load. On most, the time is calculated at 47 mph avg, at least at Panther. You will never be asked to do the impossible, but you will be...

I totally agree: if I am treated as an "undesireable", then I take my money somewhere else. On that principle, I refuse to patronize gas stations that lock the doors at night, and take money through a window.

Good point: some who jump in feet first without a lifeline ought to BE committed, but for others, the fire under their behind that comes from burning the bridges is just the motivation they need to succeed - you should know which type you are. Good luck!

Ftp: that was great! Thanks for the smile, though it's sure not funny when you're out there dealing with it every day.

Now I'm not sure what the original question was - I thought it was along the lines of "Should we bail out those poor people who've gambled all their money away?" or "Should the casinos be banned, for doing what they do too well?" We all have to make a personal choice when approached with a...

I don't think anyone has said the problems at Walter Reed are entirely Bush's fault - clearly, they have been there for a long time. But President Bush is in charge now, and that's where the buck has to stop, no? Seems to me that whatever the current administration is accused of mismanaging, the...

Wait a minute, I think ol TJ's got something there - if someone will bring the helium to the campfire, we could all sing "I'm too sexy"!

Thank you, Phil & Diane, for being there, for all of us, and for keeping us updated - preciate it.

Not to be a smartazz, Greg, but what kind of fridge have you got, that requires ice packs to keep things colder? I'm interested because I've never had a fridge in a truck - are some better or worse, or are they all so inefficient?

Along with all the dim bulbs and burnouts, you can also find some very bright ideas - so watt's the problem, eh? :+

Twenty seven who will say it's the current political party in power's fault, for dropping the ball. Nine to rebut that the previous party in power didn't even catch the ball. ;) ;) ;)

Ban the casinos? Heaven forbid - what would my elderly mother do for entertainment? ;) I was making the point that compulsive gamblers are NOT a reason to deny the rest of society the form of entertainment they enjoy, same as alcoholics are not a reason to ban alcohol. It is in society's best...

RE: Involved with Clinton for President? Be Carefu I'm afraid that Letzrock has spoken the truth. I wasn't intending to defend Hilary, cause I think nearly all politicians are more interested in getting reelected than representing the people - I was just speculating that some people seem to...

It's good to read a well thought out, and knowledgeable take on the situation. I hope you're correct, and it's just Presidents Bush & Fox trying to deflect attention from the more important issues they aren't doing much to brag about. It doesn't sound like Mexico's made much progress in the 25...

Terry, that is one of the best posts I've ever read here - I hope you will send a copy to every politician involved, and newspapers, too - it needs to be heard, by those who have the power to change it.

Hedge, I'm not disagreeing with you, except about the insurance - it's not much of a gamble for the insurance companies, when they can raise your rates if you ever have the audacity to make a claim, but I admire Broom's dedication to family first, then community. I share his priorities, though...