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Old February 8th, 2010, 09:30 AM   #1 (Link to post)
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Fred, any luck yet in the job search?
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Thanks for asking cricket!

I had an interveiw with a trucking company that hauls for A.B. My job would have been hauling empty can and glass product to the brewery in Ft. Collins. I flunked my driving test due to my inability to back into a dock, I was given an opportunity to return home, find a truck to practice my backing and then retest. After heart searching coming home and talking with my wife, I decided not to proceed. Another of the parameters of the job was having to work the night shift and with my backing problems it seemed a daunting task to try to learn.

Thus the search is still on.
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Probably a little late, but I was taught to put my hand, overhand grip, on the bottom of the wheel and steer the direction that I want the trailer to turn. Keep looking, something was meant to be.
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Something else will come up, I think you'd make a good ballerina. I got an outfit for you at the store.
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Probably a little late, but I was taught to put my hand, overhand grip, on the bottom of the wheel and steer the direction that I want the trailer to turn. Keep looking, something was meant to be.
That doesn't work for me. I just have to think backards.... it takes a couple of trys. :dunno:
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I don't do it anymore, but did when moving boats on my Dad's lot with a tractor when I was a kid. It's second nature after over 30 years.
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Don't worry Fred.....I don't know how to back up either. I know that you'll get the right one when the time is right.

Plus, who would I flirt with on FB if you weren't there?
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Fred, your welcome to come on over to Iowa and try your hand at backing up the hay racks. I cant back up more than 10ft before I get jackknifed.

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You can try backing our log splitter (6ft long) up if you need.

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I figured since Sarge already had his own thread, this would be the appropriate place. I just wanted to say good morning to the resident grump around these parts.

Good morning Freddy. How come you've been so quiet?
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