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Oct 8, 2011 | 02:08 PM

#481

ArdWrknTrk

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When I was working on the Mianus River bridge they would haul the 100' beams with no trailer.
Just a dolly on the back end of the beam.

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Originally Posted by Towmanjbo

I saw something like this on the Berlin Turnpike a few years ago only the rear tractor was full size and driving backwards and the trailer had like 12 axles. They were moving a huge bridge part.

That seems pretty crazy.
I wonder how many miles that driver traveled in reverse?

Oct 8, 2011 | 02:16 PM

#482

keyul

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Lol, how much you had to drink today? "ten, maybe six"

Oct 8, 2011 | 05:56 PM

#483

Zookie400

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brendon, you can fight wifey for shotgun in the service trailer.

i look forward to seeing all of those who can come, its always a good time. everyone else, enjoy the good weather, SNOW IS COMING soon enough.

Oct 8, 2011 | 06:24 PM

#484

acf6

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Snow?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh_Kd...e_gdata_player

Oct 9, 2011 | 12:31 AM

#485

Towmanjbo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk

I wonder how many miles that driver traveled in reverse?

I have no idea but it was huge. Unfortunately this was before I had a camera phone. They were getting on Rt9 going north from Rt5/15N.

Oct 9, 2011 | 01:16 AM

#486

mox-ct

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WoW, where is everyone???

Oct 9, 2011 | 01:55 AM

#487

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Originally Posted by mox-ct

WoW, where is everyone???

Partying in PA or going to resting up for Monson tomorrow.

Oct 9, 2011 | 02:05 AM

#488

keyul

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Yea it is slow here tonight, wish I could go to Monson!

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Oct 9, 2011 | 02:31 AM

#489

ArdWrknTrk

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So do I.

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Oct 9, 2011 | 03:48 AM

#490

acf6

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Good morning ct!

Oct 9, 2011 | 03:53 AM

#491

ArdWrknTrk

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Hey, Good morning!

I thought everyone was off to the races?

Oct 9, 2011 | 03:55 AM

#492

acf6

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That's where I'm headed in a little bit

Oct 9, 2011 | 04:00 AM

#493

ArdWrknTrk

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Say hello for me and tell Aaron to try not to break anything... this time!

Looks to be a beautiful day.
I hope everyone has a great time!

Oct 9, 2011 | 04:01 AM

#494

mox-ct

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I get off work in an hour, then to bed...

Oct 9, 2011 | 04:07 AM

#495

acf6

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i will make sure to tell him! why cant you come today Jim? you dont have the "getting married" excuse this time