Say hello to Toya at the front desk. Don't walk on Harold's frikken grass. Work hard. Make the instructors say, "That guy has a real good attitude.", and you will do well.

I have finally arrived in Des Moines. My luggage however is still somewhere between Newark and here. :roll: It should arrive by Noon in theory. I just hope that I don't need anything first thing.

Oh, and my flight was delayed due to "mechanical difficulties" So by the time I got my lost luggage claim filed, got checked in at the Baymont, and got the application paperwork filled out I only have 2 hours to sleep before I have to be up for the 6:30 am start, so I guess I'll push through and load up on Coffee.

On a very sweet note I am supposed to be sharing a suite with two others. They have not yet arrived, so I have a microwave, fridge, and coffeepot all to myself. (Future TMC applicants note that only a few rooms have these amenities - don't expect it.) The three to a room deal is because we have 95 people in this weeks orientation. :shock:

OMG 95??? 3 to a room? That is amazing. You will lose 5-10, if not more, by Friday. Columbia is supposed to be upgraded to take more. Other terminals are being built/bought/upgraded to take some of the pressure off DSM, as a training facility and as a terminal. 95 has to be a record.

Yes, 95 IS a record.

hay von and fred.....
downriverrob, rick and my self are in our class right now.. theres only three of us representing tmc here. lots of CRST people.
(20) give or take?? we are having a little down time right now,someone from the office is running late.. goto go,,class is starting..

what's the scoop on the crst people?

maybe we bought their flatbed division!

god i hope not...

Who's teaching the class?

probably austin

Richard?