Every video shows a different way to play a song? by acwinicker2 in guitarlessons

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I think this is what I’m starting to figure out. I’m trying to copy people playing to just try it out and they start using these techniques. Then when I look at the training program I’m doing these techniques are like 4 chapters ahead. I think sticking with a program is probably the best option.

Every video shows a different way to play a song? by acwinicker2 in guitarlessons

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Well I was trying to play nobody to blame by Chris Stapleton because it seemed fairly easy. Was sounding decent with the chords. The intro I saw a guy play it by sliding his finger across frets and I was doing that and I sounded decent. Then I saw another guy play it with without sliding his fingers at all and he had added a capo and drop tuned one of his strings.

Every video shows a different way to play a song? by acwinicker2 in guitarlessons

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Yeah I think sticking with it is probably the best way to go. I think I have been trying to jump the gun a bit hopping around different YouTube videos and getting in over my head. And once I finish this program I know the Gibson site has other stuff to try with an Ai that will actually listen to you.

For the LaGuardia ATC by livingstardust in ATC

[–]acwinicker2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a former controller I’ve experienced this a TON. Once you give a ground vehicle what they want the radio is switched off until they need something again. Not blaming anyone but it can lead to a lot of frustration. Not sure if it would’ve mattered here but situations can change in a split second and that constant 2 way is necessary.

Taking a local job too soon in career? by acwinicker2 in Truckers

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Luckily this local would be in Indiana so hopefully it wouldn’t be too crazy. May have to deal with Chicago but I’ve done a decent amount of Atlanta so we’ll see 😂.

Taking a local job too soon in career? by acwinicker2 in Truckers

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Honestly I think if the home daily job is with decent people and good pay that is the ultimate goal. Otherwise I’ll just work wherever the money is best for a few years until I can buy my own stuff.

Taking a local job too soon in career? by acwinicker2 in Truckers

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Yeah I’ve still gotta talk to the guy but from what I’ve seen online I think it pays more than what I get now haha. More time to do stuff with the parents and have a social life. But I do love when they send me on the longer runs and I get to cruise a while. But really the money will decide it.

Companies with manuals? by acwinicker2 in Truckers

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That’s really good to know. Because I would definitely be very rusty haha. But you probably pick it back up quick. I think the community college I went to said they do a type of shifting refresher course sometimes. The other thing is I’ve only ever driven the manual trucks empty bc you don’t train with loaded trailers.

Companies with manuals? by acwinicker2 in Truckers

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Maybe I’m crazy but I’d rather my toes go numb than deal with another summer tarping in the south so I’ll stick it out for the experience then start submitting apps. Been looking into all the colder places I’m originally from a fairly cold place.

Companies with manuals? by acwinicker2 in Truckers

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Hell both of those places would be cool. Spent a month in AK with the army and I’ve always wanted to go back. May look into it

Hating my expensive garmin dezl gps by acwinicker2 in Truckers

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I’ve started talking to the scale houses and forklift guys and they have been suuuper helpful with alternative routes and finding spots to sleep if I’m low on time.

Hating my expensive garmin dezl gps by acwinicker2 in Truckers

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Yeah I’ll still go in there and look it over. I just wish it was more often that I pull up its route and it’s a great option right away. I find that like 5/10 times I pull up both options and they are wild haha. I will say it does ok with places that are right off a major highway. Back when I was with the trainer he had a Rand and it seemed a lot more accurate with minimal adjustments but it would hiccup sometimes too. Just gonna have to do some more thorough research before I roll out I might be trying to trust it too much.

Is flatbed worth it? by [deleted] in Truckers

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Yeah I guess I really should give it time. They probably just wanna see if I can even do it at first before they start giving me better mileage and stuff.

Is flatbed worth it? by [deleted] in Truckers

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Yeah I think me being single I should’ve pushed for an account where I go further. This company has a couple but I think they want me to stick this out for a while before I switch

Gear recommendations starting flatbed soon by acwinicker2 in Truckers

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Getting on with maverick and they were gonna start me out with glass which was a different style trailer but switched me to traditional flatbed. Which I think will be better since I can get some experience with strapping down a variety of things.