Library

jelliott · Apr 8, 2011

We are going to start a voluntary library of sorts. We are asking everyone to look and see if they have some books they are willing to donate. Then they will be available for our drivers and staff to borrow and return. We purchased some bookshelves for the lounge so we are ready to start!

RoadKing06 · Apr 8, 2011

That is a really great idea! You are full of great benefits for the Load 1 team, thanks.

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jujubeans · Apr 8, 2011

Glad you mentioned that...I'll be moving that box of books to sit by the door so they're not forgotten.

OntarioVanMan · Apr 9, 2011

Some have mentioned to me as much as energy saving motion sensor lighting is great..it is not so great in the lounge...It is hard to see the TV screen and too bright...also a reading lamp or two on the tables would be better for the readers...

guido4475 · Apr 10, 2011

OntarioVanMan said:
Some have mentioned to me as much as energy saving motion sensor lighting is great..it is not so great in the lounge...It is hard to see the TV screen and too bright...also a reading lamp or two on the tables would be better for the readers...

If you lay still enough for at least 20 minutes the lights will go off..but dont move, cause then they will come back on with the slightest movement..but yes, a couple of table lamps would give it that "Homey" feeling, and alot easier on the eyes..but I am so thankful for what is in place now..so appreciatted.

jelliott · Apr 10, 2011

The lights are on a sensor so they don't burn energy when no one is up there. I can see about moving the ones closest to the tv if they are a problem? We had a switch but they get left on. You would be amazed how often I go up there and the tv is left on.

We also dropped of the first load of books earlier this afternoon to get this started. We are going to put Load One stickers up there so if you donate one put a sticker on it please. This way it will be easier for people to remember to return them.

wombat52 · Apr 11, 2011

well john
when i go in at easter to the house i will dig thru my books got a book at home the history of the road trains in AUSTRALIA from it early years right up to present day and if my useless brother lol every send to me my item of being admitted to the truckers hall of fame i know there is a full color book of trucking down under would gladly put in in the book shelve ..
wombat

jujubeans · Apr 18, 2011

John, my contribution is on the way!

jelliott · Apr 18, 2011

Thanks everyone!

scottm4211 · Apr 18, 2011

I have a softcover guide of Tim Hortons locations but honestly it's gonna be tough donating it...

chefdennis · Apr 18, 2011

Are magazines exceptable??

jujubeans · Apr 19, 2011

scottm4211 said:
I have a softcover guide of Tim Hortons locations but honestly it's gonna be tough donating it...

I have that edition..inside Ken's head...he could still tell you every Timmy's he's ever visited...and that list is LONG!!!

jelliott · Apr 19, 2011

chefdennis said:
Are magazines exceptable??

I don't see why not.

scottm4211 · May 1, 2011

Thanks to those who have donated books, I'm sure taking advantage of the John Grisham hardcovers and have a bunch to donate from my collection.

OntarioVanMan · May 10, 2011

well.there is now another shelf more of paperbacks.....

cheri1122 · May 10, 2011

I'd promised to return "Rise to Rebellion" [about the American revolution] last time, but I didn't quite finish it - had to actually go to work, lol.
I recommend it highly, and am now wanting to read on the same subject from the other [English] perception. History is pretty cool, when they don't ruin it with battles, methinks. Any suggestions?
Bet the difference in the British description of the same events is eye opening...