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Crunch time is approaching. Back about two months ago, I set a deadline to have my dually in show form by the start of show season. While some things are still left to be done, I have made some improvements that are already making a difference. For starters I removed all the emblems and badges on the truck that should have taken less than an hour. It took me twice that because I waited (in true slacker fashion) to get half way done before going and getting the right stuff for removing glue from double sided tape. Next was the tailgate handle which we shaved and relocated at my friend Corey's shop the night before the Line-X bedliner was sprayed in. Lastly, I've put on the billet antenna, and billet insert in the grille, and have the parts to shave all four doors, which should happen soon. Granted, most of this stuff is simple, but hopefully, by the time it goes to it's first show this year it'll be looking smoother and ready for showing. I forgot to mention the state personal plate that we finally decided on reads BGBALN. Don't take the plate the wrong way though. In the world of rappers they say you need a Bentley to be a Big Baller, well in the world of MiniTruckin' /Truckin the crew cab dually long bed says Big Baller. Any one that owns one will agree I'm sure, and they're so fun to drive. April Fool's Day is supposed to be a day full of jokes and good laughs. That's only if you don't have a jury summons for that day. Yeah that's right. Jury summons 07 to appear in Floyd County court at 8:30 A.M. on April 1st, 2002. I thought possibly it was a joke, and I'd show up only to get sent home. Instead I spent about half a day at the court house only to get sent home with instructions to call to see if I needed to show back up the next morning. To tell the truth, I was actually upset I didn't get picked. Some people hate having to do it; and I can see where it might get boring at times, but to be a part of the system if only for one case would be an experience.
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A big event that is taking place a couple weeks from now is my friend James' graduation from basic training for the Army Airborne Rangers. James Shortway, or Shorty, Pancake, or the various things I've heard him called since I met him; is someone that will make you laugh, and at the same time can make you want to choke his vegetarian neck. I met James in 1998 at the Nopi Nationals. Since then there's been plenty of good laughs, hours spent fixing trucks, and half days reflecting on the past. Over the time I've known him, he's matured as a MiniTrucker and become a freelance photographer for Tailgate Magazine with a number of shows under his belt. Thanks for being a good friend James, and good luck in the Army. That's it, that's the skinny, the lowdown, the final chorus. Basically it's time for you to get off you're duff, get you're drag on, and get you're ride ready for the next show. Yeah, yeah I'm going to try and take my own advice. LaterRussell GulowSubCulture
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