Just put in for my social security, and expect to start collecting as of the first of January. That means I won't be going OTR anymore. I've been looking forward to getting out of 18 wheels, and doing something part-time, like running a wrecker. Local company has been having fun at the Punta Gorda scale house. Wrecker licensed for 26,000 rolls across the scale with a forklift at 30,500, and to get the truck out of the scale, the company ups the weight class to 32,000. Twice, they got away with it, but the last time, the weighmaster woke up. "Ok, your truck is fine now, but your driver is not. Over 26,000 pounds, the driver is required to have a CDL." I'm also quite familiar with a log book for trips that go beyond the radius. And, it means I get to sleep at home, in my own bed from now on. I really think I can do this. You guys all be safe out there on the big road, and in the weather Ma-Nature is throwing at you all.

Yes, Kevin. The best wishes includes you too.:lol::lol:

 

Congrats WW. I wish I could get out of the OTR biz, but until jobs magically appear in my area, I'm pretty much stuck out here.

 

Congratulations mate.

Though I bet with all that bendin' over you'll be doin', they may not like you wearing yer Kilt.

 

Well Windy Wazowski...you ready to be a Hooker?

...wait...that's not what I signed up for...

 

I am sorry to hear that you will be retiring, Windwalker. It sounds like you have a plan to stay busy. I hope you will still hang out with us. Somebody needs to stick around and tell these kids about the "good old days."

 

so you are finally retiring, good for you. enjoy it!!! :thumbsup:

 

Enjoy you retirement WW...I too have turned in my keys & starting a new business...

All the best.

Kat

 

Roadhog, somehow, I just knew I was not immune to your humor. But, I really don't expect to do much bending over. And, I'm afraid I'm not much good as a hooker either. On the street or rugs. (Yeah, I know about them to, with all the little 2 1/2" pieces of yarn) Remember a year ago or so, I said I had "DONE IT"? Well, now I will have the chance to put it all together again. This time, it won't be producing hydrogen. The concept that makes the electrolizers more efficient, will make virtually all electrical applications more efficient as well. Fully implemented around the country, it's worth trillions of dollars a year. Phase-angle correctors will be obsolete. With the royalties I'm told I will be getting, I can donate the monthly social security checks to charity. And, it may also be that I won't really be off the road. You know those nice, big, fancy, motorhomes? The ones the size of a greyhound bus? It may be a couple of years before I can afford one, but at this point, I'd say that's in the works. Complete with CB radio.

Retired does not mean dead.:lol2::clap::smokin:atriot:

I'll also be signing up for my VA benefits. Been making my own way for the last 40 years, so I'd say it's about time I start collecting on that too.

 

Thanks Kat.

Guess that's what happens to us after so many years of driving...

We become "ACCOMPLISHED DRIVERS"...

Webster's dictionary says "accomplished" means "FINISHED"...

Did I say that???

If you don't mind my asking...

As an "accomplished driver", what are you getting into next???

 

Don't mind at all WW, have been working on a plan for several months now, been a dream of mine for many years, thought I would do when I got out of the "business" and with the way things have been going in trucking the last few years it's damned hard to make an honest living anymore, so I decided "it's time".

This is likely going to be a bit of a shock, but, well I've always had the dream of opening a bakery in the small town that I live in. I've spent the last three months researching the idea, doing a business plan, finding the "right" spot. Well it all seems to be coming together now...today is the day I go see if the bankers are willing to lend me the money. I'm nervous, scared as all get out & will probably make myself sick...but if it all goes well... Thing is I've had TONS of support from the local community,I was actually stopped on the street yesterday in town by one of the local restaurant owners wanting to know when I'd be opening; she wants to buy from me; seems my local insurance agent has been telling everyone she knows what I'm hoping to do (she happens to be a friend as well, so no biggie & she know literally everyone in town), family, friends, etc, so if the bank is 1/2 that I should make out OK.