No, I don't need anyone thrown under the bus.

I drove a bus today. 40+ foot, 30,000+ pounds.

Man, was that FUN! I started training today and the trainer drove the route and then took me around some surface streets when we got back, teaching me how to do left and right turns with such a large vehicle.

We went down a dead end and had to do an 8 point turn to get out. That was cool, too.

Tomorrow, he drives the first leg of our trip and I drive the return. This is gonna be COOL!

Are they making Con-Air II?

^^^

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

ROOKIE!

You got it cooper... I'm a big time rookie. Tell me it wasn't as much fun the first time YOU drove a big vehicle?

It's a little weird, but I get the physics of it. I just need the practice, is all.

So you're not getting the G35 after all?

30,000+ pounds..?? What does a normal bus weigh..??

I'm not sure, really. We drive MCI's (Motor Coach Industries). I think they weigh 30,500 empty. Then we convert them with cages and stuff. Loaded down with passengers I think they can be as much as 46,000.

*shrug*

MACS is a jack of all trades. If the cop stuff doesn't pan out then he can be a bus driver. LOL!!

^Go ahead and laugh. When you lose your job, wouldn't you want something else to fall back on?

More options for new employment?

I know I would. In this day and age, you can never be too marketable. Improvise, adapt, overcome.

That's a good plan on your part.

I think I'd rather drive cons around than kids!

Yeah, they're locked in cages!

Drive the kids for a side job

I still like the armoured car idea...

School bus drivers don't get the respect they deserve, but in some places earn a very good living. You could probably do a night shift on a regular job and drive a school bus as well.

Too many budget cuts to make very good money. Mainly football and girl's basketball coaches

Have fun.

I wish I had some training before my first real drive. The first 40' motorhome I bought the owner wouldn't let me test drive it personally since I'd never driven one. So, I had hop in (after paying) and drive from El Cajon to Chula Vista. I was a little nervous but didn't kill or maim anyone!!!

Jump in and get your feet wet.

You didn't get to practice on the short bus?

Driving I mean.

Oh MACS is driving the short bus...