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Heart stopping moment

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by TurboDiesel, Dec 28, 2019.

  1. yooperdave

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    Shure looked like an officer in the bed of the truck!!!:jaw:


    A lot of what burned me out on truck driving is the cell phone phenomenon... When I started in trucking in the early 2000's there wasn't any and it WAS much safer when I left then came back to it years later well..... That is a daily scene where I was running almost always due to either the truck or the car on a phone... People put the suction cup in front of their face on the windows or hold it I have even spotted a few tapped to the steering wheels...

    Id say at east twice a day I would narrowly miss an accident wether its a truck or car causing it and I do mean narrowly. You gotta have nerves of steel to be a trooper, first responder or even a good truck driver because of that type of accident.
     
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    Same reason I stopped riding motorcycles after 30+ accident free years.
     
  4. Pallet Pete

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    Yup its why I wont buy another one too.
     
  5. TurboDiesel

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    Sorry, was not my intent, Jason.:handshake:

    I will do better.
     
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    No need to apologize, I'm just playin.
     
  7. Jack Straw

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    Hey, if you don’t like the way I drive stay off the sidewalk! :p
     
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    Think maybe I’ll update the title and add “(NOT MY heart!)”
    :whistle:
    :D
     
  10. T.Jeff Veal

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    This was my moment. I know dad didn't see the truck coming and pulled out in front of him. But the truck was loaded, speeding and on a road he was not routed to be on. This was 6-20-01...
    My dad didn't suffer with cancer anymore...this happened right in front of his shop. 1228192110.jpg
     
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    That’s pretty hard to see Jeff.
    I’m sorry.
    You will get to see him again one day.
    God bless his soul, and your heart for bearing it all these years.
     
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    Thanks, that's what made me change my ways...the reason I live for CHRIST now...just wanted to share my experience...
     
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    May he R.I.P.. I'm sure he is looking down Jeff, proud of the steps you are now walking.
     
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    Thanks
     
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    Sorry to hear that Jeff
     
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    I love how the guy is running alongside it holding it. Like that's gonna do anything

    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    That is appropriate to say every day. Both for safety and guidance for the split second decisions.
     
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    It tears me up inside to see the videos of scum pouring water and other things on our fine law enforcement members.
     
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    i bet there were some pants bought that day.