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Im sorry, but thats some funny shit! Looking back at it... it is funny. Chuck

I ate those 7-11 kind... one time! It was a Sunday morning. Woke-up at the DZ, wrapped in a student Manta. A dry mouth and a bad hangover from too much partying the night before. I slugged down some water and headed to the house. I was starving to death, when I saw a 7-11. I had just enough money for some of their nachos that were left-over from the night before. I really didn't care... I was hungry. Never again! Chuck

Good question! It's not like politicians don't give us enough material. I guess, we get too angry at their arrogance and self-centeredness. Will Rogers... where are you when we need you?

Ball Park nachos are not! Yuuuuuuuuu-ck! They sure use the word 'nacho' liberally. We've got a little Mexican cafe in town that make some combination nachos that'll make yer socks roll-up and down! Chuck

I like nachos with cheese (I make my own cheddar cheese sauce), ground beef, onions, sliced (fresh) jalapenos and guacomole topped with pico de gallo! Tacos are good too! Chuck

Sure makes you wonder, when you see a response like that. Makes all kinds of little red flags go up. Chuck

That there's funny... I don't care who you are! Chuck

Right. That was what the rules were for both Mexico and Canada before NAFTA. A US driver in a US truck couldn't do anything but go to a terminal/drop yard right at the border. Now (in theory anyway) the US driver can deliver the load and pick up a return load, and Mexican and Canadian drivers can do the same. It works fine with Canada (I was just up there last week). But there are problems getting it fully implemented with Mexico. Some of those problems are real, some are exaggerated and some are completely made up. I haven't driven a 'big rig' in about 15-yrs. so, I'm really out of the loop. I have to admit, I 'think' about trucking whenever I see a Pete or KW or Freightliner. I was able to make a good living at it and enjoyed it. Chuck

You aren't seeing those commercials for 3 reasons. 1 - There are still more trucks than freight. The big companies are just starting to advertise for drivers again. 2 - Because capcacity (the amount of trucks on the road) dropped by about 20% during the downturn, there are enough drivers looking for jobs that they don't need the "normal" amount of new drivers. 3 - Many of the bigger companies are doing their own training these days. A lot of those "schools" you see advertised are pretty poor. They teach enough to get the CDL, but not a whole lot more. The drivers coming out of those places need a lot of additional training to make it out in the real world. And the Mexican trucks aren't hauling "U.S. Freight". Read my post above. They can deliver Mexican freight into the US and haul stuff going to Mexico out of the US. They can't legally haul US freight within the US. It's called "cabotage" and it's illegal. Doesn't mean it doesn't happen, but it's illegal. And US drivers can do the same as far as delivering and picking up in Mexico, although personally I wouldn't do it with the situation south of the border the way it is. The drug smuggling, along with the quality of Mexican equipment is an issue, as is the difference in Hours of Service laws between the US and Mexico (HOS is how long you can drive and how long breaks must be and that sort of thing). I drove trucks, local and over the road, for 25-yrs. and saw a lot. I guess, Mexico has lightened-up on allowing U.S. drivers to deliver loads to Mexican destinations. Used to, a U.S. driver dropped his trailer across the border and a Mexican operated tractor picked it up and made the delivery and returned the trailer to the U.S. driver. With so many 'junk' rigs coming to the U.S., it's no wonder the lines are so long at the ports. Chuck

At least everyone's chillaxin' Where is that 'rolling eyes' icon when you need it! Chuck

Usually, when times are tough, we see a continuous stream of commercials for truck driving schools. Things must be really tough... I have yet to see one of those commercials. Thanks to our fine governor and a few supportive congressmen and senators here in Texas, who are pushing to expand trade routes from Mexico, a lot of U.S. freight is being hauled on Mexican trucks. Also, more of those trucks are bringing in more dope than border guards can keep up with! Chuck

Slappie? Who? Welcome back stranger! Big congrats on the little 'Slapmeister'!!! Chuck

I agree with your hunch, Chuck. Though I'm hoping he'll remain close in some capacity. Maybe start a kids league using his backyard hockey rink in Plymouth, Mich.? 401(+) wins and 3 Cups under his belt? H.O.F. is definately somewhere in his future IMO. I can sure see the Hall of fame in his future. As was said earlier in this thread... he's the most under-rated goalie in the NHL. He comes across as a super, good guy. Maybe, the Wings could use him as a goalie coach or some other position. From all I've read about Ozzie, the Illitchs' think the world of Ozzie. He might quit playing but he'll have a job of some kind with the Wings. Chuck

How cool is that? Not the Sharks losing but the Dany Heatkey thing. I can't believe that the Sharks let the Sabres beat them. Everybody's been beatin' Buffalo! That's the way it is with parity in the 'new' NHL. Chuck

Yes, that was quite a win! As much as I was pissed off last night, I'm glad that other countries are starting to win the WJC. The US with 2 recent wins and now Russia, it's good to spread it around a bit. I think it makes for a much better quality of hockey. As for last night, I think that Canada has 20 good minutes, not 40 like everyone else is saying. They looked weak in the 2nd - even though they did score. Their power play was sloppy and they let themselves get drawn into focusing on making the big hit instead of what kept them dominate in the first period. You could see Russia literally take the game from them. Wow! sounds like it was a heckuva game. Like Mike Babcock says; "You have to play 60 minutes!" Chuck

I wish, I would've seen that game! Can you blame the Russians? That's quite a win! Chuck

Point, set, and match...........you can't argue with that kind of logic. Don I can't see arguing. Especially this kind. It just drags on and on and... ad nauseum! How 'bout Ozzie! 401 wins! I got a hunch, this will be his last year. The 'World Juniors' have been really good! A real good look at the NHL of the future. Good stuff! Chuck

This is really, to anyone... I'm curious as to just how many of these 'wind farms' are idle and not producing anything? Chuck

I'd just call it work. Why, does it have to be a green, pink, purple or whatever job. Work is work. Chuck Because raising our energy costs were going to be offset by increases in the green job sector O.K., I see, now. Chuck

Don't give-up your day job! Chuck

I'd just call it work. Why, does it have to be a green, pink, purple or whatever job. Work is work. Chuck

You might try Cobra ent. or Uberti pistols on the net. Or google 'single shot pistols. Chuck

Has anyone checked HIS birth certificate Has Jerry been around any mosques??? Perhaps skyrider could check into that Wasn't it Jerry Brown who lived with some monks in the Himalayas at one time? Hey, he was bangin' Linda Ronstadt when she was pretty hot. Good enough for me. http://www.ronstadt-linda.com/nwk79.jpg That bastard! I can remember when she was with the 'Stone Ponies'! Chuck

Yeah Just think of all the damage all that bovine ass gas would do if it was injected directly into the stratosphere Here in West Texas... that's the smell of money! Chuck Yeah but in the lower atmosphere there is a chance that some of that will wash out over East Texas... probably the reason the color of the air is SOOOO interesting when you fly into Houston See out here.. betwixt Seattle and HongCouver.... we have to take it on faith that there is air there ... since you can't see it or feel it or smell it or taste it like you can there around Houston. With Elpaso down the road a piece, we're getting their airborne crap. It's mostly the refineries in Old Mexico, just across the river. Got no reason to go to Houston and ... don't want to! Chuck

You name it, and this guy has done it. He has reinvented himself more times than Madonna. Mind you, these aren't false identities, done for PR reasons. But you never know when the next change might come. Looks like, a return to... 'peace, love, dope!' Chuck