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Dan2faas
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Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Travelled through 46 out of the 48 continental states.
Also covered some of Canada, Ontario, Montreal..
Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it 👍
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How hard is it to get over there?
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Paudale wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:16 pm How hard is it to get over there?
You’ll need to get married or have immediate family members there mate.. Or 1 million dollars to invest in the country
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:16 pm
Paudale wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:16 pm How hard is it to get over there?
You’ll need to get married or have immediate family members there mate.. Or 1 million dollars to invest in the country
aunty and uncle close enough?
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Paudale wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:17 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:16 pm
Paudale wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:16 pm How hard is it to get over there?
You’ll need to get married or have immediate family members there mate.. Or 1 million dollars to invest in the country
aunty and uncle close enough?
No mate has to be immediate family.. Parents or siblings
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:17 pm
Paudale wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:17 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:16 pm

You’ll need to get married or have immediate family members there mate.. Or 1 million dollars to invest in the country
aunty and uncle close enough?
No mate has to be immediate family.. Parents or siblings
UK it is then 😂
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my girlfriend is American, after how many years of marriage can I apply for a green card?
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Raworton wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:18 pm my girlfriend is American, after how many years of marriage can I apply for a green card?
You’ll get a green card soon after you get married which will be legal for 10 years. You have the option after 3 or 4 years to become an American citizen
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Raworton wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:18 pm my girlfriend is American, after how many years of marriage can I apply for a green card?
I assume you’re going to get married in usa?
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I believe we have to re do a medical, theory and also pass the tests again is that right?
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Triolon wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:33 pm I believe we have to re do a medical, theory and also pass the tests again is that right?
Medical is easy. Yes you’ll need to do a walk around check with the examiner verbalizing what you’re looking at and what you’re looking for. Road signs are simple enough to learn but you’ll need to do a theory & practical test too.. To be fair it was all easy.
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Camerocy wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:35 pm What’s the food like
Truck stop food mainly hot dogs, burgers etc.. Some have restaurants where you can get a steak. It all tasted the same after 6 months.
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Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?
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Lefteryo wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:37 pm Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?
Depends on what state you’re thinking of moving to? I went I Kentucky and they issued a driving license no questions asked. Still had to do CDL training tho go get the class 1.
Got a mate who moved to Florida in 2012, he had to do a practical test to get his car license and had to go through a training school to get his CDL even though he had is HGV from the uk.
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:37 pm
Lefteryo wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:37 pm Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?
Depends on what state you’re thinking of moving to? I went I Kentucky and they issued a driving license no questions asked. Still had to do CDL training tho go get the class 1.
Got a mate who moved to Florida in 2012, he had to do a practical test to get his car license and had to go through a training school to get his CDL even though he had is HGV from the uk.
Thanks
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Lefteryo wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:37 pm Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?
In Canada you just exchange regular license and have to redo truck one, some companies will pay you to resit
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Jimnado wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:38 pm
Lefteryo wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:37 pm Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?
In Canada you just exchange regular license and have to redo truck one, some companies will pay you to resit
Thanks
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What was the matter with the other 2 states 🤔
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Kerrarus wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:40 pm What was the matter with the other 2 states 🤔
Didn’t drive through them. Was sleeping. (Used to team drive) So didn’t count them. Was only North & South Dakota anyways so didn’t miss much 😅
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:41 pm
Kerrarus wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:40 pm What was the matter with the other 2 states 🤔
Didn’t drive through them. Was sleeping. (Used to team drive) So didn’t count them. Was only North & South Dakota anyways so didn’t miss much 😅
never been tempted to make up the full set?
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Kerrarus wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:41 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:41 pm
Kerrarus wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:40 pm What was the matter with the other 2 states 🤔
Didn’t drive through them. Was sleeping. (Used to team drive) So didn’t count them. Was only North & South Dakota anyways so didn’t miss much 😅
never been tempted to make up the full set?
Will do one day but in a car 👍
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Kerrarus wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:40 pm What was the matter with the other 2 states 🤔
One is Alaska and other one Hawaii 🤦
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Georome wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:42 pm
Kerrarus wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:40 pm What was the matter with the other 2 states 🤔
One is Alaska and other one Hawaii 🤦
50 states in total pal. I said 46 out of the 48 Continental 👍
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Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:43 pm Who'd you work for?
started off with covenant transport based out of Chattanooga Tennessee, then Mr P Express out of Jeffersonville Indiana, then a local company in Louisville named packaging unlimited, delivering boxes etc. so was home daily.
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm
Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:43 pm Who'd you work for?
started off with covenant transport based out of Chattanooga Tennessee, then Mr P Express out of Jeffersonville Indiana, then a local company in Louisville named packaging unlimited, delivering boxes etc. so was home daily.
I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada
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Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm
Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:43 pm Who'd you work for?
started off with covenant transport based out of Chattanooga Tennessee, then Mr P Express out of Jeffersonville Indiana, then a local company in Louisville named packaging unlimited, delivering boxes etc. so was home daily.
I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada
I almost went with Werner 😂 fair play are you owner operator here too?
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm
Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm

started off with covenant transport based out of Chattanooga Tennessee, then Mr P Express out of Jeffersonville Indiana, then a local company in Louisville named packaging unlimited, delivering boxes etc. so was home daily.
I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada
I almost went with Werner 😂 fair play are you owner operator here too?
No, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.
In 2021 when our company lost the contract, I went to Lithuania for the same company and basically look after the logistics side of a base here.
Not sure how long I'll be here but if I come back to the UK permanently I guess I'll go back to driving. Not over keen on the prospect though
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Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:45 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm
Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm

I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada
I almost went with Werner 😂 fair play are you owner operator here too?
No, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.
In 2021 when our company lost the contract, I went to Lithuania for the same company and basically look after the logistics side of a base here.
Not sure how long I'll be here but if I come back to the UK permanently I guess I'll go back to driving. Not over keen on the prospect though
impressive career 👍 You’re not missing much pal.
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Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:45 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm
Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm

I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada
I almost went with Werner 😂 fair play are you owner operator here too?
No, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.
In 2021 when our company lost the contract, I went to Lithuania for the same company and basically look after the logistics side of a base here.
Not sure how long I'll be here but if I come back to the UK permanently I guess I'll go back to driving. Not over keen on the prospect though
had the opportunity to go to Alaska but turned it down as it would’ve taken 2 weeks in total. One of my biggest regrets looking back was not taking the run 🤦🏻‍♂️
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:46 pm
Smelkonn wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:45 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm

I almost went with Werner 😂 fair play are you owner operator here too?
No, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.
In 2021 when our company lost the contract, I went to Lithuania for the same company and basically look after the logistics side of a base here.
Not sure how long I'll be here but if I come back to the UK permanently I guess I'll go back to driving. Not over keen on the prospect though
had the opportunity to go to Alaska but turned it down as it would’ve taken 2 weeks in total. One of my biggest regrets looking back was not taking the run 🤦🏻‍♂️
We all have regrets in this industry. I had the opportunity of going on the Michael Jackson tour all over Russia and Finland many years back. I kind of regret that.
A friend of mine works in Alaska now, he helps build and repair the ice roads up north in Prudhoe Bay.
I thought about it as I keep my US passport up to date but financially, I'm better off here, and warmer 🙂
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Was it good tho !! Like amazing
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Does the US have a Stobart version?
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Boronne96 wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:47 pm Does the US have a Stobart version?
yep swifts
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Boronne96 wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:47 pm Does the US have a Stobart version?
swift
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Boronne96 wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:47 pm Does the US have a Stobart version?
SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:51 pm
Boronne96 wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:47 pm Does the US have a Stobart version?
SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training
thought it was Stop Whining I'm Fu****g Trying
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Arlante wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:52 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:51 pm
Boronne96 wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:47 pm Does the US have a Stobart version?
SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training
thought it was Stop Whining I'm Fu****g Trying
Hadn’t heard that but that’s class 🤣
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:52 pm
Arlante wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:52 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:51 pm

SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training
thought it was Stop Whining I'm Fu****g Trying
Hadn’t heard that but that’s class 🤣
when I worked in Iraq for the Americans they told me
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:52 pm
Arlante wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:52 pm
Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:51 pm

SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training
thought it was Stop Whining I'm Fu****g Trying
Hadn’t heard that but that’s class 🤣
hahaha
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:51 pm
Boronne96 wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:47 pm Does the US have a Stobart version?
SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training
Haha superb.
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Boronne96 wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:47 pm Does the US have a Stobart version?
Swift
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In the us can you drive a artic with no trailer on a class 2 license also best sat nav?
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AnMister wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:55 pm In the us can you drive a artic with no trailer on a class 2 license also best sat nav?
Only if you cover the 5th wheel
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Thewebix wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:55 pm
AnMister wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:55 pm In the us can you drive a artic with no trailer on a class 2 license also best sat nav?
Only if you cover the 5th wheel
that’s a myth
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Did the old country roads take you home?
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How many hours a day/week did you drive?
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Thewebix wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:59 pm How many hours a day/week did you drive?
11hrs driving daily on average.. Depending on where I was going. You only need to take 11 hour rest period to reset. Not like the uk with the 45hr / 24hr crap rule..
It was back in the days with a log book so you could get away with all sorts.. One time drove from Maine to Indiana, over 1100 miles.. As I didn’t wanna sleep in the truck another night! Stopped in Pennsylvania for fuel & food, logged an 11hr rest and carried on. That was a long day 🥴🤦🏻‍♂️
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:59 pm
Thewebix wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:59 pm How many hours a day/week did you drive?
11hrs driving daily on average.. Depending on where I was going. You only need to take 11 hour rest period to reset. Not like the uk with the 45hr / 24hr crap rule..
It was back in the days with a log book so you could get away with all sorts.. One time drove from Maine to Indiana, over 1100 miles.. As I didn’t wanna sleep in the truck another night! Stopped in Pennsylvania for fuel & food, logged an 11hr rest and carried on. That was a long day 🥴🤦🏻‍♂️
logbook was awesome I been doing Chicago-california-chicago in 5.5 days we drive non-stop
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What’s the earnings like compared to UK
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Georome wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:00 pm What’s the earnings like compared to UK
Was averaging $1k a week but had to put the miles in to get that. Company would pay an extra $100 if the load had to go into New York due to the aggressive driving style and bad traffic.
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:01 pm
Georome wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:00 pm What’s the earnings like compared to UK
Was averaging $1k a week but had to put the miles in to get that. Company would pay an extra $100 if the load had to go into New York due to the aggressive driving style and bad traffic.
Cheers, no better than uk then
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How did the license change work
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Andriessi83 wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:02 pm How did the license change work
Swapped car license no problem. Had to attend CDL school to obtain class 1. Different states have different laws so depends on where you want to go.
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Which state was most dangerous to stay night out? 😉
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Richio wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:03 pm Which state was most dangerous to stay night out? 😉
one night i feared for my life in Baltimore, Maryland… Went through the “hood” around 2am on a weeknight with a trailer full of fridge freezers from G.E in Louisville. It was like 2pm on a Saturday afternoon in London. Never seen so many people mostly carrying guns and all staring at the truck driving through 🥴
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Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.

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I went into a truckstop in Nevada and was surprised to find cheap prices, a barber shop, a launderettes and a better shower system. Definitely looks like drivers are looked after over there. Plus trucks are huge.
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Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.

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Nowarder wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:04 pm I went into a truckstop in Nevada and was surprised to find cheap prices, a barber shop, a launderettes and a better shower system. Definitely looks like drivers are looked after over there. Plus trucks are huge.
most Truckers live on the road so it helps if you can get a trim and a decent shower. Used to get a free shower credit if you fueled up more than 150 Gallons. Not sure what the limit is nowadays.
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Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.

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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:04 pm
Nowarder wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:04 pm I went into a truckstop in Nevada and was surprised to find cheap prices, a barber shop, a launderettes and a better shower system. Definitely looks like drivers are looked after over there. Plus trucks are huge.
most Truckers live on the road so it helps if you can get a trim and a decent shower. Used to get a free shower credit if you fueled up more than 150 Gallons. Not sure what the limit is nowadays.
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Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.

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In which state were you shot at most?
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JoeMind wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:07 pm In which state were you shot at most?
Let’s just say I’m happy to not be doing it anymore over there 👉
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Dan2faas wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:07 pm
JoeMind wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:07 pm In which state were you shot at most?
Let’s just say I’m happy to not be doing it anymore over there 👉
I suppose the experience would be great 👍
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