[Syncrosonix]

Originally Posted by dobry4u

I just wanted to update that I now have a mentor/trainer and will be coordinating meeting up tomorrow.

I am sooooo ready! :lol:

good luck and hopefully you have a mentor that actually gives a crap about his/her students.

[Orangetxguy]

Originally Posted by Syncrosonix

my favorite petro is the one in wheeler ridge, ca. i remember there being a texaco gas station where that whole t/s is built. it was only a gas station and a large empty field. there was NOTHING else there. that was recent as 2 1/2 years ago, too.

Ummmmmmm....I haven't been through Wheeler Ridge since Nov 04. The Petro has been there a long time. In 1981 it was a Union 76...but it still had a cafe and lot's of truck parking. The T/A across I-5 was there as well...and as crappy in 1980 as it is now.

[Bumper]

Stan they just opened the second Chevron station there on the Petro Plaza. There is a new In and Out Hamburger and a new chinese fast food place there too. You wouldnt recognize the place.

[dobry4u]

Ridge Runner wrote:

Well good luck to you!!! Are you set up to post from the road??

Thanks Ridge Runner and yes, I have a lap top and a phone I can tether. I'll let you know how it goes.

Syncrosonix wrote:
good luck and hopefully you have a mentor that actually gives a crap about his/her students.

Thanks Syncrosonix. I hope so too!

[Ridge Runner]

Originally Posted by dobry4u

Thanks Ridge Runner and yes, I have a lap top and a phone I can tether. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks Syncrosonix. I hope so too!

YES!!! If you have any problems with your "trainer" please post it here as you will get very good advice on how to deal with that. A bad trainer at this point can either "make or break" a good thing. Don't let it happen to you.

[Syncrosonix]

Originally Posted by Orangetxguy

Ummmmmmm....I haven't been through Wheeler Ridge since Nov 04. The Petro has been there a long time. In 1981 it was a Union 76...but it still had a cafe and lot's of truck parking. The T/A across I-5 was there as well...and as crappy in 1980 as it is now.

then where was that texaco? i remember seeing one and fueling up my car before. i've also made countless piss stops there before going through the grapevine.

[belpre122]

Originally Posted by Ridge Runner

YES!!! If you have any problems with your "trainer" please post it here as you will get very good advice on how to deal with that. A bad trainer at this point can either "make or break" a good thing. Don't let it happen to you.

Exactly Ridge! The quality of this "trainer' is the most important thing right now.

Team truck driving is a challenge for anyone, especially in a trainer/student situation. Be ready for the inherent stress. It happens to everyone. It will pass and it does get better as time goes by.

Keep us posted! You have a full CAD cheering section anticipating your unbridled success! Also, while Syncrosonix may have some questionable restroom habits,:P he is a rock solid individual and he is indeed on the same journey that you are about to embark upon and can be a great source of Swift specific information while you are out there.

Go get 'em girl!

[Bumper]

And if she gets a male trainer they will be moteling it every night....

[dobry4u]

belpre122 wrote:

Keep us posted! You have a full CAD cheering section anticipating your unbridled success! Also, while Syncrosonix may have some questionable restroom habits,Razz he is a rock solid individual and he is indeed on the same journey that you are about to embark upon and can be a great source of Swift specific information while you are out there.

Go get 'em girl!

Thanks for all your advice and encouragement. It is very much appreciated. I will, no doubt, be pestering Syncrosonix for his insight!

Bumper:

And if she gets a male trainer they will be moteling it every night....

Actually Bumper, I am going out with a male trainer but the sleeper is a double so we'll probably be in the truck every night and eventually team driving. No HBO :cry:

[Bumper]

Your going to team with this guy? You must already know your trainer.