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Chris
02-15-2003, 07:49 PM
Who's going to win it?
I'm pulling for Dale JR.
I don't know if he'll win it...but that's who I'm cheering for.
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175checkmate
02-15-2003, 07:53 PM
Gordon, Jeff Gordon... enough said.. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+
Chris
02-16-2003, 02:09 PM
Oh my....What A Race!
Whoo Hooo!!
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??????????? I havn't even turned it on... I've been too busy bidding on Ebay...
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Chris
02-16-2003, 03:34 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chevy Corvette Z06:
??????????? I havn't even turned it on... I've been too busy bidding on Ebay...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>No fires in Ottawa today?
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Not sure... I'm not working... At least I'm not working my 24 hours..
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Hey Z, you're a fireman? I didn't know that. Cool job! Do you work 4 straight days in Canada like the US firefighters do? Or do you work a strange schedule?
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Chris
02-16-2003, 03:39 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chevy Corvette Z06:
Not sure... I'm not working... At least I'm not working my 24 hours..
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>24 hours? Do you post from the station?
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I have a messed up schedule. It's pretty messed up and very hard to explain. Once a month I have a 24 Hour sunday... The only good thing about working nights is the fact I get to wash my truck... I just got promoted to lieutenant... My home station is the water rescue place so I get to drive the boat all the time, which is a Zodiac with a 50 Merc... Still pretty fun...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Not too often. I am usually very busy but I get a few minutes to check my e-mails. I sometimes post from work. From now on. I'll tell you when I post from work. I should also post my little pocket schedule so you can all see how messed it is. The only good/bad thing is, I get 4-5 weeks off during the year but that bad thing is, they decide when this is...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
I also have this awesome picture of me for a photo shoot when out of 4 pictures for the whole OFD, I was in 2...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Your firehouse is on the water??????That's way too coool of a job....are you paying them to let you work there??????? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif
1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest
Its not exactly on the water. We do both land and water calls, but in the summer most are water calls, so we are usually out on the water and between calls fooling around on the water... Right now, I am like a nomad, travelling from station to station... Its pretty boring in the winter...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
I'll bet you really rack up the miles on the truck then.......
1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest
Thats why I have started to drive my wife's van more. I have had my truck since December 2001, and I have put over 30 000 KM on it. My gas mileage goes between 12-20 miles to the gallon. I get the worst when travelling back and fourth to local stores and stuff. I long run to a far station is good for it, but not every day and night. So far, no problems except the way home in the morning, getting it dirty after I clean it!!!! ARGH......
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
I've had mine into the dealer for the driveshaft thingy that needs replacing when the driveshaft 'clunks', but that's the only warranty change so far...My cruise control is bugging me, it intermittantly quits when I hit 'resume'
1995 2100BR/1995 225 Promax/23" Tempest
Chris
02-16-2003, 04:23 PM
What kind of trucks do you have in your station?
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Mostly Freightliner. I have seen a few GMC's. a few other but I can't name them all.
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
Chris
02-16-2003, 08:08 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chevy Corvette Z06:
Mostly Freightliner. I have seen a few GMC's. a few other but I can't name them all.
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>How many trucks are in your station?
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Usually 1-2 pumps, 1 aerial, plus 3-4 smaller regular modified trucks, Silverados, Astros, etc... We also have the 2 boats in there and sometimes different floats and trailers for various occasions...
Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!
JW, I bet you still have that clunk don't you, to fix that problem, the differential lube needs to be changed, GM has a service bulletin on those that has been going on for years. My last truck did it, my mothers Yukon did it and after many trips to the dealer, the dumb asses finally turned on the computer and founf the service bulletin and put in a different type of fluid, and problem gone. We went to different dealers, mine was done second, and you think they would have listened tome, but know, I had to take the damn thing back three times to before they turned on their computers to see the bulletin also. My truck now never made the noise. They fixed the problem at the factory startin sometime during the 2001 run.
Now, who will win at the Rock. I am a Jr. fan, but this is not a good track for him
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