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Offline 72hemi

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2009 - 01:16:40 AM »
Wow, that is crazy. Did you wave when you drove through the south bay? You probably drove right near me?
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Offline go-fish

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2009 - 06:39:52 AM »
All I can think about is the Johnny Cash song, "I've been everywhere, Man."

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2009 - 06:53:30 AM »
Hockie Smokes Alan!  :pullinghair:

Better finding out in a parking lot than on the road.

Keep us posted on how the rest of the trip goes.

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #18 on: February 05, 2009 - 07:03:25 AM »
I know what it is like to have a hitch let go on the road and no one wants to be there when that happens. :2thumbs:


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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #19 on: February 05, 2009 - 10:17:37 AM »
The state of Arizona has a gem show going on right now.  Couldnt find a motel for 3.5 hrs last night. even  motel 6 was 90 bucks a night and no rooms. Found a crummy super 8 for 120 bucks. I couldnt believe a 45 buck a night room being 120 bucks. I will be in New Mexico in about 15 minutes. Wonder what lies ahead.  Woke up with it being 31 outside, went to bed last night and it was 78. Desert nights do get chilly.  Hope to be in texas in 3 hrs or so.  I am suposed to be in Georgia after this job in Luoisiana is done.   

What a way to see the country huh?   It gets to your kidneys though. Bouncing in a truck n trailer up and down all day. Not the same as working.

now 5 more miles too New Mexico.

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #20 on: February 05, 2009 - 10:19:18 AM »
New Mexico now......But the scenery hasnt changed.......lol

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #21 on: February 05, 2009 - 10:29:32 AM »
Next time you pass thru Tucson give us a holler :2thumbs: You could have stayed at our place for free!!

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #22 on: February 05, 2009 - 10:30:55 AM »
Next time you pass thru Tucson give us a holler :2thumbs: You could have stayed at our place for free!!

Crazy traffic there isnt it?   Thanks for the invite. :2thumbs:

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #23 on: February 05, 2009 - 10:35:43 AM »
Traffic? Wait 'til you get to Elpaso :grinno: Make sure you don't get pulled over in NM ;) What are you hauling anyway?

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #24 on: February 05, 2009 - 10:41:45 AM »
Keep 'er between the lines buddy!!!!!   Hammer down.   keep on truckn'     Hey Al   :wave:       
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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #25 on: February 05, 2009 - 11:13:17 AM »
Heminut, It was good talking to you. Im 30 minutes from your exit. If you get to leave out, I will pull off and meet you.  You have a great day. This is a wonderful area out here. I can see why you chose this as home

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #26 on: February 05, 2009 - 11:41:24 AM »
Well Heminut, yer town is in my rear view mirror now :sadwavey:     Elpaso bound.     I am towing my grinding machines on the back of a 16 ft trailer.  I dont drive big trucks for a living, just my craft equipment :2thumbs:

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #27 on: February 05, 2009 - 01:51:55 PM »
East of Elpaso is nice wide open spaces. There are a few places along the road with some old cars. Let's see if you can spot them. Enjoy the drive!!

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2009 - 02:02:26 PM »
Yeah, the posted speed is 80 mph after Elpaso. big trucks 70.   I have made this trip a few dozen times :2thumbs:

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Re: Wow my trailer hitch broke in half
« Reply #29 on: February 05, 2009 - 06:03:58 PM »
Hey Al - how are you typing while you're driving?  Doesn't seem too safe to me  :poopoke:

I need a dash pad but it's not in the budget right now...

Hopae the rest of your trip is toatlly uneventful and boring  :angelwings:
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