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Life has taken another dump on me. I am no longer going to the wooden boat school nor am in in Port Townsend, WA working on boats. I do have a brand new CDL with Haz-Mat, tanker, doubles and triples and air brakes endorsements. I will be driving for Swift or at least I will be in the second day of filling out their paperwork in the morning. I may leave for six weeks of training with a mentor/driver Friday evening. I will be driving 48 states while my wife and I take some "time out" and work on our relationship. Things are working out well along those lines and the hope is she will be riding with me in six months. I do not have a computer and could only use a laptop if I had one. At the price of laptops it does not look like I will back on the list for a long while so I will just have to check in whenever I can find a open computer. This one is in the lobby of my hotel room. I miss you all and wish I was able to be here more often.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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This don't sound like life took a dump on you Scott...
Seems like a door has opened for you. I hope that you make the best of it.
Bart
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I'm a big fan of the courtesy flush.
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Drive, man drive!
Sorry that your plans are not working out as you had hoped and planned, but it WILL all work out for the best. Thank you for the update and keep us informed as best you can.
Blessings,
MARK
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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We miss you, too, Scott! I'm sending good thoughts and hopes for your endeavors. Hope it all works out for you, you certainly deserve a break.
M
My Next Husband Will Be Normal- T. Shirt
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Seeing the country, outstanding Scott. Your going to like your new adventure. Stop in a library now and then most have free computers you can use.
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Campfire Kahuna
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Once you get established as a drive check out Jim Palmer and Carolina Pacific for jobs, GREAT companies to work for and they pay better than Swifty and have nicer trucks AND are more flexable about home time.
The very best of luck to you my friend and keep us in the loop.
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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Good Luck in your new career.
HBB
Member: Clan of the Turdlike People.
Courage is Fear that has said its Prayers
�If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.� Ronald Reagan.
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Best of luck to you Scott. Just think you get to travel and get paid for it at the same time <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Have fun, be careful and enjoy.
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Thanks guys. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the USA. I have seen 48 states and would like to see the last two and this is a great chance to get there. My wife is also looking forward to seeing the country and we are planning a long trip in the truck after the first of the year. As for trucks, I understand I will get a 2005 Volvo when I fifish my six weeek run witgh the mentor. Then I plan to stay with Swift for about a year then see what is out there. If I find a better OTR company I will make the change ore maybe go to a local job. A year is to far out to make solid plans now. I will try my best to check in whenever I can and try to find a used laptop for regular campfire fixes. I also would like to get to see many of you face to face over a cup of coffee. This could be a lot of fun and I am open for the adventure.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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Call me when you are in the Walla Walla, Kennewick, Pendleton or LaGrande area's. These are places that I frequent in my travels. Keep this phone number handy 509-521-7052. BTW, I just traded into a Kimber Combat CUstom 45ACP. I know you have been wanting a good 45 for a long time. When you are on your feet we can talk some more.
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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HUUUAAHH, drive safe and enjoy!!
Be afraid,be VERY VERY afraid ad triarios redisse My Buddy eh76 speaks authentic Frontier Gibberish! ![[Linked Image]](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/EvilTwinMar/Sabretooth-1.jpg)
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Scott... pm me if yer down here, the coffee and enchiladas are on us and I'll talk yer ear off about history.
Great to hear from you again, I predict things will work out for the best, ain't that what Faith is for?
Best Regards,
Birdwatcher
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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That is exactly what faith is for. I will let everyone know when I get time off and where I will be. This could be a lot of fun.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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abiding in Him,
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I will look it up when I get back from class tonight. Thanks for your thoughts.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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scott,
best wishes and prayers for the changes going on for you and your wife. If you get to the Denver area let me know so we can hook-up. tom
"if it's got tits or tires, it's going to give you grief, one way or another."
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Scott, it is good to hear from you, sounds like your life will be making some changes. As Tom says, if you are ever out in this are, let me know, be glad to get lunch with you. Les
Back in the heartland, Thank God!
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Slow Wagon In fast Traffic<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Good to hear something else came available. You'll never be out of work with a CDL..
Glad to hear things are well with the Missus.
Mike
God, Family, and Country.
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Scott, Safe traveling for you and the missus..
Consider it a 'missionary journey'..
Ya get down my way holler me up Jim
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If you make to the Heart of Dixie (Alabama) give me a call and I'll meet you in Greenville (exit 130 on I-65)....coffee's on me.
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