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QjQ
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since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

0 posted 2003-06-23 08:41 PM

I'm gear grinding,double clutching peddle to the metal, on my way home

with 18 wheels singing on the hyway,cb buddies chatting

and country singers on the radio singing tear jerkers through the nite

it's been many days on the road and away from you my darlin and I'm on my way home

with detours and traffic lights and smoky hiding out of sight

and 4 wheelers just touring and through town and up mountains keeps me gearing down

but just down the hywy and around a few bends and up the hyway a litl piece it will all end

I will be home with you darlin

A voice of honesty
   is treasured
more than voices
   of flattery
      QjQ

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

1 posted 2003-06-23 09:28 PM

And don't forget to use the Jake Brake
when ya wanna scare some four wheeler!!

Cute write, thanx Glenn

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2003-06-23 09:33 PM

Drive safely, dear poet trucker! Your woman awaits!

Thanks for the joy ride!
EA

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

3 posted 2003-06-23 09:52 PM

Very nostalgic for me.

My father drove long haul for almost thirty years. Old Whites and double stick Macs in the early years and ended up with Peterbuilts that looked like spaceships inside.

I often rode with him when I was free to help load or unload.  Later, I stood "shape" on the 1 & 9 circle by E-Port to pick up quick cash unloading. Truck stops back then often were like the old wild west; transporters moving contraband goods or people, who's got "rights" to cover a trip, "ladies" of various persuasions (and prices), cribbing a log book to make it fit the clock and the odometers, bounty hunters checking riders for a skipper, who knows an off route to by-pass the scales, knowing at a glance who was drunk, stoned, bennied up, crazy, hiding or just wired on gallons of coffee. All before I was 15.

You just brought it back to me in a rush.  Thank you.

QjQ
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since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

4 posted 2003-06-23 10:40 PM

thank you magnus,, angel,,icebox for your wonderful replys they are treasured...

A voice of honesty
   is treasured
more than voices
   of flattery
      QjQ

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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5 posted 2003-06-24 04:50 AM

classic!

great write Glenn, blow the horn when you're within a half mile

JilGirl
Member

since 2003-05-24

Posts 364
Washington

6 posted 2003-06-25 03:12 AM

This touched me! I've a grandson who drives an eighteen wheeler for FedEx, He's so very much in love with his wife! I almost heard his voice, to her, in this terrific write!

This truly shows the sensitive and tender nature of a rugged guy! A rarity!

You've revealed your trueness, Q~
I enjoyed this!

Thanks and Blessings!
Shirl

'Tiz feathers that make the bird -
Always remember to keep them fluffed
but, never, EVER ruffle them!

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2003-06-26 08:50 AM

This reminds me a bit of that song "Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses"... I like this picture you share with us of the road... and the home-longings. *S*

martina
Member

since 2003-06-19

Posts 59

8 posted 2003-06-26 09:08 AM

My dad was a truck driver and quit so he could be home .So if you have any kids think about them too.
Martina

timothysangel1973

Senior Member

since 2001-12-03

Posts 1725
Never close enough

9 posted 2003-06-26 12:08 PM

"Roll-on highway, roll-on along....hmm, hmm, hmm..."
Made me start singing country music Glen!

Made me smile to

Thanks!

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

10 posted 2003-06-26 12:08 PM

I enjoyed the feel of this one, and the flow. I've had so many relatives that are truckers, it's like a family reunion to read it.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

QjQ
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since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

11 posted 2003-06-26 03:27 PM

thank you

dixie
jil
suthern
martina
timothysangel
pilgrimage

your replys are treasured

A voice of honesty
   is treasured
more than voices
   of flattery
      QjQ

QjQ
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since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

12 posted 2003-07-01 12:48 PM

delete this post

[This message has been edited by QjQ (07-01-2003 12:51 AM).]

QjQ
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since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

13 posted 2003-07-01 12:50 PM

delete this

[This message has been edited by QjQ (07-01-2003 01:37 PM).]

Bonnie j
Senior Member

since 2003-06-27

Posts 1588
Ohio

14 posted 2003-07-01 01:26 PM

Hi GjQ.
Good one. My son drives a truck for a living and drives a truck just to get around.
Trucks must be in the blood.
Thanks for sharing your words of poetry.
Bon-Bon

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