Is trucking prestigious?
#51
09-02-2008, 01:42 AM
Originally Posted by Windwalker
As you cross the bridge from DE to NJ, you get off the turnpike onto I-295 north. I believe it's the first exit you come to and at the top of the ramp, turn left. If you turn right, you will find "one of the smallest PILOT fuel stops" in existence. There's another small t/s opposite the Hook that's about 3 X the size of Pilot. (maybe I should have even less respect for pilot and not capitolize anymore...... HHHhmmmmm.........)
I think the truck stop that is across from the Flying J is called All American or something similar. 
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09-07-2008, 11:16 PM
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Surprisingly, I talk to alot of folks who go on the Los Angeles Midnight Ridazz, bicycle rides.
Many of them are college students, unemployed grads, and people who push paper. I tell them what I've gotten back into doing and I'm rained down with all sorts of questions into "why a truck does this?", or "How do you manage to stay awake all the time?", or "Does that thing go around corners easily?" Apart from that, I'm usually looked up to in high regard, along with another cyclist that pilots a Learjet, and a fire-fighter that rides with us.
#53
09-08-2008, 06:14 AM
Re: Is trucking prestigious?
Originally Posted by Syncrosonix
do they often tell you "you're #1" in sign language? i get that a lot!
I usually get 1/2 of a piece sign 8)
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#54
09-08-2008, 09:06 AM
Re: Is trucking prestigious?
Originally Posted by BanditsCousin
Originally Posted by Syncrosonix
do they often tell you "you're #1" in sign language? i get that a lot!
I usually get 1/2 of a piece sign 8)  That is from an enormous wealth of prestige I think. It's hard sometimes being a Roadhog.  ...well...I gotta go block some traffic.
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#55
09-08-2008, 02:29 PM
Originally Posted by bentstrider
Surprisingly, I talk to alot of folks who go on the Los Angeles Midnight Ridazz, bicycle rides.
Many of them are college students, unemployed grads, and people who push paper. I tell them what I've gotten back into doing and I'm rained down with all sorts of questions into "why a truck does this?", or "How do you manage to stay awake all the time?", or "Does that thing go around corners easily?" Apart from that, I'm usually looked up to in high regard, along with another cyclist that pilots a Learjet, and a fire-fighter that rides with us. i was looked at in utter disbelief when i went over to burnside skatepark in portland, oregon. it's one thing to be a bmx'er in a skater's world. it's a whole new level when that bmx'er also drives commercial vehicles for a living. many questions were being asked about why i chose to drive, why it takes up to 2 lanes to make a turn, how many hours i work/drive per week, how much does one make in their first year, and so many other questions.
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09-10-2008, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Syncrosonix
i was looked at in utter disbelief when i went over to burnside skatepark in portland, oregon. it's one thing to be a bmx'er in a skater's world. it's a whole new level when that bmx'er also drives commercial vehicles for a living. many questions were being asked about why i chose to drive, why it takes up to 2 lanes to make a turn, how many hours i work/drive per week, how much does one make in their first year, and so many other questions. A bunch of people with tricked-out/modified, 16" wheeled kids bikes take these things up to this hill near the Portland Zoo and literally bomb through the steep hills coming down from there. These guys meet every, Sunday night in front of Rocco's Pizza at 8ish. If you don't have a 16" incher, they'll loan you out one of theirs.
#57
09-21-2008, 08:42 PM
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prestigious?
Teaching is prestigious. Not only that, but to be the best. And are you asking about prestigious in the eyes of one person? or of many?... there's a huge difference.
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09-21-2008, 09:39 PM
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09-22-2008, 06:33 PM
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Well, as far as educated-professionals go, I wouldn't surprised if they're angrier than drivers.
4-10 years of pushing paper in a lib-school, then 20-40 years pushing more paper in a cubicle. Kind of the reason why I've been somewhat soft on going to college ever since finishing high school. |
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