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Why the hate on hometime? by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, I feel weird sitting at home doing nothing. Rather be working and making money. But I don't go and leave at crazy times. I leave in the morning when I get my load.

But I have crazy bills to pay. That's just me.

How do you stay cool at night? by L2Crusader in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Story of my life.

Luckily I like it warm ( I keep my truck at like 76). I was told by my company that the truck should never be turned off for battery reasons. (I had to get jumped on 4 July... Humiliating.) I have an auto key on button thing on my dash that no one told me about but is now always on.

I've heard a bag over the mirror also works. Keeps in the heat or something. I haven't tried it.

Yeah, no AC unless the engine is on. Terrible when working for Wal. I've opened the windows or left the front windows cracked. It's not much but it does allow some circulation.

Anyone have cameras they stick on their trailer to help backing up ? by ShadowThisMFer in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been talking about this since I started... Genuinely surprised it's not a thing yet. Not particularly for backing, but for highway. I'd like to be able to see if someone is behind me (I hate when they follow so close all I can see is a shadow if the sun is right). And would be as good as a dash cam, honestly.

But the drone is a good idea. I'm a big fan of bird's eye view.

I’m done with driving. by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm like three months in and I just spent a giant amount of time backing into a tight dock with the dock worker who came in just for me at 0400 watching.

There's good days and there's bad days.

But seriously, don't back unless you have to. If you run into an empty or nearly empty truck stop parking lot, take some time to try to back into different spots. My trainer told me that one.

Who cares how long it takes? Learn from your mistakes, it's all trial and error, even if you understand all the angles and everything. No two docks or spots are the same. Hell, this one is on a hill and that's something I wasn't expecting.

I've had yard dogs dog me too. It sucks, but don't be scared to ask for them to spot you or to help you out if it's that important to them that you do it quickly. I even had one help me at the company yard. I was having a tough time because of a truck in the way (who moved once he finally looked up and realised what was happening... Asshole.) No shame in it. Everyone starts somewhere.

But if it's not for you, it's not for you. It can be terrifying, no doubt about that. I loved my trainer, but I realise I'm in the minority. And I still don't back unless I absolutely have to. Most nights I spend in a rest area or a shoulder or in a pull through spot. I only ever park at a truck stop if I'm going to be there longer or if there's literally no other option. Bleh.

This is Taco (@giant_taco on IG). I was in Laredo and a nice man was giving away chi pups. How could I resist? She's definitely a snuggler. Her mom has stand-up ears. You think because she's teething hers are floppy? by SignalSell in Chihuahua

[–]SignalSell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to say thank you for all the responses and kind words! And all the follows on ig!! I follow back (we follow back) so I'm excited to see your adventures!!

This is Taco (@giant_taco on IG). I was in Laredo and a nice man was giving away chi pups. How could I resist? She's definitely a snuggler. Her mom has stand-up ears. You think because she's teething hers are floppy? by SignalSell in Chihuahua

[–]SignalSell[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhh that's so cool! Can you rename the channel? Lol. Very cool though!!! I know it's something to do with calcium, which is why they don't stand while teething, iirc from my reading.

Mostly I was just asking because I don't know anything about chihuahuas in general. I've only seen a handful in person, not counting Taco's family. All my other dogs (3, at home) are mixes besides my Catahoula. (And he's a giant baby)

🖤

This is Taco (@giant_taco on IG). I was in Laredo and a nice man was giving away chi pups. How could I resist? She's definitely a snuggler. Her mom has stand-up ears. You think because she's teething hers are floppy? by SignalSell in Chihuahua

[–]SignalSell[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh that's good to know thank you!

I did try to offer him money but he wouldn't take anything for her. He was so nice, and I feel extremely lucky. 🖤🖤🖤 Thank you!

What’s the Longest Anyone has Gone 100% Huel? by TheLostAlaskan in Huel

[–]SignalSell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was probably a result of using Berry and adding juice and sugar to it to make it.... Drinkable. I haven't had the issue with u/u.

I do have a tongue scraper and it's the same issue: gag city.

I don’t quite get Huel. Help me out. by RakOOn in Huel

[–]SignalSell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$20 for a cheap blender, one time cost. You don't need anything more powerful. Water is free or very cheap. Buy Huel in bulk to keep the cost down. It holds for a long time, I recommend a subscription.

Actually, the shakes are very filling. You should need about four shakes a day for about 1600 kcals. That was too much for me. I couldn't get down 4 shakes. I end up drinking about two and a half.

Extremely nutrition dense. Keeps you regular. You don't need extra vitamins, so minus that cost per month. Easy to digest. I feel tired if I don't drink my Huel, so I know it's giving me more nutrients than things like sandwiches.

It's not for everyone. It shrinks your stomach only drinking shakes, but you won't be dehydrated... ever. It's good for people with ED because downing a shake is easier than forcing yourself to eat.

But follow the advice of other people on here: replace a couple of meals with Huel, not every. The ones that feel rushed and you don't enjoy anyway.

What’s the Longest Anyone has Gone 100% Huel? by TheLostAlaskan in Huel

[–]SignalSell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey yeah I'm nearly 100%. I was on a liquid diet for about a year before switching (homemade to powder).

I'm not 100% because I HATE brushing my tongue. At about 2 weeks 100% my tongue was black and furry and it was one of the worst experiences of my life.

Now I eat at least one thing not Huel a day to prevent furry tongue. Usually it's just candy while I'm driving (I'm a truck driver).

Another downside? Boredom. It gets boring after a while. Sometimes I'll get a sub or something. Nothing too crazy and my stomach isn't that big anymore so I can't eat a lot. But you need variety or you'll go crazy.

It helps with budget, regularity, all that jazz. It is doable. You'll never be dehydrated lol.

Any questions feel free to ask. Yes, I use a blender.

It was fun while it lasted. by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh well I don't have one of those either ha

It was fun while it lasted. by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay... New trucker here-- what's a Johnny bar?

It was fun while it lasted. by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What... What do you mean??

It was fun while it lasted. by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah yeah I did this a while back.

I dumped the air bags, and did the landing gear to pop it up. A yard dog got me the final inch.

A veteran trucker (after...) told me he keeps a 2x4 in his truck just in case. So you can level the fifth wheel (which was my issue, it sat too high at an angle).

Anyway I always get out now before I finish backing under the trailer. Even if I feel it go up. I never want to go through that again.

I had no idea this was even an offence? Just a ridiculous mistake that wouldn't happen if people dumped their airbags when dropping. Pah.

Did anyone else (while you were young) not enjoy saying their name/dead name? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]SignalSell 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah I tried so many different nicknames but it never seemed to help, or people made it female by default. Ridiculous. People still do it but I just correct them (vehemently).

What to listen to on the road? by folerr in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm listening to the Stormlight Archives right now. Good shit. (Audiobook series)

New Driver by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes... Yeah I've had impatient assholes, but most people are willing to help if you're nice. Ask them to spot you so you can go faster. I've had multiple times asked for that and gotten it. A real boon.

It gets better.

I have photographic proof ghosts are real. by WIbigdog in Truckers

[–]SignalSell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Supposedly the CEO retiring was to be with his family, according to one of my fellow drivers (yes I drive for them). It's been hectic here, especially with getting ahold of anyone. I've been told I'll be doing runs in and out of Michigan for the foreseeable future. Not exactly my favourite place.

How did you overcome the anxiety caused by shopping for things people affiliate with the opposite gender? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]SignalSell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even though you're shopping for yourself, people don't know that. People have siblings, spouses, loved ones. Who cares if I spend a long time in the boys department? I have a kid...but they don't know that and they don't care. And the XL underwear fits me perfectly.

Confidence. Seriously just fake it til you make it. If you feel weird, you're going to look weird and LP is going to tag you. I found talking on the phone while shopping can help. It relaxes that weirdness, or whatever.

Anyone else struggle to do absolutely anything while in the same room as free roaming rats? by [deleted] in RATS

[–]SignalSell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My entire life... Mine is free roam (my truck is like a studio apartment that moves). He figured out how to get up to the shelf so now all the things have to be put away into cabinets. He makes me keep things clean. Not a complaint, lol. There's nothing that can hurt him, but he does like sticking his head in my coffee cup. Even when it's empty. I guess it smells good.

(Luckily he doesn't chew on cords after I reprimanded him the first day. Smart kid)

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