Mar 8, 2012

Setting an example.


It's those little things in life that sometimes keep you sane. Yesterday, I had two such little things occur that put a huge smile on my face.

I stopped for fuel and while standing in line to make my purchases, I noticed a guy dressed in fatigues. I tend to have a very patriotic nature and while I may not always agree with our government, I can't help but think our Military is not thanked enough for their willingness to serve. So, I voluntarily paid for his purchases as well. I noticed the rest of the patrons looking at me like I had suddenly grown a third eye... I do this every chance I get. It is just my small part in showing gratitude. I am not posting this to make myself look good in any way, I can still be a major pain the the arse! My point rather is this. I spent less than $10 out of my pocket to say Thanks. As citizens of the United States, I feel we can never show enough gratitude. That is $10 that I will never miss, but hopefully, it will serve as a reminder to him that he is appreciated.

Smile Number Two..

I often complain about other trucks riding too close. Whether they cut over in front of me immediately after passing, or they attempt to rummage through the trunk of my last loaded car. There is no reason for riding that freaking close. So, after getting my fuel, I jump back on the Interstate and soon there is a Freightliner riding my ass. This is not because I was still trying to accelerate to highway speeds. This was after 10-15 miles. He could not have been more than 15ft off my posterior. And you better believe my toes were itching for an imminent brake check. Thankfully, Mr Smokey, didn't feel too comfortable about the situation either. As I passed an officer who was parked in the median, I noticed an almost immediate reaction from the driver behind me. Too late, sucker!! The officer pulls out and pulls over the truck who is no longer riding damn near in my trailer.

I have have giggled to myself for the next several miles. That is definitely better than damaging 2 of my cars!!

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5 comments:

Manny said...

I would good for you on the first one. I've got two cousins in the military. So I'm thankful for them doing their part keeping the rest of us safe.
The second one, well,.....you know what they say about karma, right? The same applies to tailgating, too.

Jeffro said...

I make sure I at least thank those in uniform, plus I also speak to veterans and thank them as well.

We have to use pilot cars a lot, thus we have several working for the company. One gentleman seems to think it's his duty to tuck in within about twenty feet of the load when he follows. He does this so much, his windshields never last because they "frost" so quickly, plus he has to put clear tape over his plastic headlight covers to prevent frosting there as well. It's such a habit that he follows just as close coming home. We all have to chew his butt when it gets dark - no one likes headlights glaring in the mirrors.

At any rate, he got caught in his personal car by an airplane following too close, and fought the ticket on the grounds that "it was his job." I told him that wouldn't wash, and he got the ticket.

Still never learned.

Sean m. - Stackerboyz.com said...

I was a military brat and then a veteran....so kudos on the military appreciation!!

Terry said...

I try to show my appreciation every chance I get... So, to you Sean, I say THANKS!!

Jeffro, you would really think an escort driver would know better, but I have seen some pilot cars make stellar moves while "off duty".

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