Current Situation - a picture thread

[530RL]

When you need to go snowmobiling in a hurry.

 

[Ziggy]

5 weeks post surgery, non-zipper scar.
Since it was glued together vs stitches I call it my ziplock scar.

 

[DWC]

5 weeks post surgery, non-zipper scar.
Since it was glued together vs stitches I call it my ziplock scar.
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Looking much better Ziggy. The first one was

 

[530RL]

Ten seat Robinson Helicopter.

 

[530RL]

Flight simulators are getting very good. Expensive but very good.

 

[toto]

Good morning
Guys trip


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Hell Yeah - Damn I miss Mammoth

 

[toto]

Ten seat Robinson Helicopter.

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Good God that is legit.

 

[Keymyster]

Night out on Printers Alley.

 

[530RL]

Good God that is legit.

French engine, no idea on the rotor system yet.

Years of development and certifications to go.

 

[530RL]

Just hop in and it takes you where you want to go like a Waymo.

No pilot, no nothing.

 

[DWC]

Just hop in and it takes you where you want to go like a Waymo.

No pilot, no nothing.

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Nope

 

[530RL]

Nope

That’s exactly what every pilot at the show said.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Good morning RDP!!!!!

If you know you know….

 

[Echo Lodge]

Nite mode vs reg mode

 

[Morehart]

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Nite mode vs reg mode

Love the filter on the picture and the canoe!!
Looks peaceful and perfect

 

[@BigRedBryan13]

Basically ready for the season minus the gear situation. Lol

 

[2Driver]

 

[TonyFanelli]

This morning the sun was rising and the moon, setting

 

[4Waters]

Took the damaged panels out with a bobcat and removed most of the roots using a sawzall, cable and the bobcat. There's a big root running along the left side that is about a inch below top of concrete so it has to come out but it won't move. I have a plan for the morning, need to get a couple chainsaw chains, I will win.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Took the damaged panels out with a bobcat and removed most of the roots using a sawzall, cable and the bobcat. There's a big root running along the left side that is about a inch below top of concrete so it has to come out but it won't move. I have a plan for the morning, need to get a couple chainsaw chains, I will win.

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Progress but it looks Like a big PITA. I hate roots in the yard. Did you HOA cite you for the dumpster and parking on the street?

 

[4Waters]

Looks Like a big PITA. Did you HOA cite you for the dumpster and parking on the street?

No HOA here

 

[paradise]

 

[Your ad here]

Driving through the Nation.

 

[War Canoe]

Tonight in Havasu….

 

[DWC]

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That’s badass.

 

[4Waters]

I didn't get pics but I won, the root was bigger than the trunk of the tree that was there

 

[c_land]

Someone having a rough day at Glamis

 

[DWC]

Good morning RDP!!!!!





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If you know you know….
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Never, ever fun when those are spinning.

We hit Bay Area, San Diego and Phoenix last week. Followed the storm around all week. SOB we had some good takeoffs and landings.
Leaving SFO, getting up to cruising altitude was an adventure. Not quite Maui fun but good.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

Someone having a rough day at Glamis

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Been there done that at Lake San Antonio.. lol

 

[Morehart]

 

[HST4ME]

 

[Morehart]

Met a cool neighbor at the gas station

 

[DWC]

No bad days….

 

[4Waters]

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Any details? Big block, small block?

 

[Morehart]

Any details? Big block, small block?

I'll ask next time I'm up. Didn't want to bug him too much. Sounded bitchen though!!

 

[jailbird141]

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Where is this?

 

[Morehart]

Where is this?

Lake nacimiento. Heritage ramp

 

[welldigger00]

A cool 2700 miles last week. And by cool I mean rained the whole damn time up and back. The wing segment came from Santa Ana and delivered to Boeing in Everett Wa. Then I picked up a reload in Everett back to Pomona.

 

[Clank123]

Early Patty’s Day Dinner last night.
Corn Beef Tacos and Rice Crispy Treat style Lucky Charms

 

[Tank]

A cool 2700 miles last week. And by cool I mean rained the whole damn time up and back. The wing segment came from Santa Ana and delivered to Boeing in Everett Wa. Then I picked up a reload in Everett back to Pomona. View attachment 1487863 View attachment 1487864 View attachment 1487865 View attachment 1487866

Hey! You never answered my question - Do you have to be a math wizzard to haul this large stuff and figure out weights and what your trailer will carry and where the load should be placed and where and how many tie downs and what they will hold, etc etc. Then the whole fuel burn and how heavy a load is etc vs. what they're paying you to haul it...Seems like it'd be a lot of figuring shit out. Do those having you haul stuff certify the cargo's weight? Do you use that freight website to just pick your loads?


ok, sorry for the 20 questions. Shit intrigues me.


Wait, one more: How often do you check your hubs and bearings and shit. I don't see many trucks broke down with hub issues like boat trailers. What's the secret?

 

[welldigger00]

Ok I’ll try and answer your questions to the best of my abilities:
I’m no math wizard for sure. When I book a load, the shipper has provided the DIMS to the broker, so I know what to permit for. Weights, length, height, width, etc. My truck has scales on the bags so I know what kind of weight I’m running on the drives and trailer. Often times the load will be different than advertised and I’ll have to get new permits. This load was 16’ wide, so it took two pilots to get it moved. The routing will change based on the DIMS, so I’ll try to get more money based on increased milage. The loads usually are a rate per mile deal, and just like anything else, that can be a tricky number to nail down. After enough time you know what it’s gonna take to run. As far as axles go, I take a peak every morning on pre trip, and in the evening in post trip, for a wet tire. Once a week I’ll get underneath and look close at the seals to see if they’re weeping. I don’t cook the brakes because I know how to drive, that usually is why the seals fail prematurely from the heat.

 

[welldigger00]

Load securement is another subject. When in doubt, I give it a goooog to determine the G load, and appropriate chain size, and rigging. Im never running very heavy, so 1/2 grade 70/100 indirect usually nails the number for load securement. I started this company with zero experience, or training. I learned everything from YouTube, and by asking questions, and observing other people’s setups. It’s not rocket science, but there is a standard that needs to be followed, and that data is available if looked for online.

 

[War Canoe]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all….She’s not Daytona Babe, but she’ll have to do.

 

[SpeedyWho]

OK so this is one of the coolest things ever to me.
My wife was contacted by the Opry after our trip and they wanted to showcase her as the fan of the week. The asked her some questions asked for permission to use pictures she already publicly posted and they're sending her a 100th Anniversary gift box

 

[Tank]

Ok I’ll try and answer your questions to the best of my abilities:
I’m no math wizard for sure. When I book a load, the shipper has provided the DIMS to the broker, so I know what to permit for. Weights, length, height, width, etc. My truck has scales on the bags so I know what kind of weight I’m running on the drives and trailer. Often times the load will be different than advertised and I’ll have to get new permits. This load was 16’ wide, so it took two pilots to get it moved. The routing will change based on the DIMS, so I’ll try to get more money based on increased milage. The loads usually are a rate per mile deal, and just like anything else, that can be a tricky number to nail down. After enough time you know what it’s gonna take to run. As far as axles go, I take a peak every morning on pre trip, and in the evening in post trip, for a wet tire. Once a week I’ll get underneath and look close at the seals to see if they’re weeping. I don’t cook the brakes because I know how to drive, that usually is why the seals fail prematurely from the heat.

Load securement is another subject. When in doubt, I give it a goooog to determine the G load, and appropriate chain size, and rigging. Im never running very heavy, so 1/2 grade 70/100 indirect usually nails the number for load securement. I started this company with zero experience, or training. I learned everything from YouTube, and by asking questions, and observing other people’s setups. It’s not rocket science, but there is a standard that needs to be followed, and that data is available if looked for online.

Thanks man. That's awesome. Seems like there's definitely skill and experience that is required. Like I said, always dig your pics.

Last question.....Are there still any real truckers left out there??? Seems like it's a "new generation" for the most part.

 

[EmpirE231]

Someone having a rough day at Glamis

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what happened there? Looks like the hub on the drive axle blew out?? never seen anything like that.

 

[throttle]

Lunch run to springs…

 

[c_land]

what happened there? Looks like the hub on the drive axle blew out?? never seen anything like that.

I have no idea, the way the cap is mushroomed looks like it was fluid that blew it out. The pumpkin on the axle was leaking bad too.