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MarineCombatEngineer

(17,933 posts) Mon Feb 23, 2026, 09:53 PM Monday

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Just to let everyone know, my grand daughter completed her first solo run with no hiccups, [View all]

now she's headed to one of the copper mines in Miami, AZ, to pick up a load of copper sheeting and deliver it to Ontario, CA, and then from there, who knows.

I have every confidence in her.

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Just to let everyone know, my grand daughter completed her first solo run with no hiccups, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Monday OP

Exciting! leftstreet Monday #1

SHE'S GOT THIS! Skittles Monday #2

Yes she does. nt MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #33

The way I squinted and squinted at this Sympthsical Monday #3

That is so awesome! Jamesm9164 Monday #4

👍🏽 blm Monday #5

Brava to her! 3catwoman3 Monday #6

Yay, that is so cool wendyb-NC Monday #7

DING THIS. AllaN01Bear Monday #8

I took my sleep gummy and now I can't stop laughing. redwitch Monday #9

Of course she did! Her foundation is solid and I wish her safe travels 🌺 Deuxcents Monday #10

As we would say in the Army, Hooah! COL Mustard Monday #11

OOH-RAH is right Colonel. MarineCombatEngineer Monday #13

You must be busting with pride right now. sheshe2 Monday #12

I AM. MarineCombatEngineer Monday #14

It is grand hearing something positive these days. sheshe2 Monday #15

Excellent! niyad Monday #16

Way to go grandpa! duckworth969 Monday #17

Congrats to her! haele Monday #18

Cab overs are so much easier to do U turns as compared to long nose rigs, MarineCombatEngineer Monday #22

Congratulations. You've fulfilled your role as a good mentor surfered Monday #19

I thought you were talking about Ontario Canada, and was going to talk about "Trial By Snow." But I know you've already NBachers Monday #20

Yes, she's driving my rig while I enjoy a week or two off. nt MarineCombatEngineer Monday #21

In my mind's eye, I see you as a member of a trucking community who's Ready & Willing whenever & wherever needed. NBachers Monday #23

You are correct. nt MarineCombatEngineer Monday #24

Fantastic!!!!! Talitha Monday #25

I love the updates, MarineCombatEngineer! HeartsCanHope Monday #26

Done, and she appreciates all the kudos on DU, she's not much of a social person, MarineCombatEngineer 7 hrs ago #34

A bit OT - the above comments on long nose cabs reminds me of a word our older son made up... 3catwoman3 Monday #27

On the road again with your training by her side democrank Tuesday #28

She sounds very cool MarineCombatEngineer jfz9580m Tuesday #29

That is so cool. Permanut Tuesday #30

Just have her remember DiverDave Tuesday #31

Im an idiot DiverDave Tuesday #32

Never was a doubt about her, right? bluestarone 7 hrs ago #35

After several months of sharing the wheel with her, I had no doubts she could handle MarineCombatEngineer 7 hrs ago #36

GREAT!! now bluestarone 7 hrs ago #37