The end of an Era...

[mrfixit]

Well, after constant trouble with breakdowns and backhauls, I have decided to part ways with American Ramp Company. No more skateboard parks, no more flatbedding, no more harassment from Todd just because I still make money when the truck set still... Just time to move on. I am spending the next couple days in the KC area, Kansas City KS to be exact, and hope to find our exacerble inveterate postulate of Potential ORATTLEBAN and see if he indeed does live in the holes he digs.
I'll keep you informed...

[O'Rattlecan]

Well hot dang? You just up and quit, or been thinkin about if for a while? When I get home, I'll check the ole schedule. YelloThumbUp

Ryan

[mrfixit]

Been cooking for quite some time, actually. Just had to make sure all my ducks were in a row and that I've been paid all that was due me.
Lemme know... I'm free the rest of today and then tomorrow evening after dinner... but I ain't got any wheels! :rofl:

[O'Rattlecan]

currently in grain valley, nothin this evening unless the woman interjects... I usually work on tuesdays at westlake, but I'm not sure. Guess I'll just have to see tonight.

Ryan

[mrfixit]

I'm over near the speedway on the ks side... used to be a cracker barrel restaurant next door but has since closed. Microtel.

[slmann]

I hope everything works out for you Tom. YelloThumbUp

[CaFordDude]

I'm sure you'll be just fine Tom. When Hitlory gets elected there will be plenty of social programs to help you out.

ahhh oops, wait are you illegal? or at least hispanic....

Sorry your white and screwed...

[mrfixit]

I figure if Hitlory gets elected, I'll switch over to haulin' fertilizer outta DC... that oughtta be good haulin'!
Thanks, Scott... I am no longer afraid. :rofl:
Seriously, thanks for the well-wishing. In trucking, you don't really change jobs, just the name on the door!

[O'Rattlecan]

I reread that. You don't have wheels? I'm gonna need some elaboration. I think I work tomorrow evening, but have tonight free. If you don't have wheels... Well, KCK is sorta far away. Up in the air right now.

Ryan

[mrfixit]

Yeah, I figured as much. It's OK... but couldn't be this close and not give you the chance at greatness!

[O'Rattlecan]

As much as I was trying to squeeze it into the schedule, I don't think I'll be able to make it anywhere. I guess I'll just have to wait till september to see anyone.

Tom, who are you going to work for next?

Ryan

[mrfixit]

Butler Transport, here in KCK.
Like I mentioned, gets me away from flatbedding; I have a couple deteriorating conditions in my left arm and between the strapping, tarping, climbing, mechanical repairs and other stuff it was getting worse. This will be dry van freight supposedly 100% no touch.

[mrfixit]

...I don't think I'll be able to make it anywhere. I guess I'll just have to wait...
Ryan

We've known this for some time now....

[lenny1carl]

Tom. you'll do fine. you need not haul for others and break down. if i break crap and get stuck, it's my stuff i broke.
i think you'd rather do the same. Good luck with any path you choose to drive your truck up.

[O'Rattlecan]

Well if you decide that butler is no good, let me know... Mom works at Yellow Transport and might be able to pull some strings or at least let me know if there is a driver shortage.

Ryan

[6L PWR]

gets me away from flatbedding; I have a couple deteriorating conditions in my left arm and between the strapping, tarping, climbing, mechanical repairs and other stuff it was getting worse. This will be dry van freight supposedly 100% no touch.
Tommy, Tommy, Tommy. You leave the door SO wide open don't you?? Well, considering the circumstances, I'll leave it this time. ROFLMAO

Have you tried the great Potentate from the "other" site. Hell, he's driven all the way down to Lebanon from there just to meet the great Vince. I can't imagaine he wouldn't drive to KCK to meet you!! Give'em a shout over there!!

I don't think I've heard of Butler before. Are they more local or long haul??

Good luck, not that you need it. I know you're a good driver and an ***(et) to any company. Ok, so I couldn't totally leave it alone!! ROFLMAO

[mrfixit]

Well if you decide that butler is no good, let me know... Mom works at Yellow Transport and might be able to pull some strings or at least let me know if there is a driver shortage.

Ryan
Geeze-oh-pete! I shoulda said something sooner, lol...

Yellow's a good company to work for!

Thanks guys... really!

[mrfixit]

Todd, I just consider the source in all things :rofl:

[Brian_B]

Hope it all works out for you Tom. Keep us updated.

[mrfixit]

Thanks Brian!!! I know it's all gonna work out for good...
You guys are the best~

[Blue Goose]

Tom, I really wish the best for you in your new endeavor.....Good people deserve good things, and as far as I'm concerned, you deserve great things...Good luck buddy...

[03Explorer]

Good Luck Tom. I hope you like your new job.

[Brian_B]

I know Tom has not been on in a couple of days.

Anyone heard how his new job is going?

Tom...you out there? Keep us updated.

[mrfixit]

Well, my attendance here HAS been spotty, I know. I have tried on a few occasions to log in and my interstate host server was going gaga for some reason.
I have been running pretty steady, and find myself enjoying myself so much more! Many of my aches and pains have subsided and I have even found myself being a bit more interdependent with other drivers. I would have to hit the road so hard with ARC because of the product always getting out at the last minute that I had become a "lone wolf" of sorts, never stopping and chatting with other drivers or even giving much roadside assistance.
This is definitely a good move for me. I do miss my pickemup, tho...:rofl:

[Brian_B]

Good to hear Tom! You miss what?

[mrfixit]

Pickemup... PICKUP. always called my old horse that from day one.

[Brian_B]

What has that got to do with not driving a semi for ARC? Was it a company pickup or something? Maybe I just need sleep or something because I am lost.

[mrfixit]

I am sorry... guess I didnt clarify. I am spending more time on the road, less at home. My pickup is at home, so I don't get to see it much, lol. I was home this past weekend but only for 24 hrs, and that was filled with taking care of the yard, putting my belongings in my new peterbilt, and getting my clothes washed. Inbetween runs here, tho, I do have time to read and write.. all good stuff.

[Brian_B]

Ahh...got it now. He misses his truck...not the wife?

Its all good. We won't tell her. Shhhhh.....

[mrfixit]

Yeah, shhhhhhhhhhh........:cool:

[O'Rattlecan]

Glad to hear it Tom. You know, if you're not around we're going to demote you from super mod to great mod.

Ryan

[6L PWR]

Ok Tom. It's been a while and there's SUCH an opportunity here that I just can't pass it up!!
find myself enjoying myself so much more!
I'm not even gonna say it though, cause the quote, I think, speaks for itself. And for goodness sakes, in a Peterbuilt??

WELCOME BACK Ya Old Fart!! I've actually missed ya! Glad to hear you're doing better now. You really do deserve it.

Also, if you ever pull up down here and will let me drive that rig just so I can say I've driven one, PLEASE clean up the "enjoying myself" part first!!:rofl: :nana:

[mrfixit]

Actually, Todd, the quote DOES speak for itself! How else can you really be happy until you find yourself enjoying who you are?
well, I know YOU might have trouble... so we'll let it ride!
I'm sure there will be a time I'll get by there, and with the PETERBILT. (note the spelling. its really spelled that way :rofl:)
I have missed being here so much, tho... I think I'm addicted. And as for O'rattleban over there, he needs to find something else to gripe about. He's so testy ever since the great crash of '07, and '07, and '07, and.. well it's senseless to list them ALL...

[O'Rattlecan]

you have a deathwish, great mod?

Ryan

[mrfixit]

See what I MEAN, Todd? He's obviously VERY unhappy with himself...
Either that, or since he put in notice at westlake he's realized He's lost his hardware.

[O'Rattlecan]

funny you should say that... I put in my two weeks last week. :)

Ryan

[mrfixit]

I know... YOU told me!

[6L PWR]

He's obviously VERY unhappy with himself
You think HE'S unhappy with himself, I wonder what Eva thinks?? ROFLMAO

[Blue Goose]

I know... YOU told me!
He's forgetful too!!! tsk, tsk, tsk.....

[lenny1carl]

he never forgets to ban me!!

[O'Rattlecan]

creature of routine...

Ryan

[lenny1carl]

creature of routine...
Ryan
which might not be a good idea as i drove by a church today..
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k129/nancy1carl/ftf.jpg

[slmann]

:rofl: that's great carl.

[O'Rattlecan]

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m164/FghtinIrshNvrDie/churchsign.jpg

Ryan

[Blue Goose]

It's evident that the Baptists are better spellers than the Irish Catholics.:rotz:

[lenny1carl]

actually i'm episcopal. autoglass from the other site sent me the link. it's fun to play with. even for those that can't spell

[6L PWR]

I didn't even see the link the first time!! I just thought Carl was that good.

[lenny1carl]

I didn't even see the link the first time!! I just thought Carl was that good.
God loves me most 6LYelloThumbUp

[6L PWR]

God loves me most 6LYelloThumbUp
Ah, Carl, if he really did, you wouldn't be stuck in NY with Hitlory!!:rofl:

[lenny1carl]

hey i was here since birth. that carpetbagger is an import. and we up here don't count that far south as part of our state

[Brian_B]

hey i was here since birth. that carpetbagger is an import. and we up here don't count that far south as part of our state

Better you than me.....we exported them. :rofl:

[lenny1carl]

Better you than me.....we exported them. :rofl:
get your a*& up here and get your trash. i don't come to arkansas and crap in your front yard.