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Podcast Email #8
Thank you for talking about my email. I was joking about being a prisonor
here but things are up and down some days. This is a picture of my sister
and myself. I am the one with the dark hair... I use both email address and
used this one to get your photos that are so great. Hope you have a good
day.. I use to live in Tulsa and went college for a few months at SOSU South
Eastern Oklahoma Univeristy many years ago. in Durant OK.. I am getting
ready to go to work and then thank goodness I have 2 days off to work on the
house as that gets behind. Hope to see some more pictures.
Wendy
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hi tom, cannot access your latest ipod [denver] problem maybe this end. may
fly into nevada in a couple of weeks for some sunshine. 10 hour flight. from
uk. ughhh. regards malcolm
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Hello, Mr Wiles, I hope this messeage find you with a full load and a lot of
miles ahead I looked at a company a month or so ago that offered owner
operators the deal that the company would make the truck payment, insurancem
and the owner was responsible for gas ,a cell phone and an accountant! Do
you have any idea who this company would be? I cant seem to find it anywhere
and I like that deal! If not do you know any other companies that offer this
same deal! thanks
Terry
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Greetings Tom,
Hope unloading Fri. morning goes smoothly. What did you haul from Fowler CA?
Just a quick heads up FYI in case you were not aware of it,
www.truckerphoto.com is listed in the Sept/Oct issue of RoadKing magazine on
page 18. This page is titled "High Octane - Cool sites for Truckers".
Under your URL is says and I quote " Set up as a site to share snapshots
from the road, this site also offers restaurant reviews, message boards, a
blog and links to audio Podcasts for your listening pleasure."
Before you know it you're going to be a truckin' rock star!
All the best,
Bob the wannabe
Griffith IN
PS you probably went right by my place off Cline Ave and Rt 80 on your way
to Grand Rapids
Bob Beard
Quotemearate.com
219-714-7628 direct
815-346-5845 fax
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hi tom, unable to access latest ipod, but, a good friend of mine who knows
computers far better than me, is coming to my house to really sort this out.
he is going to spend some time educating me on computer proceedure. I'm new
to this game, but am hoping to improve my caperbility. I run windows 98 on
broadband. No mic. no cams . I just keep it simple and learn more slowly.
ABOUT ME; I am retired, 64 years old, live on my own [ divorced years ago]
my hobbys are: ballroom dancing,biking [honda c90--- I have four of these
small motorcycles---great fun] I collect battery powered invalid scooters,
some of which I convert into an electric trike by bolting the rear end of
the scooter to the front end of an old moped. I remove the electronic
controller [which is most likely broken anyway thats why I get the scooters
for free] I then fit a series ---- paralell switch. real simple and so much
more reliable. will send some pics. not my trike, but very similar. I also
have an electric car bought new 3 months ago. made in india, but the
electrics developed and made in california. range is 40 miles top speed
40mph. a town car really. 6 hours to charge on house electricity. type in g
wiz on google to see the car. Have you traveled out of usa like europe or
asia tom.do you get emails from other countries? UK truckers are all paid by
hours worked. years ago, one trucking company paid drivers on a percentage
of what the truck earned [the more loads delivered --more money earned] but
the accident rate was rather high. taxi drivers are in the same rat race.
any thing you wish to know about british trucking or my country feel free
tom.All the very best. regards malcolm
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Hello! I'd like to subscribe to your "pictures of my trucker travels". I
stumbled across your site from www.hwyblogs.com. My boyfriend (who just
started driving a big orange pumpkin of a truck) told me to check that site.
I love how you have everything laid out, comments, truck stop food,
pictures, everything!! It gives me a glimpse of the road life that I don't
get to see.
The 2 tattoos of the truck and bike are my favorite, that's pretty cool. I
got one tattoo of a Dodge Viper logo on my ankle.. and I want another!
Anyways, I'm running my mouth. Love the site!
:: Jessica ::
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Hi Tom,
I came across your site from a derogatory comment made on fuckfrance.com.
Here's the link, if you're interested.
http://www.fuckfrance.com/read.html?postid=1461468&replies=31&page=1
I apologize if the foul language is offensive, I just don't know that much
about you other than from what I've read tonight on your website. Great,
interesting stuff.
Just curious, how do truckers stay awake? Are the stories about uppers
really true? I don't know how ya'll stay awake. Massive doses of coffee?
Talking to other truckers? I try a 4 hour drive and I feel like I'm about to
nod off.
Best regards,
Lou
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Hi Tom,
Glad you enjoyed the link to the Southwest Airlines trip report on
Airliners.net. That same pilot has written 5 other trip reports that were
also great! I hear you talking quite often about using your Qualcomm
Communications unit. Could you go into a little detail on its operation?
Does it connect via a cell phone, satellite or how? Also you mention about
using a scanner to send in your trip reports. Is this a regular computer
type scanner or something else? I really enjoyed your sound scene trip and
subsequent information on buying a new LCD widescreen TV.
Keep those interesting podcasts coming!
Regards,
Vince from near Syracuse, NY
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Tom,
Now in my early 40’s, I’ll never forget my visits from a favorite uncle
named Ronald. He came out to west Texas to show off his new Peterbuilt. I
sat in the seat next to him, and listened as he called up a few trucker
friends on his CB radio. This was so long ago, that this rig was all tube,
and glowed in the darkness. I love the old tube stuff, and some think it
sounds better for some reason or another. At the time I thought he had the
coolest job in the world. I wanted to be an astronaut until that time.
Well I became neither. I’m currently a video producer. I enjoy your podcast.
It not only reminds me of that time, but it communicates some of what it
feels like to be on the open road. Yea, it probably ain’t all roses. You
make it sound pretty good though.
Best to you,
Joe
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Joe Mizera
Mizera Digital Video
512-656-3853
joe@mizera.org
http://www.austexvideo.com
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Tom:
I'm listening to your KSCO interview a week late. I usually call in when
I listen in real time. I would have called in, if I had been home.
All the signs I see on trucks saying "drivers needed" have peaked my
curiosity. I would like to ride along with you or someone else that you
might know, for a day or two. Would this be possible? I could meet you
somewhere when you are west bound for California, or meet you in Calif.
and jump off on your east bound leg.
I'm a retired 18 wheeler flyer (a B747) so we can swap "war stories".
Ed
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Hi Tom…
I really enjoy your podcast and have been listening to it faithfully for a
few months now. I trained as a truck driver after I got out of school and
was going to make a career out of it but a few other opportunities came
along, and long story short, 20 years later I am working in high-tech
management.
I was listening to your podcast today as I was passing a truck on the
highway. The trailer was a 53’ reefer that had what appeared to be 4 fixed
axles as opposed to a set of sliding tandems. I have seen this configuration
with what appears to be 3 fixed axles also. I have always wondered why these
trailers are configured that way. And are they difficult to navigate city
streets with assuming the extra axles do not have an air lift on them like
some of the dump trailers do?
Another question I have always wondered about is what it is like to haul
live cattle or pigs etc. Does the movement of the animals have an effect on
the handling of the truck?
Thanks for what you do.
Steve in Canada
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...was my iTune player. I tried both links and different
browsers with the same problem. I tried RealPlayer and
it worked normally. Maybe with Apple's new iPod thingys,
their system is getting overworked.
I loved that piano music... maybe I can get that
guy to allow me to use some of his compositions
as bumper.
Mental Security. I've also never heard that
term... I think you're on to something, but...
...the one suggestion I have regarding the
obnoxious guy in the restaurant. A better solution
would have been to simply stop by the table and
kill him.
I know, I know, it takes a little effort, but If
everyone did their part and killed just a few
obnoxious jerks, the world would become a kinder
and gentler place.
Seeya,
Carl
http://www.WDSlibrary.com
Listen to my latest Podcast:
http://www.wdslibrary.com/PodcastIndex.html
mailto:Carl@WDSlibrary.zzn.com
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