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Jan 19, 2010 | 10:49 PM

#24361

zhilton

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From: Claremore, OK

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbaker6336

Back when we had 2U D8s, 3T D7s and 9U D6s to mention a few you really got a workout running a machine.The manual shift with hand clutch,anual steering clutches and steering brakes along with the power unit control lever kept you pretty fitBut the lack of comfy seats would jar you back to pieces
Put the machine on rock and add a ripper and it would about jar your teeth out
Not many operators alive today that could set on a machine like that for 12 to 14 hrs a day more like 2 if he could figure out how to move it

I'll never forget the day I was sent out to pick up a 9U, I seem to remember a farmer traded it in for a D4C Hystat. Talk about a technology leap! Anyway the guy had to give me a 5 minute lesson just so I new how to load the thing and unload it when I got back to the yard. Wildest thing I'd ever been on; thank God I had ear plugs in the KW or I know I would have lost my hearing that day. The latest I handled as a driver were the "G" and their hydraulic drives, 6-way blades and coupled with a cab & air you've got a machine that any armchair operator should be able stay on for 12 hours a day. The generation from the TOC (1900 era) were more that just men...they did things that just amazed me when you consider what they were working with. There wasn't laser levels, GPS enable dirt equipment, no 797 trucks (let alone 769) and I'm sure a host of other things I've forgotten.

Jan 19, 2010 | 11:02 PM

#24362

zhilton

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From: Claremore, OK

Quote of the day:

"I just got my test results back and it's not good news. After years of phone sex I've got hearing aids"

Jan 19, 2010 | 11:24 PM

#24363

jhand124

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From: Farmington, Minnesota

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Originally Posted by 7.3 Rocket

I'm more than willing to continue the conversation just didn't want to make everyone else read a ton of posts of us just going back and forth.

I would have to say I can't keep up with this much text, so I skipped it.

So I will go back to...how is everyone do'in

Jan 20, 2010 | 02:10 AM

#24364

95_Dually

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From: Vacaville, Ca

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhilton

Quote of the day:

"I just got my test results back and it's not good news. After years of phone sex I've got hearing aids"

That is funny.

Jan 20, 2010 | 05:28 AM

#24365

just another truck

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From: Sterling Heights,Mi

Good Morning all!!

Jan 20, 2010 | 05:51 AM

#24366

AzBlueWolf

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From: SpringHill,Fl

Hi all ! Just wanted to let you know I received my stimulus package yesterday. It contained two watermelon seeds, cornbread mix, and 10 coupons to KFC. The directions were in Spanish.

Jan 20, 2010 | 05:52 AM

#24367

Smokin'

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Morning everyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhand124

I would have to say I can't keep up with this much text, so I skipped it.

So I will go back to...how is everyone do'in

LOL, same here. I didn't have the energy to read the posts so I stayed out of it.

Jan 20, 2010 | 06:04 AM

#24368

sddesigns

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From: Wharton, NJ

Good Morning All.....

Happy Hump Day!

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Jan 20, 2010 | 07:26 AM

#24369

rat49f6

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From: Mcafee, NJ

morning everyone
i am excited to have a few hours of work today i just cant stand sitting around the house much more

Jan 20, 2010 | 07:35 AM

#24370

sddesigns

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From: Wharton, NJ

Jim, you going out to CT Saturday?

Jan 20, 2010 | 08:13 AM

#24371

DieselCamper01

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From: BLT, MN

i have to admit that though I did not read all the material in the posts I did skim over them and I am having a hard time biting my tongue.

Jan 20, 2010 | 08:28 AM

#24372

rat49f6

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From: Mcafee, NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by sddesigns

Jim, you going out to CT Saturday?

yeah i ill be going up on friday afternoon / early evening.

false alarm no work

Jan 20, 2010 | 08:56 AM

#24373

just another truck

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From: Sterling Heights,Mi

Okay, I know it was just a couple of hours ago I said good morning, but it is time for me to wrap up with Good Night. I was called in last night ( motor caught on fire ) real early, for me at least. And I am now done for the day, I have a little over 8, so it is now time to skate..

Hey Lisa, thanks for the smile comment..

Jan 20, 2010 | 09:18 AM

#24374

tjc transport

i ain't rite

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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.

i do not consider all younger generation lazy. but i will say about 95% of them are. most of the kigs around here would rather sit home playing video games, getting drunk or high on drugs than go out and find a job.

Jan 20, 2010 | 09:21 AM

#24375

95_Dually

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From: Vacaville, Ca

Good Morning everyone.

Mark, your stimulus package is funny.