Droopy
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Wed Sep-14-05 12:40 AM
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I'm a truck driver and I was at work today hanging out in the driver's waiting area with a few other drivers waiting for my truck to be unloaded. One of the drivers would not stop staring at me. It was starting to freak me out because the last time somebody stared at me like that they wanted to kick my ass. The guy got up and walked over to a chair next to me looking at me the whole way and sat down in the chair.
I said, "How ya doin?" wondering what the guy wanted.
He said, "Damn, boy, are you old enough to drive a truck?"
I just smiled and said, "I've been driving for 9 years" and about that time the dock worker was handing me my paperwork.
He said, "Nine years?" with a look of disbelief.
I said "Yes," and walked away.
You have to be at least 21 to drive big trucks. I'll be 33 on October 4th. I've lost some weight recently and I've been getting some strange looks from people. My dispatcher at work looks at me and can't talk right at the same time. He'll be looking at me like he knows something isn't right and trying to talk, but his words come out real slow and he loses track of what he wants to say. When I talk to him on the phone he's fine. I was damn near 280 pounds a couple of months ago and I'm down to 255 now. I've lost a lot of weight in my face. I've almost completely lost my double chin. I guess the weight was making me look older. I've always looked young for my age. If I still smoked and drank store clerks would be carding me for cigarettes and beer right now. When I was in college about 1.5 years ago there were these girls that would come up to my floor of the dormitory and flirt with everybody. I was on the way out to get some beer one Friday night and I was in the elevator with the girls and they asked me what I was doing. I told them and they asked me how old I was. When I said 31 they started talking as if I was their grandpa. They had thought I was 18.
I guess this could be a good thing if I were vain. I might look like I'm 35-40 when I'm 50. But I really wish I looked 33. The problem with looking really young is that people treat me like a kid. I don't care if some guy who's old enough to be my grandpa treats me like a kid. That's alright. But I hate it when somebody my age does it. The most frequently asked question of me is, "How old are you?"
And no I can't grow a beard. That's the second most frequently asked question of me. Some asshole actually told me if he had a face like mine he'd grow a beard. Even if I wanted to I don't have enough coverage as far as facial hair goes.
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Wed Sep-14-05 12:43 AM
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1. they guy who said you should grow a beard... |
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...you shouldhave told him that if you had a face like his, you'd shave your ass and learn to walk backwards.
Oh, no, wait... you said you were trying to NOT have your ass kicked.
Nevermind.
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Wed Sep-14-05 12:46 AM
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Yeah, I don't do violence very good.
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Wed Sep-14-05 12:45 AM
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2. Meh, screw it - can you help it? No! Have some fun with it! |
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Wed Sep-14-05 12:49 AM
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6. I guess I could go hang out at the college bars |
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Wed Sep-14-05 12:45 AM
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3. well that's it Droopy.... |
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You'll just have to post some before and after shots! I get somewhat of the same reaction from people. It's amazing how quick they are to go on and on about my weight loss , makes me wonder what they'd say if I was gaining LOL ..
All of a sudden, I'm a person 'worth' talking to now that I'm thinner. Go figger. More people speak to me at work than ever before .. they all want to know 'my secret'.
Enjoy the stares, you've worked hard for them :)
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Wed Sep-14-05 12:48 AM
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5. I'll post some pictures when I get down to about 200 |
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I don't have the means to upload pictures right now.
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:06 AM
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12. I will look forward to that Droopy! |
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Wed Sep-14-05 12:52 AM
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7. And none of them notice your heart and mind, Droopy? |
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It's admirable that you're getting physically healthier, and I look about 10 years younger than my chronological age, too, but it's a shame these folks are missing out on your heart and mind. :pals:
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Wed Sep-14-05 12:59 AM
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That's a very nice thing to say. Very few people actually take the time to get to know me beyond the cyber world. Part of that is my fault. I'm not a very outgoing person. Another thing is that I write much better than I talk. So you guys are seeing a side to me that people out in my day to day ramblings don't see. But I'm still the same person. I just can't get the words to come out of my mouth. But my fingers work alright.
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:01 AM
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9. I'm too sleepy to be really intellectually smart right now, my dear |
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Droopy...
But I'll second what Heidi has to say...Too bad they're missing out on your heart and mind and soul...
We sure as heck know better, here on DU...
We are lucky to have you around to talk to us...
:hug:
:loveya:
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:06 AM
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11. And I'm lucky to have you guys |
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:05 AM
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The best thing is that you're getting healthy; looking younger is a bonus.
I'm 42, but people have said that I look 10 years younger when I don't have my goatee. I take it as a compliment.
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:11 AM
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15. I'd take it as a compliment, too |
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If it didn't affect the way that people treat me. That's the main thing that bothers me. I'm actually starting to like the way I look now that I've dropped some weight.
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:20 AM
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21. Physically and mentally |
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it does work wonders, doesn't it? I need to lose 20 pounds ,yself these days; what is your workout routine?
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:27 AM
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24. I bought a membership to the YMCA |
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I don't know if you all have those in Canada. They are cheaper than the big name spas. I lift weights every other day and I walk 3.5 miles in an hour on a treadmill. On the weekends I will walk 7-10 miles a day on a bike path that runs along side my house.
I've also started dieting and I usually keep my calories between 1600-2000 a day.
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:28 AM
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So you do cardio and weights; how much do you lift?
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:31 AM
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27. Yes I do at least 1 hour of cardio every day |
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I lift on the weight machines. They are for beginners basically. But you can get a really good workout from them if you're not in the best of shape. I do twelve different machines all designed to work the upper body.
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:32 AM
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I gotta start doing this myself..
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:08 AM
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do you run local now or do you go out of state? Just curious. I run I-94 on a daily (2x) basis. Thought maybe our paths have crossed. I still have my CB in my car.
:hi:
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:13 AM
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16. I just do short haul now |
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I go from Dayton, OH to Toledo, OH and back every night. I don't get near 94. I've been doing short haul for the last 5+ years.
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:19 AM
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19. That's not too bad a run at all. |
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Gets you home and able to look after your health. Good deal!
:hug:
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:09 AM
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Edited on Wed Sep-14-05 01:19 AM by Robeson
...and consider it a compliment.
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:15 AM
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17. I'll keep that in mind |
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:15 AM
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Don't you mean to say "it" instead of "is"?
It took me a moment to understand what you meant...
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:20 AM
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20. Thanks CaliforniaPeggy.... |
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...Its late, I've had one to many margaritas, and the keyboard is acting funny right now....:silly:
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:34 AM
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I don't believe there's any such thing as too many margaritas!
When you get tired, though, the keyboard can behave crazily!
How late is it where you are? If I may ask...
:hi:
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:39 AM
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32. Its 1:38 AM here in the Central Time Zone..... |
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...and even with my buzz, I'm still not sleepy...:shrug:
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:48 AM
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34. Well, eventually, you will be... |
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You are two hours ahead of me...
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:21 AM
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you are fuckin beautiful smiles
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:26 AM
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on here, you look about 45. :shrug:
Who needs shallow people?
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:34 AM
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30. Who needs them indeed |
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But you'd be amazed at how many shallow people there are in the world.
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:36 AM
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31. well, just yesterday I was thinking |
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"I haven't read a good "Tales from the road" in a long time. Glad to see you're still around.
We're all pretty deep around here (with the possible exception of KitchenWitch). And it gets pretty deep around here, too. :)
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Wed Sep-14-05 01:43 AM
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I don't know why but I just haven't felt like writing one of my stories from the road. There were a couple I was going to do, but I just haven't gotten around to it. I guess I've had other things on my mind. Or maybe I'm just lazy.
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