layover in Houston

[LDB]

Is it a layover if you are at home? It feels that way sometimes. Anyway, I'm in Houston for the next two weeks while the new truck is completed and ready to roll.

Leo Bricker
OOIDA 677319
truck 4958
73's K5LDB
Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.

 

[Broompilot]

Don't tell anyone I TOLD YOU!!! There I could not help myself. Been there done that yeah it will be ready in oh late Sept... October 1,2,3,4,5, etc... 31 than November 1,2,3,4, oh yeah its gona be one year Tommorow I took delivery.

In the meantime (back up the hands of time one year) I had no job until the truck was assembled.

For those of you who want to spec a truck plan on it not being finished on time....

 

[Tennesseahawk]

Leo... I'll let loose with the airhorn when I go thru Houston tomorrow. I'm goin to Laredo to buy my daughter a sombrero

 

[LDB]

That's a long drive just to get a sombrero. :+

Leo Bricker
OOIDA 677319
truck 4958
73's K5LDB
Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.

 

[LDB]

Well, Murphy has his hands in things as usual. The upside is that although the APU install is taking longer than anticipated they are doing an EXTREMELY good job of it. They are taking the time to mount components inside the battery box rather than just onto the frame as the installation instructions call for. They are also VERY thorough and deliberate with wiring runs etc. so it's going to be an excellent job when finished.

The cargo box should arrive today at the installer. I should be able to pick up the truck from the APU installer tomorrow. I've got a few more make-ready items for the dealer after these places finish with the truck.

At this point I'm not sure if I'll try to get to orientation 11/21 or wait till the 11/28 session.

Leo Bricker
OOIDA 677319
truck 4958
73's K5LDB
Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.

 

[Tennesseahawk]

Leo... did you ever tell us who you've decided to run with?

 

[LDB]

Not yet. I'm waiting on the official acceptance. I've submitted CDL, medical long form etc. so it's just a matter of reviewing it all but until they tell me go to orientation I'm not calling it a done deal. I've got 2 "suspects" and already have an acceptance from one but that's my backup plan at this point. I hope to hear by tomorrow and not have to wait out the weekend. Once it's decided positively I'll let you know.

Leo Bricker
OOIDA 677319
truck 4958
73's K5LDB
Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.