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Category Archives: Truck Driving
Closing In On Ownership (My Own Worst Enemy)
Every milestone has its purpose, whether it is a reflection to a beginning timeline, or a proposed second starting point or second wind. My true milestone will be 33 days from now, and the completion of a contract. Ownership of … Continue reading
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The Wonderful World of Plastic Manufacturing (Computer – Accessory Maintenance)
I think I have made the statement that I was on a “Quest” to be able to run and operate an office on a computer, and upon a contract made a three year commitment to doing just that. Prior … Continue reading
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The Wonderful World of Plastic Manufacturing (Computer – Accessory Maintenance)
I think I have made the statement that I was on a “Quest” to be able to run and operate an office on a computer, and upon a contract made a three year commitment to doing just that. Prior … Continue reading
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There are times like this when sulking over the lost time and losing the opportunity to make money would be a waste of time in itself. Everything I could get done at a truck stop, short of my laundry, … Continue reading
When Thoughts Go Back In Time
Daydreaming was made for downtime! And, with a pleasant day, just outside of Stoughton, Wisconsin, I look back at how I got this far with my experiences in trucking, my goals for running my paperwork on computer, and even … Continue reading
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A Memorial Day to Remember…2012
I start to unwind, and my thoughts of my family serving, made me also consider all those who have lost their lives’ providing service to those in civilian life to, from the police and firemen and women, to those … Continue reading
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May 25, 2012 – Day 100
501.4 miles; 13 hours, 28 minutes My morning was like every typical morning…routine. After five years, I have developed a routine of awaking to getting dressed, and get some form of breakfast to bring back to the truck. I … Continue reading
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Preparing for the 100 Day countdown – Part 2
It can appear a little bit odd to make a countdown to completing a lease a routine to share online. But everyone prepares to celebrate a finalization of a contract, to include things like auto loans and mortgages, with some … Continue reading
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Preparing For the 100 Day Countdown
So many projects in mind, and all in the business of being a Sole Proprietor. Much of it was put on hold for two reasons: A broken economy A “truck lease to purchase” program Both of the two seems … Continue reading
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Making The Most Of The Blog
I made a promise that I would be more sociable, and yet it’s the last week of February, and the isolation still exists. I keep wishing to just use the Driver’s Blog for just leisure, and still I keep … Continue reading
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