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So, getting back on topic and going back in time a little.
In the weeks leading up to the trip, we all clear our schedules and make sure our vehicles (and trailers) are operating at full #eaf capacity. Lou, in particular, is fighting some demons with his rig. Literally, his dash is lighting up like a Christmas tree with sensors, codes, etc...
He starts to waffle on whether he can come. Again, we huddle and inform him that we will burn down his restaurant and sell his wife into a Jarkatan prostitution ring if he doesn't come. He heeds the threat, steadily works out the gremlins and sends us the green light that he is coming (the text was green, literally, due to Fireman's Android participation in our group text).
Then, 3 days before the trip; his front-end starts rattling like Nolen and Julie's headboard on tooth-fairy night. He troubleshoots and then takes it into 49 Cruiser. Its the lower control arms. This can't be happening... We hold a prayer vigil. We start a caring bridge site for Lou's truck.
Like a family pacing the emergency room, we get good news/bad news: We learn that 49 cruiser has the LCAs in stock, but the bushings needs to be ordered.
At this point, We offer Lou spare vehicles or shotgun in other rides. He politely tells us to F off; he's been carefully prepping and packing his truck and trailer for weeks; he's driving his rig or he's not coming. So, we hold our breath. It's Monday. Departure is in 48 hours....
In the weeks leading up to the trip, we all clear our schedules and make sure our vehicles (and trailers) are operating at full #eaf capacity. Lou, in particular, is fighting some demons with his rig. Literally, his dash is lighting up like a Christmas tree with sensors, codes, etc...
He starts to waffle on whether he can come. Again, we huddle and inform him that we will burn down his restaurant and sell his wife into a Jarkatan prostitution ring if he doesn't come. He heeds the threat, steadily works out the gremlins and sends us the green light that he is coming (the text was green, literally, due to Fireman's Android participation in our group text).
Then, 3 days before the trip; his front-end starts rattling like Nolen and Julie's headboard on tooth-fairy night. He troubleshoots and then takes it into 49 Cruiser. Its the lower control arms. This can't be happening... We hold a prayer vigil. We start a caring bridge site for Lou's truck.
Like a family pacing the emergency room, we get good news/bad news: We learn that 49 cruiser has the LCAs in stock, but the bushings needs to be ordered.
At this point, We offer Lou spare vehicles or shotgun in other rides. He politely tells us to F off; he's been carefully prepping and packing his truck and trailer for weeks; he's driving his rig or he's not coming. So, we hold our breath. It's Monday. Departure is in 48 hours....
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