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  1. dhalltoyo

    The Big Lie

    Today I responded to a Facebook post by Load 1. They were showcasing their new company trucks and trailers. Personally, I would never lease a truck to any company that has their own trucks; the reasons should be obvious. That is one thing that moved me toward being an independent. Load 1 invited...
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    Rev's New Ride

    Work on the boat is progressing slowly. The rain was a problem and finding a motor was a little tricky. And nobody is in a hurry here on Palawan. That is me walking on the beach in El Nido looking at other boats and trying to get some ideas for my final design. Later! Wishing...
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    New Business Venture

    Working with a carpenter to begin work on "Destiny I"
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    Living In The Philippines

    I arrived here on 04/08/2011. The internet from the apartment is a little slow at times. So please bear with me as I post. Stayed two days at Deep Forest Inn upon arrival. Then a few days at the apartment before going to El Nido. Wow! What a wild ride. 12 people in a Nissan...
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    101 Ways To Double Your Income

    Another truck sold and a new chapter begins. On April 8th I will board a plane headed for Puerto Princesa in the Philippines. God has truly blessed and last year I generated more income than in the previous two years combined; therefore, I have reached a plateau that will allow me to retire a...
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    Happy New Year

    Thank you to all who have inquired as to my status. I am well. Staying busy during Spring, Summer and Fall. Hiding out during the Winter. Particularly fond of Islamorda Key and south Florida; although Miami set a record low in November. Found myself in Louisiana and Texas since the 2nd...
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    You Gotta Love (NOT) Advertising

    Taken verbatim from the Pilot/Flying J brochure: You drive hard, work hard. You're a pro. It's payback time! http://www.pilotflyingj.com/Documents/driver%20payback%20brochure.pdf How appropriate! Every expediter who happens to own a gas powered truck is going to get a payback from...
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    Another One Bites the Dust - 41 J's changing over

    http://www.pilotflyingj.com/Documents/list%20of%20stores_loyalty.pdf Here is a list of Flying J's that have changed over to the Pilot Card and those who will be changing. Yes, I know "they" say a combined program is forth coming. Probably the same folks who said, "No more new taxes."...
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    Pleasant Change

    There are a lot of reservation casino's up here in the Northwest. For less money than you would spend at a truck stop, I had a delicious, quality breakfast. My omlet was made to order. Yum a shrimp and veggie omlet. Plus every other imaginable breakfst food. All the cranberry juice I wanted...
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    Truly A Sad Day For Gas Powered Expediters

    Pilot's buyout of Flying J does nothing for those of us who drive/own gas powered trucks. The Pilot Driver's Points Card that is being passed out at Flying J's (Knoxville for example) requires that you purchase 50 gallons of DIESEL to get a shower credit. I strongly suggest that EVERY gas...
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    Much Better Now

    Thank you so very much to those who sent PM's and emails. I am doing much better. Health isssues have been resolved and things are back to normal. I have been quite busy and that helps with the adjustment after the dissolution. I would request prayer for Aletha that God would deal with her...
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    Driving Without Lines

    Thursday night at 11:30pm I left Dayton in a rental car and headed to Buffalo to pickup the truck. From the Flying J in Austinburg (east of Cleveland) all the way to Buffalo I drove on packed snow. I couldn't even see the pavement. It was pretty much 40mph all the way. And the drive back...
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    What Walmart, Meijer, Flying J, etc. parking lot are you spending Christmas?

    Where are you at this Christmas? I am talking with a fellow driver who is at the Walmart in Macedon, NY. Brrrrr.
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    Homeless

    I won't go into all of the reasons, but it looks as though my home will be sold on Monday; not my choice. I have another chassis on order and hopefully the timing will work out so I don't have to spend money living in a motel until the chassis arrives at the builder. By the Grace of God...
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    Home Away From Home

    I wonder how many expediters would be interested in staying at a non-smoking home where they would have a comfortable bed, hot shower, use of the kitchen, laundry, watch a DVD and just relax for a mere $23/night. A place located a mere 500 yards off I-75 with easy access. Sort of like a Bed...
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    How To Get Meds

    What do folks do to get a prescription renewed when they are on the road? Many physicians require an annual visit in order to renew a person's prescription. I have been taking the same BP med for years. As a former member of the medical community I know how to check my BP! Why force me to...
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    Wireless Internet

    Anybody have experience with an ATT wireless? I have had Verizon wireless and I still have Verizon cell sevice. I like the coverage , but I need to retain an ATT account because I plan on discontinuing my home DSL. Having an ATT account allows me to log on at McDonald's, Starbucks or a few...
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    Problems with a carrier of fleet owner

    In the past few months there appears to be a increase in the number of folks who are not getting paid for their work. Some carriers have changed their time frames for settlements, but some of the little guys with a few trucks have become outright liars when it comes to paying those operating...
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    Recession Proof

    During these difficult economic times many folks are considering new career paths. The news media is buzzing with reports on which jobs are in demand and will remain so in the years to come. Many of you know that I am a former member of the medical community and that is one area of...
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    The Perfect Run

    Last year I posted a classified regarding "The Perfect Run." Many thanks to EO for having the Classified Section. I have sold three trucks as the result of this great service. Although I never got many bites on "The Perfect Run" listing, it was to be expected; it was mostly wishful...
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