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MarineCombatEngineer

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15. I remember hitting fog so thick on 99 in central CA that I couldn't see, literally, 5' in front of me,

Reply to Buddyzbuddy (Reply #13)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 01:08 AM

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at that point, I found the nearest off ramp and parked until the fog had burned off.
It's scary as hell not knowing what's in front of you until you're just about to kiss the rear bumper of a vehicle in front of you, especially when hauling 80,000 lbs. of product behind you.

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Yur darn tootin. MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #4

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Dang she's good.. Permanut Tuesday #3

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Will do. MarineCombatEngineer Yesterday #14

The fog along central California would also be a challenge. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #13

I remember hitting fog so thick on 99 in central CA that I couldn't see, literally, 5' in front of me, MarineCombatEngineer Yesterday #15

Yup, that's the route. I don't recommend it. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #16