The bunch of armchair psychiatrists from democrat underground need to take a break from psychoanalyzing Donald Trump and turn their attention to fellow primitive Tubby Tobin. The guy is ecstatic now, but it seems like just last week he was in a state of deep despair and ready to go postal. I won't be like the DUmmies and make a specific diagnosis, but those kinds of mood swings could be a sign of some serious mental illness/personality disorder.
Sun Aug 14, 2016, 03:44 PM
Star Member Tobin S. (9,059 posts)
I feel very grateful today.
All went well last night. A seventy foot rig, five hundred horses, thirteen gears, and a cloud of smoke and dust. Yeeeeeeehaaawwww! You can't help but feel like a badass. When I hopped out at my destination I had enough swagger to make John Wayne look effeminate. Five hundred and twenty miles and eleven hours and I have my first day in the books.
As I was rolling on the interstate last night, I couldn't help but wonder what possessed me to go back to school to learn to be a businessman. I had everything I needed before I went back to school. There is something to be said for wanting something better and wanting to improve yourself. But before you go making big changes make sure that you are fully appreciating what you already have. The journey to self improvement could end up being illusive.
What I am grateful for today is my new employer. They gave me a shot when a lot of other companies weren't willing to. I will not forget that and I feel a great deal of loyalty toward them.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018888234What happens in a week or two when he loses this new job? What then?
Response to Tobin S. (Original post)Sun Aug 14, 2016, 03:51 PM
Star Member elleng (70,028 posts)
2. Good to hear, Tobin.
Been hoping to see a 'review' of your first day.
520 miles???!!! YEEEEEHAAAWWW indeed!
Don't encourage him. It will make the inevitable crash that much more devastating.
Response to Tobin S. (Original post)Sun Aug 14, 2016, 03:53 PM
Star Member In_The_Wind (67,384 posts)
3. It takes one helluva good truck driver to manage thirteen gears. I am impressed, Tobin S.
Go get 'em!
Managing thirteen gears is a big deal? That's all there is to driving a big rig?
Response to In_The_Wind (Reply #3)Sun Aug 14, 2016, 05:13 PM
Star Member JustABozoOnThisBus (13,833 posts)
6. Twelve gears are easy, with a good transmission/clutch ...
... but that thirteenth one, marked "R", is not so easy.
Tobin, congratulations on the job. I hope you get home a lot.
Get home and get that much needed sleep. I kid.
And from the DUmp's own Dillinger:
Response to Tobin S. (Original post)Sun Aug 14, 2016, 04:26 PM
Star Member Hoyt (27,330 posts)
4. Glad to hear it, bout time you got a good break.
Response to Tobin S. (Original post)Sun Aug 14, 2016, 04:47 PM
Hayduke Bomgarte (803 posts)
5. Man, you're almost making me miss the road.
Peterbilt 279, 18 speed just 475 horse, no governor, flatbed. I was told it'd do 112MPH if I had the guts. I didn't. Got it up to 85 once for a short stretch down in west Texas late one night.
Glad you seem to have found your niche.
If managing thirteen gears is a big deal, just imagine what a superhuman feat 18 would be?
Response to Tobin S. (Original post)Sun Aug 14, 2016, 06:29 PM
MicaelS (6,034 posts)
7. Awesome, congrats.
You deserve some good fortune.
Keep the shiny side up and sew your eyelids open you worthless tub of guts.
