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RoadKing06

Expert Expediter
Tracy has had an awsome few weeks lately. He had 9 loads last week and he had 6 loads in by Wednesday this week. One being over 900 miles to Mobile Alabama from Michigan. He is still recoupoerating form that one. He had done a short run just before taking that load. He pushed himself to the limiit on Wednesday. He tried to sleep today to recouperate but it was too hot for him to sleep. He has no A/C in van and no generator.

A/C is going to be harder to go without than heat is during the winter I think. I hope to at least get his a/c fixed with this check. We are almost caught up with his good weeks. Since I have been taking care of my mom our income has basically gone in half since I am not working in order to care for my mom.

Tracy is trying to rest tonight while it is cool then go back in service in the a.m. He is currently in Hope Hull, Alabama.

I am hoping he makes it home on Saturday. We have a Bike Run Fundraiser Benefit planned for my mom in order to help pay for her funeral. I was really looking forward to riding in the ride. I can't ride mine since Tracy has it in pieces, because it needs a new part in order to start correctly. I can't ride his becasue it is too big for me. He told me to go ahead and ride his, knowing full well I won't even sit on it, without him. I am not going to crash his bike just because I couldn't touch the ground while trying to balance it, no way! I want to live a little longer thank you very much.

So I will be at the event serving food, and registering people.
If you are in the area, stop by and say hay. The Bike Ride is open to all vehicles, including Expediting Vehicles! We have registration from 10 am -12pm then leaving at 12:30pm.

They will be riding to Napoleon Harley, to Haskins, OH, to Grand Rapids, OH and another place then back to Swanton, OH. The party starts at 5pm. There will be 50/50 raffles at all the stops. You can come for just the party, There will be food, Chicken, Spaghetti, and side dishes, drinks, and a DJ for entertainment.

The cost to get in without being part of the ride is $7.00 covers your dinner and entertainment. There will be more raffles and other fundraising games.

I hope to see a couple of you any way, if possible. If you have a bike and room for a passanger, as long as it is not a crotch rocket, I wouldn't mind a ride in the Bike Run, LOL.
I am uploaded a copy of the flyer here. foundraiser05.jpg
 
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Dynamite 1

Moderator
Staff member
Fleet Owner
we hope all goes well for your sister dale, tracy/laura, hope the benefit goes over well for you also.
been a busy week for us putting the finishing touches on the wedding and dealing with last minute crisis'. today is cake day for the girls and me, im gonna stay low profile and outta the way till rehearsal tonight. wedding at 2 tomorrow, then we will need a cure for tattered nerves.
 

Wolfeman68

Veteran Expediter
Fleet Owner
US Marines
Morning all. Heading off in a bit to the Michigan Truck Driving Championship in Lansing. Will post on the activities when I have the chance.

Tom/Tina good luck with the wedding.

Tracy/Laura hope the benefit goes well.

Dale anything I can do don't hesitate to call.

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chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
Good Morning .... no coffee yet, but i did make it to my delivery in the Elkton Mich 1.5 hrs early...but they won't unload me for another half hour....When i drop this, I am going oos, and heading somewhere for a few hours sleep...then home for the weekend....

The week turned out real good..took the load to Houston, Tx figuring on DH'in home from there..dispatch got me a shorty headin east and droppin in Lafayette La..After that i started towards home..made it to Olive Branch MS., and spent the night there...took off from there and made it to TN and got a load out of Springfield TN goin up here to elkton,mich...now ill dh the 170 miles home....but all in all, the week ended up payin pretty good..Thanks Dispatch..

Empty...
 
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shadow7663

Expert Expediter
Dale sorry to hear about your sister. Hope all goes well.
Laura I hope you have a big turn out at the benefit ride. Good to hear Tracy is running solid.
Tom enjoy the wedding.
Steve good luck in your contest. I hope all goes well.

As for me the past 2 days have been jam packed between Graduation, awards ceremonies for the younger kids and honey do list. This morning I will be doing a pm on the cube van have 1 more event this afternoon then hopefully pick my truck up from the shop and get back at it.

Everyone enjoy your festivities!
 

shadow7663

Expert Expediter
Steve Just pretend those orange cones are Large cups of Tim Hortons coffee..... This way we know you'll get real close to them without knocking them over :D
 

SWTexas1

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
Morning all, been a great week for me, Now just waiting to see whats on tap for the weekend. To all those off to Graduation, and other fun Family events Enjoy.

Tom and Tina good luck with the Wedding, did that with our Baby Girl 2 weeks ago.

Steve Good luck in the Truck Comp.

Dale we will keep your Sister and rest of your Family in our Prayers

Tracy and Laura Good Luck with Your Benefit, Hope you have a huge Crowd.

To everyone Else Have a Great Weekend and Be Safe
 

OntarioVanMan

Retired Expediter
Owner/Operator
Good Morning .... no coffee yet, but i did make it to my delivery in the Elkton Mich 1.5 hrs early...but they won't unload me for another half hour....When i drop this, I am going oos, and heading somewhere for a few hours sleep...then home for the weekend....

The week turned out real good..took the load to Houston, Tx figuring on DH'in home from there..dispatch got me a shorty headin east and droppin in Lafayette La..After that i started towards home..made it to Olive Branch MS., and spent the night there...took off from there and made it to TN and got a load out of Springfield TN goin up here to elkton,mich...now ill dh the 170 miles home....but all in all, the week ended up payin pretty good..Thanks Dispatch..

Empty...

Those numbers you posted...you jumped ahead of me with my 1 1/2 weeks off, but I'll catch up to ya......LOL...
I am totally recharged......I am going to make John so much money he'll be able to afford golf lessons......:p
 

jelliott

Veteran Expediter
Motor Carrier Executive
US Army
God knows I need them!!!!! I have yet to ever break 90. But it is the only sport with a beverage cart!

Have the Load One Customer Golf outing tomorrow!!!!! Looks like a lot of customers coming out!!!
 

Rocketman

Veteran Expediter
Empty and OOS. Now Ive gotta get these Texas birds...I mean bugs...scrubbed off the van and get over to Lakeshore for my large decals...finally. After that.... room is already booked and Im ready for it.

May stop by Isis somewhere in the hustle.
 

OntarioVanMan

Retired Expediter
Owner/Operator
Empty and OOS. Now Ive gotta get these Texas birds...I mean bugs...scrubbed off the van and get over to Lakeshore for my large decals...finally. After that.... room is already booked and Im ready for it.

May stop by Isis somewhere in the hustle.

man you get a lot of rooms......LOL...must be nice to be making so much money...hehehe
 

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
Soo..I didn't stop anywhere and sleep...stopped at the "J" in sagina and filled up ad headed for home....home now..goin to bed...you all be safe and have a great weekend,,,

And OVM...there was never a thought that you wouldn't catch me and surpass me again...but you need to ad $2700 more dollars for this passed week to those numbers...:D

Oh, and i just had to turndown a nice weekend run to the upper east coast that didn't deliver till monday because i needed to be home and do the "dad" stuff....
 

OntarioVanMan

Retired Expediter
Owner/Operator
Soo..I didn't stop anywhere and sleep...stopped at the "J" in sagina and filled up ad headed for home....home now..goin to bed...you all be safe and have a great weekend,,,

And OVM...there was never a thought that you wouldn't catch me and surpass me again...but you need to ad $2700 more dollars for this passed week to those numbers...:D

Oh, and i just had to turndown a nice weekend run to the upper east coast that didn't deliver till monday because i needed to be home and do the "dad" stuff....

I can do 2700 standing on my head....LOL....that is like 1/2 a weeks work.....;) oops there goes them numbers again.....hehehehe
 

cheri1122

Veteran Expediter
Driver
One dry run & one round trip with the return half cancelled, and it was still a good week! Mostly because I got to send a box of goodies to a complete stranger serving in Afghanistan with my cousin Jesse. I hope it's a guy [I just got the name 'Sgt Smith] because I put in some fun stuff [frisbee, squirt gun, kazoo] that included a genuine whoopie cushion, lol. Also snacks, cookies, drink poweders, and toiletries - only thing I left out was a note explaining why I sent it, because dispatch called and I had to rush off. I wrote a note to explain, but it'll probably arrive long after the box - I can find a post office in 30 seconds with the GPS, but it was 5 days before I found a mailbox. :rolleyes:
John's mention of the beverage cart makes golf sound good, even for a klutz, lol.
Is anyone videotaping the Truckdriving Championship thing? I would've liked to go & cheer for Steve.....
 

jelliott

Veteran Expediter
Motor Carrier Executive
US Army
I know they are taking pics up there, not sure if our guys consented to video, lol.
 
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