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Tommy Bowden's got the Tigers all fired up! Should be a hot time in Death Valley (Clemson,SC) this coming Saturday night. The ACC championship is on the line. GO TIGERS! Pappy :)

Sometimes I will ponder something for a long time before I take any action or make a decision on a given matter. Thats what I've done in this situation and now I'm ready to speak my peace! Not too long ago a comment was made on this forum regarding older people and their views who frequent this...

Yesterday, Tuesday,10-23-07, I was on the last leg of a return trip from Jersey. Traveling down I85 throu NC a lot of drivers were talking about the wall to wall bears in SC. When I passed exit 90 at Gaffney,SC the term wall to wall took on an whole new meaning! From that exit to the Greer exit...

My wife and I just spent 2 fantastic weeks at a resort in Myrtle Beach,SC. While walking downtown, It was a saddening experience for me to see 2 vacant lots directly accross the street from each other.The old amusement park and the pavillion are now history. I have been so used to visiting both...

I have a doctors appointment today and it reminded me to share a not so good experience with my last DOT physical. My appointment was at 4pm--I had been at work since 6am that day and had just spent 6 hours at a customers dock trying to get 3 skids unloaded. It was one of those places where...

Life if full of decisions, and I guess I got a few to make-- and soon too! Here's the story. I'v been on this site for a good while and as many of you know I write, sing and have just released my 2nd CD titled "Cowboys Do Rock" On the other hand--In February of this year, I found the driving job...

I've enjoyed pinto beans most of my life until we picked up a bag of "Rohos Freholes" ( Spanish for red beans) at Wal-Mart. They look just like the pintos when cooked but have a lot more flavor. Try-em! Warning---They have a very high gas content! Pappy ;)

I decided to start a new thread from a previous one due to the fact that mine may be somewhat overwhelming. When I started in the trucking business: You sat on not much more than a peach crate to drive. Long before air ride seats ever came along. A low air warning device was a round flag under...

This page has been the same now for almost an entire week! Have all the Women permanantly left town? Pappy :9

I just got my 25 year pin last month! Cooper Lodge #282 AM & FM Travelers Rest,SC

Aftre doing my post under "Post traumatic stress syndrome for truckers" I felt compelled to do this one. I feel that I was trained by one of the industrys best drivers and thank God I've got maybe over 5 million miles behind me to show for that training. My father not only explained to me how to...

Hung Chow---Chinese word for constipation! Pappy :P

Last Sunday, after waiting at the hospital since 6am---at 3:46 pm my brand new grand daughter Callie Moss Siglin arrived in the world. She weighed 8pounds 1 oz.---is 21 inches long and has more hair than I'll ever have again in my life. What a precious bundle of joy she is. I'm still just...

First week on my new job, I had to run my first trip double operation simply for the purpose of being taught about paperwork. Left Greenville,SC tuesday morning around 10am--destination--Newark,NJ. Having watched weather reports and because of years of experience--I packed a lunch so to...

Thanks to all those who visited my website and especially to those with the "flowers" who signed my guest book! Guess I got more fans in the wolverine and the buckeye than I do down south! I start my new job Monday, SO, Everyone wish me luck! Everyone be safe and May God Bless you All! Pappy 36...

Hi Everybody--I'm back. Took somewhat of a vacation from lots of things. Came off the road last Sept. and took a local job for my same company---BIG MISTAKE! Actually home less working local-- 48 miles round trip a day to work and back, an hour and a half travel time to and from work---Do'nt get...

A little bird living way up north decided to not fly south for the winter. He watched and chirped as all his friends departed. In a couple of days the weather turned bitter cold and the little bird realized he had made a grave mistake. Immediately he was in the air headed south at a furious...

Seems like for the last 2 or 3 weeks my dispatcher has really screwed me every where I went! Now, what really amazes me Is that when I got home last weekend, for some strange reason, my wife got the idea that I was interested in having sex! Pappy 35 years OTR may be too ##### many! :P :P :P

Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July! Pappy 35 yrs OTR :) :) :)

I was talking to a couple of older seasoned vetran drivers a few days ago and to my surprise, I'm not the only one who gets the "FEELING". I am gone from home 4 to 5 days a week and occasionally for longer periods of time. I'm normally behind the wheel right at the end of a 10 hour break. Most...