Popular Post farmer52 Posted June 16, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2013 Had a couple "puckers" and an "aw shit" on the way back to the farm on Sunday morning...Pucker #1Cruising south on I81 just north of Harrisburg. Speed limit in the area is 65mph and I was going about 60mph. State Police sitting in the median. I drove by and looked in my mirror...damn if he didn't pull out and follow me for couple miles then blew by me. Whew!Pucker #2As I passed through the toll booth at Breezewood I was flagged over by the DOT Inspector. I parked as far away from the booth as possible. What seemed like an eternity, he finally walked up next to me giving the trailer and truck a close look. He asked "what is this exemption?". I explained the MH is a show truck and I just came from a truck show in Macungie. He gave the truck another once over and I could read his mind "show truck...where is all the polished chrome?" While he was looking I told him the truck was a private vehicle and not for hire. It is a hobby and I take it to shows. Finally he asked "Do you get trophys or prize money at these shows?" I was actually impressed he knew the meaning of the exemption. I told him "no sir, it is for fun". Another "are you f'in' crazy" look and then he said "have a good day" and turned and walked away. Whew...2 puckers in one day...I just hope my shorts aren't stained. My "aw shit" came in Breezewood. I was sitting at a signal light waiting for what seemed like an eternity for it to change to green. I spied a good Diesel fuel price and decided to make a right turn and get fuel. Well I thought I had enough room to make the turn. As I was turning, I "kissed" the curb with my right rear trailer tire. Oh well, it could have been worse, just my feelings were hurt along with a scuffed side wall.Otherwise an uneventful return trip from a great weekend at Macungie. 5 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I hate to rub a curb too, but sometimes you can't help it. The more seat time you get it'll all get easier as you go, you won't even think about judging a turn,it'll just come naturally. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Like O.D. said Ken, practice makes perfect.Trust me, we've all had our fair share of "puckers" and "aw shits"Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I hate to rub a curb too, but sometimes you can't help it. The more seat time you get it'll all get easier as you go, you won't even think about judging a turn,it'll just come naturally.No I have to disagree with the seat time thing. Actually the more seat time will give you hemroids and you will hit more curbs and will mess up your whole dog gone day. Then you have get the monkey butte powder on the back side.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 No I have to disagree with the seat time thing. Actually the more seat time will give you hemroids and you will hit more curbs and will mess up your whole dog gone day. Then you have get the monkey butte powder on the back side.mikeOh. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 No I have to disagree with the seat time thing. Actually the more seat time will give you hemroids and you will hit more curbs and will mess up your whole dog gone day. Then you have get the monkey butte powder on the back side.mikeroids and powder? I better quit now. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I had a few aw shits on the way to Macungie and back myself. seems cars cant figure that you cant stop on a dime and I hate when they come in the merge lane doin 75mph and expect you to yield to THEM. on the way down the roads were wet and we were going thru Cooperstown Ny following a car , I was about 3-4 car lengths behing and we come around a corner and there was a mudslide in the road from the one week of rain. well he nails the braks and stops dead in his tracks and my 4 car lengths turn into 0 and I locked them up, front wheels slide and back tires are smokein, but we didn't collide, phew!, onward to Macungie. also yesterday comin from the show on 100 before you get off the exit I was following an AC Mack back to the hotel, he was giving it its all doing about 35 and some asshole in a ford diesel dually with stacks is riding my ass flashin his headlites as me, makes me wish I had a 10 foot pole welded straight out from my rear crossmember. I was Dissappointed Farmer, was gonna walk out this am and take a pic of our trucks at the hotel side by side and you were gone! haha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I hate to rub a curb too, but sometimes you can't help it. The more seat time you get it'll all get easier as you go, you won't even think about judging a turn,it'll just come naturally.You got that right there are times it is gonna happen. Just not generally with 2 single axles. you just learn if your gonna hit how to make it less painful and let the tire climb rather then rub 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Oh.Oh......yea. And you have to pay attention instead of looking at wimmins while cruising.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post farmer52 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2013 I was Dissappointed Farmer, was gonna walk out this am and take a pic of our trucks at the hotel side by side and you were gone! hahaYou mean this one?BTW I was history by 8am. Oh and Denny I did get up at 5am. 4 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Ken did you fix up some sleeping quarters in the pup trailer for the event? mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 yeah! that one haha,thanks. we didn't leave the hotel til around 9. stopped at the liquor store on the way from the show and got a bottle of wine and because of room/door lock issues we got upgraded to the Jacuzzi suite haha 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Ken did you fix up some sleeping quarters in the pup trailer for the event?mikeNot really just two (2) big boxes of furniture pads. Vlad and JT backed out. Must have been JT's comment about chili.Got some good suggestions and ideas tho. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 yeah! that one haha,thanks. we didn't leave the hotel til around 9. stopped at the liquor store on the way from the show and got a bottle of wine and because of room/door lock issues we got upgraded to the Jacuzzi suite hahaYou did not mention the upgade. You could have invited the BMT group over for a party. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 You did not mention the upgade. You could have invited the BMT group over for a party.Yeah Matt I would have come over. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 um it was a one person Jacuzzi and was already being shared............. sorry guys 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31588-passed-the-test/#findComment-189144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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