Old timer at the Port of Portland taught me how to read the wind

Back in 2019 I was doing a container job at Terminal 6 in Portland. I was maybe 2 years in, still figuring things out. This older operator named Larry came over during a lunch break and just pointed at the sway on my load. He said "you're fighting the wind instead of using it." Then he showed me how to time my swings with the gusts, not against them. I still think about that 5 minute conversation every time the wind picks up. Anyone else have an old hand give them a tip that stuck?

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lisa_murray1mo ago

73 and still the best advice I ever got.

paige8701mo ago

Old and true advice never goes out of style. Totally agree!