Memphis here I come

LDB · Jan 27, 2006

I pick up a load this afternoon that delivers tomorrow morning in Memphis. I'll be going to the J in Olive Branch, MS. after delivery because it's not nearly as awful as the West Memphis stops. I hope to get out of there but very possibly will wind up 'weekending' there. If anyone is going to be in that area maybe we can grab lunch or something.

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highway star · Jan 27, 2006

When I was driving T/T I went to Olive Branch twice a week. The toy company I worked for has a plant there. I'm sure it's much more quiet than W.Memphis. I'm in Indy waiting to pick-up tommorow to go to E.Providence R.I.

LDB · Jan 27, 2006

That sounds like a potentially cool side trip. What toy company is that? Do they do tours?

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Broompilot · Jan 28, 2006

Really, a Toy Factory I love toys guess thats why I own a truck its my oversize Tonka... Anyway good luck in Olive Branch, had two knocks at the door last Friday night (remember Dave) one was a FED EX Guy asking me for $ you know the story wife and I need something to eat, truck broke down thousands in bills and were out of $. Softey I am told him to come back in ten minutes and never showed up I only had $20. bills. Think I was gona get scamed???

Second was this beautiful wonderfull young, NO no no that was someone else, no thanks dear I dont need any company. So I thought I was safe from these people way out in Olive Branch but they got em to.

highway star · Jan 28, 2006

It's called American Plastic Toys. Not much to see that you hav'nt allready in any plastic molding facility.

When I started there in '78 it was called Gay Toys. The word Gay came from using an initial from the names of the 3 original investors in the company. Of course, in the early '60s the word simply meant happy. You can imagine the ration of grief I got pulling a trailer that had "Another load of Gay Toys" in huge letters on the side. The name change came around '83 or so.

Broompilot · Jan 29, 2006

Highway Star I love old toys and I remember the Gay Toy Co. I have seen some of the toys. (When time permits I enjoy going down old US highways and finding Antique shops) The bargins you find are worth my time, although its harder and harder to find everyone is looking for antiques and all I am seeing is Collectables which are worth 0 just cause it says limited edition means jack ^&*(().

Very Cool. As for a driving a Truck displaying a signs with you described well the only thing that can compare is my wifes Mary Kay car. I aint driving no Pink Caddy even if its free.

Pappy · Jan 30, 2006

Highway Star----Real stress is staying overnight at the Pilot in Memphis with 20 or so thugs around your truck and you only have a 9 shot clip load on board!

Pappy
35 years OTR T/T x( x( x(

TeamCaffee · Jan 30, 2006

We really like to take tours of factories. What other tours have you been on LDB? Hope you had a good weekend in Olive Branch.

TJ959 · Feb 4, 2006

Yep. I'm with you on Olive Branch. It's the best place to go near Memphis. I've never been bothered there by professional female types but I've been scammed every time I get that far south anywhere. It seems like the panhandlers prefer a warmer climate. I must look like a soft touch. Probably because I am.

LDB · Feb 4, 2006

Olive Branch was pretty nice. I saw a team for Con-Way I knew so we had a nice visit. I met a solo for them also plus another Landstar solo so there were enough of us to have a good time while waiting. I also tried out Tops BBQ across the street from the J and it was good and reasonably priced. I got called to do a FEMA job starting Monday so I headed home to do a few piddly things that needed done to the truck and get the laundry caught up. I'll drive up to Alexandria tomorrow in time to be set to watch the game. I have only toured Georgetown Toyota so far but hope to get to do more tours when I can.

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