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22. That was CB Radio.

Thu Apr 24, 2025, 08:08 AM

Apr 24

It still exists, but most people now use Google Maps for traffic warnings while driving. Truckers still have it for local direct talking.

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Wow! I'm at a truck stop in northern Minnesota. [View all] imanamerican63 Apr 23 OP

Doesn't sound like a place I'd stop again. SheltieLover Apr 23 #1

Well you remember the Bingo truckstops out west Beachnutt Apr 23 #2

Yup... 2naSalit Apr 23 #6

You're one of the old school truckers Beachnutt Apr 23 #9

And the magic term... 2naSalit Apr 23 #12

Wow, you are old School Beachnutt Apr 23 #14

I just retired 2 years ago DiverDave Apr 23 #11

I hear ya! peacebuzzard Apr 23 #16

CB Radio ProfessorGAC Apr 23 #13

this truck stop post jarred loose some great memories peacebuzzard Apr 23 #15

Around Here... ProfessorGAC Apr 24 #20

When I wandered up to Abiquiu NM I found a gas station peacebuzzard Apr 24 #21

That was CB Radio. Jacson6 Apr 24 #22

those diners and waitresses were the best peacebuzzard Apr 24 #17

"I came in the restaurant to have a home cooked meal." JoseBalow Apr 23 #4

Maybe purchase food and make your own- it's a lot cheaper Meowmee Apr 24 #18

The rest stops on the NY State Thruway ... Straw Man Apr 24 #19