Dragonslayer
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Thanks for sharing
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WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO See you in Vogel if the creeks don't rise.
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Randy R U going to Asheville. I suddenly have time on my hands. PM me.
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Ray, Thanks for the info, I'll check out what you suggested. Based on the info received so far I'm going to check out local CDL programs. I'm weighing out local and regional driving options. I'm thinking by the hour may be a more secure route than pennies a mile. The school thing in Indianapolis is saying 17 1/2 cents per mile which doesn't sound like a lot especially if you have to struggle up the ladder for decent trips/loads.
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Thanks for the input.
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Thanks Angel, I appreciate that. I'll keep in touch as things progress. If they do. Bob
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Thanks Angel, Your right and I get it. I was actually relieved when they dropped the ax on Tuesday because I know I was days away from quiting. I knew that I didn't want to work for any heartless corporation in that environment of taking care of the elderly. If I couldn't come to work and do my job in a spirit of loving care I didn't want to be there. At least since it happened the way it did I can draw unemployment as a buffer before I start making money again. At this stage of life doing the right things for the right reasons is what is important to me. That is also why I love the people on this site. Since I have been involved here over the past eight or so years I have not had a bad experience yet with anyone I have met through the VentureRiders. As far as the change in life style this is a good time for me to make this move. My sons are grown my oldest is a local truck driver. I'm not married and my female room mate who has lived with me for the past 15 years is used to my bachelor sensibilities and wanderlust nature and is content on keeping the home fires burning. In fact I couldn't blow her out of here with a terrorist attack. If I make this move it looks like I will be riding the bike up to Indianapolis and will be up there for three weeks with Sundays off. It would be great to hook up if at all possible even if it was for just a short time. Good luck on your search and journey. Bob
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Mike, I sincerely appreciate your insight. I have considered the points you mentioned and do value any of your and others input on the pit falls of taking this step. I have been talking to two different companys C.R. England and P.A.M. I'm leaning toward PAM They claim a 1 year committment to recoup the training tuition which they finance over that period of time with a $1,200 sign on bonus. The Training is provided by C1 Truck training in Indianapolis which is geographically closer than Salt Lake city. And they say they will gaurentee a job with a Georgia based company. As far as the burden on the family, I'm not married but live with a roomate and my grown son who are used to me being gone for extended periods of time. So, Im not concerned about that factor. If you could give me some heads up on what company's, deals or pit falls to avoid that would certainly be very helpful and appreciated. Bob
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Well today I went to correct the address on my drivers license and while there pulled a 7 year driver record which is 100% blemish free. I'm not worried about the drug screening because my body is pure except for an occassional scotch and water or gin and tonic every once and a while. And if they want to get some hair they will find it hard to get some from me. The Cdl course I've been looking at includes the hazmat training. I'm running out of reasons not to do it. I would be riding my bike to Indianpolis while there for three weeks. So, it's starting to feel like another bike road trip adventure at least for the time I'm up there.
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As of July 1st a company from Kansas, Bickford Senior Living stepped in and took over the management of the Assisted living Community I worked at. To say the transition was a hostal one would be an understatement. Ruthless greed motivated corporate rat B@$tards would be more accurate. They literally threw all of the existing employees and a good many of what they felt were undesirable residents to the street. Including me. So, now I'm considering a career change. I'm thinking about going to Indianapolis and going through CDL training to become an OTR Big rig driver. I've always enjoyed my travel adventures on the road and think I might enjoy seeing the country through the windsheild of a big rig for a while.
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Dang I coulda used some of dat too to get my cooler back.
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My friend,
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I had the same problem. Whenever I would close the door it would stay closed for about 10 seconds and then would slowy open, no matter how you tried to close it. I gave up and lived with the open door. That bothered me when it rained. Weeks later i tried to close it again and it stayed closed.... I don't know why.
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Not your style stick with the Tweety bird Special.
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Some days it pays to just stay in bed. That's what i did all day. Sorry your day sucked.
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yep that will do it.
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Cool
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I'm not saying I'm just saying if you go to his web site and look under the tab for partners and sponsors the Iron Butt Association is clearly listed as a sponsor. Any way I did my part for the Eagle Riders of Ga and chased him from the Ga line to Savannah then headed north to Atlanta. My ride today was probably less than half of what his ride is today because on last check he still riding in NC now. I'm beat and can only wonder how he is holding up.
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I wouldn't dream of questioning an authority on the subject and I only ask this to find out the truth but,,,,,,,Are you sure? It appears that both the Guinness Book of world records and the Iron Butt Association are sanctioning and sponsoring this ride. I would be interested in finding out exactly what the case actually is.
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Well as of this minute Darrell is near Tallahasse heading this way on I 10. when he crosses the state line we are supposed to meet him at the welcome center and ride with him to up I95 to Savannah. Then I'm turning north on 16 to Atlanta. Coming down here I rode Hwy 23 from Macon to St Mary's. Which coincedently is the same rode Randy R and I rode to columbus, Ohio for Don's maintenace day and back. so in the past two weeks I have seen every foot of Hwy 23 from Atl To Columbus and back then Atl to furthest southeast corner of Ga on the coast.:7_6_3[1]:A lot of time on the same road for me.
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HMMMMMMM......Interesting point..... I really would not argue it because I do not know nor have I made that claim..... It sounds like you know and I believe I would ask that question of the IronEagle folks.........or at least they should clarify thier claim. I'm doing it for the cause not the glory. Hurts my butt to think about it. What I really want to know is how do I get my IB saddlesore 1000 patch. I've got 1200 document from Amarillio to Atlanta in 24 hours.
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This weekend it is a 1,200 mile ride for me from Atlanta to St Mary's Ga. and back. The plan is to ride down tomorrow morning spend the night and then on Sunday morning lead the St Mary's Eagle Riders (As Ga State FOE Eagle Rider Ride Coordinator) to the Florida, Ga state line to meet and welcome Darrel Rall as he enters Ga on his 25,000 mile ride in 25 consecutive days to raise $15,000,000 dollars for the diabetes research center at the university of Iowa. Check out his mission/ project and real time coverage of his ride at www.ironeagle.org By the way, any riders that would like to ride or catch up and participate are welcome. just PM me.
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Congrats on the new ride.....But,..... don't forget what you know about the 1st gens..... I still need you........ Love ya man.... mean it
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Quit bragging I still have a MPH problem that will cause me to show up on your doorstep to get you to help me figure out.
