Superdog Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I think it's time I either dust off my stool at the local tavern or check into a padded room,as I really don't know how much more I can take. My blood pressure and blood sugar has really been screwed up lately,with being laid up last Dec.,then again in March,plus the engine disaster in my son's truck. Supposed to get my knee cut on but now they wnt to delay that til my blood pressure is under control,more damn pills . Now to top it all off, I was having a decent day,pretty stress free,looking forward to a long weekend,then a call from my son,a damn pickup full of Mexicans pulls smack in front of him and he hits them,hood trashed,shoved back into cab,cowl bent,windheild broke,cab shove back into sleeper,radiator shove into enngine,they take off without stopping,but only manage to make it a few blocks away,siting here waiting for the wrecker to drop truck off.top of my head about ready to come of,don't know whether to cry,fly or die. Sorry for rant. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Its not fun to deal with but like the saying goes tough times don't last, tough people do. Besides you drive the toughest trucks in the world, sort of like a reflection of you. Hang in there. 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Jeez that stinks. Hang in there brother. I hope your son is OK. Bright side of things, I assume he was driving a Mack. Could have been worse if he was driving a Daihatsu Charade or a Chevy Aveo or some little turd car. (No offense Aveo owners.) 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Lucky he wasn't driving a freightliner or it would of been a write off! I take it your son is ok? At times like this you just have to look to the future. There will come a time where your health is better, your trucks are running good again and you will look back and say I made it through. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 That just sucks! Sorry for your troubles Mike. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Yep we all get times when we wonder what the heck we did to deserve such special treatment hope the young blokes OK trucks can fix but humans not so well sometimes You know one day you will sit back and laugh at his over a beer or two, may Dad always tells me "good always comes from bad , sometimes you just have to wait", followed by a long pause and then he goes " a real long time" Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Crap Mike!! Hope Mikey is Okay. Sorry to hear the Dog is wounded, doesn't sound too promising to fix? UGH, I'm betting no insurance on their part either. Keep your head up, things will work out. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hang in there brother.....remember God will not put on you more than you can handle and when you come through it it'll make you stronger.......Bobby j. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Keep on Praying as often as possible. He knows your suffering is only temporary. We are here for you. That alone should cheer you up. See i'm already feeling better now. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 We here for you to rant or B.S. too. The most important thing is you son is ok. Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Crap 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 we will have to send you over a bull bar might help to stop some of the damage in the future Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBullDog Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Whatever those mexicans were piled into must have been hella tough if they survived, let alone drove it a few blocks. That's a lot of damage to the Mack, so the pile of junk they were riding in ought to be non existent. 18 hours ago, Superdog said: a damn pickup full of Mexicans pulls smack in front of him and he hits them,hood trashed,shoved back into cab,cowl bent,windheild broke,cab shove back into sleeper,radiator shove into enngine,they take off without stopping,but only manage to make it a few blocks away, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 That sucks glad he is all right. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Where did he hit the Mexicans in Ottumwa? The packing plant advertises on the local country station in Spanish to hire them we used to hear them while staying in the cabin in drakesville. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 2 hours ago, RedBullDog said: Whatever those mexicans were piled into must have been hella tough if they survived, let alone drove it a few blocks. That's a lot of damage to the Mack, so the pile of junk they were riding in ought to be non existent. Almost new jacked up Ford pickup Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 1 hour ago, ranchhopper said: Where did he hit the Mexicans in Ottumwa? The packing plant advertises on the local country station in Spanish to hire them we used to hear them while staying in the cabin in drakesville. Beardstown,il Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 5 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: we will have to send you over a bull bar might help to stop some of the damage in the future Paul Thought about putting one on my Superliner when I get it done for this reason. Glad he's okay. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Well that sucks. Glad your son is ok and hopefully your health will improve. That was one beautiful Superliner. Sad to see it in that condition. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Dammit Mike.... Words escape me at this point. I will say keep your chin up and hang in there. It wasn't that long ago I sold off all my toys (one of which went to Iowa) to stay afloat. Things are moving in the right direction for me now & at a pace faster than I expected. Keep the faith my friend. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Wow Mike, that does suck, to the highest level of sucktivity. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Underdog Posted May 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2016 Ditto on all the comments here, Mike. Sucks to see the truck in that condition. No matter how nice you keep your stuff, or how careful you are out on the road, you can't control the actions of others around you. My CX was in about the same condition about 4 years ago, and about the same time, my wife of 20 years decided she don't want to be married to a trucker any more. I know how you feel with shit stacked high against you, don't seem worth fighting anymore, but you'll get through as I am trying to do. Got a new wife who likes trucks, and getting my MH ready for the road is my therapy. When you're at the bottom, there's no way to go but back up again. I'll be back on top of my game again, and I'll bet you will be too. Best wishes to you and your family it will turn around. Gregg 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Damn Mike, That's just unbelievable! Glad Mikey is allright, I know it don't help much but you gotta look at it this way, the truck's replaceable, he's not. Hope you get yourself feeling better soon, be thinking about ya Bud. Ron Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Looking at the Superliner makes me sick. Hang in there you will get thru this. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45393-why-me-page-2/#findComment-334790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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